Electronic Arts (EA) Proxy Filing summary
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Proxy Filing summary
1 Dec, 2025Executive summary
Delivered record net bookings, with EA SPORTS franchises and The Sims exceeding expectations; American Football ecosystem surpassed $1B in net bookings for FY25.
Returned $2.7B to stockholders via accelerated repurchase and dividends.
Focused on three strategic pillars: engaging online communities, blockbuster storytelling, and harnessing community power, with generative AI as a long-term growth driver.
Board and management emphasize adaptability, operational discipline, and long-term value creation.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of eight directors for a one-year term.
Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay).
Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for FY26.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board consists of eight nominees, seven of whom are independent; diverse in skills, gender, and ethnicity.
Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Governance) are 100% independent.
Lead Independent Director role held by Luis A. Ubiñas, providing strong independent oversight.
Annual board and committee self-evaluations; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.
Stockholder rights include one share, one vote; proxy access; right to call special meetings; no poison pill.
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