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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 5, 2019)

Filed February 5, 2019For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2019, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018. The key information is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which details the company's performance during the critical holiday quarter. Investors should review this press release for specific revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures, as well as any forward-looking guidance provided by management. This filing serves as official notification of the financial results, although the information itself is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated into a future filing. The Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Blake Jorgensen, signed the report, indicating the seriousness with which the company treats the dissemination of its financial performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K report officially announces EA's financial results for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2018.
  • 2The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the specific financial performance details for the quarter.
  • 3The filing date is February 5, 2019, with the event date of the results being February 4, 2019.
  • 4The information provided is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless expressly referenced in another filing.
  • 5Blake Jorgensen, COO and CFO, signed the report, validating the disclosed financial information.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached press release for the most comprehensive details on the quarter's results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access that exhibit for specific revenue, profit, and EPS figures.

No, the SEC filing explicitly states that neither the 8-K itself nor the attached press release are deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless EA specifically incorporates them by reference into another filing.

The event date typically refers to the date the actual event (in this case, the release of financial results) occurred or was announced. The filing date is when the company officially submits the report to the SEC. It's common for there to be a slight delay between the announcement and the formal SEC filing.

Blake Jorgensen was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Electronic Arts Inc. at the time of this filing. His signature indicates that the company's senior financial management has reviewed and authorized the release of the financial information presented in the report and accompanying press release.