REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the
acquisition of Atlanta-based Super Computer International (SCI), a
leading provider of gaming client applications and software tools for
the PC.
EA will purchase SCI's technology assets and the SCI development
team will join EA's Online Technology Group. Jesper Jensen, SCI CEO,
will continue to lead the team, reporting to Nanea Reeves, EA Vice
President and COO for Online.
"SCI's development expertise is uniquely suited to our online
technology needs," said Nanea Reeves. "The team's technical leadership
and creative approach is a great fit, and we're thrilled to have them
join EA."
SCI is the creator of PlayLinc, a next generation online game
browsing and messaging platform that includes rich social networking
tools like IM and VoIP, buddy tracking, player invitations, team
management and more.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City,
California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software
company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and
distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems,
personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic
Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™,
EA™, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2007, EA posted
revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one
million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More
information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be
found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Super Computer International, Inc.
Super Computer International, Inc (SCI) is a well-established
provider of gaming client applications, on-game display technologies,
backend infrastructure and support for high speed online multiplayer
video gaming.
Safe Harbor For Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements set forth in this release, including those
regarding EA's acquisition of SCI, contain forward-looking statements
that are subject to change. Statements including words such as
"anticipate," "believe," "estimate" or "expect" and statements in the
future tense are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual events or actual future results to differ materially from the
expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements. Some of the
factors which could cause results to differ materially from the
expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements include the
following: operating results and business generally, including the
ability to retain key employees; general economic conditions; and
other factors described in EA's SEC filings (including EA's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007 and Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007). If any of
these risks or uncertainties materialize, the potential benefits of
the acquisition may not be realized, EA's operating results and
financial performance could suffer, and actual results could differ
materially from the expectations described in these forward-looking
statements. EA assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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