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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Acquisition Completed (Jul 15, 2009)

Filed July 15, 2009For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has filed an 8-K report detailing the completion of its acquisition of its headquarters facilities in Redwood City, California, on July 13, 2009. The company exercised its option to purchase these facilities for approximately $247 million in cash, concluding the build-to-suit lease financing arrangements. This transaction will move the facilities from an operating lease classification to being recorded on EA's Consolidated Balance Sheet, with depreciation expenses beginning in fiscal year 2010. While this change will result in a net positive impact on EA's fiscal year 2010 GAAP net income due to accounting treatment (specifically depreciation and the extinguishment of lease obligations), the company does not anticipate a significant impact on its non-GAAP net income. Investors should note that the lease agreements' financial and other covenants are now defunct. This move signifies a shift in EA's asset base and accounting practices for its primary corporate location.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA completed the acquisition of its Redwood City, California headquarters facilities on July 13, 2009.
  • 2The purchase price for the facilities was approximately $247 million in cash.
  • 3The acquisition was exercised under an option to purchase tied to build-to-suit lease financing agreements.
  • 4These facilities comprise approximately 660,000 square feet.
  • 5The acquired facilities will be recorded on EA's Consolidated Balance Sheet starting in July 2009, shifting from operating lease treatment.
  • 6EA expects a net positive impact on fiscal year 2010 GAAP net income, but not a significant impact on non-GAAP net income.
  • 7Lease agreement covenants with Key Bank National Association are no longer applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

EA is acquiring its headquarters facilities as part of the maturity of underlying build-to-suit lease financing agreements. The company exercised an option to purchase the facilities, settling the financing arrangements.

The acquisition cost approximately $247 million in cash. EA anticipates a net positive impact on its fiscal year 2010 GAAP net income due to accounting changes (recording depreciation on the assets), but does not expect a significant impact on its non-GAAP net income.

The facilities will be moved from operating leases to being recorded on EA's Consolidated Balance Sheet. EA will begin depreciating the underlying assets over their estimated useful lives, starting in fiscal year 2010. This accounting change is expected to favorably impact GAAP net income.

The filing notes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks are further detailed in EA's other SEC filings, including its Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009.