Electronic Arts, Incorporated (ERTS)
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John S. Riccitiello, Director/CEO
209 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94065
US
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Phone: (650) 628-1500
Fax: (650) 628-1414
Latest news from Portfolio
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Almost Like Being ThereJun 16 2008
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Big Loot From Grand TheftMay 07 2008
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Game BoyApr 10 2008
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Proxy SoldiersFeb 25 2008
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Bear Hug, the VideogameFeb 25 2008
Overview
The Company develops, markets, publishes and distributes video game software and content played by consumers, including video game consoles, personal computers, handheld game players and cellular handsets. It also provides online game-related services.
Portfolio Articles
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Almost Like Being There
New game developer World Golf Tour intends to let golfers "play" the best courses around the world. Could it be a match for Tiger?
Jun 16 2008 -
Big Loot From Grand Theft
Blockbuster sales could determine Take-Two's future.May 07 2008 -
Game Boy
Activision C.E.O. Bobby Kotick bought Guitar Hero and became a star. But will competitors' aggressive moves-like Electronic Arts' hostile bid for Take-Two-knock him on his ax?Apr 10 2008 -
Proxy Soldiers
As Microsoft and Yahoo gird for battle, specialists locate positions.Feb 25 2008 -
Bear Hug, the Videogame
Electronic Arts makes $2 billion offer for Take-Two.Feb 25 2008
News Feeds
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Take Two profits strong on "Grand Theft Auto" lift
Reuters
Sep 04 2008
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Take-Two swings to 3Q profit, sales soar
AP
Sep 04 2008
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Woods' golf limited to video game
AP
Aug 28 2008
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Gillette partners with EA Sports
AP
Aug 28 2008
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Gillette, EA Sports team up
AP
Aug 28 2008
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Take-Two shares inch higher as EA talks continue
AP
Aug 26 2008
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FTC clears EA's potential buyout of Take-Two
AP
Aug 20 2008
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La. lands testing center for video game maker EA
AP
Aug 20 2008
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Reuters Business Summary
Reuters
Aug 19 2008
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EA drops hostile Take-Two bid and enters talks
Reuters
Aug 18 2008
Portfolio Blogs
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Last Bytes: Intel, Yahoo, Nintendo, Palm
Aug 20 2008
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Last Bytes: EA/Take-Two, GPhone, "White Spaces," Apple Fire
Aug 18 2008
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EA to Play in Knights of the Old Republic
Jul 17 2008
Press Releases
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NFL Head Coach 09 Available in Stores Now Sep-04-2008, 11:40AM EDT
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EA and PopCap Further Extend Bejeweled Agreement Sep-04-2008, 09:02AM EDT
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Spore Available at Retailers Worldwide This Week From EA and Maxis Sep-04-2008, 03:01AM EDT
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Ding Ding Ding! FaceBreaker Ships to Retailers Today Sep-03-2008, 08:00AM EDT
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More Than 50 Creative Celebrities Test the Limits of Their Imagination with EA's Spore Sep-02-2008, 09:00AM EDT
News From Around the Web
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Power Up: Battlefield Heroes free, but too freely cartoony
(Philadelphia Inquirer)Sep 05 2008 -
EA bid for Take-Two lapses
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Electronic Arts bets big on a new game
(Arizona Republic)Sep 04 2008 -
Nickles and Dimes: Online Sites Bank Micropayments
(New York Sun)Sep 04 2008 -
Electronic Arts, Take-Two In Confidential Talks
(Information Week)Sep 04 2008 -
EA Drops $2 Billion Hostile Take-Two Bid, Enters Talks
(Information Week)Sep 04 2008 -
Sep 04 2008
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Sep 04 2008
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Rumor EA Plays Hard Ball, Walks Out On Take-Two Negotiations
(FileFront.com)Sep 04 2008 -
Take-Two set to highlight evening trading session
(Washington Post)Sep 04 2008
Blogs
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EA Announces SimCity and the Sims 3 for the iPhone: Spore Coming on September 7th [IPhone]
(Gizmodo)Sep 04 2008 -
Sep 04 2008
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Sep 04 2008
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Sep 03 2008
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Will 'Spore' help Electronic Arts' fortunes?
