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Exhibit 99.1

Electronic Arts Reports Strong Q2 FY24 Results


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Company exceeds expectations on the strength of EA SPORTS portfolio; Successfully launches
EA SPORTS FC 24

REDWOOD CITY, CA – November 1, 2023 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced preliminary financial results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2023.

“We delivered a strong Q2 and successfully launched EA SPORTS FC, transforming one of the largest franchises in the world into a powerful, interactive platform for the future of football fandom,” said Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA. “Looking ahead, our incredible teams will continue to innovate and expand across our world-class IP, building experiences that entertain our massive online communities, celebrate fandom, and increase connection for our growing global player base.”

“EA SPORTS strength, driven by new releases and ongoing live services, delivered Q2 results ahead of expectations,” said Stuart Canfield, CFO of EA. “We remain focused on delivering for our growing player communities and building upon the momentum across our portfolio, while prioritizing investments that execute against our largest opportunities to drive long term growth.”


Selected Operating Highlights and Metrics1

Net bookings2 for Q2 was $1.820 billion, up 4% year-over-year (up 5% in constant currency).
Live services and other net bookings for Q2 was $1.129 billion, up 1% year-over-year (up 2% in constant currency). On a trailing twelve-month basis, live services were 73% of our business.
EA SPORTS Madden NFL franchise outperformed Q2 expectations, delivering net bookings growth of 6% year-over-year.
EA SPORTS global football franchise outperformed Q2 expectations driven by the continued strength of EA SPORTS FIFA 23 and demand for the release of EA SPORTS FC 24.
EA SPORTS FC 24, within the first four weeks of global launch, had over 14.5 million active accounts.

Selected Financial Highlights and Metrics

Net revenue was $1.914 billion for the quarter.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $112 million for the quarter and $2.211 billion for the trailing twelve months.
EA repurchased 2.6 million shares for $325 million during the quarter, bringing the total for the trailing twelve months to 10.5 million shares for $1.300 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 December 20, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 29, 2023.




Quarterly Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
September 30,
20232022
(in $ millions, except per share amounts)
Full game621 602 
Live services and other1,293 1,302 
  Total net revenue1,914 1,904 
Net income 399 299
Diluted earnings per share*1.47 1.07
Operating cash flow112 (112)
Value of shares repurchased325 325 
Number of shares repurchased2.6 2.6 
Cash dividend paid51 53 
* Diluted earnings per share includes $0.34 from a one-time non-cash tax benefit.


The following GAAP-based financial data3 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 September 30, 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 revenue1,914 — (94)— — 
  Cost of revenue456 (15)— — (2)
Gross profit1,458 15 (94)— 
  Total operating expenses1,081 (24)— — (153)
Operating income377 39 (94)— 155 
  Interest and other income (expense), net14 — — — — 
  Income before provision for income taxes391 39 (94)— 155 
Number of shares used in computation:
  Diluted272 




Trailing Twelve Months Financial Highlights
Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
20232022
(in $ millions)
Full game2,058 1,997 
Live services and other5,535 5,288 
  Total net revenue7,593 7,285 
Net income993 901 
Operating cash flow2,211 1,788 
Value of shares repurchased1,300 1,295 
Number of shares repurchased10.5 10.0 

The following GAAP-based financial data3 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 September 30, 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 revenue7,593 93 
  Cost of revenue1,840 (82)(8)
Gross profit5,753 82 93 
  Total operating expenses4,370 (125)(158)(560)
Operating income1,383 207 93 158 568 
  Interest and other income (expense), net27 
  Income before provision for income taxes1,410 207 93 158 568 

Operating Metric

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

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
(in $ millions)
Total net revenue1,914 1,904 7,593 7,285 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)(94)(150)93 96 
  Total net bookings1,820 1,754 7,686 7,381 










Business Outlook as of November 1, 2023

Fiscal Year 2024 Expectations – Ending March 31, 2024

Financial outlook 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 $1.118 billion to $1.273 billion.
Diluted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $4.10 to $4.66.
Operating cash flow is expected to be approximately $1.950 billion to $2.100 billion.
The Company estimates a share count of 273 million for purposes of calculating fiscal year 2024 diluted earnings per share.


Operational outlook 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 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 Ended 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 expense4,213 to 4,333(95)— (3)(595)
Income before provision for income taxes1,462 to 1,664160 — 600 
Net income1,118 to 1,273
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares273 
*The mid-point of the range has been used for purposes of presenting the reconciling items.





Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Expectations – Ending December 31, 2023

Financial outlook metrics:
Net revenue is expected to be approximately $1.825 billion to $2.025 billion.
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) is expected to be approximately $425 million.
Net income is expected to be approximately $203 million to $275 million.
Diluted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.75 to $1.01.
The Company estimates a share count of 272 million for purposes of calculating third quarter fiscal 2024 diluted earnings per share.


Operational outlook metric:
Net bookings2 is expected to be approximately $2.250 billion to $2.450 billion.

In addition, the following outlook for GAAP-based financial data3 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 Ended December 31, 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 2,025— 425 — — 
Cost of revenue495 to 535(15)— — — 
Operating expense1,050 to 1,110(25)— — (155)
Income before provision for income taxes286 to 38740 425 — 155 
Net income203 to 275
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares272 
*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 November 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm PT (5:00 pm ET) to review its results for the second quarter ended September 30, 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 November 15, 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 November 1, 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, 2023.

These forward-looking statements are current as of November 1, 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023. Electronic Arts assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these estimates prior to filing its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 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™, EA SPORTS Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.






For additional information, please contact:
Katie BurkeErin Rheaume
Director, Investor RelationsDirector, Financial Communications
650-628-7605650-628-7978
katieburke@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, 2023.







    

ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in $ millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Six Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Net revenue1,914 1,904 3,838 3,671 
Cost of revenue456 462 824 776 
Gross profit1,458 1,442 3,014 2,895 
Operating expenses:
Research and development602 565 1,198 1,137 
Marketing and sales280 233 509 467 
General and administrative173 174 336 341 
Amortization and impairment of intangibles24 43 49 82 
Restructuring— — 
Total operating expenses1,081 1,015 2,095 2,027 
Operating income377 427 919 868 
Interest and other income (expense), net14 — 28 (5)
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes391 427 947 863 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes(8)128 146 253 
Net income 399 299 801 610 
Earnings per share
Basic1.47 1.082.942.19 
Diluted1.47 1.072.93 2.18 
Number of shares used in computation
Basic271 278 272 279 
Diluted272 279 273 280 



Results (in $ millions, except per share data)
The following table reports the variance of the actuals versus our guidance provided on August 1, 2023 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 plus a comparison to the actuals for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Three Months Ended September 30,
2023 Guidance (Mid-Point)2023 Actuals2022 Actuals
Variance
Net revenue
Net revenue1,875 39 1,914 1,904 
GAAP-based financial data
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(125)31 (94)(150)
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue440 16 456 462 
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses(15)— (15)(39)
Stock-based compensation— (2)(2)(1)
Operating expenses
Operating expenses1,115 (34)1,081 1,015 
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses(25)(24)(43)
Restructuring and related charges(10)10 — — 
Stock-based compensation(155)(153)(139)
Income before tax
Income before tax324 67 391 427 
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses40 (1)39 82 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(125)31 (94)(150)
Restructuring and related charges10 (10)— — 
Stock-based compensation155 — 155 140 
Tax rate used for management reporting19 %19 %19 %
Earnings per share
Basic 0.81 0.66 1.47 1.08 
Diluted0.81 0.66 1.47 1.07 
Number of shares used in computation
Basic 272 (1)271 278 
Diluted273 (1)272 279 


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 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in $ millions)
September 30, 2023
March 31, 20232
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents1,946 2,424 
Short-term investments359 343 
Receivables, net 1,047 684 
Other current assets492 518 
Total current assets3,844 3,969 
Property and equipment, net542 549 
Goodwill5,378 5,380 
Acquisition-related intangibles, net538 618 
Deferred income taxes, net2,353 2,462 
Other assets484 481 
TOTAL ASSETS13,139 13,459 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable152 99 
Accrued and other current liabilities1,138 1,285 
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1,498 1,901 
Total current liabilities2,788 3,285 
Senior notes, net1,881 1,880 
Income tax obligations458 607 
Deferred income taxes, net
Other liabilities436 393 
Total liabilities5,564 6,166 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
Retained earnings7,606 7,357 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(34)(67)
Total stockholders’ equity7,575 7,293 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY13,139 13,459 



2Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.







ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in $ millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income 399 299 801 610 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, accretion and impairment 85 127 173 241 
Stock-based compensation155 140 285 265 
Change in assets and liabilities
Receivables, net(534)(346)(367)(276)
Other assets(22)(10)74 (25)
Accounts payable75 69 57 53 
Accrued and other liabilities(165)(164)(257)(269)
Deferred income taxes, net201 (70)108 (156)
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)(82)(157)(403)(633)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities112 (112)471 (190)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures(51)(53)(96)(112)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments151 79 302 166 
Purchase of short-term investments(163)(80)(313)(173)
Net cash used in investing activities(63)(54)(107)(119)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock40 43 40 44 
Cash dividends paid(51)(53)(103)(106)
Cash paid to taxing authorities for shares withheld from employees(15)(13)(120)(117)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(325)(325)(650)(645)
Net cash used in financing activities(351)(348)(833)(824)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents(11)(29)(9)(60)
Change in cash and cash equivalents(313)(543)(478)(1,193)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents2,259 2,082 2,424 2,732 
Ending cash and cash equivalents1,946 1,539 1,946 1,539 
















ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics
(in $ millions, except per share data)
Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2YOY %
FY23FY23FY23FY24FY24Change
Net revenue
 Net revenue1,904 1,881 1,874 1,924 1,914 1 %
GAAP-based financial data
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(150)461 72 (346)(94)
Gross profit
Gross profit1,442 1,313 1,426 1,556 1,458 1 %
Gross profit (as a % of net revenue)76 %70 %76 %81 %76 %
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses39 26 25 16 15 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(150)461 72 (346)(94)
Stock-based compensation
Operating income
Operating income427 289 175 542 377 (12 %)
Operating income (as a % of net revenue)22 %15 %%28 %20 %
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses82 76 51 41 39 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(150)461 72 (346)(94)
Restructuring and related charges— — 155 — 
Stock-based compensation140 141 142 130 155 
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)299 204 (12)402 399 33 %
Net income (loss) (as a % of net revenue)16 %11 %(1 %)21 %21 %
GAAP-based financial data
Acquisition-related expenses82 76 51 41 39 
Change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)1
(150)461 72 (346)(94)
Restructuring and related charges— — 155 — 
Stock-based compensation140 141 142 130 155 
Tax rate used for management reporting19 %19 %19 %19 %19 %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share1.07 0.73 (0.04)1.47 1.47 37 %
Number of shares used in computation
Basic278 276 274 272 271 
Diluted279 278 274 274 272 
Anti-dilutive shares excluded for loss position3
— — — — 


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.


3 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)
Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2YOY %
FY23FY23FY23FY24FY24Change
QUARTERLY NET REVENUE PRESENTATIONS
Net revenue by composition
Full game downloads328 423 274 301 346 %
Packaged goods274 199 98 142 275 — 
Full game602 622 372 443 621 %
Live services and other1,302 1,259 1,502 1,481 1,293 (1 %)
Total net revenue1,904 1,881 1,874 1,924 1,914 1 %
Full game32 %33 %20 %23 %32 %
Live services and other68 %67 %80 %77 %68 %
Total net revenue %100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
GAAP-based financial data
Full game downloads17 45 (24)(21)24 
Packaged goods16 20 (24)(21)46 
Full game33 65 (48)(42)70 
Live services and other(183)396 120 (304)(164)
Total change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) by composition1
(150)461 72 (346)(94)
Net revenue by platform
Console1,161 1,152 1,088 1,167 1,187 %
PC & Other423 435 469 451 423 — 
Mobile320 294 317 306 304 (5 %)
Total net revenue1,904 1,881 1,874 1,924 1,914 1 %
GAAP-based financial data
Console (134)423 11 (266)(35)
PC & Other29 47 (77)(34)
Mobile(24)14 (3)(25)
Total change in deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) by platform1
(150)461 72 (346)(94)

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)
Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2YOY %
FY23FY23FY23FY24FY24Change
CASH FLOW DATA
Operating cash flow(112)1,123 617 359 112 200 %
Operating cash flow - TTM1,788 1,377 1,550 1,987 2,211 24 %
Capital expenditures53 48 47 45 51 (4 %)
Capital expenditures - TTM213213207193191(10 %)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock325 325 325 325 325 — 
Cash dividends paid5352525251(4 %)
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation expense4546584949%
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Cash and cash equivalents1,5392,2022,4242,2591,946
Short-term investments335351343343359
Cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments1,874 2,553 2,767 2,602 2,305 23 %
Receivables, net9198366845171,04714 %
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Cost of revenue
Research and development95959693113
Marketing and sales1615151113
General and administrative2829292427
Total stock-based compensation140 141 142 130 155 
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES
Restructuring— — 111 
Office space reductions— — 44 (2)
Total restructuring and related charges— — 155 —