Mattel (MAT) EVP gets stock grant; shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mattel, Inc. executive Roberto Jacobo Isaias Zanatta reported stock-based compensation activity involving the company’s common stock. On February 9, 2026, he acquired 46,042 shares of common stock at $0 per share in a grant or award transaction, increasing his direct holdings to 177,757 shares immediately after that grant.

On the same date, 16,728 shares at $21.54 per share were disposed of in a transaction coded “F,” representing shares automatically withheld to cover required tax withholding, as explained in the footnote. After this tax-withholding disposition, he directly owned 161,029 shares of Mattel common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Isaias Zanatta Roberto Jacobo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD

(Street)

EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MATTEL INC /DE/ [ MAT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Supply Chain Offr

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/09/2026		A		46,042	A	$0	177,757	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		16,728(1)	D	$21.54	161,029	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock that were automatically withheld to cover required tax withholding.

Remarks:

	/s/ Tiffani Magri, Attorney-in-Fact for Roberto Jacobo Isaias Zanatta	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Mattel (MAT) EVP Roberto Jacobo Isaias Zanatta report?

He reported stock-based compensation activity on February 9, 2026. He received a grant of 46,042 Mattel common shares at $0 per share, then had shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to that award, as reflected in the Form 4 filing.

How many Mattel (MAT) shares were granted to the EVP in this Form 4?

The EVP received a grant of 46,042 shares of Mattel common stock. The transaction was coded “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, with a price of $0 per share, indicating a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

Why were 16,728 Mattel (MAT) shares disposed of at $21.54 in the filing?

The 16,728 shares disposed of at $21.54 were coded “F,” meaning they were used to pay tax liabilities. A footnote explains these Mattel common shares were automatically withheld to cover required tax withholding tied to the stock compensation event.

How many Mattel (MAT) shares does the EVP directly own after these transactions?

After the grant and tax-withholding disposition, he directly owns 161,029 Mattel common shares. Holdings first increased to 177,757 shares following the award, then decreased when 16,728 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with the transaction.

Is the Mattel (MAT) EVP’s Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The activity reflects stock compensation, not typical open-market trading. The 46,042 shares were acquired via a grant at $0 per share, and 16,728 shares were automatically withheld and disposed of to cover tax liabilities, based on the F transaction code and footnote.

What role does Roberto Jacobo Isaias Zanatta hold at Mattel (MAT) in this Form 4?

He is identified as an officer of Mattel, serving as EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer. The Form 4 confirms he is not a director or 10% owner but a senior executive reporting these direct ownership changes in Mattel common stock.