{"filing":{"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","cik":"0000712515","ticker":"EA","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","form":"8-K","filing_date":"2026-08-04","report_date":"2026-08-04","primary_document":"ef20079099_8k.htm","primary_document_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712515/000114036126031157/ef20079099_8k.htm"},"events":[{"id":23627,"run_id":21368,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","anchor_item_number":"2.01","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.97,"summary":"Electronic Arts completed its acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $210 per share in cash on August 4, 2026. The transaction, previously announced on September 29, 2025 and approved by stockholders on December 22, 2025, resulted in a change of control, with EA becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Consortium. EA's common stock ceased trading and was delisted from NASDAQ upon closing.","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04","form":"8-K","submitted_at":null,"items":[{"id":23912,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"1.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"This Item 1.01 discloses the completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $210 per share in cash. The filing documents the entry into definitive credit and debt agreements to finance the transaction, which closed on August 4, 2026. The press release confirms the acquisition was previously announced on September 29, 2025, and approved by EA stockholders on December 22, 2025, with EA's common stock ceasing to trade and delisting from NASDAQ upon closing.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23913,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"1.02","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 1.02 discloses termination of the Existing Credit Agreement concurrent with closing of a merger acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The supplemental exhibit confirms completion of the acquisition with EA stockholders receiving $210 per share in cash and EA's common stock ceasing to trade and delisting from NASDAQ. This is a material change of control transaction that fundamentally alters the registrant's ownership and capital structure.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23914,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"2.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.99,"reasoning":"This Item 2.01 discloses the completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $210 per share in cash. The filing explicitly states \"EA's acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (collectively, the \"Consortium\") has successfully closed\" and notes that \"EA's common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from NASDAQ,\" confirming the transaction's completion and change of control. This is a quintessential M\u0026A completion event under Item 2.01.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23915,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"3.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.75,"reasoning":"While Item 3.01 formally addresses delisting, the core material event disclosed is the completion of a merger/acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The press release (EX-99.1) explicitly states \"EA Announces Completion of Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners\" and confirms stockholders received $210 per share in cash. The delisting is a consequence of the change of control, not the primary event. Per the taxonomy, ma_activity covers \"completion of a material acquisition, disposition, merger, or change of control\" and is the most salient classification.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23916,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"3.03","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 3.03 discloses the material modification to security holders' rights resulting from the completion of EA's acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The filing explicitly states that \"each share of Company Common Stock...was automatically cancelled and exchanged...into the right to receive the Merger Consideration\" of $210 per share, and that \"holders of such shares of Company Common Stock ceased to have any rights as shareholders of the Company.\" This is the completion of a material acquisition and change of control, with EA's common stock delisted from NASDAQ. The press release confirms the transaction closed on August 4, 2026, following stockholder approval on December 22, 2025.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23917,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"5.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.99,"reasoning":"Item 5.01 discloses completion of a $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The filing explicitly states \"a change of control of the Company occurred, and the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent\" and notes that \"EA stockholders will receive $210 in cash for each share\" with delisting from NASDAQ. This is a material acquisition and change of control transaction.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23919,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"5.03","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 5.03 discloses amendments to EA's certificate of incorporation and bylaws \"in connection with the completion of the Merger\" by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The supplemental exhibit confirms the acquisition closed on August 4, 2026, with stockholders receiving $210 per share in cash and EA's stock delisting from NASDAQ. While Item 5.03 technically addresses charter/bylaw amendments, the core material event is the completion of this transformational acquisition, which is the reason for the charter amendments. This is a material M\u0026A completion event.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23920,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"7.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"The filing discloses the completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The press release (EX-99.1) explicitly states \"Electronic Arts Inc. (\"EA\"... today announced that its acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (collectively, the \"Consortium\") has successfully closed\" with stockholders receiving $210 per share in cash. This represents a change of control and is a fundamental M\u0026A event material to any investor in EA.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":23921,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"8.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.99,"reasoning":"The filing announces completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The press release explicitly states \"EA's acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (collectively, the 'Consortium') has successfully closed\" and notes that stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. This represents a change of control and completion of a major M\u0026A transaction, which is a core material event requiring 8-K disclosure under Item 1.01 or 2.01.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""}]},{"id":23628,"run_id":21368,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","anchor_item_number":"5.02","event_type":"exec_departure","event_domain":"governance","is_material":true,"confidence":0.85,"summary":"Seven directors—Kofi Bruce, Rachel A. Gonzalez, Jeffrey T. Huber, Talbott Roche, Richard A. Simonson, Luis Ubiñas, and Heidi Ueberroth—voluntarily resigned from the board and all committees effective at the closing of the acquisition on August 4, 2026.","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04","form":"8-K","submitted_at":null,"items":[{"id":23918,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"5.02","item_title":null,"event_type":"exec_departure","event_domain":"governance","is_material":true,"confidence":0.85,"reasoning":"Seven directors—Kofi Bruce, Rachel A. Gonzalez, Jeffrey T. Huber, Talbott Roche, Richard A. Simonson, Luis Ubiñas, and Heidi Ueberroth—voluntarily resigned from the board and all committees at the effective time of the merger. While this is technically a mass departure triggered by a change-of-control transaction (which could also be classified as ma_activity), the Item 5.02 disclosure centers on the departure of these named directors. The supplemental exhibit confirms completion of the acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, making the board resignations a material consequence of the transaction closure.