Summary
This Form 8-K filing from Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) on October 19, 2004, primarily serves to announce the release of its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather refers investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. This is a standard disclosure mechanism for publicly traded companies to disseminate earnings information.
Key Highlights
- 1EA filed an 8-K report on October 19, 2004.
- 2The filing's main purpose is to announce financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.
- 3Detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 4The information in the 8-K and the press release is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC provisions, limiting liability for forward-looking statements under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5The report is signed by Warren C. Jenson, EVP, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this Form 8-K is to publicly announce Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on September 30, 2004. It directs investors to a press release for the specific financial details.
The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.
No, the filing explicitly states that neither the 8-K nor the press release will be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as specifically incorporated by reference into other filings. This is a common practice to mitigate liability related to forward-looking statements.