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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2020)

Filed January 30, 2020For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2020, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019. The report itself is brief, directing investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial performance and operational highlights of the period. This is a standard filing procedure for earnings announcements, with the press release serving as the primary source of information regarding revenue, profitability, bookings, and forward-looking guidance. Investors should refer to the press release dated January 30, 2020, for a comprehensive understanding of EA's performance during the December 2019 quarter. This will include key metrics such as net revenue, earnings per share, and potentially commentary on the performance of its key game titles and live services. The 8-K filing itself serves as a formal notification of the earnings release and the availability of this information.

Key Highlights

  • 1EA filed an 8-K on January 30, 2020, announcing its Q3 fiscal year 2020 earnings results.
  • 2The primary content of the 8-K is a press release detailing financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
  • 3Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for specific financial performance data.
  • 4The filing indicates that the information provided is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless expressly incorporated by reference.
  • 5This report serves as formal notification of EA's quarterly earnings announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Electronic Arts Inc.'s (EA) financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019, and to provide investors with access to the accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators, are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

While the 8-K itself does not contain the guidance, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is attached to the 8-K typically includes management's outlook and forward-looking statements for future periods.

This statement means that the information in the 8-K and the attached press release are not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless EA specifically states otherwise in a future filing. It's a standard disclosure for earnings releases.