Mattel 8-K: Q3 2025 results press release furnished (Exhibit 99.1)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mattel, Inc. furnished an 8‑K announcing its third quarter 2025 financial results via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The disclosure was provided under Item 2.02 and, per General Instruction B.2, is furnished—not filed—under the Exchange Act.

The filing also lists the press release in Item 9.01 and notes it will be incorporated by reference only if specifically referenced in a future filing.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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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 21, 2025

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MATTEL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 ______________________________________________

Delaware

001-05647

95-1567322

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File No.)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

333 Continental Boulevard

El Segundo, California 90245-5012

(Address of principal executive offices)

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:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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.    ☐

Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2025, Mattel, Inc. (“Mattel”) issued a press release regarding its third quarter 2025 financial results, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. This exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits: Press release dated October 21, 2025, issued by Mattel, Inc.

Exhibit No.						Exhibit Description
99.1**						Press release dated October 21, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)

 ** Furnished herewith

SIGNATURE

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

Dated: October 21, 2025

FAQ

What did Mattel (MAT) announce in this 8-K?

Mattel furnished a press release with its third quarter 2025 financial results as Exhibit 99.1.

Under which item was the information provided for Mattel (MAT)?

The press release was disclosed under Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Is the Mattel (MAT) Q3 2025 press release filed or furnished?

It is furnished, not filed, per General Instruction B.2 of Form 8‑K.

Where can I find the Mattel (MAT) press release in the filing?

It is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and listed under Item 9.01.

Does the furnished information carry Section 18 liability?

No. The 8‑K states furnished information, including Exhibit 99.1, is not subject to Section 18 liability.

When was the press release issued by Mattel (MAT)?

The press release was issued on October 21, 2025.