EA CEO reports RSU vesting and tax share withholdings
Electronic Arts Chairman & CEO Andrew Wilson reported routine equity compensation activity involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and related tax withholding.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Electronic Arts Chairman & CEO Andrew Wilson reported routine equity compensation activity involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and related tax withholding. On May 16–17, 2026, RSUs vested and were settled into common stock, and the Wilson Family 2015 Trust received newly issued shares.
Across these dates, RSU settlements delivered 44,800 shares of common stock, while 21,467 shares were withheld at $200.64 per share to cover tax obligations, which are not open-market sales. Following the transactions, a trust associated with Wilson held 48,200 shares of Electronic Arts common stock indirectly, and Wilson directly held 24,237 RSUs that remain subject to future vesting schedules.
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Insider Trade Summary
44,800 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
11 txns
Insider
Wilson Andrew
Role
Chairman & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 12,118 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 12,118 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 6,009 | $200.64 | $1.21M |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 10,622 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 22,060 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 10,622 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 4,520 | $200.64 | $907K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 22,060 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 10,938 | $200.64 | $2.19M |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 68,358 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 42,191 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust);
Common Stock — 82,090 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (7)
- F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock. This transaction represents the settlement of Restricted Stock Units in shares of common stock on their scheduled vesting date.
- F2. Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of this award.
- F3. Shares are held by the Wilson Family 2015 Trust. Mr. Wilson has investment control over, and pecuniary interest in, all shares held by the Wilson Family 2015 Trust.
- F4. Shares are held in trust for the benefit of Mr. Wilson's descendants. Mr. Wilson maintains investment control over the shares held in this trust.
- F5. This award is fully vested.
- F6. Restricted Stock Units shall vest as to one-third on May 16, 2026, with the remainder of the award vesting in approximately equal increments every six months thereafter until the award is fully vested on May 16, 2028.
- F7. Restricted Stock Units shall vest as to one-third on May 17, 2025, with the remainder of the award vesting in approximately equal increments every six months thereafter until the award is fully vested on May 17, 2027.
Key Figures
RSU settlements: 44,800 shares
Tax-withheld shares: 21,467 shares
Tax price per share: $200.64
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7 metrics
RSU settlements
44,800 shares
Total underlying common stock from M-code RSU conversions on May 16–17, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
21,467 shares
F-code tax-withholding dispositions at $200.64 per share
Tax price per share
$200.64
Price used for common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Indirect common stock holdings
48,200 shares
EA common stock held indirectly by family trust after transactions
Direct RSU balance
24,237 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units directly held after reported vesting activity
Single RSU vesting tranche
22,060 units
One RSU award converting into EA common stock on May 16, 2026
Additional RSU vesting tranche
12,118 units
RSU award converting into EA common stock on May 17, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding requirements, pecuniary interest, derivative security, +2 more
6 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding requirements financial
"Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of this award."
pecuniary interest financial
"Mr. Wilson has investment control over, and pecuniary interest in, all shares held by the Wilson Family 2015 Trust."
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
fully vested financial
"This award is fully vested."
vest as to one-third financial
"Restricted Stock Units shall vest as to one-third on May 16, 2026, with the remainder vesting every six months thereafter."
FAQ
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What did EA Chairman & CEO Andrew Wilson report in this Form 4 for EA?
Andrew Wilson reported RSU vesting and related tax-withholding activity, not open-market trades. RSUs converted into common stock on May 16–17, 2026, and some shares were withheld at $200.64 to satisfy tax obligations, with remaining shares held through family trusts.
What are Andrew Wilson’s indirect holdings in EA after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, a family trust associated with Andrew Wilson held 48,200 shares of EA common stock indirectly. The filing explains these shares are in the Wilson Family 2015 Trust and other related trusts, over which Wilson has investment control and pecuniary interest.
How many Restricted Stock Units does Andrew Wilson still hold after this EA filing?
Following the vesting events, Andrew Wilson directly held 24,237 Restricted Stock Units. Footnotes state these RSUs represent rights to receive one EA common share each, with future vesting tranches continuing through May 16, 2028 and May 17, 2027, respectively.
Are the EA Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells by Andrew Wilson?
The transactions are primarily RSU exercises and tax-withholding events, not open-market trades. Code M entries reflect derivative exercises, while code F entries show shares withheld to pay taxes upon vesting, consistent with routine equity compensation administration at Electronic Arts.
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