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Exhibit 99.1

Electronic Arts Reports Q4 and FY23 Results


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Record Q4 net bookings driven by all-time high EA SPORTS FIFA franchise performance;
Company carries strong momentum into brand launch of EA SPORTS FC

REDWOOD CITY, CA – May 9, 2023 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

“EA delivered a strong Q4 with record net bookings, up 11 percent year-over-year, demonstrating the strength of our business. Our teams continue to create high quality entertainment, fueled by amazing games and deeply engaging live services,” said Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts. “We’re excited to continue our momentum, including the highly anticipated launch of EA SPORTS FC later this year.”

“Record live services performance and increased engagement, particularly from our EA SPORTS FIFA franchise, drove better-than-expected Q4 net bookings, capping a strong finish to the fiscal year,” said Chris Suh, CFO. “Looking ahead, our teams remain disciplined in prioritizing the player experience as we continue to focus our investments on long-term growth.”


Selected Operating Highlights and Metrics1

Net bookings2 for Q4 was $1.946 billion, up 11% year-over-year (up 15% in constant currency).
Live services and other net bookings for Q4 was $1.622 billion, a record for the quarter, up 9% year-over-year (up 13% in constant currency) and represented 83% of total net bookings.
The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise Q4 net bookings grew 31% year-over-year (up 37% in constant currency).
In the six months since launch, EA SPORTS FIFA 23 has surpassed life-time sales of EA SPORTS FIFA 22, becoming the most successful launch in franchise history.
Apex Legends delivered net bookings growth in Q4 year-over-year at constant currency, driven by a successful Season 16 with peak weekly active users up over 20% from the previous season.
Life-to-date, The Sims 4 player network has grown to more than 70 million worldwide.

Selected Financial Highlights and Metrics

Net revenue was $1.874 billion for the quarter and $7.426 billion for the fiscal year.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $617 million for the quarter and $1.550 billion for the fiscal year.
EA repurchased 2.7 million shares for $325 million during the quarter, bringing the total for the fiscal year to 10.4 million shares for $1.295 billion.

Dividend

EA has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on June 21, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2023.





Quarterly Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20232022
(in $ millions, except per share amounts)
Full game372 438 
Live services and other1,502 1,387 
          Total net revenue1,874 1,825 
Net income (loss)(12)225
Diluted earnings (loss) per share(0.04)0.80
Operating cash flow617 444 
Value of shares repurchased325 325 
Number of shares repurchased2.7 2.5 
Cash dividend paid52 48 



The following GAAP-based financial data3,4 and tax rate of 19% was used internally by company management to adjust its GAAP results in order to assess EA’s operating results:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
GAAP-Based Financial Data
(in $ millions)Statement of OperationsAcquisition-related expensesChange in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)Restructuring and related chargesStock-based compensation
Total net revenue1,874 — 72 — — 
          Cost of revenue448 (25)— — (2)
Gross profit1,426 25 72 — 
          Total operating expenses1,251 (26)— (155)(140)
Operating income175 51 72 155 142 
Interest and other income (expense), net— — — — 
Income before provision for income taxes181 51 72 155 142 
Number of shares used in computation:
          Diluted274 




Fiscal Year Financial Highlights
Twelve Months Ended
March 31,
20232022
(in $ millions)
Full game1,937 1,993 
Live services and other5,489 4,998 
          Total net revenue7,426 6,991 
Net income802 789 
Diluted earnings per share2.882.76
Operating cash flow1,550 1,899 
Value of shares repurchased1,295 1,300 
Number of shares repurchased10.4 9.5 
Cash dividend paid210 193 

The following GAAP-based financial data3,4 and a tax rate of 19% was used internally by company management to adjust its GAAP results in order to assess EA’s operating results.
Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2023
GAAP-Based Financial Data
(in $ millions)Statement of OperationsAcquisition-related expensesChange in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)Restructuring and related chargesStock-based compensation
Total net revenue7,426 (85)
          Cost of revenue1,792 (120)(7)
Gross profit5,634 120 (85)
          Total operating expenses4,302 (158)(155)(541)
Operating income1,332 278 (85)155 548 
Interest and other income (expense), net(6)
Income before provision for income taxes1,326 278 (85)155 548 
Number of shares used in computation:
           Diluted278 

















Operating Metric

The following is a calculation of our total net bookings2 for the periods presented:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Twelve Months Ended
March 31,
2023202220232022
(in $ millions)
Total net revenue1,874 1,825 7,426 6,991 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)72 (74)(85)524 
   Total Net bookings1,946 1,751 7,341 7,515 


Business Outlook as of May 9, 2023

Fiscal Year 2024 Expectations – Ending March 31, 2024

Financial metrics:
Net revenue is expected to be approximately $7.300 billion to $7.700 billion.
No change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) is expected.
Net income is expected to be approximately $915 million to $1.055 billion.
Diluted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $3.30 to $3.81.
Operating cash flow is expected to be approximately $1.700 billion to $1.850 billion.
The Company estimates a share count of 277 million for purposes of calculating fiscal year 2024 diluted earnings per share.


