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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2016)

Filed November 1, 2016For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2016, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016, via an attached press release. While the filing itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification to the market about the company's performance during that period. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, profitability, and operational metrics. This report is crucial for understanding EA's recent performance and outlook. Investors are advised to examine the press release for details on sales of key franchises, digital revenue trends, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management. The information disclosed is relevant for assessing the company's ability to meet its financial targets and its competitive position within the video game industry.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016.
  • 2The results were disclosed via a press release filed as an exhibit to the 8-K.
  • 3Investors must consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial information.
  • 4The filing confirms the event date of the financial results announcement as October 31, 2016.
  • 5The report includes standard disclaimers regarding the 'filed' status of the information under SEC regulations.
  • 6This 8-K serves as a notification mechanism for the market regarding EA's quarterly performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other key metrics, are provided in the press release dated November 1, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements or operational data. It primarily serves to notify investors that such information has been released and directs them to the accompanying press release for the specifics.

The disclaimer indicates that the information within the 8-K and the press release is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications regarding liability for misstatements or omissions as formally filed registration statements or reports, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a future SEC filing.