Mattel Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Mattel's second quarter financial results show a nuanced performance. Although net sales dipped by 1%, the company achieved a notable improvement in Gross Margin to 49.2%, up from 45.1% in the previous year. This is largely thanks to cost deflation, lower inventory management costs and savings from their Optimizing for Profitable Growth program.

In terms of Operating Income, Mattel saw a significant improvement, with reported operating income increasing by $20 million and adjusted operating income rising by $21 million. These figures indicate enhanced operational efficiency, even in a challenging market.

Share repurchases are another key highlight. The company repurchased $100 million in shares this quarter, summing up to $200 million for the first half of 2024. This reflects management’s confidence in Mattel's future prospects and could buoy investor sentiment.

For retail investors, the increase in profitability and continuous share repurchases suggest better returns on investment. However, the slight decline in net sales, especially in key categories like Dolls and Infant, Toddler and Preschool, could be a concern if it persists. Given the improvements in margins and increased profitability, there’s a cautiously optimistic outlook for the company's future performance.

The revenue performance across different segments for Mattel provides a mixed bag. Sales in the North America segment dropped by 3%, primarily driven by declines in categories such as Dolls, Vehicles and Infant, Toddler and Preschool. Conversely, the International segment performed slightly better, with a 2% increase in net sales.

Delving deeper, declines in iconic brands like Barbie and Disney Princess and Frozen are notable. This indicates potential market saturation or shifts in consumer preferences. On the other hand, the growth in Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price suggests that certain product lines are still resonating well with consumers.

Investors should consider these trends when evaluating the company's long-term growth prospects. The declining sales in traditionally strong segments might push Mattel to innovate or diversify further, which could either be a risk or an opportunity depending on execution.

Overall, while the company's overall financial health appears stable, the segment-specific performance highlights areas of concern that need careful monitoring.

From a technology and innovation perspective, Mattel has emphasized new product innovations and increased retail support as part of its strategy for the second half of the year. While the financial report does not delve deeply into specific innovations, it is essential to consider how technological advancements in toy production and marketing could impact Mattel's future performance.

The introduction of interactive and tech-integrated toys could be a significant growth driver. Given the shifts towards digital and interactive play experiences, Mattel's ability to innovate in this space could position it favorably against competitors.

Investors should keep an eye on Mattel's upcoming product launches and strategic partnerships in the tech space. Successful innovations could open new revenue streams and reinvigorate declining segments like Dolls and Preschool Entertainment.

07/23/2024 - 04:05 PM

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights Versus Prior Year

Net Sales of $1,080 million, down 1% as reported, and comparable in constant currency
Gross Margin of 49.2%, an increase of 410 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin of 49.2%, an increase of 430 basis points
Operating Income of $83 million, an improvement of $20 million; Adjusted Operating Income of $96 million, an improvement of $21 million
Net Income of $57 million, an improvement of $30 million
Earnings per Share of $0.17 compared to $0.08 per share; Adjusted Earnings per Share of $0.19 compared to $0.10 per share
Adjusted EBITDA of $171 million, an improvement of $23 million
Repurchased $100 million of shares, bringing first half total to $200 million
Company reiterates 2024 guidance

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today reported second quarter 2024 financial results.

Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “This was a good quarter for Mattel, where we achieved significant gross margin expansion, and growth in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS. We further strengthened our balance sheet and more than doubled free cash flow in the trailing twelve-month period. Mattel is well positioned for the second half, with new product innovation and increased retail support. We are in a strong financial position to execute our strategy to grow our IP-driven toy business and expand our entertainment offering.”

Anthony DiSilvestro, CFO of Mattel, added: “Mattel achieved another quarter of increased profitability. We continue to generate significant cash flow and are executing our capital allocation priorities, with the expectation to continue share repurchases in the second half of the year. We expect to achieve our 2024 guidance and grow both sales and earnings in 2025.”

Financial Overview

For the second quarter, Net Sales were down 1% as reported, and comparable in constant currency, versus the prior year’s second quarter. Reported Operating Income was $83 million, an improvement of $20 million, and Adjusted Operating Income was $96 million, an improvement of $21 million. Reported Earnings Per Share were $0.17, an improvement of $0.09 per share, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share were $0.19, an improvement of $0.09 per share.

For the first six months of the year, Net Sales declined 1% as reported and in constant currency, versus the prior year’s first six months. Reported Operating Income was $48 million, an improvement of $100 million, and Adjusted Operating Income was $73 million, an improvement of $85 million. Reported Earnings Per Share were $0.08, an improvement of $0.30, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share were $0.14, an improvement of $0.28.

Net Sales in the North America segment decreased 3% as reported and in constant currency.

Gross Billings in the North America segment decreased 3% as reported and in constant currency, due to declines in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool (primarily Preschool Entertainment and Baby Gear & Power Wheels, partially offset by growth in Fisher-Price), Dolls (primarily Barbie), and Vehicles (primarily Matchbox and Hot Wheels), partly offset by growth in Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other (primarily Games).

