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Mattel (MAT) EVP Anschell reports RSU vesting and tax-withheld shares

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Mattel executive Jonathan Anschell reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 7, 2026, 14,673 Restricted Stock Units granted in May 2025 vested, converting into the same number of Mattel common shares. These RSUs represent the first 33% tranche of a 44,464-unit award.

At vesting, 7,466 shares were automatically withheld to cover required tax obligations, a non-market disposition coded as a tax-withholding transaction. Following these transactions, Anschell directly held 133,076 shares of Mattel common stock. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales, only RSU vesting and related tax withholding.

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Insider Anschell Jonathan
Role EVP Chief Legal Officer & Sec
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 14,673 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 14,673 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 7,466 $15.00 $112K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 29,791 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 133,076 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 44,464 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 14,673 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock. Pursuant to the terms of the May 7, 2025 RSU grant, 7,466 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
RSUs granted 44,464 units RSU grant on May 7, 2025
RSUs vested 14,673 units First 33% tranche vested on May 7, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 7,466 shares Automatic tax withholding at vesting on May 7, 2026
Shares held after transactions 133,076 shares Common stock directly owned following Form 4 transactions
RSUs remaining 29,791 units Unvested portion of May 7, 2025 RSU grant after first vesting
Tax-withholding price $15.00 per share Implied value used for 7,466-share tax-withholding disposition
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the Reporting Person received a grant of 44,464 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
"shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required 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.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Anschell Jonathan
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP Chief Legal Officer & Sec
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 Stock05/07/2026M14,673A(1)133,076D
Common Stock05/07/2026F7,466(2)D$15125,610D
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)05/07/2026M14,673 (1) (1)Common Stock14,673$029,791D
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 44,464 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 14,673 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock.
2. Pursuant to the terms of the May 7, 2025 RSU grant, 7,466 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
Remarks:
/s/ Tiffani Magri, Attorney-in-Fact for Jonathan Anschell05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Mattel (MAT) executive Jonathan Anschell report?

Jonathan Anschell reported RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not open-market trades. On May 7, 2026, 14,673 Restricted Stock Units vested into common shares and 7,466 shares were automatically withheld to satisfy tax obligations under the grant’s terms.

Were Jonathan Anschell’s Form 4 transactions in Mattel (MAT) open-market buys or sells?

No, the transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They reflect automatic RSU vesting and tax withholding: 14,673 shares issued from vested RSUs and 7,466 shares withheld to cover taxes, consistent with the original May 7, 2025 RSU grant terms.

How many Mattel (MAT) shares did Jonathan Anschell hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Jonathan Anschell directly held 133,076 shares of Mattel common stock. This reflects the net result of 14,673 vested RSU shares and 7,466 shares withheld for taxes as part of the equity compensation vesting event.

What was the origin and vesting schedule of Jonathan Anschell’s Mattel (MAT) RSUs?

The RSUs came from a May 7, 2025 grant of 44,464 units. They vest 33% on the first anniversary, another 33% on the second, and 34% on the third, with one Mattel common share delivered per unit at each vesting date, subject to tax withholding.

How many Mattel (MAT) RSUs remain after the May 7, 2026 vesting for Jonathan Anschell?

After the first 33% vesting of 14,673 units on May 7, 2026, 29,791 Restricted Stock Units remain reported. These unvested RSUs will vest in subsequent annual installments under the original May 7, 2025 grant schedule, barring any future changes or forfeitures.