8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2005)

Filed November 1, 2005For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2005, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. This report primarily serves to attach the press release containing these results, which offers insights into the company's performance during that period. Investors should review the attached press release for detailed financial metrics, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or business updates provided by EA. The key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K is the formal mechanism for disseminating material financial information. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release as the primary source for detailed financial performance and operational highlights for the second fiscal quarter of 2005.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K on November 1, 2005, reporting its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2005.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to attach and incorporate by reference a press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3Investors can find specific financial performance data, including revenue and profit figures for the reported quarter, within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The report confirms the date of the earliest event reported is November 1, 2005, coinciding with the press release issuance.
  • 5The filing also notes that the information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless expressly stated in future filings.
  • 6Warren C. Jenson, EVP, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, signed the report on behalf of EA.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing by Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is to officially report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. It serves as a notification to the SEC and the public, attaching the press release that contains the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated November 1, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures on revenue, profitability, and other financial metrics.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking statements or future guidance. However, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) typically includes such information provided by the company when announcing quarterly earnings. Investors should consult that press release for any commentary on future outlook.

No, according to the filing, neither the information in the 8-K nor the press release is deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless expressly stated by specific reference in a future filing. This means it is primarily for public disclosure rather than creating immediate Section 18 liability.