ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. 8-K

What Happened
Electronic Arts Inc. announced on January 6, 2026 that it redeemed all $400,000,000 aggregate principal of its 4.800% Notes due 2026. The company paid the redemption with cash on hand at a redemption price of 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date, in accordance with the Indenture dated February 24, 2016 (and the First Supplemental Indenture) among EA and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee. The filing also references Items 1.02 (termination of a material definitive agreement) and 2.04 (triggering events accelerating or increasing a financial obligation) in connection with this action.

Key Details

• Redemption date: January 6, 2026.
• Amount redeemed: $400,000,000 aggregate principal of 4.800% Notes due 2026.
• Redemption price: 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, Jan 6, 2026.
• Payment source: cash on hand; notes were issued under the Indenture dated Feb 24, 2016 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, N.A. as trustee.

Why It Matters
This transaction removes a $400 million debt maturity from EA’s balance sheet and eliminates the 4.8% interest payments tied to those notes going forward. For investors, that reduces near-term refinancing risk tied to the 2026 maturity but used company cash to retire the notes, which affects liquidity. The filing documents the formal termination/acceleration items related to the Indenture and confirms the redemption was completed under the Indenture’s terms.