Net Sales in the International segment increased 2% as reported, or 3% in constant currency.

Gross Billings in the International segment decreased 1% as reported and were comparable in constant currency, due to declines in Dolls (primarily Barbie and Disney Princess and Frozen), and Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other (primarily Action Figures, partially offset by growth in Games), partly offset by growth in Vehicles (primarily Hot Wheels), and Infant, Toddler, and Preschool (primarily Fisher-Price).

Reported Gross Margin increased to 49.2%, versus 45.1% in the prior year’s second quarter, and Adjusted Gross Margin increased to 49.2%, versus 44.9%. The increase in Gross Margin was primarily driven by savings from the Optimizing for Profitable Growth program, cost deflation, lower sales adjustments, and lower inventory management costs.

Reported Other Selling and Administrative Expenses increased $37 million, to $374 million, primarily due to market-related pay increases and investments. Adjusted Other Selling and Administrative Expenses increased $37 million, to $361 million, primarily due to the same factors.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Cash Flows Used for Operating Activities were $217 million, an improvement of $108 million, primarily driven by higher net earnings. Cash Flows Used for Investing Activities were $73 million, an increase of $11 million, primarily due to lower proceeds from foreign currency forward contracts. Cash Flows Used for Financing Activities and Other were $249 million, an increase of $175 million, primarily due to $150 million of higher share repurchases in the first six months of 2024.

Gross Billings by Categories

For the second quarter, Worldwide Gross Billings for Dolls were $414 million, down 6% as reported, or 5% in constant currency, versus the prior year’s second quarter, primarily due to declines in Barbie and Disney Princess and Frozen.

Worldwide Gross Billings for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool were $190 million, down 4% as reported, or 3% in constant currency, primarily due to declines in Preschool Entertainment and Baby Gear & Power Wheels, partially offset by growth in Fisher-Price.

Worldwide Gross Billings for Vehicles were $370 million, up 2% as reported, and in constant currency, primarily driven by growth in Hot Wheels.

Worldwide Gross Billings for Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other were $227 million, up 1% as reported, and in constant currency, primarily driven by growth in Games, partially offset by declines in Action Figures.

2024 Guidance

Mattel’s full year 2024 guidance remains:

(in millions, except EPS and percentages)	FY2024 Guidance	FY2023

Net Sales	Comparable (Constant Currency)	$5,441
Adjusted Gross Margin	48.5 - 49%	47.5%
Adjusted EPS	$1.35 - $1.45	$1.23
Adjusted EBITDA	$975 - $1,025	$948
Adjusted Tax Rate	23 - 24%	23%
Capital Expenditures	$175 - $200	$160
Free Cash Flow	~ $500	$709

A reconciliation of Mattel’s non-GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis, including Net Sales on a constant currency basis, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Tax Rate, and Free Cash Flow is not available without unreasonable effort. Mattel is unable to predict with sufficient certainty items that would be excluded from the corresponding GAAP measures, including the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, unusual gains and losses or charges, and severance and restructuring charges, due to the unpredictable nature of such items, which may have a significant impact on Mattel’s GAAP measures.

We are operating in a macro-economic environment that may impact consumer demand. The guidance considers what the company is aware of today, but remains subject to market volatility, unexpected disruptions, and other risks and uncertainties.

