EA (NASDAQ: EA) CFO reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. executive vice president and chief financial officer Stuart Canfield reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares.
On May 16 and 17, 2026, restricted stock units vested and were settled into a total of 10,937 shares of common stock. Of these, 4,676 shares were withheld at a price of $200.64 per share to satisfy tax withholding requirements, rather than being sold on the open market. The remaining shares increased his directly held common stock, reflecting an exercise-and-hold pattern with tax obligations met through share delivery.
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Insider Trade Summary
10,937 shares exercised/converted
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Insider
Canfield Stuart
Role
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,878 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,878 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,923 | $200.64 | $386K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,059 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 7,059 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,753 | $200.64 | $552K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 7,756 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 14,081 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- 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. Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of this award. 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. 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
Shares from RSU vesting: 10,937 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 4,676 shares
Tax withholding price: $200.64 per share
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Shares from RSU vesting
10,937 shares
Total common shares issued upon RSU vesting on May 16–17, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
4,676 shares
Common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations from RSU vesting
Tax withholding price
$200.64 per share
Value used for shares withheld on May 16–17, 2026
RSUs exercised May 16, 2026
7,059 units
Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock on May 16, 2026
RSUs exercised May 17, 2026
3,878 units
Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock on May 17, 2026
Exercise price for RSUs
$0.00 per unit
RSUs convert into common stock without cash exercise price
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding requirements, derivative security
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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."
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.
FAQ
What did EA CFO Stuart Canfield report in this Form 4 filing?
Stuart Canfield reported vested restricted stock units converting into 10,937 shares of Electronic Arts common stock. Of these shares, 4,676 were withheld to cover tax obligations, with the balance added to his direct holdings as part of routine equity compensation.
Were any open-market buys or sells reported by EA CFO Stuart Canfield?
No open-market purchases or sales were reported in this Form 4. The filing shows RSU vesting, share issuance, and 4,676 shares withheld at $200.64 solely to satisfy tax withholding requirements, rather than discretionary trading in Electronic Arts stock.
What equity awards are involved in EA CFO Stuart Canfield’s recent filing?
The filing involves restricted stock units that each convert into one share of Electronic Arts common stock. RSUs vested on May 16 and 17, 2026, generating 10,937 shares in total, with part of this issuance applied to tax withholding requirements.
How are the vesting schedules for Stuart Canfield’s EA restricted stock units structured?
One RSU grant vests one-third on May 16, 2026, then in roughly equal six‑month installments until fully vested on May 16, 2028. Another vests one-third on May 17, 2025, with similar semiannual vesting until completion on May 17, 2027.