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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 8, 2018)

Filed May 8, 2018For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on May 8, 2018, primarily announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended March 31, 2018, via an attached press release. While the specific financial figures are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K also disclosed a significant new stock repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors' Special Committee. This new program authorizes the repurchase of up to $2.4 billion of EA's common stock, replacing a previous authorization. The program is set to expire on May 31, 2020, and EA has the flexibility to execute these repurchases through various methods, dependent on market conditions and capital availability. This move signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended March 31, 2018, detailed in an accompanying press release.
  • 2Authorization of a new stock repurchase program valued at up to $2.4 billion.
  • 3The new repurchase program supersedes and replaces the prior authorization from May 2017.
  • 4The repurchase program is authorized to expire on May 31, 2020.
  • 5Repurchases can be made in the open market or through privately-negotiated transactions.
  • 6The execution and size of the repurchase program are subject to market conditions, capital availability, and other factors.
  • 7EA is not obligated to repurchase a specific number of shares and can modify or discontinue the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary financial information, including results for the fiscal quarter and year ended March 31, 2018, is presented in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to that document for specific revenue, earnings, and operational performance metrics.

The authorization of a new $2.4 billion stock repurchase program indicates management's belief that EA's stock is undervalued and demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. It replaces the previous program and provides flexibility for capital allocation.

The new stock repurchase program is authorized to expire on May 31, 2020. EA has the discretion to repurchase shares in the open market or through private negotiations, depending on market conditions, capital availability, and other relevant factors.

No, EA is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares. The program is authorized up to $2.4 billion, but the actual amount repurchased will depend on various factors, and the company can modify, suspend, or discontinue the program at any time.