ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. (NASDAQ:EA) Files An 8-K Regulation FD DisclosureItem 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 16, 2017, Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”) announced in a blog on its website at www.ea.com/news that it will turn off all in-game purchases for the Star Wars Battlefront II title until further notice. This change is not expected to have a material impact on EA’s fiscal year 2018 financial guidance.
A copy of the blog posting is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 8.01Other Events.
New Transfer Agent and Registrar
On November 13, 2017, EA appointed Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”), as its transfer agent and registrar. Registered stockholders of EA can reach Computershare with any questions at 1-800-736-3001 (international callers 1-781-575-3100), or by email at web.queries@computershare.com.
Executive Officer Stock Trading Plan
On November 14, 2017, Mala Singh, EA’s Chief People Officer, established a pre-arranged stock trading plan as part of managing her EA equity holdings. This plan accords with the guidelines of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and EA’s policies regarding stock transactions by directors, executive officers and other employees. Sales under Ms. Singh’s 10b5-1 plan may take place periodically beginning December 14, 2017 through December 31, 2018. Transactions under Ms. Singh’s 10b5-1 plan will be disclosed publicly through appropriate filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
EA Blog Posting from www.ea.com/newsdated November 16, 2017. |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. ExhibitEX-99.1 2 blogposting-battlefrontii.htm EA BLOG POSTING Exhibit Exhibit 99.1Subject: An Update on Star Wars Battlefront IIAuthor: Oskar Gabrielson,…To view the full exhibit click here
About ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. (NASDAQ:EA)
Electronic Arts Inc. develops, markets, publishes and distributes games, content and services that can be played by consumers on a range of platforms, which include consoles, personal computers (PCs), mobile phones and tablets. The Company’s games and services are based on a portfolio of intellectual property that includes established brands, such as FIFA, Madden NFL, Star Wars, Battlefield, the Sims and Need for Speed. The Company markets and sells its games and services through retail channels and through digital distribution channels. The Company’s PC games and additional content can be downloaded directly through its Origin online platform, as well as through third-party online download stores. Its mobile, tablet and PC free-to-download games and additional content are available through third-party application storefronts, such as the Apple Application Store and Google Play.