Conference Call and Live Webcast

At 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) today, Mattel will host a conference call with investors and financial analysts to discuss its latest financial results. The conference call will be webcast on Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com. To listen to the live call, log on to the website at least 10 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. An archive of the webcast will be available on Mattel's Investor Relations website for 12 months and may be accessed beginning approximately three hours after the completion of the live call.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Mattel cautions the reader that this press release contains a number of forward-looking statements, which are statements that relate to the future and are, by their nature, uncertain. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include statements regarding Mattel’s guidance and goals for future periods and other future events. The use of words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “look forward,” “confident that,” “believes,” and “targeted,” among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, economic, and other information and assumptions, and are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond Mattel’s control, could cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Specific factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) Mattel’s ability to design, develop, produce, manufacture, source, ship, and distribute products on a timely and cost-effective basis; (ii) sufficient interest in and demand for the products and entertainment Mattel offers by retail customers and consumers to profitably recover Mattel’s costs; (iii) downturns in economic conditions affecting Mattel’s markets which can negatively impact retail customers and consumers, and which can result in lower employment levels and lower consumer disposable income and spending, including lower spending on purchases of Mattel’s products; (iv) other factors which can lower discretionary consumer spending, such as higher costs for fuel and food, drops in the value of homes or other consumer assets, and high levels of consumer debt; (v) potential difficulties or delays Mattel may experience in implementing cost savings and efficiency enhancing initiatives; (vi) other economic and public health conditions or regulatory changes in the markets in which Mattel and its customers and suppliers operate, which could create delays or increase Mattel’s costs, such as higher commodity prices, labor costs or transportation costs, or outbreaks of disease; (vii) the effect of inflation on Mattel’s business, including cost inflation in supply chain inputs and increased labor costs, as well as pricing actions taken in an effort to mitigate the effects of inflation; (viii) currency fluctuations, including movements in foreign exchange rates, which can lower Mattel’s net revenues and earnings, and significantly impact Mattel’s costs; (ix) the concentration of Mattel’s customers, potentially increasing the negative impact to Mattel of difficulties experienced by any of Mattel’s customers, such as bankruptcies or liquidations or a general lack of success, or changes in their purchasing or selling patterns; (x) the inventory policies of Mattel’s retail customers, as well as the concentration of Mattel’s revenues in the second half of the year, which coupled with reliance by retailers on quick response inventory management techniques, increases the risk of underproduction, overproduction , and shipping delays; (xi) legal, reputational, and financial risks related to security breaches or cyberattacks; (xii) work disruptions, including as a result of supply chain disruption such as plant or port closures, which may impact Mattel’s ability to manufacture or deliver product in a timely and cost-effective manner; (xiii) the impact of competition on revenues, margins, and other aspects of Mattel’s business, including the ability to offer products that consumers choose to buy instead of competitive products, the ability to secure, maintain, and renew popular licenses from licensors of entertainment properties, and the ability to attract and retain talented employees and adapt to evolving workplace models; (xiv) the risk of product recalls or product liability suits and costs associated with product safety regulations; (xv) changes in laws or regulations in the United States and/or in other major markets, such as China, in which Mattel operates, including, without limitation, with respect to taxes, tariffs, trade policies, product safety, or sustainability, which may increase Mattel’s product costs and other costs of doing business, and reduce Mattel’s earnings and liquidity; (xvi) business disruptions or other unforeseen impacts due to economic instability, political instability, civil unrest, armed hostilities (including the impact of the war in Ukraine and geopolitical developments in the Middle East), natural and man-made disasters, pandemics or other public health crises, or other catastrophic events; (xvii) failure to realize the planned benefits from any investments or acquisitions made by Mattel; (xviii) the impact of other market conditions or third party actions or approvals, including those that result in any significant failure, inadequacy, or interruption from vendors or outsourcers, which could reduce demand for Mattel’s products, delay or increase the cost of implementation of Mattel’s programs, or alter Mattel’s actions and reduce actual results; (xix) changes in financing markets or the inability of Mattel to obtain financing on attractive terms; (xx) the impact of litigation, arbitration, or regulatory decisions or settlement actions; (xxi) Mattel’s ability to navigate regulatory frameworks in connection with new areas of investment, product development, or other business activities, such as artificial intelligence, non-fungible tokens, and cryptocurrency; (xxii) an inability to remediate the material weakness in Mattel's internal control over financial reporting, or additional material weaknesses or other deficiencies in the future or the failure to maintain an effective system of internal control; and (xxiii) other risks and uncertainties as may be described in Mattel’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of Mattel’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent periodic filings, as well as in Mattel’s other public statements. Mattel does not update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Presentation Information / Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The financial results included herein represent the most current information available to management and are preliminary until Mattel’s Form 10-Q is filed with the SEC. Actual results may differ from these preliminary results.

To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), Mattel presents certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measures that Mattel uses in this earnings release include Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Other Selling and Administrative Expenses, Adjusted Operating Income/Loss, Adjusted Operating Income/Loss Margin, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow Conversion (Free Cash Flow / Adjusted EBITDA), Leverage Ratio (Total Debt / Adjusted EBITDA), Net Debt, Adjusted Tax Rate, and constant currency. Mattel uses these measures to analyze its continuing operations and to monitor, assess, and identify meaningful trends in its operating and financial performance, and each is discussed below. Mattel believes that the disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental information to investors to be able to better evaluate ongoing business performance and certain components of Mattel’s results. These measures are not, and should not be viewed as, substitutes for GAAP financial measures and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are attached to this earnings release as exhibits and to our earnings slide presentation as an appendix.

This earnings release and our earnings slide presentation are available on Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com/, under the subheading “Financial Information – Quarterly Earnings.”

Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin

Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin represent reported Gross Profit and reported Gross Margin, respectively, adjusted to exclude severance and restructuring expenses. Adjusted Gross Margin represents Mattel’s Adjusted Gross Profit, as a percentage of Net Sales. Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin are presented to provide additional perspective on underlying trends in Mattel’s core Gross Profit and Gross Margin, which Mattel believes is useful supplemental information for investors to be able to gauge and compare Mattel’s current business performance from one period to another.

Adjusted Other Selling and Administrative Expenses

Adjusted Other Selling and Administrative Expenses represents Mattel’s reported Other Selling and Administrative Expenses, adjusted to exclude severance and restructuring expenses, and the impact of the inclined sleeper product recalls, which are not part of Mattel’s core business. Adjusted Other Selling and Administrative Expenses is presented to provide additional perspective on underlying trends in Mattel’s core other selling and administrative expenses, which Mattel believes is useful supplemental information for investors to be able to gauge and compare Mattel’s current business performance from one period to another.

