EA Updates 2009 Forecast Earnings With Lower Projections
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 10 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek
Electronic Arts Updates Fiscal Year 2009 Outlook With Lower Forecast.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that it expects net revenue and earnings per share for fiscal year 2009 to be below the financial guidance previously provided on October 30, 2008. The revised expectations are primarily the result of lower than expected sales across North America and Europe. The Company does not expect to provide updated financial guidance for fiscal 2009 prior to reporting its third quarter results in early February 2009.
The Company is continuing to pursue cost saving initiatives including a reduction of its product portfolio for fiscal year 2010 with additional associated headcount reductions and facility consolidations.
“While we saw significant improvement in the overall quality of our key products this year, we are disappointed that our holiday slate is not meeting our sales expectations,” said John Riccitiello, Chief Executive Officer. “Given this performance and the uncertain economic environment, we are taking steps to reduce our cost structure and improve the profitability of our business.”
Mr. Riccitiello added, “While we are cutting costs, we remain committed to investing in great game quality, in new properties and in our direct-to-consumer initiatives. We will be launching several new titles and online games in fiscal 2010.”
Conference Call
Electronic Arts will host a conference call today, December 9, 2008 at 2:00 pm PT (5:00 pm ET) to discuss the information contained in this press release. Participants may access the conference call live through a dial-in number or via webcast (http://investor.ea.com). The live dial-in number is 877-857-6176, access code 220497. A dial-in replay of the conference call will be available until December 16, 2008 at 719-457-0820, access code 220497. A webcast replay of the conference call will be available at http://investor.ea.com.
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