“We picked EA because they have recast their culture around making great digital games,” said David Roberts, CEO of PopCap. EA’s global studio and publishing network will help PopCap rapidly expand their business to more digital devices, more countries, and more channels.” “PopCap’s great studio talent and powerful IP add to EA’s momentum and accelerate our drive towards a $1 billion digital business. “EA and PopCap are a compelling combination,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello. Zombies, Bejeweled, and Zuma, and a proven ability to create new hits, PopCap is a leader in the fast growing market for casual digital games. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced an agreement to acquire PopCap Games, a leading provider of games for mobile phones, tablets, PCs and social network sites. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Electronic Arts Inc. Zombies, Bejeweled and Zuma Headed to New Platforms and MarketsĮA Reaffirms Non-GAAP Q1 FY12 and Full Year FY12 Financial Guidance
Leading Provider of Casual Games for Digital Platforms Accelerates EA’s Digital TransformationĪcquisition Price of $650 Million Plus $100 Million Stock & Multi-year Earn-Out