Adjusted Operating Income/Loss and Adjusted Operating Income/Loss Margin

Adjusted Operating Income/Loss and Adjusted Operating Income/Loss Margin represent reported Operating Income/Loss and reported Operating Income/Loss Margin, respectively, adjusted to exclude severance and restructuring expenses, and the impact of the inclined sleeper product recalls, which are not part of Mattel’s core business. Adjusted Operating Income/Loss Margin represents Mattel’s Adjusted Operating Income/Loss, as a percentage of Net Sales. Adjusted Operating Income/Loss and Adjusted Operating Income/Loss Margin are presented to provide additional perspective on underlying trends in Mattel’s core operating results, which Mattel believes is useful supplemental information for investors to be able to gauge and compare Mattel’s current business performance from one period to another.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted Earnings Per Share represents Mattel’s reported Diluted Earnings Per Common Share, adjusted to exclude severance and restructuring expenses, the impact of the inclined sleeper product recalls, and the impact of changes to certain deferred tax assets, which are not part of Mattel’s core business. The aggregate tax effect of the adjustments was determined using the effective tax rates on a jurisdictional basis of the respective adjustments and dividing by the reported weighted-average number of common shares. Adjusted Earnings Per Share is presented to provide additional perspective on underlying trends in Mattel’s core business. Mattel believes it is useful supplemental information for investors to gauge and compare Mattel’s current earnings results from one period to another. Adjusted Earnings Per Share is a performance measure and should not be used as a measure of liquidity.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA represents Mattel’s Net Income/Loss, adjusted to exclude the impact of interest expense, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, severance and restructuring expenses, the impact of the inclined sleeper product recalls, the impact of sale of assets, and loss on liquidation of a subsidiary, which are not part of Mattel’s core business. Mattel believes EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful supplemental information for investors to gauge and compare Mattel’s business performance to other companies in its industry with similar capital structures. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA differs from how Mattel calculates EBITDA for purposes of covenant compliance under the indentures governing its high yield senior notes and the revolving credit agreement governing its revolving credit facility. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to invest in the growth of Mattel’s business. As a result, Mattel relies primarily on its GAAP results and uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally.

Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Conversion

Free Cash Flow represents Mattel’s net cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow Conversion represents Mattel’s free cash flow divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Mattel believes Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Conversion are useful supplemental information for investors to gauge Mattel’s liquidity and performance and to compare Mattel’s business performance to other companies in our industry. Free Cash Flow does not represent cash available to Mattel for discretionary expenditures.

Leverage Ratio (Total Debt / Adjusted EBITDA)

The leverage ratio is calculated by dividing Total Debt by Adjusted EBITDA. Total Debt represents the aggregate of Mattel’s current portion of long-term debt, short-term borrowings, and long-term debt, excluding the impact of debt issuance costs and debt discount. Mattel believes the leverage ratio is useful supplemental information for investors to gauge trends in Mattel’s business and to compare Mattel’s business performance to other companies in its industry.

Net Debt

Net Debt represents the aggregate of Mattel’s current portion of long-term debt, short-term borrowings, and long-term debt, less cash and cash equivalents. Mattel believes Net Debt is useful supplemental information for investors to monitor Mattel’s liquidity and evaluate its balance sheet.

Adjusted Tax Rate

The Adjusted Tax Rate is calculated by dividing Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes by Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes. Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes represents reported Income Before Income Taxes, adjusted to exclude severance and restructuring expenses, and the impact of inclined sleeper product recalls. The Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes represents reported Provision for Income Taxes, adjusted to exclude the aggregate tax effect of adjustments. Mattel believes the adjusted tax rate provides useful supplemental information for investors to gauge and compare the impact of tax expense on Mattel's earnings results from one period to another.

Constant Currency

Percentage changes in results expressed in constant currency are presented excluding the impact from changes in currency exchange rates. To present this information, Mattel calculates constant currency information by translating current period and prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than the US dollar using consistent exchange rates. The constant currency exchange rates are determined by Mattel at the beginning of each year and are applied consistently during the year. They are generally different from the actual exchange rates in effect during the current or prior period due to volatility in actual foreign exchange rates. Mattel considers whether any changes to the constant currency rates are appropriate at the beginning of each year. The exchange rates used for these constant currency calculations are generally based on prior year actual exchange rates. The difference between the current period and prior period results using the consistent exchange rates reflects the changes in the underlying performance results, excluding the impact from changes in currency exchange rates. Mattel analyzes constant currency results to provide additional perspective on changes in underlying trends in Mattel’s operating performance. Mattel believes that the disclosure of the percentage change in constant currency is useful supplemental information for investors to be able to gauge Mattel’s current business performance and the longer-term strength of its overall business since foreign currency changes could potentially mask underlying sales trends. The disclosure of the percentage change in constant currency enhances investor’s ability to compare financial results from one period to another.

