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All Press Releases 2009
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Mattel to Webcast 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Jun 25, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jun 25, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) today announced that it will webcast its
quarterly conference call on Friday, July 17, 2009, 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 cov...
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Mattel Chief Financial Officer Speaking at Wachovia Securities 19th Annual Mid-Year Equity Conference
Jun 18, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jun 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kevin Farr, Mattel's chief financial officer, will be speaking during
the Wachovia Securities 19th Annual Mid-Year Equity Conference on
Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Farr is scheduled to present and answer
questions for approximately 25 minutes beginning at 9:30 am. (Eastern
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Mattel to Webcast Analyst Conference
Jun 10, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jun 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) today announced that it will webcast a
presentation to securities analysts on Wednesday, June 17, 2009
beginning at 12:00 p.m. (EDT). The webcast will include presentations by
the company's chairman and chief executive officer, Robert A. Eckert,
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Mattel Brands Unveils a Robust Portfolio of Premier Partnerships and Innovative Properties across Boys, Girls, Games, Infant and Toddler Brands at 2009 Licensing International Show
Jun 1, 2009
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LAS VEGAS, Jun 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today at the 2009 Licensing International Show, Mattel, the world's
leading toy company, reveals its portfolio of best-in-class partners
with new entertainment alliances, home décor offerings, products that
inspire an active lifestyle and original branded play experiences for
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Mattel Announces Extensive Portfolio of Licensing,Promotional and Distribution Partners for Launch of NewHot Wheels(R) Battle Force 5(TM) Entertainment Property
Jun 1, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jun 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) is announcing a full complement of licensing,
promotional and distribution partners to support the launch of its new
original animated series debuting on the Cartoon Network, Hot Wheels(R)Battle Force 5(TM), at Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas
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American Girl Explores Great American Melting Pot
May 31, 2009
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Middleton, WI-May 31, 2009: This May, through the eyes of American Girl's newest historical character Rebecca Rubin™, girls today can learn what growing up might have been like during the peak of America's immigration period in 1914. Rebecca is a 9-year-old Jewish American girl who is growing up on New York C...
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American Girl's National "Stop the Bullying" Day Encourages Girls to Make the World a Kinder, Safer Place for All
Apr 30, 2009
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MIDDLETON, Wis., Apr 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- On Friday, May 1, 2009, thousands of girls across the country
will stand up and speak out against bullying as part of American Girl's
national Stop the Bullying Day. Inspired by American Girl's 2009
Girl of the Year Chrissa, Stop the Bullying Day will celebrate kindness
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Mattel Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Apr 17, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 17, 2009 - Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) today reported 2009 first quarter financial results. For the quarter, the company reported a net loss of $51.0 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to last year's first quarter net loss of $46.6 million, or $0.13 per share.
"This quarter's results met our expectation...
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Mattel Named Among the 2009 "World's Most Ethical Companies"
Apr 15, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Apr 15, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) announced today it has been named one of the
"World's Most Ethical Companies" in 2009 by the Ethisphere Institute.
The selection process included a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process
that reviewed the ethical and legal performance of more than ...
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Ladies And Gentlemen - Start Your Engines! Hot Wheels® Announces Partnership With The Indycar$reg; Series, Indy 500
Apr 3, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (April 3, 2009) - Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) and the Indy Racing League®, the sanctioning body for the IndyCar® Series, today announced an exclusive four-year licensing partnership that will bring racing fans authentic Hot Wheels® product featuring IndyCar® Series drivers and teams, the greatest race course in the world, ...
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Mattel to Webcast 2009 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Mar 31, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Mar 31, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) today announced that it will webcast its
quarterly conference call on Friday, April 17, 2009, 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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Barbie® Celebrated her 50th Anniversary with flair and panache at Lakme Fashion Week
Mar 30, 2009
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MUMBAI, March 30, 2009: Straight from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York to the Lakmé Fashion Week in Mumbai, Barbie's first-ever fashion extravaganza in India went off in grand style with the Barbie – All Doll'd Up! show, which kicked off the Lakmé Fashion Week, exhibiting real life...
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Little People(R) Brand, Big Celebration!
Mar 19, 2009
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EAST AURORA, N.Y., Mar 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In 1959, Fisher-Price(R), the largest infant and preschool toy
manufacturer and a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT), introduced the
Safety School Bus and in turn gave birth to one of the longest running
and most beloved iconic toy brands known today as the Little People(...
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"Barbie(TM) Presents: Thumbelina" Photo is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
Mar 17, 2009
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Mar 17, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A photo of "Barbie(TM) Presents: Thumbelina" is available on Business
Wire's web site and AP PhotoExpress.
Premiering on DVD on March 17, 2009, Barbie(R)'s latest magical adventure
is brought to life with the modern telling of a classic tale, "Barbie(TM)
Presents: Thumbelina." This nature-fi...
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Pure Italian, Perfectly Pink and Incredibly Stylish Barbie™ Fiat 500
Mar 12, 2009
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MILAN, Mar 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Famous the world over for her fabulous accessories, Mattel today
announced the official Barbie(R) 50th Anniversary car - the Fiat 500.
Recognized as the ultimate in Italian design, absolute glamour, and one
of the most incredibly stylish and notable cars the world over, the Fiat
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Mattel Listed among 100 Best Corporate Citizens in 2009, Ranks #7
Mar 10, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Mar 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) today announced it has been named to CRO
Magazine's 10th Annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for
2009. The world's largest toy company earned the #7 ranking.
"As the global leader in the toy industry, our Corporate Responsibility
mission is t...
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Barbie® Doll Celebrates Her 50th Birthday with Souvenir $3 Bathing Suit Barbie® Doll and a Major Birthday Bash at Barbie®'s New, Real Malibu
Mar 9, 2009
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MALIBU, Calif., Mar 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, 50 years after her debut at New York Toy Fair, Barbie(R) doll
celebrates five decades as the world's most popular fashion doll by
unveiling a new face and throwing a pink-carpet birthday bash at her
real Malibu Dream House(R). Unveiled today at the Malibu Dream House(R),...
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Barbie® Doll to Unveil a "New Face" on Her 50th Birthday with Unveiling of the 2009 Bathing Suit Barbie® Doll
Mar 4, 2009
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MALIBU, Calif., Mar 04, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- On Monday, March 9th, 50 years to the day she was first
introduced at New York Toy Fair in her now famous black-and-white
striped bathing suit, Barbie(R) will reveal an entirely new look with the
unveiling of the 2009 Black-and-White Bathing suit doll. Designed as a
mod...
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Mattel Chairman and CEO, and CFO Presenting to Analysts during 2009 International Toy Fair week in New York
Feb 11, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb 11, 2009 (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 Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Eckert and Farr are scheduled
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CORRECTING and REPLACING Mattel and Fisher-PriceShowcase New, Fun, Innovative Toys and Games at New York Toy Fair and Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries!
Feb 11, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to
multiple revisions.
The corrected release reads:
MATTEL AND FISHER-PRICESHOWCASE NEW, FUN, INNOVATIVE TOYS AND
GAMES AT NEW YORK TOY FAIR AND CELEBRATE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES!Kicking off the 2009 American Int...
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