---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000712515-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EA"
cik: "0000712515"
company_name: "ELECTRONIC ARTS INC."
filed_at: "2026-01-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:35:19.217354+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# EA redeems $400M of 4.800% Notes due 2026 with cash on hand

## Summary
- Redeemed all $400M aggregate principal of 4.800% Notes due 2026 on Jan 6, 2026.
- Notes redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued interest, using cash on hand.
- No new debt incurred; redemption reduces outstanding debt and future interest expense.
- Termination of the related indenture and acceleration of the obligation complete.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000712515-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EA
- cik: 0000712515
- company_name: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
- filed_at: 2026-01-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.02, 8.01, 2.04
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712515/000071251526000002/0000712515-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712515/000071251526000002/ea-20260106.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000712515-26-000002.txt

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