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Mattel Showcases Innovation, Hot Entertainment Licenses and Unexpected Ways to Engage with Its Brands at New York Toy Fair 2011
Feb 11, 2011
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Diverse Portfolio Featuring New Introductions from Barbie®,
Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®,
Monster High™ and More, Reaches Fans Where They Are Today
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
As the leading toy maker and an expert in creating memorable play
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Mattel Named to FORTUNE's 2011 "100 Best Companies to Work For" List for Fourth Consecutive Year
Jan 20, 2011
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Mattel Moves up the List Nine Slots to Rank #69
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
FORTUNE announced today that Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), the world’s largest
toy company, has been ranked #69 on the 14th annual “100 Best Companies
to Work For” list. This is the fourth consecutive year Mattel h...
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Mattel Announces Appointment of Bryan Stockton as Chief Operating Officer
Jan 5, 2011
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Toymaker Consolidates Leadership of Business Units and Operations
Groups
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) today announced the appointment of Bryan
Stockton, Mattel’s president of International, to the new position of
chief operating officer (COO), effe...
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THQ and Mattel Enter Multi-Year Alliance to Publish and Market Video Games Based on the Biggest Brands in the Toy Industry
Jan 5, 2011
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - January 5, 2011 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) will open the vast toy chest of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), to develop and publish video games under a new, multi-year alliance that both companies announced today.
Extending deep into Mattel's broad portfolio of popular brands, the agreement with Mattel builds o...
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Mattel Honored for Programs that Positively Impact Children and Adults with Disabilities
Nov 17, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., November 17, 2010 - Mattel, Inc., [NASDAQ: MAT] the world's largest toymaker, was recently honored for its commitment to people with disabilities with the 2010 Corporate Excellence Award by Equip for Equality at the organization's 25th anniversary celebration in Chicago.
Mattel's global commitment to support non-profi...
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Mattel Announces Additional $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization; Increase in 2010 Annual Dividend and Switch from Annual to Quarterly Dividend Beginning in 2011
Nov 15, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that the Mattel Board of
Directors has authorized the company to increase its previously
announced share repurchase program by an additional $500 million.
Repurchases will take place from time to time, depending on market
con...
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Millions of Children in Need Positively Impacted around the World, Mattel Philanthropic Efforts Continue to Make a Meaningful Difference
Nov 1, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ:MAT) the world's largest toymaker, today released
its most recent Philanthropy Annual Report, which covers giving in 2009.
The report documents the company's continued commitment to making a
social impact through its philanthropy programs, including em...
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Mattel Wraps Innovation, Entertainment and Holiday Magic into the Season's Top Toys
Oct 19, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel Inc., the top toy maker in the world, leads the future of play
with the introduction of this year's hottest toys and games for the
upcoming holiday season. With cutting-edge innovation and excitement
wrapped into the designs of kids' favorite toy brands, products fro...
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Mattel to Issue $500 Million of Senior Notes
Sep 23, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sep 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that it has agreed to sell
$250 million aggregate principal amount of 4.350% notes due October 1,
2020 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 6.200% notes due
October 1, 2040 in an underwritten public offering in which Banc ...
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Mattel Named One of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for Fourth Consecutive Year
Aug 4, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ:MAT) the world's largest toymaker, today announced
it has been named as one of 2010's "Best Places to Work in Los Angeles,"
ranking 5th among large-sized companies. The complete list will appear
in next week's issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal....
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Mattel Expands Presence at San Diego Comic-Con
Jul 21, 2010
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SAN DIEGO, Jul 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) returns to San Diego Comic-Con this year with
a broader presence than ever before. Featuring best-in-class
entertainment properties as well as classic brands, Mattel's portfolio
has something for fans of all ages and genres.
"For us, Comic-Con has transfor...
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Mattel to Present at the NASDAQ OMX 24th Investor Program
Jun 17, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jun 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) today announced that it will present at the
NASDAQ OMX 24th Investor Program in London on Wednesday June
23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. London time.
The presentation will be webcast on the "Events & Presentations" section
of the company's investor relation...
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Mattel Brands Showcases Best-in-Class Partnerships across an Industry-Leading Portfolio of Boys and Girls Brands at 2010 Licensing International Show
Jun 7, 2010
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LAS VEGAS, Jun 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today at the 2010 Licensing International Show, Mattel, Inc., the
world's leading toy company, unveils its multi-category line-up of
best-in-class partners with new apparel and footwear alliances, as well
as global personal care collections, products that inspire an active
l...
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Mattel Chairman and CEO and CFO Presenting to Analysts
May 11, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Robert A. Eckert, Mattel's chairman and chief executive officer and
Kevin M. Farr, chief financial officer, will be giving a presentation to
analysts on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Eckert and Farr are scheduled to
present for approximately one hour beginning at 8:30 a.m. (Pacif...
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Mattel Springs Ahead with Fun Toys for the New Season
Mar 30, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Mar 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) brings springtime fun with fresh new toys and
games perfect for play indoors and out. From Barbie(R) to Hot Wheels(R)
and great games for the entire family, Mattel's got kids covered and
parents prepped for upcoming springtime vacations, holidays a...
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Mattel to Webcast First Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call
Mar 26, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Mar 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) today announced that it will webcast its
quarterly conference call on Friday, April 16, 2010, at 8:30 a.m.
Eastern time (5:30 a.m. Pacific time). Led by the company's chairman and
chief executive officer, Robert A. Eckert, the conference call will ...
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Mattel Named One of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" Again in 2010
Mar 22, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Mar 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that it has been named one of
the "World's Most Ethical Companies" in 2010 by the Ethisphere
Institute. Despite a record number of nominations for the award, Mattel
earned this recognition again in 2010 because of the company's
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Mattel Listed Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens in 2010, Ranks #29
Mar 4, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (March 4, 2010) - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced it has been named to CRO Magazine's 11th Annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for 2010, ranking at 29.
"We are so proud to once again be named to this prestigious list, and among such good company," said Geoff Massingberd, senior vice president o...
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Mattel Celebrates New York Toy Fair with Special Events, New Innovative Toy Lines and Hot New Licenses
Feb 11, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- This year's International Toy Fair in New York heralds an exciting new
lineup from Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) showcasing the leading toymaker's
hottest new products and licenses for 2010. The innovative, new product
lines from Mattel and Fisher-Price, Inc. will invigorate im...
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Mattel Chairman and CEO and CFO Presenting to Analysts
Feb 8, 2010
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Robert A. Eckert, Mattel's chairman and chief executive officer, and
Kevin M. Farr, chief financial officer, will be giving a presentation to
analysts on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Eckert and Farr are scheduled
to present for approximately 30-40 minutes beginning at 3 p.m...
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