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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2013)

Filed October 29, 2013For Securities:EA

Summary

This 8-K filing from Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) on October 29, 2013, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013. The key takeaway for investors is the release of this financial information, which would have been detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors would look to this press release for performance metrics, revenue figures, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial details, it formally signals that EA has disclosed its quarterly performance. The filing indicates that the information presented in the press release is not considered formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, a common disclaimer for such earnings announcements. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the actual financial performance data.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K on October 29, 2013, to report on its financial results.
  • 2The filing pertains to the fiscal quarter that ended on September 30, 2013.
  • 3The detailed financial results were announced via a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release contains information about EA's financial condition and results of operations for the reported quarter.
  • 5The filing disclaims that the information in the press release is 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

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, 2013, through an accompanying press release.

The actual financial performance details are contained within the press release dated October 29, 2013, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that exhibit for specific revenue, profit, and other financial metrics.

No, according to the filing, neither the 8-K itself nor the press release are deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a standard disclaimer for earnings releases, meaning investors should not rely on it for Section 18 liability.

The 8-K filing was signed by Blake Jorgensen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Electronic Arts Inc.