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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2021)

Filed November 3, 2021For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2021, primarily to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, as detailed in a press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued on November 3, 2021. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release will contain crucial details regarding the company's revenue, profitability, and operational performance during the quarter. Investors should pay close attention to this press release for an in-depth understanding of EA's financial health and future outlook. In addition to the financial results, the filing also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on December 22, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 8, 2021. This dividend declaration indicates the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to its shareholders, which is a positive signal for long-term investors.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q2 fiscal year 2021 financial results via press release dated November 3, 2021.
  • 2Dividend declaration of $0.17 per share of common stock.
  • 3Dividend payable on December 22, 2021.
  • 4Record date for the dividend is December 8, 2021.
  • 5The information provided in the 8-K is primarily an announcement of results and dividend, with detailed financials expected in the referenced press release.
  • 6EA is reaffirming its commitment to shareholder returns through regular dividend payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial metrics. Investors need to refer to the press release dated November 3, 2021 (Exhibit 99.1) for details on revenue, earnings per share, net income, and other key performance indicators for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.

The cash dividend of $0.17 per share is scheduled to be paid on December 22, 2021.

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 8, 2021, will be eligible to receive the cash dividend.

This specific 8-K filing primarily focuses on past results and a dividend declaration. Any forward-looking guidance or outlook would typically be found in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) or in subsequent filings.