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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 1, 2022)

Filed February 1, 2022For Securities:EA

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) filed an 8-K report on February 1, 2022, primarily to disclose its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021, as detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). The report also announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. While the press release contains the core financial performance data, investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of EA's SEC registration statements unless specifically incorporated. The key financial disclosures are expected to be within the press release. The dividend declaration provides a direct return to shareholders, with a payment date set for March 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2022. Investors will be looking to the press release for key performance indicators such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance, which are critical for assessing the company's ongoing performance and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Q3 Fiscal Year 2022 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2021, via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2Announcement of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share.
  • 3Dividend payable on March 23, 2022, to stockholders of record as of March 9, 2022.
  • 4The financial information provided in the press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The 8-K filing includes an Exhibit 104 for the Cover Page Interactive Data File.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results. Instead, it references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which was issued on February 1, 2022, containing the financial results for Electronic Arts' third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021. Investors should refer to that press release for specific figures on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other operational metrics.

Yes, the Audit Committee of EA declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on March 23, 2022, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on March 9, 2022.

No, the information in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and this Form 8-K is generally furnished to the SEC and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless EA specifically incorporates it by reference into another filing.