MAT - Mattel, Inc.
Christmas shopping has always required some financial juggling, but this year, Santa might need a bigger budget. American families are already contending with higher prices for groceries, electricity, gasoline, and other everyday necessities.
Lee Matheson, a partner at shareholder EdgePoint Investment Group, was named to Mattel's board of directors.
Mattel adds top shareholder EdgePoint Investment's executive to board
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. (“EdgePoint”), an approximately 18% stockholder of the Company. In conjunction with the cooperation agreement, the Company has appointed Lee Matheson, a Partner at EdgePoint, to the Company's Board of Directors. Roger Lynch, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “We welcome Lee to Mattel's Board. Beyond his.
The fourth quarter of a calendar year is highlighted by holiday spending. Investors won't know the actual winners and losers until companies report their numbers in 2027.
Hasbro and Mattel are experiencing very different years ahead of their respective third-quarter earnings reports.
Mattel hired Amgen executive Peter Griffith as its new chief financial officer, replacing Paul Ruh, who joined the toy maker as finance chief in May 2025.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the appointment of Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 20, 2026. Griffith succeeds Paul Ruh, who will serve in an advisory role through the end of the year to support an effective transition. Griffith will report to Roger Lynch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mattel, and will also join the company's board of directors. Lynch said: “Peter is a highly accomplished and respected financ.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast and accompanying slides will be available under the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com. To listen to the webcast, lo.
Biopharma company Regeneron reported a solid set of results, with key drug Dupixent continuing to outpace our and the market's growth expectations. In the first part of the year before we invested, Abbott slightly missed earnings estimates while it was digesting its acquisition of Exact Sciences, along with a variety of turmoil in the medtech and infant nutrition industries. Digital and print publisher People Inc. was a detractor in the quarter, while hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts also detracted.
Packaging company Clearwater Paper was a contributor in the quarter. Alaskan cable company Liberty Capital was a contributor in the quarter. Empire State Realty's underperformance this quarter was mostly driven by its Empire State Building Observatory hitting a rough patch over the last two years. Broadband operator Shenandoah Telecommunications was a contributor for us in the first half of the year but detracted in the third quarter.
The market is regaining confidence in Avantor's ability to grow organically and in Emmanuel Ligner's turnaround plan. Biopharma company Regeneron reported a solid set of results, with key drug Dupixent continuing to outpace our and the market's growth expectations. Building products company Fortune Brands Innovations saw its stock price decline in Q3, retracing Q2's positive move related to excitement over Jesse Singh's appointment as CEO.
Mattel (MAT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
John Rogers, Ariel Investments chairman and co-CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's letter to the board of Mattel asking it to consider a sale to the right buyer, his thoughts on outgoing CEO Ynon Kreiz, Paramount-WBD merger, state of the media industry, and more.
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Ariel Investments, a major shareholder in Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ:MAT), is urging the Barbie maker to consider a sale or other strategic alternatives as the company struggles to revive its business. John Rogers, Ariel's chairman and co-chief executive, told Mattel's board that a strategic buyer could pay a significant premium to the company's current share price, Reuters reported, citing a letter seen by the news agency.
Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) is reportedly facing growing shareholder pressure to explore a potential sale as investors question the toy maker's valuation and stalled progress.
The Supreme Court deliberates whether Boulder County's climate suit against Exxon (XOM) and Suncor (SU) can proceed in state court, with potential national implications. Mattel (MAT) faces activist pressure from Ariel Investments and Southeastern Asset Management to explore strategic alternatives, including a sale, after post-Barbie profitability weakness.
A major Mattel shareholder said the company should explore a takeover by potential buyers. The Barbie maker has struggled with declining sales and profitability in recent years.
A major shareholder of Mattel is calling for the toymaker to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.