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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2009)

Filed February 3, 2009For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2009, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, which is the main source of financial and operational information for investors for this period. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached press release would contain critical data such as revenue, net income/loss, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or significant business updates. Investors should review the press release for a comprehensive understanding of EA's performance during the holiday quarter and its outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008, via a press release filed on February 3, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as the official notification and attachment mechanism for the press release detailing the quarterly financial performance.
  • 3Key financial metrics such as revenue, profitability, and earnings per share for the December 2008 quarter would be found within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Investors should consult the press release for detailed commentary on operational performance, segment results, and any management discussion of results.
  • 5The filing indicates that this information is not officially 'filed' for Section 18 purposes but is incorporated by reference as an exhibit.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Eric F. Brown, signed the filing, underscoring the official nature of the financial reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and attach Electronic Arts Inc.'s press release containing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. It acts as a formal notification to the SEC and investors.

The specific financial results, including revenue, net income/loss, and earnings per share for the quarter, are detailed in the press release dated February 3, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. Such information, if provided, would be included in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The event date (February 2, 2009) is the date the results were announced or the event occurred, while the filing date (February 3, 2009) is the date Electronic Arts Inc. officially submitted the Form 8-K to the SEC.