Mattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, the Wall Street Journal reports

12 SOURCES CONFIRMED · FIRST SEEN 2026-10-01 18:23 UTC · LAST UPDATE 2026-10-02 11:39 UTC

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DIRECTION▲ Bullish

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ENTITIES1

STORY SIZE10 RECORDS

FIRST SEEN2026-10-01 18:23 UTC

LAST UPDATE2026-10-02 11:39 UTC

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01 THE MACHINE READ

WHY IT MATTERS.

Takeover interest in Mattel could prompt a bid premium, though the report is unconfirmed.

Mattel takeover interest reported

CATALYST TO WATCH

Formal bid or confirmation

MAIN RISK

Interest may not become a bid

02 THE STORY SO FAR

THE RECORD, IN ORDER.

UPDATED 10 TIMES · FIRST 2026-10-01 18:23 UTC · LAST 2026-10-02 11:39 UTC

2026-10-01 18:23 UTCNewsMattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, the Wall Street Journal reports - ReutersCURRENT RECORD

2026-10-01 18:31 UTCNewsMattel stock jumps on takeover interest from Authentic Brands - Investing.com

2026-10-01 18:37 UTCNewsMattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, the Wall Street Journal reports - The Mighty 790 KFGO

2026-10-01 18:38 UTCNewsMattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, WSJ reports - KSL.com

2026-10-01 22:56 UTCNewsMattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, source says By Reuters - Investing.com

2026-10-02 03:26 UTCNewsMattel: M&A Buzz And A CEO Change Create Substantial Uncertainty - Seeking Alpha

2026-10-02 04:16 UTCNewsJewelry giant Pandora is getting on lab-grown diamonds and hoping a new Vietnam plant helps growth in Asia

2026-10-02 07:46 UTCNewsMattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, source says | Business Information & News | FE - Westlaw Today

2026-10-02 10:13 UTCNewsMattel shares jump after reports of takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group - CNBC

2026-10-02 11:39 UTCNewsAuthentic Brands Group eyes $6 billion Mattel takeover - qz.com

03 WHO'S INVOLVED

ENTITIES ON FILE.

AFFECTEDConsumer

04 RECEIPTS

THE SOURCE RECORD.

4 SOURCES CONFIRMED

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№ 03googlenewsnews.google.com · CONFIRMING2026-10-01 18:41 UTCOPEN RECEIPT →

№ 04googlenewsnews.google.com · PRIMARY2026-10-01 18:23 UTCOPEN RECEIPT →

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