Electronic Arts (EA) director takes stock pay and exercises 114-share option
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Electronic Arts Inc. director Talbott Hoskins Roche reported a small equity compensation transaction. On 02/02/2026, Roche received a non-qualified stock option for 114 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $186.4035 per share, issued in lieu of $21,250 of Board cash compensation. The option was immediately exercised, resulting in the acquisition of 114 shares of common stock at $203.6 per share. After this transaction, Roche directly beneficially owned 27,221 shares of Electronic Arts common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
114 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Hoskins Roche L Talbott
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 114 | $186.4035 | $21K |
| Exercise | Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 114 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 114 | $203.60 | $23K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 114 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 27,221 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This option was immediately exercised. This option was issued to the reporting person in lieu of Board cash compensation of $21,250.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Electronic Arts (EA) director Talbott Hoskins Roche report?
Talbott Hoskins Roche reported receiving and immediately exercising a non-qualified stock option for 114 shares of Electronic Arts common stock on 02/02/2026. The transaction increased Roche’s directly held stake to 27,221 shares after the reported activity.
What was the size and price of the stock option reported by the EA director?
Roche was granted a non-qualified stock option covering 114 shares of Electronic Arts common stock with an exercise price of $186.4035 per share. The filing notes the option was issued in lieu of $21,250 in Board cash compensation, then immediately exercised.
How was Board compensation structured for the Electronic Arts (EA) director in this filing?
The filing states the non-qualified stock option was issued to Talbott Hoskins Roche in lieu of Board cash compensation of $21,250. Instead of receiving cash, Roche accepted equity-based compensation through the stock option, which was then immediately exercised into common shares.
What common stock transaction did Talbott Hoskins Roche report for Electronic Arts (EA)?
Roche reported acquiring 114 shares of Electronic Arts common stock upon exercising a non-qualified stock option on 02/02/2026. The common shares were acquired at a stated price of $203.6 per share, and total direct holdings after the transaction were 27,221 shares.
Were the Electronic Arts (EA) options in the Form 4 immediately exercised?
Yes. A footnote explains that the non-qualified stock option reported for 114 shares was immediately exercised. As a result, the derivative position fell to zero options following the transaction, while common stock holdings increased to 27,221 shares directly owned.