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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 22, 2003
(April 21, 2003)
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ACTIVISION, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-12699 95-4803544
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State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3100 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 255-2000
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N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Activision, Inc., dated April 21, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 21, 2003, Activision, Inc. issued a press release announcing
revised revenues and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year
2003 and for the full 2003 fiscal year. In addition, Activision reiterated its
fiscal year 2004 outlook. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This information is also being furnished pursuant to Item 12 - Results of
Operations and Financial Condition, of Form 8-K and is being presented under
Item 9 of Form 8-K in accordance with interim guidance issued by the Securities
and Exchange Commission in Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583. This information
is not deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any Securities
Act registration statements.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 22, 2003
ACTIVISION, INC.
By: /s/ Ronald Doornink
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Name: Ronald Doornink
Title: President
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Information Contact:
Bill Chardavoyne
Chief Financial Officer
(310) 255-2229
bchardavoyne@activision.com
Kristin Southey
Vice President, Investor Relations
(310) 255-2635
ksouthey@activision.com
Maryanne Lataif
Vice President, Corporate Communications
(310) 255-2704
mlataif@activision.com
ACTIVISION RAISES FOURTH QUARTER
AND FISCAL YEAR 2003 OUTLOOK
Santa Monica, CA - April 21, 2003 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today
announced that the company currently expects fiscal year 2003 fourth quarter net
revenues of between $120 - $125 million and a loss per share of approximately
$0.12 - $0.14 pending finalization of the company's year-end audit. On January
22, 2003, the company provided an outlook for the fourth quarter ended March 31,
2003 of $100 million in net revenues and a loss per share of $0.15.
The increase in the company's quarterly net revenues was the result of better
than expected sales from its worldwide publishing business. The favorable impact
of the increase in net revenues is primarily offset by higher than expected
operating expenses. Operating expenses have increased due to an assessment of
the recoverability of long-term license agreements and investments related to
future products.
Additionally, the company is raising its fiscal year 2003 net revenues and
earnings per share outlook. For the fiscal year, Activision expects net revenues
of $859 - $864 million and earnings per share of between $0.95 - $0.97. On
January 22, 2003, the company had provided an outlook for the full year ended
March 31, 2003 of $839 million in net revenues and earnings per share of $0.91.
"Fiscal year 2003 marks the highest net revenues and earnings in the company's
history," states Ron Doornink, President of Activision, Inc. "We believe we are
well positioned to benefit from the long-term positive fundamentals of the
videogame business, as we have over the last 10 years."
The company's fiscal year 2004 outlook remains at $750 million in net revenues
and earnings per share of $0.70.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and
leisure products. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the
Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on
the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.
The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking statements." The Company cautions readers of this press release
that a number of important factors could cause Activision's actual future
results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking
statements. These important factors, and other factors that could affect
Activision, are described in Activision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, which was filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are referred
to such filings.
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