Electronic Arts layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Electronic Arts reported in its annual reports, 2024 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 13,700 to approximately 14,600.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 13,700 | As of March 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 14,500 | As of March 31, 2025 |
| 10-K for 2026 | approximately 14,600 | March 31, 2026 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryBoard approved the 2024 Restructuring Plan aligning portfolio, investments and resources, including reductions in real estate and headcount.
Word for word“Under this plan, we estimate that we will incur approximately $ 125 million to $ 165 million in charges, consisting primarily of: • $ 50 million to $ 65 million associated with office space reductions; • $ 40 million to $ 55 million related to employee severance and employee-related costs; and • $ 35 million to $ 45 million in costs associated with licensor commitments.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryCompany announced a 2023 Restructuring Plan that included headcount reductions and office space reductions, substantially completed by September 30, 2023.
Word for word“Since the inception of the 2023 Restructuring Plan through March 31, 2024, we have incurred net charges of $ 158 million, and we do not expect to incur any additional restructuring charges under this plan.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryRestructuring expenses decreased in fiscal 2024 versus fiscal 2023, with lower impairment charges and severance costs partly offset by higher licensor commitment costs.
Word for word“Restructuring expenses decreased by $49 million, or 44 percent, in fiscal year 2024, as compared to fiscal year 2023.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company announced a fiscal 2024 restructuring plan focused on portfolio rationalization, licensor commitments, and reductions in real estate and headcount.
Word for word“In fiscal year 2024, we announced a restructuring plan (the “2024 Restructuring Plan”) focused on aligning our portfolio, investments, and resources in support of our strategic priorities and growth initiatives.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryUnder the 2024 Restructuring Plan, workforce reduction charges were recorded, with the workforce liability fully settled by March 31, 2025.
Word for word“Liability as of March 31, 2025 $ — $ — $ — $ —” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges for office space reductions under the 2024 Restructuring Plan, mostly as impairments of right-of-use assets.
Word for word“Of the $ 59 million in charges associated with office space reductions to date under the 2024 Restructuring Plan, $ 52 million is recorded within Restructuring during fiscal year 2025, as it is related to impairments of right-of-use assets and associated property, plant, and equipment for certain operating leases, and $ 7 million is recorded within General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges | Restructuring costs incurred | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | $0 | — | — |
| 2022-03-31 | $0 | — | — |
| 2023-03-31 | $111 million | $155 million | $10 million |
| 2024-03-31 | $62 million | $61 million | $22 million |
| 2025-03-31 | $57 million | — | — |
| 2026-03-31 | $0 | — | — |
Electronic Arts filed 2 restructuring notices (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Electronic Arts’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-05-11. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.