Electronic Arts Inc. · NASDAQ:EA
Electronic Arts — Merger or Acquisition (December 2020)
6 slides from Electronic Arts's merger presentation, Dec 14, 2020
Slide 1: EA's Recommended Acquisition of Codemasters Group Holdings plc
EA's Recommended Acquisition of Codemasters Group Holdings plc December 14, 2020 Exhibit 99.2 Transaction Remains Pending Approval and Closing
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION (A “RESTRICTED JURISDICTION”). No offer or solicitation This pre
Slide 3: Transaction Summary
Transaction Summary 3 • Electronic Arts Inc. ("EA") has made an offer for the acquisition of Codemasters Group Holdings plc ("Codemasters") – Codemasters’ Board is recommending that the company’s shareholders accept EA’s offer – Codemasters' Board has also withdrawn its prior recommendation for the
Slide 4: Codemasters at a Glance
Codemasters at a Glance Company Overview • World-leading developer and publisher with a heritage of over 30 years in the games industry • Employs nearly 800 people across four studios in the UK, and an art facility in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Deep creative talent which has produced high-quality, awa
Slide 5: Strategic Rationale
Strategic Rationale 5 Accelerates Growth Grows EA’s presence in racing, creating a global leader in racing entertainment Brings talented game teams, technology and IP to EA Will enable EA to release new racing experiences annually Natural fit and clear opportunities with EA SPORTS portfolio Expected
Slide 6: Combined Market-Leading Portfolio of Racing Experiences
Series Launch 2009 2023 1,2 1998 2007 2008 2015 20201 1994 2001 2009 Latest Release 2020 ‒ 2019 2020 2019 2020 ‒ 2020 2020 2013 Metacritic Score3 88 ‒ 84 80 75 69 ‒ 75 78 4.6 4 Setting Track Rally Rally Rally Track Track Track Street Street Track IP Licensed Licensed Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Ow
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