8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 20, 2005)

Filed December 20, 2005For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on December 20, 2005, primarily to disclose updated preliminary financial estimates for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2005, and the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006. This filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring that material information is disseminated to all investors simultaneously through an attached press release. Investors should note that this information is preliminary and subject to change as the company finalizes its financial statements. The details of these financial estimates are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference into this filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K on December 20, 2005, to update preliminary financial results.
  • 2The update pertains to the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2005, and the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.
  • 3This filing is made under Regulation FD, signaling the public release of material financial information.
  • 4The specific preliminary financial estimates are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5The information provided is preliminary and subject to finalization.
  • 6The filing was signed by Warren C. Jenson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose updated preliminary financial results for Electronic Arts Inc. for the upcoming fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2005, and the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The actual preliminary financial estimates are detailed in the press release dated December 20, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the financial information presented in this filing is explicitly stated as preliminary estimates. These figures are subject to change as the company completes its financial closing procedures for the relevant periods.

This filing serves to update investors on the company's preliminary expectations for its financial performance. The specific impact on the financial outlook depends on the details provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) regarding revenue, earnings, or other key metrics.