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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2011)

Filed October 27, 2011For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2011, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011. The filing itself is brief, primarily serving as a cover to attach the accompanying press release which contains the detailed financial and operational information. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on EA's performance during the quarter, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance. This 8-K signals the formal dissemination of these key financial metrics and is a crucial document for understanding the company's immediate financial health and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K on October 27, 2011, reporting its Q2 fiscal year 2012 financial results (quarter ended September 30, 2011).
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K is to announce the company's financial results for the specified quarter.
  • 3The detailed financial results are contained within an attached press release, Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing indicates that the information contained within the 8-K and its exhibits is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated by reference into a future filing.
  • 5Eric F. Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 6This filing serves as the official notification of the company's quarterly performance to the SEC and the public.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011, through an attached press release.

The specific financial details, including revenue, earnings, and other operational metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing is primarily focused on the release of financial results. While financial results can be material, the filing itself does not explicitly mention other significant new business developments or material events beyond the announcement of quarterly performance.

The filing was signed by Eric F. Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Electronic Arts Inc., indicating executive oversight of the financial reporting.