Key Developments: Mattel Inc (MAT.O)
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Latest Key Developments (Source: Significant Developments)
Mattel Inc Declares Quarterly Dividend
Mattel Inc announced that its Board of Directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.36 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 14, 2013 to stockholders of record on May 23, 2013. Full Article
Mattel Inc Declares First Quarter Cash Dividend
Mattel Inc announced that the Board of Directors declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.36 per share on the Company's common stock, which represents an increase of 16% versus last year's dividend of $0.31 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 8, 2013 to stockholders of record on February 22, 2013. Full Article
Bryan G. Stockton To Be Chairman of Mattel Inc
Mattel Inc announced that the Board of Directors has named CEO Bryan G. Stockton, 59, as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2013. Mr. Stockton succeeds Robert A. Eckert, 58, who has informed the Board of his decision to retire from his service as director and Chairman of the Board effective December 31, 2012. Mr. Stockton will continue to hold the position of chief executive officer, a position held since January 2012. Full Article
Mattel, Inc. Declares Third Quarter Cash Dividend
Mattel, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 21, 2012, to stockholders of record on August 29, 2012. Full Article
Mattel, Inc. Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend
Mattel, Inc. announced that the Board of Director declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 15, 2012 to stockholders of record on May 23, 2012. Full Article
Mega Brands Inc. And Mattel Announce Worldwide Licensing Partnership
Mega Brands Inc. announced a multi-year global licensing partnership with Mattel, Inc. to develop construction toys based on the iconic kids brands, Barbie and Hot Wheels. The new lines will be available at retail starting in spring 2013. Full Article
Mattel, Inc. Completes Acquisition of HIT Entertainment
Mattel, Inc. announced that it completed the acquisition of HIT Entertainment from a consortium of funds led by Apax Partners for $680 million in cash. HIT Entertainment is one of the independent owners of preschool intellectual property, including Thomas & Friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam and Angelina Ballerina. Full Article
Mattel, Inc. Declares First Quarter Cash Dividend
Mattel, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 9, 2012, to stockholders of record on February 23, 2012. Full Article
Mattel, Inc. Announces Retirement Of CEO
Mattel, Inc. announced that Robert A. Eckert, 57, has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), after 11 years with the Company, effective December 31, 2011. The Board has named Bryan G. Stockton, 58, who has held the position of chief operating officer for the last year, to succeed Mr. Eckert as CEO, effective January 1, 2012. Mr. Eckert has agreed to continue in his role as Chairman of the Board, and the Board has elected Mr. Stockton as a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2012. Full Article
Technicolor SA Partners with for Mattel Inc in Movie Production
Technicolor SA announced that it has collaborated with Mattel Inc to produce 'Barbie: A Perfect Christmas', the DVD from the Barbie Entertainment house franchise. It is Barbie doll's 22nd computer-animated Barbie movie and was released on DVD in North America on November 8, 2011. It will be released in Europe on November 22, 2011. Further details were not announced. Full Article
American Girl powers Mattel growth as Barbie loses sheen
- Chubby-faced American Girl dolls and the "descendants" of Dracula and Frankenstein's monster are helping Mattel Inc boost sales to pre-teen girls as its iconic Barbie franchise shows signs of aging.
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