Key Performance Indicator

Gross Billings

Gross Billings represent amounts invoiced to customers. It does not include the impact of sales adjustments, such as trade discounts and other allowances. Mattel presents changes in gross billings as a metric for comparing its aggregate, categorical, brand, and geographic results to highlight significant trends in Mattel’s business. Changes in Gross Billings are discussed because, while Mattel records the details of sales adjustments in its financial accounting systems at the time of sale, such sales adjustments are generally not associated with categories, brands, and individual products.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.

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MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES																									EXHIBIT I

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)¹

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,														For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions, except per share and percentage information)	2024					2023					% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency		2024					2023					% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency
	$ Amt			% Net Sales		$ Amt			% Net Sales		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency		$ Amt			% Net Sales		$ Amt			% Net Sales		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency
Net Sales	$	1,079.7				$	1,087.2				-1	%	—	%	$	1,889.2				$	1,901.7				-1	%	-1	%
Cost of Sales		549.0		50.8	%		597.4		54.9	%	-8	%				969.6		51.3	%		1,086.1		57.1	%	-11	%
Gross Profit		530.7		49.2	%		489.8		45.1	%	8	%	10	%		919.6		48.7	%		815.6		42.9	%	13	%	13	%
Advertising and Promotion Expenses		73.7		6.8	%		90.0		8.3	%	-18	%				145.2		7.7	%		166.1		8.7	%	-13	%
Other Selling and Administrative Expenses		373.8		34.6	%		337.0		31.0	%	11	%				726.8		38.5	%		701.8		36.9	%	4	%
Operating Income (Loss)		83.2		7.7	%		62.8		5.8	%	33	%	68	%		47.7		2.5	%		(52.3	)	-2.7	%	-191	%	-130	%
Interest Expense		30.0		2.8	%		30.6		2.8	%	-2	%				60.0		3.2	%		61.8		3.2	%	-3	%
Interest (Income)		(12.4	)	-1.1	%		(4.3	)	-0.4	%	187	%				(29.7	)	-1.6	%		(10.8	)	-0.6	%	174	%
Other Non-Operating Expense (Income), Net		6.1					(2.1	)								11.7					(3.6	)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes		59.5		5.5	%		38.6		3.6	%	54	%	130	%		5.6		0.3	%		(99.6	)	-5.2	%	-106	%	-87	%
Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes		9.2					14.4									(11.6	)				(12.6	)
(Income) from Equity Method Investments		(6.5	)				(3.0	)								(11.4	)				(7.7	)
Net Income (Loss)	$	56.9		5.3	%	$	27.2		2.5	%	109	%			$	28.6		1.5	%	$	(79.3	)	-4.2	%	-136	%
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic	$	0.17				$	0.08								$	0.08				$	(0.22	)
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares		342.2					354.6									344.6					354.7
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Diluted	$	0.17				$	0.08								$	0.08				$	(0.22	)
Weighted-Average Number of Common and Potential Common Shares		344.4					357.2									347.4					354.7

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES					EXHIBIT II

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS¹
	June 30,				December 31,
	2024		2023		2023
(In millions)	(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and Equivalents	$	722.4	$	299.9	$	1,261.4
Accounts Receivable, Net		839.4		890.9		1,081.8
Inventories		776.9		971.6		571.6
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets		265.7		261.3		207.5
Total Current Assets		2,604.4		2,423.7		3,122.3
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net		444.9		464.1		465.5
Right-of-Use Assets, Net		292.4		296.2		313.2
Goodwill		1,383.4		1,384.2		1,384.5
Other Noncurrent Assets		1,180.8		1,329.5		1,150.2
Total Assets	$	5,905.8	$	5,897.8	$	6,435.8

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	$	1,005.4	$	1,021.7	$	1,308.6
Income Taxes Payable		5.7		9.4		33.9
Total Current Liabilities		1,011.2		1,031.1		1,342.5
Long-Term Debt		2,332.2		2,327.8		2,330.0
Noncurrent Lease Liabilities		243.2		243.8		259.5
Other Noncurrent Liabilities		346.1		332.8		354.6
Stockholders’ Equity		1,973.1		1,962.4		2,149.2
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	5,905.8	$	5,897.8	$	6,435.8

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES				EXHIBIT II

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW DATA (Unaudited)¹

	June 30,
	2024			2023
Key Balance Sheet Data:
Accounts Receivable, Net Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO)		70			74


	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)	2024			2023
Condensed Cash Flow Data:
Cash Flows (Used for) Operating Activities	$	(217	)	$	(326	)
Cash Flows (Used for) Investing Activities		(73	)		(62	)
Cash Flows (Used for) Financing Activities and Other		(249	)		(74	)
Decrease in Cash and Equivalents	$	(539	)	$	(461	)

