
Investing.com -- Electronic Arts will cut 5% of its workforce and reduce its office space as part of restructuring plan to cut cost amid a difficult backdrop of video game makers, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchanged Commissions on Wednesday.
Under the restructuring effort, expected to be completed by year-end, the company will also scrap plans for video games that were potentially in the pipeline, resulting in costs of $35 million to $45 million associated with licensor commitments, taking the expected total cost of the restructuring of $125 million to $165 million.
Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:EA) rose slightly in afterhours trading following the news.
Begin trading today! Create an account by completing our form
At One Financial Markets we are committed to safeguarding your privacy.
Please see our Privacy Policy for details about what information is collected from you and why it is collected. We do not sell your information or use it other than as described in the Policy.
Please note that it is in our legitimate business interest to send you certain marketing emails from time to time. However, if you would prefer not to receive these you can opt-out by ticking the box below.
Alternatively, you can use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the Demo account confirmation email or any subsequent emails we send.
By completing the form and downloading the platform you agree with the use of your personal information as detailed in the Policy.