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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 3, 2010)

Filed August 3, 2010For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K report on August 3, 2010, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with the official press release detailing the company's performance during the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which serves as the source for the quarter's financial condition and results of operations. Investors should refer to the press release for specific details on revenue, profitability, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or guidance issued by EA for the quarter. This filing is a standard procedural step to make the earnings announcement publicly available and satisfy SEC reporting requirements, ensuring transparency for shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K.
  • 3The filing serves to officially report the company's financial condition and results of operations for the specified quarter.
  • 4Key financial details are contained within the referenced press release, not directly in the 8-K form.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Eric F. Brown, signed the report, indicating executive oversight.
  • 6This 8-K filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for quarterly earnings announcements.
  • 7Information presented in the press release is not considered formally 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless explicitly stated in a future filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release dated August 3, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. You will need to access that press release for specific figures regarding revenue, expenses, and profitability.

This 8-K filing is significant because it officially announces and makes public Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial performance for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010. It provides investors with timely access to the company's results and is a mandatory disclosure for publicly traded companies.

The Form 8-K itself does not typically contain detailed forward-looking statements or guidance. However, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) usually includes such information provided by the company regarding its future outlook or expectations. Investors should review the press release carefully for any such statements.

According to the filing, the information in the press release is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless expressly set forth by specific reference in a future filing. This means that while the information is public, it does not carry the same legal implications as information formally filed in a registration statement or other SEC filings for liability purposes.