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Electronic Arts (EA) grants performance-based RSUs to top executive

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Electronic Arts Inc. executive Laura Miele, President of EA Entertainment, reported compensation-related equity awards tied to company performance. She acquired 9,405, 10,333 and 31,964 performance-based restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of EA common stock, with no cash paid per unit.

According to the disclosure, these performance-based RSUs were earned after the compensation committee certified performance conditions based on metrics such as net bookings, non-GAAP operating income and, for one grant, relative total shareholder return. The units will vest and settle into common shares over a service-based vesting period, making this a structured, incentive-based equity award rather than an open-market stock purchase.

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Insider Miele Laura
Role President of EA Entertainment
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance-based Restricted Stock Units 31,964 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Performance-based Restricted Stock Units 10,333 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Performance-based Restricted Stock Units 9,405 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance-based Restricted Stock Units — 31,964 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Electronic Arts Inc. common stock. Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on June 16, 2023 and earned upon the certification of the Company's Compensation Committee of certain performance conditions with respect to net bookings, non-GAAP operating income and relative TSR. The performance-based restricted stock units vested and settled for a like amount of shares of common stock following a service-based vesting period. Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on June 17, 2024 and earned upon the certification of the Company's Compensation Committee of certain performance conditions with respect to net bookings and non-GAAP operating income. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest and settle for a like amount of shares of common stock following a service-based vesting period. Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on June 16, 2025 and earned upon the certification of the Company's Compensation Committee of certain performance conditions with respect to net bookings and non-GAAP operating income. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest and settle for a like amount of shares of common stock following a service-based vesting period.
Performance-based RSUs (lot 1) 9,405 units Each unit convertible into one EA common share
Performance-based RSUs (lot 2) 10,333 units Each unit convertible into one EA common share
Performance-based RSUs (lot 3) 31,964 units Each unit convertible into one EA common share
Exercise/Conversion price $0.00 per unit Equity compensation, no cash purchase price
Award expiration date (lot 3) May 20, 2026 Expiration date for one RSU award block
Award expiration date (lot 2) May 16, 2027 Expiration date for one RSU award block
Award expiration date (lot 1) May 16, 2028 Expiration date for one RSU award block
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share..."
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.
net bookings financial
"performance conditions with respect to net bookings and non-GAAP operating income."
Net bookings measure the total value of contracts, orders or subscriptions a company signs during a period after subtracting cancellations, returns and other order-level reductions; it counts what customers have committed to buy rather than what has already been recorded as revenue. Think of it like a restaurant’s confirmed reservations and menu orders after accounting for no-shows — it signals demand, future sales and business momentum, giving investors a view of upcoming revenue potential.
non-GAAP operating income financial
"performance conditions with respect to net bookings, non-GAAP operating income and relative TSR."
Non-GAAP operating income is a measure of a company's profit from its core business activities, calculated by excluding certain expenses or income that are not part of regular operations. It provides a clearer picture of how well the business is performing by focusing on ongoing operations, helping investors compare companies more consistently and make better-informed decisions.
relative TSR financial
"performance conditions with respect to net bookings, non-GAAP operating income and relative TSR."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Miele Laura

(Last)(First)(Middle)
209 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY

(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94065

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. [ EA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President of EA Entertainment
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units(1)05/11/2026A31,964 (2)05/20/2026Common Stock31,964(1)31,964D
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units(1)05/11/2026A10,333 (3)05/16/2027Common Stock10,333(1)10,333D
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units(1)05/11/2026A9,405 (4)05/16/2028Common Stock9,405(1)9,405D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Electronic Arts Inc. common stock.
2. Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on June 16, 2023 and earned upon the certification of the Company's Compensation Committee of certain performance conditions with respect to net bookings, non-GAAP operating income and relative TSR. The performance-based restricted stock units vested and settled for a like amount of shares of common stock following a service-based vesting period.
3. Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on June 17, 2024 and earned upon the certification of the Company's Compensation Committee of certain performance conditions with respect to net bookings and non-GAAP operating income. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest and settle for a like amount of shares of common stock following a service-based vesting period.
4. Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted on June 16, 2025 and earned upon the certification of the Company's Compensation Committee of certain performance conditions with respect to net bookings and non-GAAP operating income. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest and settle for a like amount of shares of common stock following a service-based vesting period.
/s/ Deborah Berenjfoorosh, Attorney-in-Fact For: Laura Miele05/21/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EA (EA) report for Laura Miele?

Electronic Arts reported that Laura Miele acquired performance-based restricted stock units as part of her compensation. These awards give her rights to receive EA common shares once performance and service-based vesting conditions are satisfied, rather than reflecting any open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many performance-based RSUs did Laura Miele receive at Electronic Arts (EA)?

Laura Miele received 9,405, 10,333 and 31,964 performance-based restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of EA common stock, to be delivered after both performance goals and required service-based vesting conditions have been met under the company’s compensation plans.

Are Laura Miele’s EA (EA) RSU awards open-market stock purchases?

No, the RSU awards are not open-market stock purchases. They are equity compensation grants awarded at zero purchase price, earned upon achieving specified performance metrics and subject to service-based vesting, rather than discretionary buying of EA shares in the public market.

What performance metrics determine Laura Miele’s RSU awards at EA (EA)?

The RSU awards are tied to Electronic Arts performance metrics including net bookings, non-GAAP operating income and, for one grant, relative total shareholder return. The company’s compensation committee certifies whether these conditions are met before the units are earned and eligible to vest into common shares.

When will Laura Miele’s EA (EA) performance-based RSUs vest and settle?

The filing states that the performance-based RSUs will vest and settle into EA common stock following a service-based vesting period. This means that after performance conditions are certified, continued employment over a defined period is required before the corresponding EA shares are actually delivered.