Electronic Arts 2012 Annual Report Download - page 13

Proxy Statement
shall have the discretion to vote your shares for a substitute nominee. They cannot vote for more than ten
nominees.
How many votes are required to approve each of the proposals?
The Equity Plan amendments, the approval of the Executive Bonus Plan, the advisory vote on the compensation
of the named executive officers and the ratification of independent auditors must receive a “for” vote of a
majority of the voting shares present at the meeting in person or by proxy and voting for or against these
proposals. As an advisory vote, the proposal on the compensation of the named executive officers is non-binding.
Although the vote is non-binding, the Board of Directors and the Executive Compensation and Leadership
Committee value the opinions of our stockholders, and will consider the outcome of the vote, along with other
relevant factors, in evaluating its compensation program for our named executive officers.
Where do I find the voting results of the meeting?
We will announce preliminary voting results at the meeting. We will also publish the final results on Form 8-K,
which we will file with the SEC within four business days after the Annual Meeting. Once filed, you can request
a copy of the Form 8-K by contacting our Investor Relations department at [phone] or the SEC at
(800) SEC-0330 for the location of its nearest public reference room. You can also get a copy on the internet at
http://investor.ea.com or through the SEC’s electronic data system called EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Who will pay for this proxy solicitation?
We will bear the costs of soliciting proxies from our stockholders. These costs include preparing, assembling,
printing, mailing and distributing the notices, proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports. If you choose to
access the proxy materials and/or vote over the internet, you are responsible for internet access charges you may
incur. If you choose to vote by telephone, you are responsible for telephone charges you may incur. In addition,
some of our officers, directors, employees and other agents may also solicit proxies personally, by telephone and
by electronic and regular mail, and we will pay these costs. EA will also reimburse brokerage houses and other
custodians for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for forwarding proxy and solicitation materials to the
beneficial owners of common stock.
Who can I call with any questions about my shares?
If you hold shares in “street name”, you may contact your broker. If you are a stockholder of record, you may
call our transfer agent, Wells Fargo Shareowner Services, at [phone] (or [phone] for international
callers) or visit their web site at www.wellsfargo.com/shareownerservices.
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