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Business Segment Report V4 FINAL.Indd
SPIN MASTER CORP. BUSINESS SEGMENT REPORT APRIL 2020 REMOTE CONTROL & INTERACTIVE CHARACTERS Our Remote Control business brings motion and interaction to a diverse group of consumers and includes a wide range of innovative land vehicles and ying toys. Our product range emphasizes innovative, interactive and gravity-defying experiences. Using industry-leading advanced technology we are incorporating new forms of motion and control methods to deliver immersive and exciting experiences to consumers. Together with our strong licensed partnerships, we are leveraging technology and innovation, bringing new forms of motion to iconic brands in the most compelling ways. Our Interactive Characters business is driven by innovation through our leading-edge robotics expertise that blends technology and compelling characters, bringing them to life for ™ interactive and immersive experiences. We continue to push the boundaries in this category, expanding our repertoire with new unboxing experiences and unique twists on classic play ™ patterns as seen in two secret items we are expecting to launch in the fall. One item will be targeted at boys and one at girls, both o ering something completely new in this area. Spin Master Corp. Spin Master NEW FOR 2020 2 In 2019, we saw the introduction of Owleez™, Spin Master’s rst interactive ying toy pet and the only interactive pet that can be nurtured and taught to y using programming and sensors, creating a magical ight experience without any controller. Based on the response to Owleez ® and appeal of character based ight, we have expanded our interactive ight technology incorporating it into our licensed product How to Train Your Dragon® Flying Toothless as well as Spin Master’s owned intellectual property Hatchimals Pixies™ Crystal Flyers™. -
Vtech/Leapfrog Initial Submission
Completed Acquisition by VTech Holdings Limited of LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. Initial Submission to the Competition and Markets Authority 11 October 2016 i ii Table of Contents Contents Page I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ 2 I.1 No realistic counterfactual scenario, let alone the most likely one, is substantially more competitive than the post-Transaction outcome ..................................................................... 3 I.2 In any event, the Transaction fails to raise substantive issues even against a more typical counterfactual .......................................................................................................................... 4 I.3 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 9 II. THE PARTIES ....................................................................................................................... 10 II.1 VTech .................................................................................................................................... 10 II.2 LeapFrog ............................................................................................................................... 12 III. THE TRANSACTION ............................................................................................................ 14 III.1 Transaction structure ............................................................................................................ -
"Isaac Larian (President / CEO)" <Lariani1
From: "Isaac Larian (President / CEO)" <[email protected]> Date: June 3, 2019 at 9:40:16 AM PDT To: "Normile, Bob" <[email protected]> Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, "Capaldo, Mary" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Follow-up re: Your Letter of 5/21/19 Bob Thanks. Can you please tell me what date is “the relatively near future”? I don’t find that on my calendar. Time is of the essence here. Mattel shares dropped further to $9.67 today as of 9:40 am. Thank you. Best regards Isaac Larian MGA Entertainment 818-894-3150 " Fortune favors the bold" Twitter :@isaaclarian On Jun 3, 2019, at 9:12 AM, Normile, Bob <[email protected]> wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the MGAE organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Isaac: As we previously indicated, we will respond to you when the Mattel Board has completed its consideration of your letter. We expect that will be in the relatively near future but it will not be by June 4. Bob On May 31, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Isaac Larian (President / CEO) <[email protected]> wrote: ** This email was sent from an external source ** Ynon and Bob Its been 10 days since my letter. Since then Matte’s stock price and negative press ( for example the latest Washington Post article on killing of 30 babies by a fisher price product) have deteriorated further ( $9.81). You said you will come back to me in “ due course”. -
