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Mr. Probst recused himself from all discussions with respect to his compensation and did not vote on his
compensation as Executive Chairman.
INDIVIDUAL NEO COMPENSATION
This Individual NEO Compensation section provides additional information on the compensation of our
individual NEOs for fiscal 2014. The general considerations for the determination of base salary, bonus
opportunity, equity awards and target total direct compensation for our NEOs are discussed above under the
heading “Compensation Principles and Structure.” Additional information regarding the bonuses paid to our
NEOs for fiscal 2014 is provided below under the heading “Executive Bonus Plan.”
Mr. Probst
Mr. Probst was appointed Executive Chairman in March 2013, and served as our principal executive officer
while the Company conducted a CEO search during the first half of fiscal 2014. After the appointment of
Mr. Wilson as CEO in September 2013, Mr. Probst agreed to remain as Executive Chairman to support
Mr. Wilson’s transition. Mr. Probst was previously employed by the Company from 1984 to September 2008,
and served as the Company’s CEO from May 1991 until April 2007.
Base Salary: In March 2013, the Board approved an annual base salary for Mr. Probst of $1,030,000. This salary
was determined by the Board taking into consideration the salary of our former CEO and Mr. Probst’s extensive
experience leading the Company. In September 2013, when Mr. Wilson was appointed CEO, the Board reduced
Mr. Probst’s annual base salary to $515,000 to align with his reduction in responsibilities.
Equity Awards: In July 2013, Mr. Probst was granted 10,000 RSUs for his services as a Director for the 2013-
2014 Board year. On May 30, 2014, the Board awarded Mr. Probst a one-time equity award in recognition for his
service to the Company as Executive Chairman during fiscal 2014. The award, consisting of RSUs and stock
options, will be granted on June 16, 2014. For additional information, see the “Executive Chairman Equity
Award” section above.
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Wilson performed two roles during fiscal 2014. From August 2011 to September 2013, he served as
Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS where he had responsibility for the product development, worldwide
product management and marketing for all packaged goods and online offerings of EA SPORTS and Origin. In
September 2013, the Board appointed Mr. Wilson as CEO. As a result, Mr. Wilson’s compensation for the first
half of fiscal 2014 was based on his role as Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS and was determined by the
Committee in May 2013. His compensation for the second half of the fiscal year was based on his role as CEO
and was determined by the Board in September 2013.
Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS Compensation
Base Salary and Bonus Target: In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Committee increased Mr. Wilson’s base
salary by 5% and maintained his target bonus percentage at 75% of his annual base salary. Mr. Wilson’s base
salary was increased as a result of his performance and to better align his cash compensation with internal peers
and the market.
Fiscal 2014 Cash Bonus Award: For his performance as Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS during the first
six months of fiscal 2014, Mr. Wilson was awarded a cash bonus of $210,234 which corresponds to 103% of his
target bonus opportunity for the first half of the fiscal year. To determine this portion of Mr. Wilson’s cash bonus
award, the Committee took into account that the Company achieved its non-GAAP net revenue target and
exceeded its non-GAAP earnings per share target, as well as an overall evaluation of his performance in the role,
including an evaluation of strategic and operational results, such as: launching games on-time for both next
generation and legacy generation gaming consoles; product quality (including hits such as FIFA 14 and Madden
NFL 25, and a miss in the quality of NBA Live 14); the degree to which our consumers engaged with our
products; digital revenue; the expansion of Origin; and talent and organizational objectives.
Equity Awards: In June 2013, Mr. Wilson was granted an Annual Award consisting of PRSUs with a target
vesting of 75,000 shares and 75,000 time-based RSUs.
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