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Mattel (MAT) CEO Ynon Kreiz reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding

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Mattel Chairman & CEO Ynon Kreiz reported routine equity compensation activity tied to a prior RSU grant. On May 7, 2026, 51,222 Restricted Stock Units granted on May 7, 2025 vested, resulting in the same number of Mattel common shares being issued.

To cover required taxes, 26,062 of these shares were automatically withheld at a value of $15.00 per share. After these transactions, Kreiz directly holds 1,868,695 shares of Mattel common stock and 103,999 Restricted Stock Units, reflecting a net increase in his equity stake rather than an open-market sale.

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Insider Kreiz Ynon
Role Chairman & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 51,222 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 51,222 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 26,062 $15.00 $391K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 103,999 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,868,695 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. As reported on a Form 4 dated May 7, 2025 and filed on May 9, 2025, the Reporting Person received a grant of 155,221 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on May 7, 2025. The RSUs vest as to (a) 33% of the Units granted on the first anniversary of the date of grant, (b) an additional 33% of the Units granted on the second anniversary of the date of grant, and (c) the remaining 34% of the Units granted on the third anniversary of the date of grant. On each vesting date, for each Unit vesting on such date, the Reporting Person will receive one share of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock, subject to tax withholding. On May 7, 2026, the first 33% of these RSUs vested, resulting in the issuance of 51,222 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock. Pursuant to the terms of the May 7, 2025 RSU grant, 26,062 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
RSUs vested into shares 51,222 shares First 33% of May 7, 2025 RSU grant vested on May 7, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 26,062 shares Automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding
Tax withholding value per share $15.00 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition of 26,062 shares
Common shares owned after transactions 1,868,695 shares Direct Mattel common stock holdings following May 7, 2026 events
RSUs remaining after vesting 103,999 units Restricted Stock Units still held after 51,222 units vested
Original RSU grant size 155,221 units RSUs granted on May 7, 2025 with three-year vesting schedule
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the Reporting Person received a grant of 155,221 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on May 7, 2025"
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.
tax withholding financial
"On each vesting date ... the Reporting Person will receive one share ... subject to tax withholding."
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
non-derivative financial
""transaction_type": "non-derivative""
Form 4 regulatory
"As reported on a Form 4 dated May 7, 2025 and filed on May 9, 2025"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kreiz Ynon
(Last)(First)(Middle)
333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD
(Street)
EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA 90245
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MATTEL INC /DE/ [ MAT ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/07/2026M51,222A(1)1,868,695D
Common Stock05/07/2026F26,062(2)D$151,842,633D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/07/2026M51,222 (1) (1)Common Stock51,222$0103,999D
Explanation of Responses:
1. As reported on a Form 4 dated May 7, 2025 and filed on May 9, 2025, the Reporting Person received a grant of 155,221 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on May 7, 2025. The RSUs vest as to (a) 33% of the Units granted on the first anniversary of the date of grant, (b) an additional 33% of the Units granted on the second anniversary of the date of grant, and (c) the remaining 34% of the Units granted on the third anniversary of the date of grant. On each vesting date, for each Unit vesting on such date, the Reporting Person will receive one share of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock, subject to tax withholding. On May 7, 2026, the first 33% of these RSUs vested, resulting in the issuance of 51,222 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock.
2. Pursuant to the terms of the May 7, 2025 RSU grant, 26,062 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
Remarks:
/s/ Tiffani Magri, Attorney-in-Fact for Ynon Kreiz05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Mattel (MAT) CEO Ynon Kreiz report in this Form 4 filing?

Ynon Kreiz reported RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not an open-market trade. 51,222 Restricted Stock Units vested into common shares, with 26,062 shares automatically withheld to satisfy taxes, leaving him with higher direct share ownership in Mattel.

How many Mattel (MAT) shares did Ynon Kreiz acquire through RSU vesting?

He acquired 51,222 Mattel common shares through the vesting of a 2025 RSU grant. Each vested RSU converted into one share of common stock on May 7, 2026, increasing his direct equity position before tax withholding was applied.

How many Mattel (MAT) shares were withheld for Ynon Kreiz’s taxes?

26,062 common shares were automatically withheld to cover required tax obligations. The shares were valued at $15.00 per share for this purpose, representing a non-market tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary sale into the open market.

What are Ynon Kreiz’s Mattel (MAT) holdings after these transactions?

Following the May 7, 2026 transactions, Ynon Kreiz directly owns 1,868,695 Mattel common shares and 103,999 Restricted Stock Units. These figures reflect his updated post-transaction equity position as reported in the Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Was there any open-market buying or selling by Mattel (MAT) CEO Ynon Kreiz?

No open-market buying or selling was reported. The filing shows RSU vesting and automatic share withholding for taxes. These are compensation and tax events, not discretionary market trades in Mattel stock by the CEO.

What RSU grant is referenced in Ynon Kreiz’s Mattel (MAT) Form 4?

The transactions relate to a 155,221-unit RSU grant from May 7, 2025. The award vests 33% on each of the first two anniversaries and 34% on the third, with each vested unit delivering one Mattel common share, subject to tax withholding.