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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 4, 2011)

Filed May 4, 2011For Securities:EA

Summary

This Form 8-K from Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) reports on the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, as announced in a press release on May 4, 2011. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, the crucial investor information is contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should review this press release for details on EA's revenue, profitability, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided for the upcoming fiscal year. This filing serves as the official notification to the SEC that EA has disclosed its latest financial performance and condition. Investors should pay close attention to the trends highlighted in the financial results, such as the performance of key game titles, digital revenue growth, and overall profitability. Any commentary regarding the competitive landscape, strategic initiatives, or challenges faced by EA during the reporting period will also be important for assessing the company's future prospects. Understanding the figures presented in the March 31, 2011, financial results will be key to evaluating EA's operational execution and financial health.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing date: May 4, 2011.
  • 2Reports financial results for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
  • 3Results announced via a press release issued on May 4, 2011, attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial figures but references the press release for this information.
  • 5Highlights the period-end of March 31, 2011, as the reporting cutoff.
  • 6Key executives, including the CFO, have signed off on the report.
  • 7Neither the 8-K nor the press release are considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference in another filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly announce and report Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. It serves as a notification to the SEC and investors that this information has been released.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in the press release dated May 4, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The financial results reported in this filing cover the fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year that both ended on March 31, 2011.

According to the filing, neither the information in the Form 8-K itself nor the attached press release is deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing. This means it has less legal implication regarding misstatements compared to information that is officially 'filed'.