0000712515-16-000095.txt : 20160324 0000712515-16-000095.hdr.sgml : 20160324 20160324110126 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000712515-16-000095 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20160324 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20160324 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160324 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: 161526082 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 form8k-mieleappointment.htm FORM 8-K 8-K


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) March 24, 2016

 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 8.01    Other Events.

On March 24, 2016, Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”) announced in a blog on its website at www.ea.com/news that Laura Miele, EA’s Senior Vice President, Americas Publishing, is moving into a new role as Executive Vice President, Global Publishing effective April 1, 2016.

A copy of the blog posting is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.



Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
99.1
 
EA Blog Posting from www.ea.com/news dated March 24, 2016.





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:
March 24, 2016
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 Blog Posting from www.ea.com/news dated March 24, 2016.



EX-99.1 2 eablogpost-mieleappointment.htm BLOG POSTING Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1

Announcing Laura Miele as EVP, Global Publishing
By Andrew Wilson

I am pleased to announce that Laura Miele will join my executive leadership team starting in Q1 of our FY17 to serve as EVP, Global Publishing. In her new role, Laura will align our Publishing and Worldwide Customer Experience teams to connect you to more of our games around the world, and support you every step of the way.

Over the course of her 20-year career with Electronic Arts, Laura has held a variety of leadership roles across publishing, marketing and analytics. When you meet Laura, you are immediately struck by her passion for games and her love of EA. She has played an integral role in developing the fabric of our company, and she has navigated challenges with great focus and leadership. She understands our DNA, is deeply connected to our values, and invests her energy in our people and their success. I am thrilled to have her strategic thinking, drive and passion for play in this critical position as we focus on building meaningful relationships with you.

Laura embarks on this new role at a time of exciting transformation inside our organization, against a continued goal of connecting you to the content you want, where you are, and in all-new ways. The start of our new fiscal year also marks an important strategic shift for Peter Moore, who has made an outstanding impact on our business, our culture and our players for more than four years as EA’s COO. Now, Peter moves into the full-time role of Chief Competition Officer, where he and his team will be working with teams across EA to pioneer all-new opportunities for you to connect and compete in our games. As Laura and Peter both transition into critical new roles, I am inspired by our commitment to bring value to you in every step of your journey with us.

Here is a little from Laura in her own words:

“I have been fortunate in my 20 years at EA to be a part of delivering what I believe to be the highest form of entertainment to millions of people around the world all while working with the thousands of incredibly talented people who make up this company. I am honored to step into this new role and lead Global Publishing in a time of rapid change for the industry, when there is more opportunity than ever to deliver awesome experiences to players. I couldn't imagine a more exciting challenge.”

Congratulations to Laura on her well-deserved new role leading our Global Publishing Organization, and to Peter for building the new Competitive Gaming Division.