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES									EXHIBIT III

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)¹
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions, except percentage information)	2024			2023			Change		2024			2023			Change
Gross Profit
Gross Profit, As Reported	$	530.7		$	489.8				$	919.6		$	815.6
Gross Margin		49.2	%		45.1	%	410 bps			48.7	%		42.9	%	580 bps
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		0.4			(1.2	)				2.6			(1.2	)
Gross Profit, As Adjusted	$	531.1		$	488.6				$	922.2		$	814.4
Adjusted Gross Margin		49.2	%		44.9	%	430 bps			48.8	%		42.8	%	600 bps


Other Selling and Administrative Expenses
Other Selling and Administrative Expenses, As Reported	$	373.8		$	337.0		11	%	$	726.8		$	701.8		4	%
% of Net Sales		34.6	%		31.0	%	360 bps			38.5	%		36.9	%	160 bps
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		(10.4	)		(9.8	)				(16.7	)		(33.7	)
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		(2.2	)		(3.4	)				(5.9	)		(7.7	)
Other Selling and Administrative Expenses, As Adjusted	$	361.2		$	323.8		12	%	$	704.1		$	660.3		7	%
% of Net Sales		33.5	%		29.8	%	370 bps			37.3	%		34.7	%	260 bps

Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss), As Reported	$	83.2		$	62.8		33	%	$	47.7		$	(52.3	)	n/m
Operating Income (Loss) Margin		7.7	%		5.8	%	190 bps			2.5	%		-2.7	%	520 bps
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		10.8			8.6					19.3			32.5
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		2.2			3.4					5.9			7.7
Operating Income (Loss), As Adjusted	$	96.2		$	74.7		29	%	$	72.9		$	(12.0	)	n/m
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) Margin		8.9	%		6.9	%	200 bps			3.9	%		-0.6	%	450 bps

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
n/m - Not meaningful

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES															EXHIBIT III

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)¹
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions, except per share and percentage information)	2024			2023			Change		2024			2023			Change
Earnings Per Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share, As Reported	$	0.17		$	0.08		113	%	$	0.08		$	(0.22	)	n/m
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		0.03			0.02					0.06			0.09
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		0.01			0.01					0.02			0.02
Tax Effect of Adjustments²		(0.01	)		(0.01	)				(0.02	)		(0.03	)
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share, As Adjusted	$	0.19		$	0.10		90	%	$	0.14		$	(0.14	)	n/m

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Net Income (Loss), As Reported	$	56.9		$	27.2		109	%	$	28.6		$	(79.3	)	n/m
Adjustments:
Interest Expense		30.0			30.6					60.0			61.8
Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes		9.2			14.4					(11.6	)		(12.6	)
Depreciation		34.1			34.3					68.6			68.0
Amortization		7.8			9.5					15.6			19.0
EBITDA		138.0			116.1					161.3			56.9
Adjustments:
Share-Based Compensation		19.8			20.0					37.8			36.9
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		10.8			8.6					19.3			32.5
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		2.2			3.4					5.9			7.7
Adjusted EBITDA	$	170.8		$	148.0		15	%	$	224.3		$	134.1		67	%

Free Cash Flow
Net Cash Flows (Used for) Operating Activities									$	(217.4	)	$	(325.6	)
Capital Expenditures										(65.4	)		(73.4	)
Free Cash Flow									$	(282.9	)	$	(399.0	)

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
²The aggregate tax effect of adjustments was determined using the effective tax rates on a jurisdictional basis of the respective adjustments, and dividing by the reported weighted average number of common and potential common shares.
n/m - Not meaningful

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES				EXHIBIT III

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)¹
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions, except percentage and pts information)	2024			2023			Change
Tax Rate
Income Before Income Taxes, As Reported	$	59.5		$	38.6
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		10.8			8.6
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		2.2			3.4
Income Before Income Taxes, As Adjusted	$	72.5		$	50.6

Provision for Income Taxes, As Reported	$	9.2		$	14.4
Adjustments:
Tax Effect of Adjustments²		3.1			2.8
Provision for Income Taxes, As Adjusted	$	12.3		$	17.2

Tax Rate, As Reported		15	%		37	%	-22 pts
Tax Rate, As Adjusted		17	%		34	%	-17 pts

	June 30,
	2024			2023
Net Debt
Long-Term Debt	$	2,332.2		$	2,327.8
Adjustments:
Cash and Equivalents		(722.4	)		(299.9	)
Net Debt	$	1,609.8		$	2,027.9

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
²Tax effect of adjustments was determined using the effective tax rates on a jurisdictional basis of the respective adjustments.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES				EXHIBIT III

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)¹
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

