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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2008)

Filed October 30, 2008For Securities:EA

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) announces its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008. The report primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these financial outcomes. Investors should note that this filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but directs them to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for such information. While the specific financial performance metrics are not embedded within the 8-K text, the filing indicates that EA has made its quarterly results public on October 30, 2008. Interested parties are advised to review the referenced press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by EA.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K report on October 30, 2008, to announce financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to include a press release detailing the company's financial performance.
  • 3Investors need to refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data and operational updates.
  • 4The filing indicates that the information contained in the press release is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC purposes unless expressly stated in a future filing.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Eric F. Brown, signed the report.
  • 6This filing provides an official notification of the release of quarterly financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release dated October 30, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this Form 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial statements within the report itself. It serves as a cover filing to attach the press release that contains the financial results.

This means that the information in the press release, and by extension this filing, is not subject to the strict liability provisions of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless the company specifically incorporates it into a future filing (like a 10-K or 10-Q) where it is expressly stated to be filed.

The 8-K filing was signed by Eric F. Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Electronic Arts Inc.