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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 2, 2016)

Filed August 2, 2016For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2016, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing the company's performance during the period, which is crucial for investors to assess the company's operational and financial health. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators. While the 8-K itself is largely a procedural filing, the attached press release contains the core financial information investors need. This includes details on how EA performed in its most recent reported quarter, which can impact stock valuation and future investment decisions. It's important for stakeholders to review the press release for insights into the company's ability to meet its financial targets and its overall market position.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016, via an 8-K filing on August 2, 2016.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K is to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these financial results.
  • 3Investors are directed to the attached press release for specific financial performance details for the June 2016 quarter.
  • 4The filing is informational and does not constitute a definitive financial statement within the 8-K itself, but rather incorporates the press release.
  • 5This report provides a snapshot of EA's financial condition and operational results as of and for the period ending June 30, 2016.
  • 6The information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a standard filing for liability purposes unless explicitly incorporated elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated August 2, 2016, which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

No, the 8-K filing itself primarily acts as a cover for the press release. The specific financial figures, such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share, are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is attached to the 8-K.

This statement means that the information in the 8-K and the attached press release is furnished for informational purposes. It is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC, unless EA specifically incorporates it into another filing.