Mattel names Peter Griffith CFO starting October 20

Griffith’s offer includes performance- and service-based equity awards, with a new-hire PSU tied to a three-year performance period and continued employment.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mattel announced Peter Griffith’s appointment as CFO and non-independent director, effective October 20, 2026. He succeeds Paul Ruh, who will serve as Executive Advisor through December 31, 2026, when his employment ends. Adriana Cisneros resigned from Mattel’s Board on October 18, 2026.

Griffith’s offer provides a $1,300,000 annual base salary, a target bonus of 100% of base salary, up to 200%, beginning with the 2027 performance year, and a $1,400,000 signing bonus. His equity awards include a $3,300,000 new-hire PSU subject to a three-year performance period, a relative total shareholder return equal to or above the 55th percentile of S&P 500 constituents, and continued employment. The offer also includes $1,000,000 in prorated 2026 RSUs, $2,500,000 in 2027 RSUs, and $2,500,000 in 2027 PSUs. The RSUs vest in three substantially equal annual installments, subject to continued employment. Ruh will receive salary at an annual rate of $950,000 through December 31, 2026; if his separation qualifies as a Covered Termination, benefits include monthly COBRA premium payments for up to 24 months.

Filing Explained

Griffith’s $1,400,000 signing bonus is payable by December 31, 2026, but he must repay it in full if Mattel terminates him for cause or he resigns without good reason on or before December 31, 2027.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Annual base salary: $1,300,000 Annual target bonus opportunity: 100% of base salary Maximum annual bonus opportunity: 200% of base salary +5 more

8 metrics

Annual base salary $1,300,000 Peter Griffith’s offer

Annual target bonus opportunity 100% of base salary Eligibility begins with the 2027 performance year

Maximum annual bonus opportunity 200% of base salary Under the Mattel Incentive Plan

New-hire PSU grant date fair value $3,300,000 Three-year performance period beginning October 20, 2026

Prorated 2026 annual RSU grant value $1,000,000 Peter Griffith’s offer

2027 annual RSU grant value $2,500,000 A portion of Griffith’s 2027 annual equity award

2027 annual PSU grant value $2,500,000 Remaining portion of Griffith’s 2027 annual equity award

Cash signing bonus $1,400,000 Payable no later than December 31, 2026

Key Terms

performance-based restricted stock unit, restricted stock units, relative total shareholder return, Covered Termination, +1 more

5 terms

performance-based restricted stock unit financial

"a new-hire performance-based restricted stock unit (PSU) award"

A performance-based restricted stock unit is a promise of company shares given to an employee that only becomes actual stock if specific performance targets are met and any required time at the company is completed. For investors, these awards matter because they can dilute existing shares when earned and signal management’s confidence or the company’s expected future performance, much like a bonus cheque that only clears when pre-set goals are reached.

restricted stock units financial

"a prorated 2026 annual equity award in the form of restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

relative total shareholder return financial

"subject to Mattel achieving a relative total shareholder return"

Relative total shareholder return measures how much an investor’s gain from a company — including stock price changes and dividends — beats or lags a chosen benchmark or peer group over a set time. Think of it as a race: it shows whether the company outpaced rivals or the market, which helps investors and boards judge performance, compare returns fairly, and link results to pay or investment decisions.

Covered Termination financial

"his separation from the Company ... will constitute a Covered Termination"

Mattel Incentive Plan financial

"annual target bonus opportunity under the Mattel Incentive Plan"

FAQ

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Who is Mattel’s new CFO?

Peter Griffith becomes Mattel’s CFO on October 20, 2026, and also joins the Board as a non-independent director. He succeeds Paul Ruh, who will serve as Executive Advisor through December 31, 2026, when his employment ends.

What compensation did Mattel offer Peter Griffith?

