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Barbie® Introduces Its First Doll with Down Syndrome, Further Increasing Representation in the Toy Aisle

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The Barbie doll with Down syndrome is meant to inspire all children to tell more stories through play.

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  • The Barbie doll with Down syndrome is meant to inspire all children to tell more stories through play.
  • Doll play outside of a child’s own lived experience can teach understanding and build a greater sense of empathy, leading to a more accepting world.
  • “It was an honor working with Barbie on the Barbie doll with Down syndrome,” said Kandi Pickard, NDSS President and CEO.
  • “This means so much for our community, who for the first time, can play with a Barbie doll that looks like them.

Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Presented by Mobil 1 Returns in Global Search to Find the Ultimate Custom Car Build to Immortalize

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Kicking off on May 13 in Miami, the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour presented by Mobil 1 is back and bigger than ever with live, interactive shows across 17 countries.

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  • Kicking off on May 13 in Miami, the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour presented by Mobil 1 is back and bigger than ever with live, interactive shows across 17 countries.
  • Beginning today, custom car builders around the world can enter for a chance to have their passion projects reimagined in 1:64-scale as the next Hot Wheels Garage of Legends inductee.
  • Now in its sixth year, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour offers enthusiasts and garage warriors the opportunity to have their custom car creations forever immortalized and celebrated by fans around the world.
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    Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Presented by Mobil 1 Returns in Global Search to Find the Ultimate Custom Car Build to Immortalize (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Hot Wheels Legends Tour continues to grow, including new additions France and Italy, making this year's tour the largest in Hot Wheels history.

Mattel Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today a forthcoming update to the Mattel Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform .

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today a forthcoming update to the Mattel Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform .
  • On April 27, the platform will introduce its own peer-to-peer marketplace, allowing owners of Mattel virtual collectibles to display, trade, and sell their assets.
  • The Mattel Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform was developed in collaboration with Mattel’s long-term blockchain partner Flow , a fast, decentralized, and eco-friendly blockchain designed to support consumer-scale applications serving mainstream audiences.
  • Similar Mattel initiatives include Cryptoys x Masters of the Universe as well as Barbie x Boss Beauties, the second drop of which will launch on the Mattel Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform in May.

Mattel and Gap Announce New Partnership

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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The first of many upcoming Gap x Mattel product drops will be the Gap x Barbie collection – an offering of tees, skirts, logo hoodies, denim, button-downs and accessories as well as pet apparel – all designed on Gap’s product icons featuring classic Barbie® branding and Gap’s signature arch typeface.

Key Points: 
  • The first of many upcoming Gap x Mattel product drops will be the Gap x Barbie collection – an offering of tees, skirts, logo hoodies, denim, button-downs and accessories as well as pet apparel – all designed on Gap’s product icons featuring classic Barbie® branding and Gap’s signature arch typeface.
  • Starting May 23, the Gap x Barbie collection will be available for the entire family to shop on gap.com and in select Gap stores globally, with select styles offered through Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collector and direct-to-consumer platform.
  • Additional Gap x Mattel collaborations will be unveiled later this year, including apparel based on the #1 selling toy in the world, Hot Wheels.
  • I can’t wait for people around the world to create memories with Gap x Mattel.”
    To stay up to date with news related to the Gap x Barbie collection and future Gap x Mattel products, follow @Mattel, @Barbie, @gap and @gapkids on Instagram and Facebook.

Mattel Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • The webcast and accompanying slides will be available under the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com .
  • To listen to the webcast, log on to the website at least 10 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

Velan Studios and Mattel Release Hot Wheels®: Rift Rally, a Full Throttle Mixed Reality Racing Experience for iOS and PlayStation

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today launched Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience now available on the Apple App Store, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5.

Key Points: 
  • Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today launched Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience now available on the Apple App Store, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5.
  • Leveraging Velan Studio’s patented RC mixed reality technology, Hot Wheels: Rift Rally offers an all-new kind of Hot Wheels® experience that blends the real world with over-the-top digital environments to transform players’ homes into high-speed raceways.
  • “Velan Studios is a leader in mixed reality gaming, and with Hot Wheels: Rift Rally they’ve created a Hot Wheels experience that blends digital and physical play in an incredibly imaginative new way,” said Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming, Mattel.
  • “At Velan Studios, we pride ourselves on our ability to create ground-breaking game experiences through new forms of play,” said Karthik Bala, CEO, Velan Studios.

Professor Noreena Hertz Appointed to Mattel Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Professor Noreena Hertz, global economist and author, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective March 29, 2023, and will serve on its Governance and Social Responsibility Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Professor Noreena Hertz, global economist and author, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective March 29, 2023, and will serve on its Governance and Social Responsibility Committee.
  • Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Noreena is a highly influential economist and a global thought leader on ESG.
  • Professor Hertz is a board member of Warner Music Group Corp., where she serves on the Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.
  • Professor Hertz is also a board member of Workhuman (Globoforce Limited), where she serves on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.

Barbie® Celebrates International Women’s Day by Encouraging More Girls to See Themselves in STEM

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005774/en/
    Barbie® Celebrates International Women’s Day by Encouraging More Girls to See Themselves in STEM (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Women make up less than one-third of the STEM workforce,* and it’s proven that girls are systemically tracked away from STEM throughout their education.
  • My sisters were some of my strongest role models growing up and we all built careers based on our interest in STEM.
  • “I’m honored to celebrate International Women’s Day this year with Barbie alongside my family and these other powerful women in STEM leadership roles.
  • I hope Barbie’s International Women’s Day celebration will remind girls around the world that they can do anything.”
    Barbie worked with Susan Wojcicki on a YouTube-produced custom “Short” content.

Mattel to Launch Owned Publishing Imprint

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its plans to launch a Mattel publishing imprint, the company’s own publishing platform centered on its extensive catalog of children’s and family entertainment franchises.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its plans to launch a Mattel publishing imprint, the company’s own publishing platform centered on its extensive catalog of children’s and family entertainment franchises.
  • With its new imprint, Mattel will expand this success across its catalog of globally beloved IP.
  • “In launching our own publishing imprint, we simultaneously unlock limitless exploration for kids while continuing to realize the full value of our IP.”
    With Mattel print publications set to begin releasing in 2024, new Mattel and American Girl content has already launched on Caribu.
  • Stay up to date on news related to the Mattel publishing imprint by following @Mattel on Facebook and Instagram.

Mattel CFO Anthony DiSilvestro to Participate in UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference 2023

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference 2023 on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference 2023 on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.
  • The webcast will be available on Mattel’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com/ .
  • To listen to the webcast, log onto the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software.
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the completion of the live webcast.