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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report (Jul 23, 2003)

Filed July 23, 2003For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K report on July 23, 2003, primarily to disclose its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial performance for the period. Investors should review this press release for key metrics such as revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the company's performance and outlook in the video game industry. The filing itself is procedural, serving as the official notification mechanism to the SEC and the investing public about the earnings release. While the 8-K does not contain the financial data directly within its text, it directs investors to the attached press release. Therefore, for a comprehensive understanding of EA's financial health and strategic direction as of that quarter, the content of Exhibit 99.1 is crucial.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K on July 23, 2003, to report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.
  • 2The core of the filing is Exhibit 99.1, a press release detailing the company's financial performance for the specified quarter.
  • 3The report is filed under Item 12 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 4The filing signifies the public disclosure of EA's financial results as per regulatory requirements.
  • 5Investors are directed to the attached press release for specific financial figures and management commentary.
  • 6Warren C. Jenson, Executive Vice President and CFO, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing by Electronic Arts Inc. on July 23, 2003, is to officially disclose its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003, through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The specific financial results, including revenue, net income, and other performance metrics for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It serves as a notification and directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the earnings announcement and summary financial information for the quarter.

The event date (July 22, 2003) indicates when the earliest event reported occurred (likely the earnings release itself or related board approval), while the filing date (July 23, 2003) is when the company officially submitted the report to the SEC, adhering to the required disclosure timelines.