Electronic Arts CEO Receives $210 Per Share in Merger
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Electronic Arts Inc. completed a merger on August 4, 2026 in which Oak-Eagle MergerCo, Inc. merged into the company and it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. Chairman and CEO Andrew Wilson reported multiple dispositions where his trust-held common stock and unvested RSUs and performance-based RSUs were cancelled and converted into cash or restricted cash awards valued at $210.00 per underlying share pursuant to the Merger Agreement.
Insider Trade Summary
Disposition: 702,995 shares
Disposition
8 txns
Insider
Wilson Andrew
Role
Chairman & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F4 | 24,237 | -- | -- |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F4 | 44,121 | -- | -- |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units F4 | 150,772 | -- | -- |
| Disposition | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units F5 | 160,339 | -- | -- |
| Disposition | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units F5 | 165,462 | -- | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock F1, F2 | 75,974 | $210.00 | $15.95M |
| Disposition | Common Stock F1, F3 | 41,045 | $210.00 | $8.62M |
| Disposition | Common Stock F1, F3 | 41,045 | $210.00 | $8.62M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 units (Direct);
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units — 0 units (Direct);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (5)
- 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. 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.
- F3. 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.
- F4. At the Effective Time, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each employee's unvested restricted stock units ("RSUs") were cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards equal to $210.00 multiplied by the number of shares subject to the unvested RSUs, less applicable withholding taxes and without interest, and will generally vest and be paid on the same schedule as the original RSUs.
- F5. At the Effective Time, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each employee's unvested performance-based RSUs were cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards representing the right to receive, without interest and less applicable withholding taxes, cash equal to the Merger Consideration of $210.00 per share subject to the award. For awards with an incomplete performance period or for which performance had not been certified immediately prior to the Effective Time, the number of shares used to calculate the cash amount was determined based on the greater of target performance and actual performance measured through the latest practicable date prior to the Effective Time.
Key Figures
Merger Consideration: 210.00 per share
Wilson Family 2015 Trust shares: 75974.0000 shares
Trust shares for descendants: 41045.0000 shares
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Merger Consideration
210.00 per share
Cash paid per share of Electronic Arts common stock at the Effective Time
Wilson Family 2015 Trust shares
75974.0000 shares
Common stock held by the Wilson Family 2015 Trust cancelled and converted into cash
Trust shares for descendants
41045.0000 shares
One reported disposition of common stock held in trust for Mr. Wilson’s descendants
Unvested RSUs block
24237.0000 shares
Restricted stock units cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards
Additional RSUs block
150772.0000 shares
Restricted stock units cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards at $210.00 per share
Performance-based RSUs block
160339.0000 shares
Performance-based RSUs cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards at $210.00 per share
Key Terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger Consideration, performance-based restricted stock units, pecuniary interest
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 regulatory
"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.
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"each employee's unvested performance-based RSUs were cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
pecuniary interest financial
"Mr. Wilson has investment control over, and pecuniary interest in, all shares held by the Wilson Family 2015 Trust."
FAQ
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What happened to Electronic Arts (EA) CEO Andrew Wilson’s common stock in the merger?
Andrew Wilson’s common stock was cancelled and converted into the right to receive $210.00 in cash per share at the Effective Time of the merger, when Electronic Arts became a wholly owned subsidiary of Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc.
What happened to Andrew Wilson’s unvested RSUs in the Electronic Arts (EA) merger?
Unvested restricted stock units were cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards equal to $210.00 multiplied by the number of RSU shares, less applicable withholding taxes, and will generally vest and be paid on the same schedule as the original RSUs.
How were performance-based RSUs for Electronic Arts (EA) CEO Andrew Wilson treated in the merger?
Unvested performance-based RSUs were cancelled and converted into restricted cash awards representing the right to receive $210.00 per share, with the share count for incomplete or uncertified performance periods based on the greater of target performance and actual performance measured through the latest practicable date.
Were Andrew Wilson’s Electronic Arts (EA) transactions open-market sales?
No. The transactions were reported with code D (Disposition to issuer) and reflect cancellation and conversion of shares and equity awards into cash or restricted cash awards under the Merger Agreement, rather than open-market purchases or sales.
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