Form 4: EA CFO Stuart Canfield Reports RSU Vesting & Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Electronic Arts' EVP & CFO Stuart Canfield reported the settlement of Restricted Stock Units and related common stock transactions, including tax withholding, on November 17, 2025.

Summary

  • Stuart Canfield, EVP & Chief Financial Officer of Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), reported transactions on November 17, 2025.
  • 3,878 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested and settled into common stock.
  • 1,923 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $201.06 per share to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to the RSU vesting.
  • Following these transactions, Canfield beneficially owns 7,095 shares of common stock directly.
  • Canfield also holds 11,634 derivative securities in the form of Restricted Stock Units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction involving RSU vesting and tax withholding, which is a neutral event reflecting standard compensation practices. There are no unexpected positive or negative implications for the company or its stock price.

Positives

  • The vesting of Restricted Stock Units indicates a scheduled compensation event for a key executive.
  • Stuart Canfield continues to hold a significant number of common shares (7,095) and additional RSUs (11,634), aligning his interests with shareholders.

Negatives

  • 1,923 shares of common stock were sold to cover tax obligations, which is a standard practice for RSU vesting and not indicative of a discretionary sale.

Future Outlook

The remaining Restricted Stock Units are scheduled to vest in approximately equal increments every six months after May 17, 2025, until the award is fully vested on May 17, 2027.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape within the video game sector. It reflects standard executive compensation practices.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minor, as it's a routine compensation event. The executive's continued holding of shares and RSUs aligns his interests with shareholders.
  • Employees: No direct impact mentioned beyond the executive's compensation.

Next Steps

  • Continued vesting of Stuart Canfield's remaining 11,634 Restricted Stock Units until full vesting on May 17, 2027.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/17/2025First one-third vesting of Restricted Stock Units.
11/17/2025Transaction date for RSU settlement and common stock disposition for tax withholding.
11/18/2025Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact.
05/17/2027Final vesting date for the reported Restricted Stock Unit award.

Keywords

Electronic Arts, EA, Stuart Canfield, CFO, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Stock Compensation, Tax Withholding

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