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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2017)

Filed January 31, 2017For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2017, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release containing these results, which is the key source of information for investors regarding the company's performance during the period. Investors should refer to the attached press release for detailed financial figures, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements. This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but directs stakeholders to the press release for specifics on revenue, earnings, game performance, and any guidance provided by EA. The company has provided an assurance that this information is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formal filing unless specifically incorporated into other SEC submissions.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K on January 31, 2017, reporting on financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K is to attach a press release detailing the company's financial performance.
  • 3Investors need to review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures and operational updates.
  • 4The filing does not contain the actual financial results within the 8-K document itself.
  • 5Information presented in this 8-K and its attached press release is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless expressly stated in future filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The financial results are detailed in the press release dated January 31, 2017, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that press release for specific numbers and commentary.

This 8-K filing serves as a notification that EA has released its quarterly financial results. It formally includes the press release that contains the detailed financial information and management's discussion of the results.

The 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. Any guidance or projections would be located within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

According to the filing, neither the information in the 8-K nor the attached press release is deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless EA specifically incorporates it by reference into another SEC filing.