ELECTRONIC ARTS AND BRODERBUND SOFTWARE ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO
MERGE

Transaction valued at approximately $400 million

SAN MATEO. Calif.. February 9, 1994 -- Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) and
Broderbund Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:BROD) today announced that the two
companies have signed a definitive agreement to merge. The merger is
expected to be completed by the end of May 1994 and is subject to approval
by the stockholders of each company and other customary conditions.

The holders of Broderbund common stock will receive 1.6 common shares of
Electronic Arts' common stock for each share of Broderbund common stock in
a transaction valued at approximately $400 million. Approximately 15.4
million shares of Electronic Arts' common stock will be exchanged for
Broderbund common stock representing approximately 25 percent of the
combined company on a pro forma basis. In addition. Electronic Arts will
assume all outstanding Broderbund options. The transaction will be
effected on a tax-free basis and will be accounted for as a pooling of
interests.

Electronic Arts is a leading third party publisher in the interactive
entertainment software industry for the 16-bit video game cartridge and
the personal computer software markets. Broderbund is the leading
developer of education and personal productivity software for the consumer
software market.

Broderbund will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Electronic Arts. with
operations continuing in Novato. California. Electronic Arts' operations
will continue in San Mateo, California as well as in its other worldwide
locations.

"We are pleased about the creation of a diversified interactive consumer
media company with this merger," said Larry Probst, president and chief
executive officer of Electronic Arts. "Broderbund's strengths in the
education and personal productivity markets complement Electronic Arts'
established leadership position in the entertainment software category.
This combination is an excellent strategic fit, both in terms of creative
cultures and complementary distribution channels and product lines."

"This merger unifies two of the best names in consumer software and paves
the way for many exciting opportunities," said Doug Carlston. chairman and
chief executive officer of Broderbund. "In particular, this will allow
Broderbund to broaden our sales and distribution capability, especially in
the international arena. This partnership enables us to expand our product
offerings to next generation hardware systems and to take advantage of
Electronic Arts' investment in leading-edge tools and technology in that
area."

Doug Carlston will join Electronic Arts' board of directors, which will now
consist of eight members. Both companies expect Carlston to remain active
in the management of the combined organization. Ed Auer, president and
chief operating officer. had previously announced his intention to retire
from Broderbund in the spring of 1994; however, he will remain with the
company at least until the merger is completed. Carlston, the holder of
approximately 18% of the outstanding Broderbund common stock, and Trip
Hawkins, holder of approximately 7% of Electronic Arts' common stock. have
agreed to vote their shares in favor of the merger.

In the merger, the offering of Electronic Arts' common stock to Broderbund
stockholders will be made only by means of a prospectus.

Broderbund Software Inc. is a diversified consumer software company that
offers a broad selection of fun, award-winning products for use in homes
schools, and small businesses. Founded in 1980. the company is committed
to creating imaginative personal computer software with lasting value for
every member of the family.

Electronic Arts is a diversified interactive entertainment and education
company that develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide. The
company was founded in 1982 and has an annual sales rate of approximately
$400 million. Corporate headquarters are located in San Mateo, Calif. The
company also has offices in Texas, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and
Japan.

Electronic Arts
1450 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404

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