Electronic Arts (EA) director exits holdings in $210-per-share cash merger
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Electronic Arts Inc. director Rachel A. Gonzalez reported merger-related dispositions on August 4, 2026. All 7,854 shares of common stock held were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $210.00 in cash per share, and 1,452 restricted stock units were likewise cancelled and converted into equivalent cash rights, leaving no reported direct holdings.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 7,854 shares
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Gonzalez Rachel A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F2 | 1,452 | -- | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock F1 | 7,854 | $210.00 | $1.65M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. On August 4, 2026, pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of September 28, 2025, by and among Electronic Arts Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"), Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), and Oak-Eagle MergerCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer (the "Merger"), with the Issuer surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each share of Issuer common stock held by the reporting person was cancelled and converted into the right to receive $210.00 in cash (the "Merger Consideration").
- F2. At the Effective Time, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSU") that was vested but not yet settled and each RSU held by a non-employee director, whether vested or unvested, was cancelled and converted into the right to receive, without interest and less applicable withholding taxes, cash equal to $210.00 for each share subject to the award.
Key Figures
Common stock disposed: 7,854 shares
Restricted stock units cancelled: 1,452 shares
Cash consideration per share: $210.00 per share
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Common stock disposed
7,854 shares
Shares of common stock cancelled and converted into cash at the Effective Time of the Merger
Restricted stock units cancelled
1,452 shares
RSUs held by a non-employee director cancelled and converted into cash at $210.00 per share
Cash consideration per share
$210.00 per share
Merger Consideration for each share of Electronic Arts Inc. common stock
Post-transaction direct holdings
0 shares
Directly owned Electronic Arts Inc. common stock after merger-related dispositions
Merger Effective Time
August 4, 2026
Date Merger Sub merged with and into Electronic Arts Inc. under the Merger Agreement
Key Terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger Consideration, restricted stock unit, wholly owned subsidiary
4 terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement")"
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
Merger Consideration financial
"cancelled and converted into the right to receive $210.00 in cash (the "Merger Consideration")"
Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.
restricted stock unit financial
"each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSU") that was vested but not yet settled"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
wholly owned subsidiary other
"Oak-Eagle MergerCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent"
A wholly owned subsidiary is a company whose entire ownership is held by another company (the parent), so the parent controls decisions, operations, and finances. Think of it as a fully controlled branch that runs as its own legal entity but whose results flow straight into the parent’s financial statements; investors watch these structures because they affect consolidated revenue, risk exposure, and how profits, liabilities, and cash flow are allocated across the corporate group.
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FAQ
What did Rachel A. Gonzalez report in Electronic Arts (EA) Form 4 on August 4, 2026?
Rachel A. Gonzalez reported dispositions tied to a cash merger, including 7,854 shares of EA common stock and 1,452 restricted stock units. All reported equity was cancelled and converted into cash rights at $210.00 per share, leaving no direct holdings after the transactions.
What happened to Rachel A. Gonzalez’s restricted stock units in the EA merger?
She held 1,452 restricted stock units that were cancelled at the effective time of the merger. Each RSU was converted into the right to receive cash equal to $210.00 for each share subject to the award, before applicable withholding taxes.
Does Rachel A. Gonzalez report any remaining Electronic Arts (EA) holdings after the merger?
The Form 4 reports 0 shares of EA common stock directly owned after the merger-related dispositions. Her previously held common shares and director RSUs were cancelled and converted entirely into cash rights at $210.00 per share under the merger terms.