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) August 4, 2011
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
(Exact Name of EA 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
(EA’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 August 4, 2011, Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”) announced certain changes in EA’s organization and leadership team. Effective August 8, 2011, Frank Gibeau, President of EA Games, will become President of the EA Labels, which will comprise of EA Games, EA SPORTS, Bioware and EA Play. Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS, will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer and will oversee EA’s global publishing organization, global online initiatives including the Origin platform, media sales and central development services. Barry Cottle, Executive Vice President of EA Interactive will oversee EA Mobile, Playfish, Pogo, Hasbro and PopCap, following the completion of EA’s acquisition of PopCap Games, Inc.
A copy of the message from John Riccitiello, EA’s Chief Executive Officer, announcing these changes on www.ea.com is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Message from John Riccitiello, EA’s Chief Executive Officer, on www.ea.com dated August 4, 2011. | |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, EA has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. | ||
| Dated: August 4, 2011 | ||
| By: /s/ Stephen G. Bené | ||
| Stephen G. Bené | ||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Message from John Riccitiello, EA’s Chief Executive Officer on www.ea.com dated August 4, 2011. | |