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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2009)

Filed May 5, 2009For Securities:EA

Summary

This 8-K filing by Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) on May 5, 2009, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended March 31, 2009. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued on the same date. Investors should refer to this press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics for the period. The filing also notes that the information contained within the 8-K and the attached press release is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly referenced. This is a standard disclosure for 8-K filings that announce earnings.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended March 31, 2009, via press release on May 5, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish the press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3Investors need to consult the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance data.
  • 4The filing includes standard disclaimers regarding the 'filed' status of the information under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Eric F. Brown, signed the report, indicating official corporate acknowledgment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release issued by Electronic Arts Inc. on May 5, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. You should refer to that press release for specific figures on revenue, net income, EPS, and other financial metrics.

This is a common disclosure for 8-K filings that announce earnings. It means that the information is being provided for public awareness but is not subject to the same liability as if it were formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless explicitly incorporated by reference into a subsequent filing like a 10-Q or 10-K.

Based on the content of this specific 8-K filing, the primary event reported is the announcement of financial results. No other material events or strategic changes are detailed within the 8-K itself, as it mainly points to the press release for that information.