EA Announces Stock Split

Electronic Arts announced a 2-for-1 stock split of its Class A common stock after the bell on Monday. The stock split will take effect on September 8 and applies to shareholders of record as of August 25. The news of the stock split sent EA shares soaring, shares were up 3 5/8 to 89 9/16 in Monday's regular session. The stock closed the day Tuesday at 91 1/2.