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8-K filed February 28, 2024, 6:59 PM ET ticker EA CIK 0000712515
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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. (EA): restructuring charge — EA approves restructuring plan cutting ~5% of workforce, expects $125M-$165M in charges

ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.

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Restructurings & Charges SEC 8-K Item 2.05/2.06 confidence 0.9

ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. announced a restructuring with charges of $125 million to $165 million (approximately 5% of the Company's workforce).

Type
restructuring
Charge
$125 million to $165 million
Headcount
approximately 5% of the Company's workforce
Exact text from the filing
On February 27, 2024, the Board of Directors of Electronic Arts Inc. (the "Company") approved a restructuring plan (the "Plan") focused on aligning its portfolio, investments, and resources in support of its strategic priorities and growth initiatives. These actions are consistent with the Company’s ongoing focus to deliver against its long-term strategy to drive durable growth, strong cash-flow, and stockholder returns. The Plan reflects actions driven by portfolio rationalization, including costs associated with licensor commitments, as well as reductions in real estate and headcount, impacting approximately 5% of the Company's workforce. The Company estimates that it will incur approximately $125 million to $165 million in total charges in connection with the Plan. These charges consist of approximately $50 million to $65 million associated with office space reductions, approximately $40 million to $55 million related to employee severance and employee-related costs, and $35 million
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