The offer sets a $1,300,000 annual base salary and a target annual bonus opportunity equal to 100% of base salary, capped at 200%, beginning with the 2027 performance year. It also provides a $1,400,000 signing bonus and equity awards valued at $3,300,000 for a new-hire PSU, $1,000,000 in 2026 RSUs, and $2,500,000 each in 2027 RSUs and PSUs.

What are the vesting conditions for Griffith’s new-hire PSU award?

The $3,300,000 new-hire PSU award is scheduled to vest at the end of the three-year period beginning October 20, 2026, subject to Mattel achieving relative total shareholder return equal to or greater than the 55th percentile of S&P 500 constituents and Griffith’s continued employment through that date.

What happens to Paul Ruh during his transition from Mattel?

Ruh will serve as Executive Advisor through December 31, 2026, receiving salary at an annual rate of $950,000 and continuing at his current participation level in the 2026 Mattel Incentive Plan. If his separation meets the Covered Termination conditions, he is eligible for severance benefits, including monthly COBRA premium payments for up to 24 months.

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MATTEL INC /DE/ false 0000063276 0000063276 2026-10-14 2026-10-14

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2026

MATTEL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-05647		95-1567322
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

333 Continental Boulevard

El Segundo, California 90245-5012

(Address of principal executive offices including Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(310) 252-2000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 19, 2026, Mattel, Inc. (the “Company” or “Mattel”) announced that Peter Griffith has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company (“CFO”) and as a non-independent director of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), in each case effective October 20, 2026 (the “Start Date”). Mr. Griffith will succeed Paul Ruh, who will cease to serve as CFO effective October 19, 2026. Mr. Ruh will support the transition by continuing to serve the Company as an Executive Advisor from the Start Date through December 31, 2026.

Mr. Griffith, age 67, has served as Executive Vice President of Amgen Inc., a biotechnology company, since August 2026 and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Amgen from January 2020 to August 2026. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Griffith was President of Sherwood Canyon Group, LLC, a private equity firm. For more than two decades, Mr. Griffith was a partner at EY (formerly Ernst & Young), an accounting and professional services firm, and served in a variety of senior leadership roles, with his last position being Global Vice Chair, Corporate Development. Prior to EY, Mr. Griffith was a Managing Director and Head of the Investment Banking Division of Wedbush Securities Inc.

Mr. Griffith was not appointed as the Company’s CFO or as a director pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. Mr. Griffith does not have any family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company, or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Griffith will not receive any additional compensation for his service as a member of the Board.

Offer Letter

On October 14, 2026, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Griffith (the “Offer Letter”) with respect to his service as CFO, to be effective upon his commencement of employment. The Offer Letter provides that Mr. Griffith will receive an annual base salary of $1,300,000 and will have an annual target bonus opportunity under the Mattel Incentive Plan equal to 100% of his base salary, up to a maximum of 200% of his base salary, with bonus eligibility to commence in the 2027 performance year. Mr. Griffith will not be eligible to participate in the Mattel Incentive Plan for the 2026 performance year.

Under the Offer Letter, Mr. Griffith will receive a new-hire performance-based restricted stock unit (“PSU”) award with a grant date fair value of $3,300,000 (the “Inducement PSU Award”), which award will vest at the end of the three-year period beginning on the Start Date, subject to Mattel achieving a relative total shareholder return during such period equal to or greater than the 55th percentile as compared to the constituents of the S&P 500 Index as of the end of such period and Mr. Griffith’s continued employment through such date. If Mr. Griffith’s employment is terminated by Mattel without cause, by Mr. Griffith for good reason (each, as defined in the Offer Letter), or as a result of his death or disability (as defined in the Company’s long-term disability plan), the Inducement PSU Award will remain outstanding and will be eligible to vest at the end of the performance period based on actual performance.

