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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 26, 2011)

Filed July 26, 2011For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K report on July 26, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011. The core of this filing is the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the company's performance details for the period. Investors should review this press release for specific figures related to revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics. While the 8-K itself is a formal notification of the release of financial information, the press release is where the substantive data lies. The filing indicates that the information provided in the press release is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference into other filings. Therefore, investors looking for an in-depth understanding of EA's financial condition and operational results for the quarter must consult the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The press release is the primary source of investor information regarding the company's performance for the specified quarter.
  • 4The filing does not contain the actual financial figures but rather directs investors to the attached press release.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Eric F. Brown, signed the report, indicating official dissemination of the financial information.
  • 6The filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for material events like the release of quarterly financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that Electronic Arts Inc. has released its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011. It serves as a notification to investors and the public that these results are available.

The actual financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for detailed financial information.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific revenue, profit, or other detailed financial figures. It only announces that the results have been released and directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information.

According to the filing, neither the 8-K nor the press release is deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. This means it's an announcement rather than a formally incorporated disclosure for those specific purposes.