According to the latest documents from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the mandatory waiting period under the HSR Act for the Co-Oak-Eagle merger involving video game giant Electronic Arts has officially expired as of February 9, 2026.

The achievement of this key milestone marks that the merger and acquisition transaction has passed the statutory waiting period for antitrust review. According to the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, both parties to the transaction must undergo a specific waiting period after submitting filing materials to regulatory authorities. If no further review is requested by regulators during this period, the transaction is considered to have automatically passed antitrust review. The expiration of the waiting period removes a significant regulatory obstacle to the final completion of the merger. Industry analysts believe that this move will accelerate Electronic Arts' integration of Co-Oak-Eagle's premium assets and is expected to further consolidate its market position in the interactive entertainment sector. How this strategic acquisition will reshape the competitive landscape of the industry remains worthy of continued attention.