Mattel, Incorporated (MAT)
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Robert A. Eckert, CEO/Chairman of the Board/Director
333 Continental Boulevard
El Segundo, CA 90245-5012
US
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Phone: (310) 252-2000
Fax: (310) 252-2702
Latest news from Portfolio
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Kenneth FeldAug 28 2008
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Top 10 Business Scandals of 2007Nov 19 2007
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On the Cusp of Holidays, More Toy RecallsNov 08 2007
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China-Made Cribs RecalledSep 21 2007
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Mattel to China: SorrySep 21 2007
Overview
The Company designs, manufactures and markets of toy products worldwide through sales to its customers and directly to consumers.
Portfolio Articles
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Kenneth Feld
Lions and tigers and lawsuits, oh my! The C.E.O. of the parent of Ringling Bros. talks about the business of live performances.Aug 28 2008 -
Top 10 Business Scandals of 2007
Portfolio.com salutes the most embarrassing business escapades of the year.
Nov 19 2007 -
On the Cusp of Holidays, More Toy Recalls
Chinese-made toys recalled for containing date-rape drug.Nov 08 2007 -
China-Made Cribs Recalled
Regulators say faulty design, not shoddy manufacturing, is to blame for entrapments, deaths.Sep 21 2007 -
Mattel to China: Sorry
Toymaker blames recalls on design flaws, not China.Sep 21 2007
News Feeds
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A look at toys making this season's hot lists
AP
Oct 07 2008
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Shares in toy makers fall amid broad market slump
AP
Oct 06 2008
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Consumers likely to shop cautiously for toys
AP
Oct 06 2008
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Mattel asks judge to halt production of Bratz toys
AP
Sep 29 2008
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Toy makers mostly rise with broader market
AP
Sep 19 2008
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MGA unwilling to share Bratz revenue with Mattel
Reuters
Sep 11 2008
Portfolio Blogs
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Barbie: Where the Girls Aren't
Apr 21 2008
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Facebook Scrabble is Here, Sort Of
Apr 07 2008
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David Leonhardt: Whacking Flacks with Their Own Words
Nov 11 2007
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Gap: Refusing to be the Mattel du Jour
Oct 31 2007
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Simplicity for Children: Awfully Quiet Out There
Sep 28 2007
Press Releases
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Mattel to Webcast 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Oct-02-2008, 12:13PM EDT
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Mattel and Fisher-Price(R) Named to Time to Play's "Most Wanted" Holiday List Oct-01-2008, 12:33PM EDT
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Fisher-Price(R) Launches Follow up to Successful Smart Cycle(TM) with Innovative New Infant Product Sep-10-2008, 08:05AM EDT
News From Around the Web
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Do Rising Costs Point to Domestic Manufacturing?
(Entrepreneur)Oct 11 2008 -
Mattel gambles on pricey Elmo for holidays
(Tucson Citizen)Oct 10 2008 -
Artist dresses up our life
(South Bend Tribune, Indiana)Oct 10 2008 -
Consumers likely to shop cautiously for toys
(Baltimore Sun)Oct 10 2008 -
Does doll deliver Islamic message?
(ABC 28 Tampa Bay (WFTS))Oct 10 2008 -
Your Views - 10/10
(Press-Enterprise, Southern California)Oct 10 2008 -
Mattel: Talking doll doesn't promote Islam
(AM New York)Oct 09 2008 -
Investing Lessons From Three Mile Island
(Motley Fool)Oct 09 2008 -
Shoppers expected to be frugal this Christmas
(Greensboro News-Record, North Carolina)Oct 08 2008 -
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Employees
Number of Employees: 31,000
Revenue per Employee: $184,072
Top Executives
Ellen L. Brothers, Subsidiary President/Executive VP
Thomas A. Debrowski, Divisional Executive VP
Bryan Stockton, President, Divisional
Alan Kaye, Divisional Senior VP
Robert Normile, Senior VP/Secretary/General Counsel
H. Scott Topham, Senior VP/Controller
Michael A. Salop, Divisional Senior VP/Treasurer
Board of Directors
Michael J. Dolan, Director
Michael A. Salop, Divisional Senior VP/Treasurer
Dr.Frances D. Fergusson, Ph.D., Director
G. Craig Sullivan, Director
Tully M. Friedman, Director
Robert Normile, Senior VP/Secretary/General Counsel
Dominic Ng, Director
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 07/2008 | 04/2008 | 02/2008 | 10/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 574.47 Mil. | 479.24 Mil. | 1.14 Bil. | 929.65 Mil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 537.96 Mil. | 440.06 Mil. | 1.05 Bil. | 908.92 Mil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 73.23 Mil. | 6.69 Mil. | 362.1 Mil. | 354.74 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 31.5 Mil. | -43.75 Mil. | 369.6 Mil. | 324.04 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | 11.78 Mil. | -46.65 Mil. | 328.5 Mil. | 236.75 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 0.03 | -0.13 | 0.9 | 0.61 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 0.03 | -0.13 | 0.89 | 0.61 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 07/2008 | 04/2008 | 02/2008 | 10/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 384.41 Mil. | 624.86 Mil. | 901.1 Mil. | 276.82 Mil. |
| Total Assets | 2.38 Bil. | 2.2 Bil. | 2.59 Bil. | 2.87 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 1.16 Bil. | 826.51 Mil. | 1.57 Bil. | 1.75 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 3.09 Bil. | 3.24 Bil. | 2.86 Bil. | 2.92 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 07/2008 | 04/2008 | 02/2008 | 10/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | -529.68 Mil. | -264.44 Mil. | NA | -611 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -35.73 Mil. | 2.95 Mil. | NA | -237.26 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | 40.94 Mil. | -28.26 Mil. | NA | -87.87 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -516.74 Mil. | -276.28 Mil. | NA | -928.73 Mil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 3.19 Bil. | 2.87 Bil. | 2.63 Bil. | 2.51 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 2.78 Bil. | 2.78 Bil. | 2.55 Bil. | 2.59 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 730.1 Mil. | 901.08 Mil. | 839.52 Mil. | 913.3 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 774.4 Mil. | 763.61 Mil. | 728.54 Mil. | 774.02 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | 600 Mil. | 592.93 Mil. | 417.02 Mil. | 572.72 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 1.56 | 1.55 | 1.02 | 1.37 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 1.54 | 1.53 | 1.01 | 1.35 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 901.1 Mil. | 1.21 Bil. | 997.73 Mil. | 1.16 Bil. |
| Total Assets | 2.59 Bil. | 2.85 Bil. | 2.41 Bil. | 2.64 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 1.57 Bil. | 1.58 Bil. | 1.46 Bil. | 1.73 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 2.86 Bil. | 3.07 Bil. | 2.63 Bil. | 2.79 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | NA | 875.95 Mil. | 466.68 Mil. | 570.37 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | NA | -314.78 Mil. | -82.19 Mil. | -108.06 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | NA | -374.12 Mil. | -537.32 Mil. | -466.35 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | NA | 207.82 Mil. | -159.1 Mil. | 4.15 Mil. |
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