Summary
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2013, primarily to attach a press release detailing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012. Investors should note that this filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of these results, rather than a direct disclosure of the financial figures within the 8-K itself. The detailed financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance, can be found in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Key Highlights
- 1EA announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2012, via a press release.
- 2The press release containing the detailed financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
- 3This 8-K filing primarily serves to make the press release publicly available.
- 4Information provided is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liability as other filings.
- 5Investors seeking specific financial performance data (e.g., revenue, profit, loss) must refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 6No new material financial information is presented directly within the 8-K document itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and attach the press release containing Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012, to a regulatory filing.
The detailed financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012, are provided in the press release dated January 30, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific figures.
No, this 8-K filing does not contain the detailed financial results directly within its text. It serves as a notification and an attachment mechanism for the press release that holds the financial data.
When information is 'not deemed filed,' it means that for certain legal purposes, such as Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the company is not holding itself to the same level of liability for the accuracy of that specific information as it would for information directly presented within a filed registration statement or other formal SEC filings. However, investors should still rely on the information provided in the press release.