Operational metric:
Net bookings2 is expected to be approximately $7.300 billion to $7.700 billion.

In addition, the following outlook for GAAP-based financial data3,4 and long-term tax rate of 19% are used internally by EA to adjust GAAP expectations to assess EA’s operating results and plan for future periods:

Twelve Months Ending March 31, 2024
GAAP-Based Financial Data*
GAAP Guidance RangeAcquisition-related expensesChange in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)Restructuring and related chargesStock-based compensation
(in $ millions)
Total net revenue7,300 to 7,700— — — — 
Cost of revenue1,670 to 1,750(65)— — (5)
Operating expense4,295 to 4,415(95)— (25)(635)
Income before provision for income taxes1,346 to 1,551160 — 25 640 
Net income915 to 1,055
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares277 
*The mid-point of the range has been used for purposes of presenting the reconciling items.





First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Expectations – Ending June 30, 2023

Financial metrics:
Net revenue is expected to be approximately $1.825 billion to $1.925 billion.
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) is expected to be approximately ($325) million.
Net income is expected to be approximately $271 million to $316 million.
Diluted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.98 to $1.14.
The Company estimates a share count of 277 million for purposes of calculating first quarter fiscal 2024 diluted earnings per share.


Operational metric:
Net bookings2 is expected to be approximately $1.500 billion to $1.600 billion.

In addition, the following outlook for GAAP-based financial data3,4 and long-term tax rate of 19% are used internally by EA to adjust GAAP expectations to assess EA’s operating results and plan for future periods:

Three Months Ending June 30, 2023
GAAP-Based Financial Data*
GAAP Guidance RangeAcquisition-related expensesChange in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)Restructuring and related chargesStock-based compensation
(in $ millions)
Total net revenue1,825 to 1,925— (325)— — 
Cost of revenue350 to 370(20)— — — 
Operating expense1,065 to 1,085(25)— (20)(140)
Income before provision for income taxes410 to 47945 (325)20 140 
Net income271 to 316
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares277 
*The mid-point of the range has been used for purposes of presenting the reconciling items.



Conference Call and Supporting Documents
Electronic Arts will host a conference call on May 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm PT (5:00 pm ET) to review its results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and its outlook for the future. During the course of the call, Electronic Arts may disclose material developments affecting its business and/or financial performance. Listeners may access the conference call live through the following dial-in number (888) 330-2446 (domestic) or (240) 789-2732 (international), using the conference code 5939891 or via webcast at EA’s IR Website at http://ir.ea.com.

EA has posted a slide presentation with a financial model of EA’s historical results and guidance on EA’s IR Website. EA will also post the prepared remarks and a transcript from the conference call on EA’s IR Website.

A dial-in replay of the conference call will be available until May 24, 2023 at (800) 770-2030 (domestic) or (647) 362-9199 (international) using pin code 5939891. An audio webcast replay of the conference call will be available for one year on EA’s IR Website.





Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements set forth in this release, including the information relating to EA’s expectations under the heading “Business Outlook as of May 9, 2023” and other information regarding EA's expectations contain forward-looking statements that are subject to change. Statements including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “predict,” “seek,” “goal,” “will,” “may,” “likely,” “should,” “could” (and the negative of any of these terms), “future” and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and reflect management’s current expectations. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Some of the factors which could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from its expectations include the following: sales of the Company’s products and services; the Company’s ability to develop and support digital products and services, including managing online security and privacy; outages of our products, services and technological infrastructure; the Company’s ability to manage expenses; the competition in the interactive entertainment industry; governmental regulations; the effectiveness of the Company’s sales and marketing programs; timely development and release of the Company’s products and services; the Company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of, and integrate, acquisitions; the consumer demand for, and the availability of an adequate supply of console hardware units; the Company’s ability to predict consumer preferences among competing platforms; the Company’s ability to develop and implement new technology; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; economic and geopolitical conditions; changes in our tax rates or tax laws; and other factors described in Part II, Item 1A of Electronic Arts’ latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the heading “Risk Factors”, as well as in other documents we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

These forward-looking statements are current as of May 9, 2023. Electronic Arts assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law. In addition, the preliminary financial results set forth in this release are estimates based on information currently available to Electronic Arts.

While Electronic Arts believes these estimates are meaningful, they could differ from the actual amounts that Electronic Arts ultimately reports in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Electronic Arts assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these estimates prior to filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FC, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. STAR WARS © & TM 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.






