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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2007)

Filed November 1, 2007For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2007, to report on two key events. First, the company released its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, via a press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should refer to this press release for detailed financial performance. Second, and significantly, EA announced a comprehensive business reorganization plan approved by its Board of Directors on October 29, 2007. This reorganization, expected to unfold over the next 24 months, involves restructuring the company into several divisions, including four new "Labels." The plan entails closing certain facilities, such as the one in Chertsey, England, and eliminating or relocating job positions. EA anticipates incurring substantial costs related to this restructuring, including lease terminations, IT, and consulting expenses. These actions indicate a significant strategic shift and operational overhaul within EA, aimed at streamlining operations and potentially improving future efficiency.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced a major business reorganization plan involving the creation of four new "Labels" and divisional restructuring.
  • 2The reorganization is expected to take place over the next 24 months.
  • 3The plan includes the closure of specific facilities, notably the EA facility in Chertsey, England.
  • 4EA anticipates incurring significant restructuring costs estimated between $90 million and $110 million.
  • 5Cash expenditures related to the restructuring are projected to be between $55 million and $75 million.
  • 6A substantial portion of the restructuring charges, approximately $75 million to $85 million, is expected to occur during fiscal year 2008.
  • 7The company also announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, via a press release filed as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves two main purposes: to announce Electronic Arts Inc.'s (EA) financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, and to disclose a significant business reorganization plan approved by its Board of Directors.

EA anticipates total costs for the reorganization plan to range between $90 million and $110 million. The company expects cash expenditures related to these costs to be between $55 million and $75 million. The majority of these charges, approximately $75 million to $85 million, are expected to be incurred during fiscal year 2008.

The reorganization plan includes closing certain facilities (like the one in Chertsey, England), relocating or eliminating job positions, incurring costs for lease and other contract terminations, and engaging IT and consulting services for business support functions. The company will be reorganizing into several divisions, including four new "Labels."

EA intends to classify certain costs directly associated with the plan as 'restructuring costs' in accordance with SFAS No. 146. Other costs not fitting this definition will be classified as other operating expenses or cost of goods sold. Restructuring costs will generally be expensed as incurred, with accruals for facility closures at the time of exit.