For Immediate Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MGA Entertainment Announces 2017 Hot Holiday Toys & Top 5 “Gifts to Get Before They’re Gone” Best-Selling Brands ’L.O.L. Surprise!, Num Noms, Project Mc2, and Little Tikes Make Retailers’ Most Wanted Gifts of the Season Van Nuys, Calif., October 5, 2017 – MGA Entertainment, Inc (MGAE), one of the world’s leading privately held toy and family entertainment companies, boasts the most-wanted toys for holiday 2017. The company’s innovative, interactive products top the nation’s major retailers hot holiday toys lists and include something for everyone, from preschoolers to tweens, in several trending categories – Collectibles 2.0, STEAM, Retro Redux, and Classics Reimagined. Driven by its best-selling brands, MGAE is anticipating its most successful holiday season in the history of the company. “The incredible growth of our company is fueled by our product innovation and unique brands,” said Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA Entertainment. “We are excited about our 2017 holiday toys and the joy they will bring to kids and families this season.” MGA Entertainment’s 2017 hot holiday toys list includes top gifts selected by Toys“R”Us, Walmart, Target and Amazon, and high demand toys that may sell out before the holiday season. MGA Entertainment’s Top 5 “Gifts to Get Before They’re Gone” 1. L.O.L. Surprise!™ Big Surprise (Age: 6+, MSRP: $69.99)--Toys“R”Us 2017 Holiday Hot Toy List and Target’s 2017 Top Toys List 2. Project Mc2™ Smart Pixel Purse (Age: 6+, MSRP: $59.99)--Toys“R”Us 2017 Holiday Hot Toy List 3. -
Women in Toys Recognizes Industry Innovators at Annual Awards Gala
WOMEN IN TOYS RECOGNIZES INDUSTRY INNOVATORS AT ANNUAL AWARDS GALA Mattel Honored with Game Changer Award; Hasbro, SpinMaster, Moose Toys and Walmart Top Winners New York City – February 15, 2016 – More than 500 executives in toys, licensing and entertainment gathered Sunday night to honor women leaders at the 12th Annual Wonder Women Awards Gala, Celebrating 25 Years of Women in Toys in New York City. The event, hosted by leading global organization for professional women in the toy, licensing and children’s entertainment industry, Women in Toys (WIT), awarded 12 distinguished winners from over 50 nominees from around the world. Among the Wonder Women Gala Award Winners, WIT presented awards to special honorees that included the: Founders Award to Anne Pitrone and Susan Matsumoto who created WIT 25 years ago. Started in a restaurant over the quarter century, the professional group has grown to service thousands of professionals from around the globe at more than 50 events annually. Game Changer Award to Mattel for the evolution of its Barbie brand with the recent expansion of the Barbie Fashionistas. The award was presented by fashion and celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger, and globally recognized advocate for positive body image and self-esteem supermodel EMME. Wonder Girl Award to Sydney and Toni Loew, two young toy making entrepreneurs and the creators of Poketti pocket plush. Wonder Women Awards Gala Winners Manufacturer, Cat Demas, Vice President & Global Business Head, Preschool Girls Spin Master Rising Star, Laura Guilbault, Director of Product & Marketing Strategy for Disney Princess and Frozen, Hasbro Public Relations, Tara Tucker, Vice President of Global Marketing Communications, Spin Master Designer / Inventor, Jacqui Tobias, Director and Head of Girls Product Development, Moose Toys Licensing & Entertainment, Joan Grasso, Vice President of Licensing North America, Entertainment One Marketing, Kimberly Willis Boyd, Vice President of U.S. -
1073 • April 23 - April 29, 2020
briefs • City Council Considers briefs • Property Owners Question sports • BHHS Soccer Player Bike Lanes Page 2 Eviction Moratoriums Page 3 Selected All-Southern Section Page 8 Issue 1073 • April 23 - April 29, 2020 Toy Factory Becomes Hospitals’ Lifeline MGA Entertainment CEO Isaac Larian on Producing Medical Supplies Amid Pandemic cover story • page 6 briefs Beverly Hills City Council Considers Bike Lanes The City Council decided against con- verting travel lanes to bike lanes tempo- rarily during the lockdown Tuesday. Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich request- ed the council discuss temporarily dedicat- Weekly ing travel lanes for bicycle and pedestrian use. According to the city’s staff report, the po- Receive Beverly Hills tential new WHAT’S ON lanes were Weekly in your e-mail meant to help YOUR MIND? facilitate phys- inbox every week! ical distancing You can write us at: since s i d e w a 140 South Beverly Drive Robert Wunderlich l k s don’t have #201 room for bikes Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/ Beverly Hills, CA 90212 and people. Mayor Les Friedman and Councilmem- zfU-L You can fax us at: bers Lili Bosse and Julian Gold said they were against implementing the lane 310.887.0789 changes. Councilmember John Mirisch email us at: said he was fine with adding bike lanes if it was done in a cost effective way. [email protected] Wunderlich said he was in favor of add- ing bike lanes on major streets, rather than briefs cont. on page 3 SNAPSHOT WeBeverlye Hills kly Issue 1073 • April 23 - April 29, 2020 Beverly Hills Weekly Inc. -