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""}]}],"classifications":[{"id":23912,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"1.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"This Item 1.01 discloses the completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $210 per share in cash. The filing documents the entry into definitive credit and debt agreements to finance the transaction, which closed on August 4, 2026. The press release confirms the acquisition was previously announced on September 29, 2025, and approved by EA stockholders on December 22, 2025, with EA's common stock ceasing to trade and delisting from NASDAQ upon closing.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23913,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"1.02","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 1.02 discloses termination of the Existing Credit Agreement concurrent with closing of a merger acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The supplemental exhibit confirms completion of the acquisition with EA stockholders receiving $210 per share in cash and EA's common stock ceasing to trade and delisting from NASDAQ. This is a material change of control transaction that fundamentally alters the registrant's ownership and capital structure.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23914,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"2.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.99,"reasoning":"This Item 2.01 discloses the completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $210 per share in cash. The filing explicitly states \"EA's acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (collectively, the \"Consortium\") has successfully closed\" and notes that \"EA's common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from NASDAQ,\" confirming the transaction's completion and change of control. This is a quintessential M\u0026A completion event under Item 2.01.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23915,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"3.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.75,"reasoning":"While Item 3.01 formally addresses delisting, the core material event disclosed is the completion of a merger/acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The press release (EX-99.1) explicitly states \"EA Announces Completion of Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners\" and confirms stockholders received $210 per share in cash. The delisting is a consequence of the change of control, not the primary event. Per the taxonomy, ma_activity covers \"completion of a material acquisition, disposition, merger, or change of control\" and is the most salient classification.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23916,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"3.03","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 3.03 discloses the material modification to security holders' rights resulting from the completion of EA's acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The filing explicitly states that \"each share of Company Common Stock...was automatically cancelled and exchanged...into the right to receive the Merger Consideration\" of $210 per share, and that \"holders of such shares of Company Common Stock ceased to have any rights as shareholders of the Company.\" This is the completion of a material acquisition and change of control, with EA's common stock delisted from NASDAQ. The press release confirms the transaction closed on August 4, 2026, following stockholder approval on December 22, 2025.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23917,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"5.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.99,"reasoning":"Item 5.01 discloses completion of a $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The filing explicitly states \"a change of control of the Company occurred, and the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent\" and notes that \"EA stockholders will receive $210 in cash for each share\" with delisting from NASDAQ. This is a material acquisition and change of control transaction.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23918,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"5.02","item_title":null,"event_type":"exec_departure","event_domain":"governance","is_material":true,"confidence":0.85,"reasoning":"Seven directors—Kofi Bruce, Rachel A. Gonzalez, Jeffrey T. Huber, Talbott Roche, Richard A. Simonson, Luis Ubiñas, and Heidi Ueberroth—voluntarily resigned from the board and all committees at the effective time of the merger. While this is technically a mass departure triggered by a change-of-control transaction (which could also be classified as ma_activity), the Item 5.02 disclosure centers on the departure of these named directors. The supplemental exhibit confirms completion of the acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, making the board resignations a material consequence of the transaction closure.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23919,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"5.03","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 5.03 discloses amendments to EA's certificate of incorporation and bylaws \"in connection with the completion of the Merger\" by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The supplemental exhibit confirms the acquisition closed on August 4, 2026, with stockholders receiving $210 per share in cash and EA's stock delisting from NASDAQ. While Item 5.03 technically addresses charter/bylaw amendments, the core material event is the completion of this transformational acquisition, which is the reason for the charter amendments. This is a material M\u0026A completion event.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23920,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"7.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"The filing discloses the completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The press release (EX-99.1) explicitly states \"Electronic Arts Inc. (\"EA\"... today announced that its acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (collectively, the \"Consortium\") has successfully closed\" with stockholders receiving $210 per share in cash. This represents a change of control and is a fundamental M\u0026A event material to any investor in EA.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"},{"id":23921,"accession_number":"0001140361-26-031157","item_number":"8.01","item_title":null,"event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.99,"reasoning":"The filing announces completion of a material acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The press release explicitly states \"EA's acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (collectively, the 'Consortium') has successfully closed\" and notes that stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. This represents a change of control and completion of a major M\u0026A transaction, which is a core material event requiring 8-K disclosure under Item 1.01 or 2.01.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-08-05T00:15:03.459513+00:00","company_name":"ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.","ticker":"EA","filing_date":"2026-08-04"}]}