NASDAQ:HAS

Hasbro Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Specialty, General Entertainment, Professional Services, Discount, Variety, Toys, Retail, Entertainment, Business, Sale, Baldur's Gate III, Wizard, Eone, Outlaws, Growth, Digital, Loss, Final good, GAAP, Video game

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the first quarter 2024.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the first quarter 2024.
  • "The first quarter was a good start to the year for Hasbro; we are continuing to see the results of our transformation work," said Chris Cocks, Hasbro Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We made solid progress in our turnaround efforts in the first quarter," said Gina Goetter, Hasbro, Chief Financial Officer.
  • Hasbro will webcast its first quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today.

Hasbro to Announce First Quarter 2024 Earnings on April 24, 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Retail, Manufacturing, General Entertainment, Business, Professional Services, Other Entertainment, Parenting, Other Retail, Children, Baby, Maternity, Family, Other Manufacturing, Entertainment, Consumer, Toys, Webcast

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s first quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s first quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
  • Hasbro will webcast its first quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Certain financial and statistical information included in the webcast, such as information required by Regulation G, will be available at the time of the webcast on Hasbro’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.hasbro.com .
  • The webcast and the accompanying presentation slides will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at https://investor.hasbro.com .

Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Returns in 2024 with New Event, Challenge

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced its Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 lineup of events, networking moments, and other opportunities to celebrate and connect women toy and game innovators across the globe.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced its Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 lineup of events, networking moments, and other opportunities to celebrate and connect women toy and game innovators across the globe.
  • This includes ongoing networking and creative programs for women innovators 18+ as well as educational and mentorship programs under Hasbro’s recently announced Girl Innovators of Play .
  • Key 2024 events for Hasbro Women Innovators of Play will include:
    2nd Annual Virtual Event (October 10, 2024)
    2nd Annual Challenge (Starting October 10, 2024)
    As a kickoff for 2024, Hasbro recently hosted the three winners of the 2023 Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Challenge including Ellie Dix (a family card game inventor from Hertfordshire, UK), Sandra Harewood (a family word game inventor from London, UK), and Mandy and 6-year-old Maggie Goddard (mother and daughter preschool game co-inventors from Carmel, Indiana).
  • For more information on Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 and to sign-up for ongoing event updates, please visit: https://spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators .

Hasbro Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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“We are thrilled to have Frank, Darin, and Owen join our accomplished and diverse Board of Directors,” said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro’s Board of Directors.

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  • “We are thrilled to have Frank, Darin, and Owen join our accomplished and diverse Board of Directors,” said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro’s Board of Directors.
  • Each of them will add tremendous value and unique perspective to our Board.
  • Alan will continue to be actively engaged with Hasbro helping to guide the company’s charitable efforts, in addition to his many other philanthropic pursuits.
  • That won’t change and I’m excited to support Hasbro in my next chapter.”

LITTLEST PET SHOP CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE BOBBLE BY ENCOURAGING FANS ACROSS THE GLOBE TO 'BOBBLE TO THE BEAT'

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LITTLEST PET SHOP, one of the most well-known collectible toy brands in history, released a call to action to fans around the world to 'unleash the bobble'. In celebration of the franchise's long-anticipated return to retail in January – this is sure to be the "Year of the Bobble"! Debuting last week with a pop-up performance at Toys"R"Us at Macy's Herald Square, Macy's flagship location in New York City, the Bobble to the Beat social campaign encourages kids and kidults alike to showcase their dancing skills and bobble along with LITTLEST PET SHOP wherever they are, featuring custom choreography alongside an original LITTLEST PET SHOP brand anthem. 

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  • Ultimately, we hope to inspire kids of all ages to let down their guard and unleash their own 'bobble' with us and LITTLEST PET SHOP!"
  • The first series in Generation 7 features a wide range of new characters to collect and cherish, available within LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Surprise Singles, LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Pairs, and LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Trios assortments, Play Packs and Playsets.
  • To further the LITTLEST PET SHOP experience , Roblox players can also bobble with the brand on the global immersive platform, which will debut a custom bobble dance emote available in-game starting today!
  • For more information about the LITTLEST PET SHOP brand and product line, visit LittlestPetShop.com .

Hasbro Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • Taken together, the actions throughout the full year have positioned the company for improved financial performance in 2024 and beyond.
  • See the financial tables accompanying the press release for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.
  • Hasbro will webcast its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today.

Dungeons & Dragons Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2024 with More than 50 Million Fans

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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RENTON, Wash., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of a small cobbler's home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin in 1974, generations of dreamers and adventure-seekers were inspired with the publication of the first version of Dungeons & Dragons. The tiny black text and line drawings printed on those first pamphlets have grown into beautifully illustrated tomes, meticulously crafted physical artifacts, and comprehensive digitals tools all designed to enhance the core of D&D: Getting together to tell fantastic stories with friends and family. Now stewards of that legacy of imaginative play, Wizards of the Coast is poised to celebrate five decades of fantasy roleplaying in 2024 by engaging with fans at events around the world and offering games, entertainment, and products informed by the history of D&D to inspire generations to come.

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  • "This year we'll be celebrating all three with the 50th Anniversary of the first publication of Dungeons & Dragons.
  • The year-long celebration kicks off in March 2024, when fans all over the world will be able to play the same adventure together inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons creators' love of tournament-style play.
  • This anthology weaves together six classic DUNGEONS & DRAGONS adventures while updating them for the game's fifth edition.
  • Wizards can't wait to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of D&D with fans in 2024!

Hasbro to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings on February 13, 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
  • Hasbro will webcast its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Certain financial and statistical information included in the webcast, such as information required by Regulation G, will be available at the time of the webcast on Hasbro’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.hasbro.com .
  • The webcast and the accompanying presentation slides will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at https://investor.hasbro.com .

Hasbro Completes Sale of Entertainment One Film and Television Business to Lionsgate

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Entertainment One film and TV business to Lionsgate for a purchase price of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, plus the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Entertainment One film and TV business to Lionsgate for a purchase price of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, plus the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans.
  • Today’s announcement underscores Hasbro’s Blueprint 2.0 strategy; Hasbro will continue to develop and produce entertainment based on its rich vault of Hasbro brands.
  • The sale includes unscripted television production companies Renegade and Daisybeck, as well as Hasbro’s interest in the Canadian film & TV operations of Entertainment One Canada Limited.
  • In connection with the closing, Hasbro expects to retire approximately $400 million of floating rate debt.

Hasbro Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Professional Services, Toys, Entertainment, Retail, Business, General Entertainment, Specialty

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on February 1, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2024.

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on February 1, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2024.