0000712515-15-000023.txt : 20150519 0000712515-15-000023.hdr.sgml : 20150519 20150519124941 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000712515-15-000023 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150518 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20150519 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150519 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000712515 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] IRS NUMBER: 942838567 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-17948 FILM NUMBER: 15875717 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 209 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY CITY: REDWOOD CITY STATE: CA ZIP: 94065 BUSINESS PHONE: 650-628-1500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 209 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY CITY: REDWOOD CITY STATE: CA ZIP: 94065 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ELECTRONIC ARTS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19911211 8-K 1 form8kfiled2015_0519.htm FORM 8-K 8K (filed 2015_0519) Gibeau Departure


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) May 18, 2015

 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware
0-17948
94-2838567
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, California 94065-1175
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)


(650) 628-1500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)




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Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 19, 2015, Electronic Arts Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Frank Gibeau, Executive Vice President, EA Mobile has chosen to transition on from the Company.  His last day was May 18, 2015.   
 
A copy of the EA Action communication to employees from Andrew Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
99.1
 
EA Action from Andrew Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, dated May 19, 2015.






SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
            
 
 
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
 
 
 
 
Dated:
May 19, 2015
By:
/s/ Jacob J. Schatz
 
 
 
Jacob J. Schatz
 
 
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary






INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
99.1
 
EA Action from Andrew Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, dated May 19, 2015.



EX-99.1 2 eaaction2015_0519.htm EA ACTION Exhibit 99.1 EA Action


Exhibit 99.1


EA Mobile Leadership Update
From Andrew Wilson

Today we are announcing that Frank Gibeau has chosen to transition on from Electronic Arts. Throughout a more than 20-year career, Frank’s made many significant contributions to the company, our people and our games. Most recently, he’s worked to strengthen EA Mobile by building a great team. We’d like to thank Frank for his achievements at EA, and we wish him all the best in his next chapter.

Mobile games continue to be a core focus for EA, and thanks to our incredibly talented mobile teams, our position has never been stronger. With a foundation of key titles, core strength in live services that provide years of entertainment, and new games that are bringing in more players, engagement across the EA Mobile portfolio continues to grow. Our studio teams have new experiences in development for some of EA’s biggest franchises, powerful new IP like The Minions and Star Wars, and more creative concepts at early stages in the testing process. As the mobile gaming audience continues its rapid expansion, EA has a tremendous opportunity to deliver amazing entertainment to more players around the world.

We have strong leadership across EA Mobile today, and the team will report to me directly as we work through our long-term organizational plans. I look forward to working closely with our teams throughout EA Mobile and continuing our momentum.

Thank you to everyone in our EA Mobile teams and studios for your passion and commitment to delivering amazing experiences to our players.