UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. ** IMPORTANT NOTICE ** Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the materials you should review before you cast your vote are now available.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
EA ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
209 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065-1175
Stockholder Meeting to be held on July 29, 2009
Proxy Materials Available
1 Annual Report
2 Notice of Annual Meeting & Proxy Statement
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See the Reverse Side for Meeting Information and Instructions on How to Vote.
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Meeting Information How To Vote
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting of Stockholders Vote In Person You may choose to attend and vote in person at the annual meeting. We will provide a ballot to stockholders of record who attend the annual meeting and wish to vote in person.
Meeting Date: July 29, 2009
Meeting Time: 2:00 p.m. PDT
For holders as of: June 8, 2009
Meeting Location:
Electronic Arts’ Headquarters Vote By Internet To vote now by Internet, go to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. Please refer to the proposals and follow the instructions. Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on July 28, 2009.
209 Redwood Shores Parkway
Building 250
Redwood City, CA 94065-1175
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Voting Items
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ALL NOMINEES FOR ELECTION AND FOR PROPOSALS 2, 3, 4 AND 5.
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
1a. Leonard S. Coleman
1b. Jeffrey T. Huber 2. APPROVE THE EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM
1c. Gary M. Kusin
1d. Geraldine B. Laybourne 3. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
1e. Gregory B. Maffei
1f. Vivek Paul 4. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
1g. Lawrence F. Probst III
1h. John S. Riccitiello 5. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
1i. Richard A. Simonson
1j. Linda J. Srere
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