Pursuant to the Offer Letter, Mr. Griffith will also be granted (i) a prorated 2026 annual equity award in the form of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a grant value of $1,000,000 and (ii) a portion of his 2027 annual equity award in the form of RSUs with a grant value of $2,500,000, both of which will vest in three substantially equal installments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Mr. Griffith’s continued employment with the Company through each such vesting date. The remaining portion of Mr. Griffith’s 2027 annual equity award will be granted in the form of PSUs with a grant date value of $2,500,000, on the same date and on the same terms as the 2027 annual equity awards granted to Mattel’s other senior executives. Except as otherwise provided in the Offer Letter, Mr. Griffith’s equity awards will be subject to the same terms and conditions as those generally applicable to Mattel’s other senior executives.

Mr. Griffith will also be provided with a cash signing bonus of $1,400,000, payable no later than December 31, 2026, subject to full repayment by Mr. Griffith if, on or prior to December 31, 2027, Mr. Griffith’s employment is terminated by the Company for cause or Mr. Griffith resigns without good reason. Mr. Griffith will receive a monthly car allowance of $2,000 for his automobile expenses and reimbursement for financial counseling, not to exceed $10,000 on an annual basis, and will be a participant in Mattel’s Amended and Restated Executive Severance Plan B

(“Severance Plan B”) upon his delivery to the Company of an executed participation letter agreement pursuant to which he agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of Severance Plan B. The Company will also pay for up to $25,000 in legal fees incurred by Mr. Griffith in connection with the review and negotiation of the Offer Letter.

The foregoing description of the Offer Letter is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Offer Letter, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference, Severance Plan B, which was previously filed by the Company and is incorporated herein by reference, and the Participation Letter Agreement under Severance Plan B, the form of which was previously filed by the Company and is incorporated herein by reference.

Separation Letter Agreement

On October 18, 2026, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Ruh (the “Separation Agreement”) in connection with his transition and separation from the Company. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Mr. Ruh will continue to serve as CFO through October 19, 2026 and, effective October 20, 2026, will serve as an Executive Advisor of the Company, a non-officer position reporting to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, through December 31, 2026 (the “Termination Date”), on which date his employment with the Company will terminate. During the period from October 20, 2026 through the Termination Date, Mr. Ruh will continue to receive his base salary at an annual rate of $950,000 and will continue to participate in the 2026 Mattel Incentive Plan at his current participation level. Mr. Ruh will remain eligible to participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans and programs, but will not receive a car allowance during such period.

Under the Separation Agreement, so long as Mr. Ruh does not resign without Good Reason and his employment is not terminated by the Company for “Cause” (as defined in Severance Plan B) prior to the Termination Date, his separation from the Company on the Termination Date will constitute a “Covered Termination” for purposes of Severance Plan B, and Mr. Ruh will be entitled to the severance payments and benefits set forth in Section 3(b) of Severance Plan B (as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2026), except that Mr. Ruh will be eligible for monthly COBRA premium payments for up to 24 months (rather than 18 months) following the Termination Date. Mr. Ruh’s receipt of such severance payments and benefits is subject to the terms and conditions of Severance Plan B, his participation letter agreement thereunder, and the Company’s Rule 10D-1 Compensation Recovery Policy. Mr. Ruh will not be eligible to receive such severance payments and benefits if his employment terminates prior to the Termination Date for any reason other than a Covered Termination. The Company will also pay for up to $15,000 in legal fees incurred by Mr. Ruh in connection with the review and negotiation of the Separation Agreement. Mr. Ruh’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

The foregoing description of the Separation Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Separation Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Director Resignation

On October 18, 2026, Adriana Cisneros resigned from the Board. Ms. Cisneros’ resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 19, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Griffith as CFO and a director of the Company and the departure of Mr. Ruh. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
10.1		Letter Agreement, dated October 14, 2026, between Mattel, Inc. and Peter Griffith.
10.2		Letter Agreement, dated October 18, 2026, between Mattel, Inc. and Paul Ruh.
10.3		Form of Participation Letter Agreement under the Mattel, Inc. Executive Severance Plan B (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 24, 2023).
10.4		Mattel, Inc. Amended and Restated Executive Severance Plan B (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 24, 2023).
99.1*		Press Release, dated October 19, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

* Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

MATTEL, INC.
Registrant
By:		/s/ Jonathan Anschell
Name:		Jonathan Anschell
Title:		Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary

Date: October 19, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Mattel Appoints Peter Griffith as Chief Financial Officer and Board Director

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — October 19, 2026 — 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 financial leader with a proven track record of enabling growth, driving financial discipline, and allocating capital strategically. His deep experience spanning global financial management, private equity, and investment banking will be invaluable as we look to sharpen our execution and improve our performance. We welcome him to our management team and board and look forward to his impact as we focus on delivering for our shareholders, employees, fans, and partners.”

Griffith brings to Mattel extensive public company financial leadership experience and expertise in strategic transactions, capital allocation, technology investments, cybersecurity, and business transformation. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Amgen, where he helped guide the company through significant acquisitions and strategic investments while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation and balance sheet management. At Amgen, he helped shape financial priorities to support continued investment in innovation and long-term growth while driving operational efficiency and financial performance.

Griffith said: “Mattel has an iconic and exceptional portfolio of brands and a strong global platform and financial foundation on which to build. I am excited to partner with Roger, the board, and the talented team at Mattel to execute the company’s priorities, and help deliver sustained, profitable growth and shareholder value.”

Lynch added: “On behalf of the Board and management team, I want to thank Paul for his leadership and significant contributions to Mattel. During his tenure, Paul strengthened our Finance and Global Technology organizations, and further reinforced our balance sheet, leaving Mattel well positioned for the future. He has also been a trusted partner to the Board and management team, and we are grateful that he will serve in an advisory capacity to help ensure a smooth handover. We wish Paul continued success in his next chapter.”

About Peter Griffith

Griffith joined Amgen in 2019 from Sherwood Canyon Group, LLC, a private equity and advisory firm, where he served as President. Prior to that, he spent more than two decades as a partner at EY. In his last role as Global Vice Chair, Corporate Development, Griffith drove EY’s investment strategy and execution of its strategic transactions to broaden and deepen EY’s capabilities globally. Prior to that, as Global Managing Partner, Operations and Finance, he also oversaw the firm’s Finance and Accounting, Corporate Development, Tax, and Treasury functions during a period in which EY’s annual revenue profitably grew by more than 25% to over $27 billion. Prior to EY, he was a Managing Director and Head of the Investment Banking Division of Wedbush Securities Inc.

Griffith is a member of the Advisory Board for USC’s Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics and the USC Marshall School of Business Board of Leaders. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts or by their nature are uncertain, and include statements regarding Mattel’s guidance and goals for future periods and other future events. The use of words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “looks forward,” “confident that,” “believes,” and “targeted,” among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, economic, and other information and assumptions, and are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors or combination of factors, many of which are beyond Mattel’s control, may cause actual results or outcomes, or the timing of those results or outcomes, to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Specific factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) Mattel’s ability to design, develop, produce, manufacture, source, ship, and distribute products in a timely and cost-effective manner; (ii) sufficient interest in and demand for the products and entertainment Mattel offers by retail customers and consumers to profitably recover Mattel’s costs; (iii) downturns in economic conditions affecting Mattel’s markets which can negatively impact retail customers and consumers, and which can result in lower employment levels and lower consumer disposable income and spending, including lower spending on purchases of Mattel’s products; (iv) other factors which can lower discretionary consumer spending, such as higher costs for fuel and food, drops in the value of homes or other consumer assets, and high levels of consumer debt; (v) potential difficulties or delays Mattel may experience in implementing cost savings and efficiency enhancing initiatives; (vi) other economic and public health conditions or regulatory changes in the markets in which Mattel and its customers and suppliers operate, which could create delays or increase Mattel’s costs, such as higher commodity prices, labor costs, transportation costs, or outbreaks of disease; (vii) the effect of inflation on Mattel’s business, including cost inflation in supply chain inputs and increased labor costs, as well as pricing actions taken in an effort to mitigate the effects of inflation; (viii) currency fluctuations, including movements in foreign exchange rates, which can lower Mattel’s net revenues and earnings, and significantly impact Mattel’s costs; (ix) the concentration of Mattel’s customers, potentially increasing the negative impact to Mattel of difficulties experienced by any of Mattel’s customers, such as bankruptcies or liquidations or a general lack of success, or changes in their purchasing or selling patterns; (x) the inventory policies of Mattel’s retail customers, as well as the concentration of Mattel’s revenues in the second half of the year, which, coupled with reliance by retailers on quick response inventory management techniques, increases the risk of underproduction, overproduction, and shipping delays; (xi) legal, reputational, and financial risks related to security breaches or cyberattacks; (xii) work disruptions, including as a result of supply chain disruption such as plant or port closures, which may impact Mattel’s ability to manufacture or deliver product in a timely and cost-effective manner; (xiii) the impact of competition on revenues, margins, and other aspects of Mattel’s business, including the ability to offer products that consumers choose to buy instead of competitive products; (xiv) the ability to secure, maintain, and renew popular licenses from