FBIC Global Holiday 2014 Hottest Toys Nov. 15
November 15, 2014 NOVEMBER 15, 2014 DEBORAH WEINSWIG, Executive Director Head Global Retail Research and Intelligence Fung Business Intelligence Centre FBIC Global publication: Holiday 2014’s Hottest Toys [email protected] New York: 646.839.7017 1 November 15, 2014 Holiday 2014’s Hottest TOYS It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! It’s November 15 and the most wonderful time of the year is just getting started. A big part of the magic of the season is seeing kids eyes light up when they open a holiday gift to find their favorite toy from their wish list. What are kids asking for this year? Some of the most desired qualities are tactile, electronic, do-it-yourself, and education made fun. We’ve taken a look at the top toy lists of five major retailers—Toys R Us, Amazon, Target, Kmart and Walmart—and looked at recent events with major toy companies including Mattel and Legos, to give you some shopping insight for the season. These are the toys we think will be hot sellers this season. Most of our toy picks are for kids age 12 and under (because truthfully, after age 12 what kids really want is an iPhone 6.) HOLIDAY 2014 HOT TOY LIST Top 5 Electronics for Kids 1. Disney’s Frozen Snow Glow Elsa Singing Doll 1. Amazon Fire HD, Kids Edition 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Battle Shell 2. iPad Mini 3 for kids Leonardo Action Figure 3. Kurio Xtreme tablet for kids 3. Doc McStuffins Get Better Talking Mobile Cart 4. -
Mga Entertainment Expands Global Licensing Program for Its Hit Collectible Toy Line Num Noms
MGA ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS GLOBAL LICENSING PROGRAM FOR ITS HIT COLLECTIBLE TOY LINE NUM NOMS Company Signs Over 40 New Licensees Spanning the Globe Van Nuys, CA (April 18, 2017) – Leveraging the momentum generated by securing top rankings in numerous industry, media and retailer must-have holiday toy lists this past season, MGA Entertainment, Inc. (https://www.mgae.com) “MGAE”, the world’s leading privately held toy company, has secured another 40 new licensees for a total of 80 worldwide licensing partners for its hit property Num Noms,™ the scented novelty + collectibles “novibles” that girls can mix, match and stack in more than 5,000 variations, creating a truly unique and engaging experience for themselves--and to trade with friends. The announcement was made today by Juli Boylan, Global Head of Licensing, MGAE. “From the first Num Noms licensed products --apparel, sleepwear and select accessories -- to hit retail in the U.S. in fourth quarter 2016, through today, the brand continues to exceed our expectations, appealing to a wide consumer base of young girls, collectors and others with a keen appreciation of whimsy,” said Boylan in announcing the brand’s new licensing partners. “We are very excited to be launching key categories this spring, and the full program worldwide in the fall. Num Noms also continues to grow in the U.K. and European markets and so our focus as we head into Licensing Expo is to meet with potential partners in the ancillary categories, and further expand the brand in key international territories throughout the Asia Pacific and Latin American markets.” This past holiday season, Num Noms, which first launched in the U.S. -
MATTEL, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) ______
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ___________________________________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-05647 ___________________________________________________________ MATTEL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ___________________________________________________________ Delaware 95-1567322 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 333 Continental Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245-5012 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (310) 252-2000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report): NONE ___________________________________________________________ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. -
We Wish You a Merry Nick-Mas!
