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Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) CLO nets new shares as RSUs vest, taxes withheld

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Mattel executive Jonathan Anschell reported routine equity compensation activity tied to previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On April 24, 2026, 12,507 RSUs from an April 25, 2024 grant vested, converting into the same number of Mattel common shares.

To cover required tax withholding at vesting, 6,364 common shares were automatically withheld and disposed of, a non-market transaction classified as a tax-withholding disposition. Following these transactions, Anschell directly held 111,769 shares of Mattel common stock, reflecting a continuing substantial equity stake.

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Insider Anschell Jonathan
Role EVP Chief Legal Officer & Sec
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 12,507 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 12,507 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 6,364 $14.54 $93K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 12,886 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 118,133 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. As reported on a Form 4 dated April 25, 2024 and filed on April 29, 2024, the Reporting Person received a grant of 37,899 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on April 25, 2024. 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 April 24, 2026, the second 33% of these RSUs vested, resulting in the issuance of 12,507 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock. Pursuant to the terms of the April 25, 2024 RSU grant, 6,364 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
RSUs vested 12,507 units Second 33% tranche of April 25, 2024 grant vested on April 24, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 6,364 shares Automatically withheld at RSU vesting to cover required tax withholding
Direct common shares after transactions 111,769 shares Direct Mattel common stock held following April 24, 2026 Form 4 transactions
Original RSU grant size 37,899 units Restricted Stock Units granted on April 25, 2024
First vesting tranche 33% of units Vests on first anniversary of April 25, 2024 grant
Second vesting tranche 33% of units Vested on second anniversary, April 24, 2026 event
Final vesting tranche 34% of units Scheduled to vest on third anniversary of April 25, 2024 grant
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the Reporting Person received a grant of 37,899 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "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.
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.
vesting financial
"the second 33% of these RSUs vested, resulting in the issuance of 12,507 shares"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
tax-withholding disposition financial
""transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
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*
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)
04/24/2026
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 Stock04/24/2026M12,507A(1)118,133D
Common Stock04/24/2026F6,364(2)D$14.54111,769D
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)04/24/2026M12,507 (1) (1)Common Stock12,507$012,886D
Explanation of Responses:
1. As reported on a Form 4 dated April 25, 2024 and filed on April 29, 2024, the Reporting Person received a grant of 37,899 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on April 25, 2024. 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 April 24, 2026, the second 33% of these RSUs vested, resulting in the issuance of 12,507 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock.
2. Pursuant to the terms of the April 25, 2024 RSU grant, 6,364 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 Anschell04/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

Jonathan Anschell reported RSU vesting and related tax withholding. 12,507 Restricted Stock Units vested into common shares, and 6,364 shares were automatically withheld to cover taxes, resulting in updated direct ownership of Mattel common stock.

How many Mattel (MAT) RSUs vested for Jonathan Anschell on April 24, 2026?

On April 24, 2026, 12,507 Restricted Stock Units vested from a prior Mattel equity grant. Each vested RSU delivered one share of Mattel common stock, following the scheduled vesting terms established in the April 25, 2024 RSU award.

Why were 6,364 Mattel (MAT) shares disposed of in Jonathan Anschell’s Form 4?

The 6,364 Mattel shares disposed were automatically withheld at RSU vesting to satisfy required tax withholding. This is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and is a standard mechanism for equity compensation.

What is Jonathan Anschell’s Mattel (MAT) share ownership after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported RSU vesting and tax withholding, Jonathan Anschell directly held 111,769 shares of Mattel common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position immediately following the Form 4 transactions on April 24, 2026.

What were the terms of Jonathan Anschell’s April 25, 2024 Mattel (MAT) RSU grant?

The April 25, 2024 grant comprised 37,899 Restricted Stock Units. The RSUs vest as 33% on the first anniversary, an additional 33% on the second anniversary, and the remaining 34% on the third anniversary, with one share delivered per vested unit.