Hasbro Board of Directors Issues Letter to Shareholders

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Hasbro urges shareholders to vote for its board of directors using the WHITE proxy card ahead of the 2022 Annual Meeting on June 8, 2022. The company emphasizes the board's diverse skill set and fresh perspectives that align with its long-term strategy under new CEO Chris Cocks. Director Ted Philip's financial and industry experience is highlighted as an asset for future growth. Shareholders are advised not to support the rival Alta Fox's gold proxy card.

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• The board has seen significant refreshment, bringing diverse skills crucial for Hasbro's success.
• Director Ted Philip's experience in entertainment and finance is seen as beneficial for strategic growth.

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• None.

Shareholders Urged to Vote FOR ALL of Hasbro’s Highly Qualified Directors on the WHITE Proxy Card

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) (“Hasbro” or the “Company”), a global play and entertainment company, today issued the following letter to Hasbro shareholders in connection with the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”) to be held on June 8, 2022.

For information about the 2022 Annual Meeting, please visit: www.HasbroGamePlan.com.

The full text of the letter follows.

June 6, 2022

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

As we enter the week of Hasbro’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, taking place this Wednesday, June 8, 2022, we ask you to vote the WHITE proxy card and “FOR ALL” the nominees proposed by the Hasbro Board. We encourage shareholders NOT to sign, return or vote any gold proxy card sent to you by Alta Fox.

We thank all of our shareholders who have spoken with us and shared their perspectives over these last several months. Your input is very important to us and we believe ongoing dialogue and engagement will be paramount to our sustained success.

We believe the entire Hasbro Board, through its significant refreshment over the past few years, has the right balance of skill sets, experience and fresh perspectives to guide our new CEO, Chris Cocks, and our management team in executing our long-term strategy for the benefit of ALL shareholders. Our Board possesses strong qualifications and expertise in the matters key to Hasbro’s success – digital gaming, media and content, consumer products, entertainment, marketing, corporate finance, capital allocation and ESG – all of which directly enable robust oversight of our world class portfolio of assets across multiple play and entertainment categories.

In particular, Hasbro has benefitted immensely from the specific contributions made by director Edward (Ted) Philip during his tenure on the Board. Ted brings not only significant knowledge of entertainment, digital and technology focused industries, but also decades of experience operating, managing and overseeing the finances of large multinational corporations. Ted’s knowledge and experience will be a significant asset to Chris and the rest of the Board as Chris completes his business review and leads Hasbro into its next phase of transformative growth. We encourage you to support Hasbro’s full Board including Ted Philip with a “FOR ALL” vote on the WHITE proxy card.

VOTE THE WHITE PROXY CARD TODAY

The Board of Directors of Hasbro recommends shareholders vote “FOR ALL” the nominees proposed by the Hasbro Board at the upcoming annual meeting on the WHITE proxy card.

Please Vote Now Using One of the Following Methods
Vote by Internet Go to the website identified on the enclosed WHITE proxy card or voting instruction form	Vote by Phone Call the number on the enclosed WHITE proxy card or voting instruction form	Vote by Mail Mark, sign, date and return the enclosed WHITE proxy card or voting instruction form in the accompanying postage-paid pre-addressed envelope

Only the latest dated proxy card will count at Hasbro’s 2022 annual meeting. Shareholders who have any questions or need assistance voting may contact the Company’s proxy solicitors, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, toll-free at 1 (877) 825-8971, or Morrow Sodali LLC, toll-free at 1 (800) 662-5200.

Thank you for your continued support of Hasbro.

Sincerely,

The Hasbro Board of Directors

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.

The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

© 2022 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be accompanied by such words as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “target,” “will” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Among other things, these forward-looking statements may include statements concerning: the impact and contributions of our new director appointments, and our ability to achieve our financial and business plans, goals and objectives, including achieving long-term sustainable profitable growth and long-term value for shareholders. Specific factors that might cause such a difference include those risks detailed from time to time in Hasbro’s filings with the SEC. The statements contained herein are based on Hasbro’s current beliefs and expectations and speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as may be required by law, Hasbro does not undertake any obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this communication or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this communication. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Hasbro has filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A on April 25, 2022, containing a form of WHITE proxy card, and other relevant documents with respect to its solicitation of proxies for Hasbro’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2022 annual meeting”). INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) FILED BY HASBRO AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ANY SOLICITATION. Investors and security holders may obtain copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Hasbro free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by Hasbro are also available free of charge by accessing Hasbro’s website at www.hasbro.com.

Participants to the Solicitation

Hasbro, its directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to a solicitation by Hasbro in connection with matters to be considered at the 2022 annual meeting. Information about Hasbro’s executive officers and directors, including information regarding the direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is available in Hasbro’s definitive proxy statement for the 2022 annual meeting, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2022. To the extent holdings of Hasbro securities reported in the definitive proxy statement for the 2022 annual meeting have changed, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Forms 3, 4 or 5 filed with the SEC. These documents are or will be available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Investors: Debbie Hancock | Hasbro, Inc. | (401) 727-5401 | debbie.hancock@hasbro.com

Media: Carrie Ratner | Hasbro, Inc. | (401) 556-2720 | carrie.ratner@hasbro.com

Source: Hasbro, Inc.

FAQ

What is Hasbro's position on the Alta Fox gold proxy card?

Hasbro urges shareholders NOT to vote using the gold proxy card sent by Alta Fox.

When is Hasbro's 2022 Annual Meeting scheduled?

The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2022.

Who is the new CEO of Hasbro?

The new CEO of Hasbro is Chris Cocks.

What qualifications does Hasbro's Board of Directors have?

The board possesses expertise in digital gaming, media, consumer products, and corporate finance.

Why should shareholders vote for Hasbro's board nominees?

Shareholders are encouraged to vote for the nominees for their balance of skills and commitment to the company's long-term strategy.