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licensors of entertainment properties; (xv) the ability to successfully develop, publish, and commercialize digital games; (xvi) the ability to attract and retain talented employees and adapt to evolving workplace models; (xvii) the risk of product recalls or product liability suits and costs associated with product safety regulations; (xviii) tariffs, tariff-related developments, including refunds, trade restrictions, or trade barriers, which depending on the effective date and duration of such measures, changes in the amount, scope, and nature of such measures in the future, any countermeasures that the target countries may take, and any mitigating actions that may become available, could increase Mattel’s product costs and other costs of doing business, and other changes in laws or regulations in the United States and/or in other major markets, such as China, in which Mattel operates, including, without limitation, with respect to taxes, trade policies, product safety, or sustainability, which may also increase Mattel’s product costs and other costs of doing business, and in each case reduce Mattel’s earnings and liquidity; (xix) business disruptions or other unforeseen impacts due to economic instability, political instability, civil unrest, armed hostilities, such as the conflict in the Middle East, or terrorist activities, natural and man-made disasters, pandemics or other public health crises, or other catastrophic events; (xx) failure to realize the planned benefits from any investments or acquisitions made by Mattel, including Mattel163; (xxi) the impact of other market conditions or third-party actions or approvals, including those that result in any significant failure, inadequacy, or interruption from vendors or outsourcers, which could reduce demand for Mattel’s products, delay or increase the cost of implementation of Mattel’s programs, or alter Mattel’s actions and reduce actual results; (xxii) changes in financing markets or the inability of Mattel to obtain financing on attractive terms; (xxiii) the impact of litigation, arbitration, or regulatory decisions or settlement actions; (xxiv) Mattel’s ability to navigate regulatory frameworks in connection with new areas of investment, product development, or other business activities, such as artificial intelligence; (xxv) the potential impact of the development, use, and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in Mattel’s business and products; (xxvi) the sufficiency of additional controls and procedures that Mattel has implemented to remediate the prior material weakness in Mattel’s internal control over financial reporting, additional material weaknesses or other deficiencies in the future, or the failure to maintain an effective system of internal control; and (xxvii) other risks and uncertainties as may be described in Mattel’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of Mattel’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent periodic filings, as well as in Mattel’s other public statements. Mattel does not update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie^®, Hot Wheels^®, Fisher-Price^®, American Girl^®, Thomas & Friends^™, UNO^®, Masters of the Universe^®, Matchbox^®, Monster High^®, and Polly Pocket^®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.

Press Contact

Catherine Frymark

catherine.frymark@mattel.com

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