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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2021)

Filed February 2, 2021For Securities:EA

Summary

This 8-K filing from Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) primarily serves to disclose the company's financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020, through a press release filed as an exhibit. While the full details of the financial performance are within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), this filing signals that EA has reported its quarterly earnings. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, player engagement, and future outlook. In addition to the financial results, the filing also announces a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share. This dividend, declared by the Audit Committee on behalf of the Board of Directors, will be paid on March 24, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2021. This indicates a continued commitment by EA to returning capital to its shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020, via a press release filed with this 8-K.
  • 2The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed financial performance for the quarter.
  • 3EA declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share.
  • 4The dividend is payable on March 24, 2021.
  • 5Stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 3, 2021, are eligible to receive the dividend.
  • 6The filing includes no other material events or significant changes in financial condition beyond the standard quarterly earnings release and dividend announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020, by attaching the relevant press release as an exhibit. It also serves to announce a quarterly cash dividend.

The detailed financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Electronic Arts Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share. This dividend is payable on March 24, 2021.

Stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 3, 2021, will be eligible to receive the cash dividend.