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Mattel Presents at 2026 UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference to Discuss Strategy and Outlook
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic
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[{"type":"text","content":" EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nMattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, participated on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in a keynote presentation at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ynon Kreiz conducted broadcast interviews with Bloomberg and CNBC adjacent to the conference. Management discussed the company’s outlook for this year and beyond, with 2026 expectations that include growth in Vehicles, Games, and Actions Figures, with Hot Wheels expected to grow double digits, and UNO and Mattel Brick Shop to see strong momentum.\n\n\nThe company’s leadership also highlighted an inflection in its entertainment offering in 2026, with the completion of the Mattel163 acquisition, the launch of its first two self-published digital games, and the release of two movies based on Mattel IP, in addition to major IP partnerships featuring new product launches for Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and DC’s Supergirl. Management also discussed the company’s investment strategy to accelerate growth and profitability in 2027 and beyond.\n\n\nThe webcast and presentation from the event are available on Mattel’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.mattel.com/. The CNBC interview is linked here and Bloomberg TV interview is linked here.\n\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\n\nThis press release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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,” “looks 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 or combination of factors, many of which are beyond Mattel’s control, may cause actual future ...