For Immediate Release WE WISH YOU A MERRY NICK-MAS! Top Nickelodeon Holiday Toy Offering Includes SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora, and More London, 16th August, 2012 – Nickelodeon is set to delight UK families this Christmas with a selection of toys for preschoolers as well as boys and girls of all ages. Featuring products from partners including LEGO, Fisher Price, Spin Master and JAKKS Pacific, Nickelodeon has selected the top toys which are sure to be at the top of wish lists this Christmas. This line up spans the most beloved Nickelodeon properties as well as the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which premieres on Nickelodeon this October. SpongeBob SquarePants For the SpongeBob SquarePants fan, Nickelodeon and LEGO have teamed up to offer four Bikini Bottom build sets (£13.99 - £49.99)*, the sets include figures of SpongeBob and best friend, Patrick in locations such as Glove World (£18.99) and the ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman (£24.99). SpongeBob is a sponge full of smiles and sniggers with the SpongeBob Joke Teller (£34.99) from IMC. The plush toy lights up as SpongeBob tells jokes and sings the programme’s unmistakable theme song. From Simba, the SpongeBob Krusty Krab Playset (£49.99) and the SpongeBob Pirate Boat (£24.99) feature the irrepressible SpongeBob and friends in favourite Bikini Bottom locations. Dora the Explorer The seven-year-old heroine, Nick Jr.’s Dora the Explorer, comes to families this Christmas with the Dive and Swim Mermaid Dora (£20) from Fisher Price. The doll can dive off the side of the tub into the water then turn onto her back for a swim as well as push against the tub wall and swim with a push of her fin. -
Mattel V. MGA Entertainment, ___ F.3D ___ , No
CIRCUIT NOTES: NINTH CIRCUIT April 2, 2013 Mattel v. MGA Entertainment, ___ F.3d ___ , No. 11-56357, 2013 WL 264645 (9th Cir. Jan. 24, 2013) The Ninth Circuit ruled both for and against defendant/appellee MGA Entertainment, Inc. in a post-jury verdict appeal of Mattel’s copyright infringement and trade-secret misappropriation case regarding MGA’s line of Bratz dolls. For MGA, the Ninth Circuit upheld the district court’s award of attorney fees and costs under the Copyright Act. Against MGA, the Ninth Circuit dismissed MGA’s misappropriation of trade secrets counterclaim as not compulsory and therefore untimely. With respect to the fee award, Mattel argued MGA was not entitled to recover its fees because Mattel’s copyright claims were “objectively reasonable.” In other words, because Mattel brought legitimate copyright-infringement claims, MGA should not have recovered fees and costs under the Copyright Act for its successful defense. MGA argued in response that the district court properly exercised its discretion in granting a fee award that would advance faithfulness to the purpose of the Copyright Act, namely, to stimulate artistic creativity for the general public good. By advancing a variety of meritorious copyright defenses to Mattel’s claims, MGA furthered the purpose of the Copyright Act. The Ninth Circuit sided with MGA and the district court, holding: the “ultimate aim of [of the Copyright Act] … is to stimulate artistic creativity for the general public good” and that “aim is furthered when defendants advance a variety of meritorious copyright defenses.” Opinion available at http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2013/01/24/11-56357.pdf, p. -
MATTEL, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________________________________________________ FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No.1) (Mark One) ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-05647 ______________________________________________________ MATTEL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 95-1567322 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 333 Continental Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245-5012 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (310) 252-2000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, $1.00 per share MAT The Nasdaq Global Select Market ________________________________________________________ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE __________________________________ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý No ¨ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No ý Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.