Now i know some people might laugh at the idea,but its not out of the realm of possibilities.I mean common ZeniMax has got some pretty powerful connections. If you check its board of directors and advisors you will know.You can see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZeniMax_Media#Corporate_governance and here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZeniMax_Media#Company_advisors.
Ea is pretty bad compared to that and they have been loosing money for years.Besides it might be revenge for Bethesda for what EA they did to them back in the day.