(Blogging Stocks)Sep 03 2008
Employees
Number of Employees: 9,000
Revenue per Employee: $370,759
Top Executives
Nancy L. Smith, President, Divisional
Stephen G. Bene, Senior VP/Secretary/General Counsel
John Schappert, Senior VP/COO, Divisional
Kenneth C. Barker, Senior VP/Chief Accounting Officer
John Pleasants, COO/President, Divisional
V. Paul Lee, Other Corporate Officer
Peter Moore, President, Divisional
David P. Gardner, Divisional Executive VP/Divisional COO
Michael Marchetti, Senior VP/General Manager, Subsidiary
Eric F. Brown, CFO/Executive VP
Dr. Gerhard Florin, Ph.D., Executive VP/General Manager, Divisional
Gabrielle Toledano, Executive VP, Divisional
Frank D. Gibeau, President, Divisional
Kathy Vrabeck, President, Divisional
Joel Linzner, Executive VP, Divisional
Board of Directors
Leonard S. Coleman, Jr., Director
Stephen G. Bene, Senior VP/Secretary/General Counsel
Richard A. Simonson, Director
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 07/2008 | 05/2008 | 02/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 231 Mil. | 427 Mil. | 747 Mil. | 365 Mil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 573 Mil. | 701 Mil. | 756 Mil. | 275 Mil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 5 Mil. | 167 Mil. | 340 Mil. | -232 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | -67 Mil. | -136 Mil. | 240 Mil. | -242 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | -95 Mil. | -93 Mil. | -33 Mil. | -195 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.1 | -0.62 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.1 | -0.62 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 07/2008 | 05/2008 | 02/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.95 Bil. | 1.55 Bil. | 2.58 Bil. | 1.07 Bil. |
| Total Assets | 3.62 Bil. | 3.92 Bil. | 4.9 Bil. | 3.85 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 1.04 Bil. | 1.3 Bil. | 1.75 Bil. | 1.06 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 4.33 Bil. | 4.34 Bil. | 4.3 Bil. | 4.07 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 07/2008 | 05/2008 | 02/2008 | 11/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | -291 Mil. | 338 Mil. | 53 Mil. | -296 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -96 Mil. | -429 Mil. | 221 Mil. | -132 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | 34 Mil. | 243 Mil. | 205 Mil. | 117 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -354 Mil. | 182 Mil. | 507 Mil. | -297 Mil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1.68 Bil. | 1.09 Bil. | 1.09 Bil. | 1.12 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 1.99 Bil. | 2 Bil. | 1.86 Bil. | 2 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | -82 Mil. | 204 Mil. | 454 Mil. | 759 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | -507 Mil. | 138 Mil. | 389 Mil. | 725 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | -454 Mil. | 76 Mil. | 236 Mil. | 504 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | -1.45 | 0.25 | 0.78 | 1.65 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | -1.45 | 0.24 | 0.75 | 1.59 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.55 Bil. | 1.37 Bil. | 1.24 Bil. | 1.27 Bil. |
| Total Assets | 3.92 Bil. | 3.6 Bil. | 3.01 Bil. | 3.71 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 1.3 Bil. | 1.03 Bil. | 869 Mil. | 828 Mil. |
| Total Capitalization | 4.34 Bil. | 4.03 Bil. | 3.41 Bil. | 3.5 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 338 Mil. | 397 Mil. | 596 Mil. | 634 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -429 Mil. | -487 Mil. | -108 Mil. | -1.73 Bil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | 243 Mil. | 190 Mil. | -503 Mil. | 200 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | 182 Mil. | 129 Mil. | -28 Mil. | -880 Mil. |
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