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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 11, 2010)

Filed January 11, 2010For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed a Form 8-K on January 11, 2010, to report preliminary financial results for its fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009, and to update its business outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. This filing signals a key update for investors concerning the company's performance as it navigates the holiday quarter and provides forward-looking guidance. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to disseminate crucial financial information in a timely manner. Investors should pay close attention to the details within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) as it will contain the specific preliminary figures and revised outlook, which are critical for assessing EA's current financial health and future prospects in the dynamic video game industry.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced preliminary financial results for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2009.
  • 2The company also provided an updated business outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010.
  • 3The information was released via a press release dated January 11, 2010, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4This filing serves as a mechanism to inform investors of significant financial performance and future expectations.
  • 5The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of Form 8-K.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Eric F. Brown, signed the report.
  • 7The information provided is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it does not automatically incorporate into SEC filings unless explicitly referenced.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with preliminary financial results for Electronic Arts Inc.'s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2009, and to update the company's business outlook for the rest of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. This ensures timely disclosure of material financial information.

The detailed preliminary financial results and updated business outlook are contained within the press release dated January 11, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

This means that while the information is being disclosed to the public, it generally will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings (like registration statements or other reports) unless EA specifically chooses to reference it. This is a common distinction for earnings press releases furnished via 8-K. It does not mean the information is not important for investors to consider.

The preliminary financial results reported in this 8-K cover the fiscal quarter that ended on December 31, 2009.