	For the Trailing Twelve Months Ended June 30,
(In millions, except percentage and pts information)	2024			2023			Change
Leverage Ratio (Total Debt/Adjusted EBITDA)
Total Debt
Long-Term Debt	$	2,332.2		$	2,327.8
Adjustments:
Debt Issuance Costs and Debt Discount		17.8			22.2
Total Debt	$	2,350.0		$	2,350.0
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Net Income, As Reported	$	322.2		$	226.7		42	%
Adjustments:
Interest Expense		122.1			128.7
Provision for Income Taxes		270.5			72.8
Depreciation		140.1			140.9
Amortization		34.5			37.9
EBITDA		889.4			607.0
Adjustments:
Share-Based Compensation		84.2			68.1
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		46.5			46.3
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		16.2			6.9
Sale of Assets		1.8			(8.3	)
Loss on Liquidation of Argentina Subsidiary²		—			45.4
Adjusted EBITDA	$	1,038.0		$	765.3		36	%

Total Debt / Net Income	7.3x			10.4x
Leverage Ratio (Total Debt / Adjusted EBITDA)	2.3x			3.1x

Free Cash Flow
Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities	$	978.0		$	542.2		80	%
Capital Expenditures		(152.3	)		(181.4	)
Free Cash Flow	$	825.7		$	360.8		129	%

Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities / Net Income		304	%		239	%	65 pts
Free Cash Flow Conversion (Free Cash Flow/Adjusted EBITDA)		80	%		47	%	33 pts

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
² During the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2023, the liquidation of Mattel’s subsidiary in Argentina was substantially completed, and Mattel recognized its cumulative translation adjustments of $45.4 million as a loss in other non-operating expense, net.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	EXHIBIT III

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)¹
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
	For the Year Ended
	December 31,
(In millions, except percentage and per share information)	2023
Gross Profit
Gross Profit, As Reported	$	2,583.7
Gross Margin		47.5	%
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		(1.2	)
Gross Profit, As Adjusted	$	2,582.6
Adjusted Gross Margin		47.5	%

Earnings Per Share
Net Income Per Common Share, As Reported	$	0.60
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		0.17
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		0.05
Changes to Deferred Tax Assets²		0.45
Tax Effect of Adjustments³		(0.04	)
Net Income Per Common Share, As Adjusted	$	1.23

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Net Income, As Reported	$	214.4
Adjustments:
Interest Expense		123.8
Provision for Income Taxes		269.5
Depreciation		139.5
Amortization		37.9
EBITDA		785.0
Adjustments:
Share-Based Compensation		83.3
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		59.7
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		18.1
Sale of Assets		1.8
Adjusted EBITDA	$	947.8

¹Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
²For the year ended December 31, 2023, Mattel recorded an expense of $212.4 million related to the release of foreign deferred tax assets and a benefit of $51.0 million upon the establishment of deferred tax assets related to an intra-group transfer of certain IP rights.
³The aggregate tax effect of adjustments was determined using the effective tax rates on a jurisdictional basis of the respective adjustments and dividing by the reported weighted average number of common and potential common shares.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES	EXHIBIT III

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)¹
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
	For the Year Ended
	December 31,
(In millions, except percentage information)	2023
Tax Rate
Income Before Income Taxes, As Reported	$	465.4
Adjustments:
Severance and Restructuring Expenses		59.7
Inclined Sleeper Product Recalls		18.1
Sale of Assets		1.8
Income Before Income Taxes, As Adjusted	$	544.9

Provision for Income Taxes, As Reported	$	269.5
Adjustments:
Changes to Deferred Tax Assets²		(161.4	)
Tax Effect of Adjustments³		15.3
Provision for Income Taxes, As Adjusted	$	123.4

Tax Rate, As Reported		58	%
Tax Rate, As Adjusted		23	%

Free Cash Flow
Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities	$	869.8
Capital Expenditures		(160.3	)
Free Cash Flow	$	709.5

¹ Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
² For the year ended December 31, 2023, Mattel recorded an expense of $212.4 million related to the release of foreign deferred tax assets and a benefit of $51.0 million upon the establishment of deferred tax assets related to an intra-group transfer of certain IP rights.
³Tax effect of adjustments was determined using the effective tax rates on a jurisdictional basis of the respective adjustments.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES															EXHIBIT IV

WORLDWIDE NET SALES AND GROSS BILLINGS¹ (Unaudited)²

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency		2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency
	(In millions, except percentage information)
Worldwide Net Sales:
Net Sales	$	1,079.7	$	1,087.2	-1	%	—	%	$	1,889.2	$	1,901.7	-1	%	-1	%

Worldwide Gross Billings by Categories:
Dolls	$	414.0	$	440.5	-6	%	-5	%	$	708.5	$	746.6	-5	%	-5	%
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool		190.3		197.3	-4		-3			325.3		347.5	-6		-7
Vehicles		369.7		363.8	2		2			667.4		647.4	3		3
Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other		227.3		225.9	1		1			399.0		397.4	-		-
Gross Billings	$	1,201.3	$	1,227.5	-2	%	-2	%	$	2,100.3	$	2,138.8	-2	%	-2	%

Supplemental Gross Billings Disclosure

Worldwide Gross Billings by Top 3 Power Brands:
Barbie	$	266.1	$	282.7	-6	%	-5	%	$	443.5	$	459.6	-3	%	-3	%
Hot Wheels		327.4		315.2	4		5			585.5		560.1	5		5
Fisher-Price³		135.9		123.3	10		11			229.3		216.4	6		6
Other		471.9		506.3	-7		-6			841.9		902.8	-7		-7
Gross Billings	$	1,201.3	$	1,227.5	-2	%	-2	%	$	2,100.3	$	2,138.8	-2	%	-2	%

¹ Gross billings represent amounts invoiced to customers and do not include the impact of sales adjustments, such as trade discounts and other allowances. Mattel presents changes in gross billings as a metric for comparing its aggregate, categorical, brand, and geographic results to highlight significant trends in Mattel’s business.

² Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

³ Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, the Fisher-Price power brand was revised to exclude Baby Gear and Imaginext products. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES															EXHIBIT V

NET SALES AND GROSS BILLINGS¹ BY SEGMENT (Unaudited)^2,3

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency		2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency
	(In millions, except percentage information)
North America Net Sales:
Net Sales	$	606.5	$	624.5	-3	%	-3	%	$	1,084.3	$	1,094.9	-1	%	-1	%

North America Gross Billings by Categories:
Dolls	$	231.1	$	239.2	-3	%	-3	%	$	395.9	$	406.3	-3	%	-3	%
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool		111.6		119.9	-7		-7			192.1		207.1	-7		-7
Vehicles		166.8		173.5	-4		-4			317.0		315.7	0		0
Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other		137.3		133.0	3		3			248.3		239.3	4		4
Gross Billings	$	646.9	$	665.7	-3	%	-3	%	$	1,153.3	$	1,168.4	-1	%	-1	%

Supplemental Gross Billings Disclosure

North America Gross Billings by Top 3 Power Brands:
Barbie	$	140.0	$	148.1	-5	%	-5	%	$	232.4	$	237.7	-2	%	-2	%
Hot Wheels		144.6		146.9	-2		-1			271.3		266.6	2		2
Fisher-Price⁴		78.4		70.3	11		12			132.1		119.4	11		11
Other		283.9		300.4	-5		-5			517.5		544.8	-5		-5
Gross Billings	$	646.9	$	665.7	-3	%	-3	%	$	1,153.3	$	1,168.4	-1	%	-1	%

² Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

³ In the first quarter of 2024, Mattel's American Girl business was integrated into its North America commercial organization and is reported within the North America operating segment. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

⁴ Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, the Fisher-Price power brand was revised to exclude Baby Gear and Imaginext products. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

MATTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES															EXHIBIT VI

NET SALES AND GROSS BILLINGS¹ BY SEGMENT (Unaudited)²

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency		2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in Constant Currency
	(In millions, except percentage information)
International Net Sales by Geographic Area:
EMEA	$	250.7	$	241.7	4	%	4	%	$	435.9	$	451.0	-3	%	-4	%
Latin America		134.6		138.0	-2		-1			214.2		213.6	0		0
Asia Pacific		88.0		83.0	6		9			154.8		142.2	9		12
Net Sales	$	473.2	$	462.7	2	%	3	%	$	805.0	$	806.8	—	%	—	%

International Gross Billings by Geographic Area:
EMEA	$	296.3	$	303.8	-2	%	-2	%	$	519.7	$	555.7	-6	%	-7	%
Latin America		156.8		160.7	-2		-1			249.4		248.4	0		0
Asia Pacific		101.4		97.3	4		7			177.9		166.2	7		10
Gross Billings	$	554.5	$	561.8	-1	%	—	%	$	947.0	$	970.4	-2	%	-3	%

International Gross Billings by Categories:
Dolls	$	182.9	$	201.4	-9	%	-8	%	$	312.7	$	340.2	-8	%	-8	%
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool		78.7		77.4	2		2			133.2		140.4	-5		-6
Vehicles		202.9		190.2	7		8			350.4		331.7	6		6
Action Figures, Building Sets, Games, and Other		90.0		92.9	-3		-3			150.6		158.1	-5		-5
Gross Billings	$	554.5	$	561.8	-1	%	—	%	$	947.0	$	970.4	-2	%	-3	%

Supplemental Gross Billings Disclosure

International Gross Billings by Top 3 Power Brands:
Barbie	$	126.0	$	134.6	-6	%	-5	%	$	211.1	$	221.9	-5	%	-5	%
Hot Wheels		182.9		168.3	9		10			314.2		293.6	7		7
Fisher-Price³		57.6		53.0	9		9			97.2		97.0	0		-1
Other		188.0		205.9	-9		-8			324.4		358.0	-9		-10
Gross Billings	$	554.5	$	561.8	-1	%	—	%	$	947.0	$	970.4	-2	%	-3	%

² Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

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Securities Analysts

David Zbojniewicz

david.zbojniewicz@mattel.com

News Media

Catherine Frymark

catherine.frymark@mattel.com

Source: Mattel, Inc.

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