For additional information, please contact:
Stuart CanfieldErin Rheaume
SVP, Finance & Investor RelationsDirector, Financial Communications
650-628-7750650-628-7978
scanfield@ea.comerheaume@ea.com

1 For more information on constant currency, please refer to the earnings slides available on EA’s IR Website.

2 Net bookings is defined as the net amount of products and services sold digitally or sold-in physically in the period. Net bookings is calculated by adding total net revenue to the change in deferred net revenue for online-enabled games.

3 For more information about the nature of the GAAP-based financial data, please refer to EA’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

4 On March 29, 2023, EA announced a restructuring plan focused on prioritizing investments aligned with the Company's growth opportunities and optimizing its real estate portfolio.






    

ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in $ millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2023202220232022
Net revenue1,874 1,825 7,426 6,991 
Cost of revenue448 419 1,792 1,859 
Gross profit1,426 1,406 5,634 5,132 
Operating expenses:
Research and development635 579 2,328 2,186 
Marketing and sales255 245 978 961 
General and administrative224 165 727 673 
Amortization and impairment of intangibles26 52 158 183 
Restructuring111 — 111 — 
Total operating expenses1,251 1,041 4,302 4,003 
Operating income175 365 1,332 1,129 
Interest and other income (expense), net(9)(6)(48)
Income before provision for income taxes181 356 1,326 1,081 
Provision for income taxes193 131 524 292 
Net income (loss)(12)225 802 789 
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic(0.04)0.802.902.78 
Diluted(0.04)0.802.88 2.76 
Number of shares used in computation
Basic274 281 277 284 
Diluted274 283 278 286 



Results (in $ millions, except per share data)
The following table reports the variance of the actuals versus our guidance provided on January 31, 2023 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 plus a comparison to the actuals for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Three Months Ended March 31,
2023 Guidance (Mid-Point)2023 Actuals2022 Actuals
Variance
Net revenue
Net revenue1,750 124 1,874 1,825 
GAAP-based financial data
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(25)97 72 (74)
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue405 43 448 419 
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses(25)— (25)(45)
Stock-based compensation— (2)(2)(2)
Operating expenses
Operating expenses1,080 171 1,251 1,041 
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses(35)(26)(52)
Restructuring and related charges— (155)(155)— 
Stock-based compensation(140)— (140)(123)
Income before tax
Income before tax270 (89)181 356 
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses60 (9)51 97 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(25)97 72 (74)
Restructuring and related charges— 155 155 — 
Stock-based compensation140 142 125 
Tax rate used for management reporting19 %19 %18 %
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic 0.13 (0.17)(0.04)0.80 
Diluted0.13 (0.17)(0.04)0.80 
Number of shares used in computation
Basic 275 (1)274 281 
Diluted277 (3)274 283 
Anti-dilutive shares excluded for loss position2
— — 


1The change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows does not necessarily         equal the change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations primarily due to the impact of unrecognized gains/losses on cash flow hedges.

2 Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution from common shares (calculated using the treasury stock method), issuable through stock-based compensation plans. When the company incurs a loss, shares issuable though stock-based compensation plans are excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation as inclusion would be anti-dilutive.











ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in $ millions)
March 31, 2023
March 31, 20223
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents2,424 2,732 
Short-term investments343 330 
Receivables, net 684 650 
Other current assets518 439 
Total current assets3,969 4,151 
Property and equipment, net549 550 
Goodwill5,380 5,387 
Acquisition-related intangibles, net618 962 
Deferred income taxes, net2,462 2,243 
Other assets481 507 
TOTAL ASSETS13,459 13,800 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable99 101 
Accrued and other current liabilities1,285 1,388 
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1,901 2,024 
Total current liabilities3,285 3,513 
Senior notes, net1,880 1,878 
Income tax obligations607 386 
Deferred income taxes, net
Other liabilities393 397 
Total liabilities6,166 6,175 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
Retained earnings7,357 7,607 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(67)15 
Total stockholders’ equity7,293 7,625 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY13,459 13,800 



3Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.







ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in $ millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2023202220232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)(12)225 802 789 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, accretion and impairment173 141 536 486 
Stock-based compensation142 125 548 528 
Change in assets and liabilities
Receivables, net152 313 (34)(77)
Other assets(50)(82)(103)(157)
Accounts payable31 10 (7)
Accrued and other liabilities106 (14)134 169 
Deferred income taxes, net(18)(189)(221)(329)
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)93 (77)(122)497 
Net cash provided by operating activities617 444 1,550 1,899 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures(47)(53)(207)(188)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments152 136 395 1,329 
Purchase of short-term investments(142)(116)(405)(554)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired— — — (3,391)
Net cash used in investing activities(37)(33)(217)(2,804)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock33 33 80 77 
Cash dividends paid(52)(48)(210)(193)
Cash paid to taxing authorities for shares withheld from employees(14)(11)(175)(204)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(325)(325)(1,295)(1,300)
Net cash used in financing activities(358)(351)(1,600)(1,620)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents 2 (41)(3)
Change in cash and cash equivalents222 62 (308)(2,528)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents2,202 2,670 2,732 5,260 
Ending cash and cash equivalents2,424 2,732 2,424 2,732 
















ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics
(in $ millions, except per share data)
Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4YOY %
FY22FY23FY23FY23FY23Change
Net revenue
 Net revenue1,825 1,767 1,904 1,881 1,874 3 %
GAAP-based financial data
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(74)(468)(150)461 72 
Gross profit
Gross profit1,406 1,453 1,442 1,313 1,426 1 %
Gross profit (as a % of net revenue)77 %82 %76 %70 %76 %
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses45 30 39 26 25 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(74)(468)(150)461 72 
Stock-based compensation
Operating income
Operating income365 441 427 289 175 (52 %)
Operating income (as a % of net revenue)20 %25 %22 %15 %%
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses97 69 82 76 51 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(74)(468)(150)461 72 
Restructuring and related charges— — — — 155 
Stock-based compensation125 125 140 141 142 
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)225 311 299 204 (12)(105 %)
Net income (loss) (as a % of net revenue)12 %18 %16 %11 %(1 %)
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses97 69 82 76 51 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(74)(468)(150)461 72 
Restructuring and related charges— — — — 155 
Stock-based compensation125 125 140 141 142 
Tax rate used for management reporting18 %19 %19 %19 %19 %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share0.80 1.11 1.07 0.73 (0.04)(105 %)
Number of shares used in computation
Basic281 279 278 276 274 
Diluted283 281 279 278 274 
Anti-dilutive shares excluded for loss position2
— — — — 


1The change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows does not necessarily equal the change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations primarily due to the impact of unrecognized gains/losses on cash flow hedges.


2 Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution from common shares (calculated using the treasury stock method), issuable through stock-based compensation plans. When the company incurs a loss, shares issuable though stock-based compensation plans are excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation as inclusion would be anti-dilutive.








ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics
(in $ millions)
Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4YOY %
FY22FY23FY23FY23FY23Change
QUARTERLY NET REVENUE PRESENTATIONS
Net revenue by composition
Full game downloads312 237 328 423 274 (12 %)
Packaged goods126 104 274 199 98 (22 %)
Full game438 341 602 622 372 (15 %)
Live services and other1,387 1,426 1,302 1,259 1,502 %
Total net revenue1,825 1,767 1,904 1,881 1,874 3 %
Full game24 %19 %32 %33 %20 %
Live services and other76 %81 %68 %67 %80 %
Total net revenue %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
GAAP-based financial data
Full game downloads(103)(111)17 45 (24)
Packaged goods(68)(65)16 20 (24)
Full game(171)(176)33 65 (48)
Live services and other97 (292)(183)396 120 
Total change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) by composition1
(74)(468)(150)461 72 
Net revenue by platform
Console1,092 1,042 1,161 1,152 1,088 — 
PC & Other420 402 423 435 469 12 %
Mobile313 323 320 294 317 %
Total net revenue1,825 1,767 1,904 1,881 1,874 3 %
GAAP-based financial data
Console (86)(405)(134)423 11 
PC & Other(54)29 47 
Mobile(9)(24)14 
Total change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) by platform1
(74)(468)(150)461 72 

1The change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows does not necessarily equal the change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations primarily due to the impact of unrecognized gains/losses on cash flow hedges.













ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics
(in $ millions)
Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4YOY %
FY22FY23FY23FY23FY23Change
CASH FLOW DATA
Operating cash flow444 (78)(112)1,123 617 39 %
Operating cash flow - TTM1,899 1,964 1,788 1,377 1,550 (18 %)
Capital expenditures53 59 53 48 47 (11 %)
Capital expenditures - TTM18820321321320710 %
Repurchase and retirement of common stock325 320 325 325 325 — 
Cash dividends paid4853535252%
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation expense424445465838 %
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Cash and cash equivalents2,7322,0821,5392,2022,424
Short-term investments330334335351343
Cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments3,062 2,416 1,874 2,553 2,767 (10 %)
Receivables, net650579919836684%
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Cost of revenue
Research and development8481959596
Marketing and sales1313161515
General and administrative2629282929
Total stock-based compensation125 125 140 141 142 
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES
Restructuring— — — — 111 
Office space reductions— — — — 44 
Total restructuring and related charges— — — — 155