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Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

Securities Class Action

Securities fraud litigation history and active cases

In Litigation

0

Settlement

0

Closed

3

Total Settlement

$98M

MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT) Class Action Lawsuit (June 2017)

Closed

18-56361 • June 27, 2017

Class Period Start

October 20, 2016

Class Period End

April 20, 2017

PSLRA Deadline

August 28, 2017

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Oct 20, 2019

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Feb 20, 2020

Ruling on Appeal - Closed

Oct 17, 2018

On Appeal

May 24, 2018

Motion to Dismiss Granted

The court has granted the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. Depending on the court's decision, the plaintiffs may be allowed to file an updated complaint or pursue an appeal.

Jan 24, 2018

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Nov 28, 2017

First Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in MATTEL INC /DE/. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

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MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT) Class Action Lawsuit (March 2019)

Closed

2:19cv1646 • March 6, 2019

Class Period Start

February 7, 2019

Class Period End

February 15, 2019

PSLRA Deadline

May 6, 2019

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Feb 7, 2022

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Jan 31, 2020

Voluntary Dismissal

The plaintiff in this action has chosen not to proceed with the case. Once a case is voluntary dismissed, the courts will usually close the case and no further action will be taken.

Jan 21, 2020

Motion to Dismiss Granted

The court has granted the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. Depending on the court's decision, the plaintiffs may be allowed to file an updated complaint or pursue an appeal.

Aug 22, 2019

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Jul 8, 2019

First Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in MATTEL INC /DE/. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

May 22, 2019

Appointment of Lead Plaintiff

The court has appointed a lead plaintiff to represent the interests of investors in the lawsuit. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys handling the case, helps oversee the litigation, and represents the interests of the proposed class.

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MATTEL INC /DE/ (MAT) Class Action Lawsuit (December 2019)

Closed

2:19cv10860 • December 24, 2019

Class Period Start

August 2, 2017

Class Period End

November 6, 2019

PSLRA Deadline

February 24, 2020

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Aug 2, 2020

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Settlement Information

Please note that for cases in the settlement stage, claims are handled by the claims administrator and NOT Levi & Korsinsky. Any information or documentation previously provided to us does not constitute submission of a claim. If you need to file a claim, check the status of a claim, or have questions regarding distribution of settlement funds, please contact the claims administrator below.

Claim Deadline

June 8, 2022

Settlement Fund

$98,000,000

Settlement Status

Disbursed

Settlement Class

All persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Mattel, Inc. (“Mattel” or the “Company”) from August 2, 2017 to August 8, 2019, inclusive.

Claim Administrator

JND Legal Administration
Mattel Securities Litigation c/o JND Legal Administration P.O. Box 91434 Seattle, WA 98111
+1 877-379-5987
[email protected]

Hearing Date

May 2, 2022

Opt-out Deadline

April 11, 2022

Settlement Note

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Proof Of Claim

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Docket History

Nov 22, 2023

Disbursement Approved

The court has approved the distribution of settlement funds to eligible class members. Investors with approved claims may receive payments from the settlement. If you have questions about your claim or payment, contact the claims administrator.

May 18, 2022

Final Approval of Settlement

The court has granted final approval of the settlement. Eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment once the claims review and distribution process is completed.

Feb 8, 2022

Proof of Claim Form

To receive your portion of the recovery (if you are eligible), you must submit this form to the claims administrator by the deadline indicated on the form itself. If you do not submit this form in time, you will not be entitled to compensation. If you have questions about how to complete the form, you should contact the claims administrator.

Jan 18, 2022

Preliminary Approval of Settlement

The court has granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement. This means the settlement can move forward for further consideration, but it has not yet received final approval. Potential class members will generally receive notice explaining the settlement, their rights, and any deadlines for submitting a claim, objecting to the settlement, or choosing not to participate.

Nov 24, 2021

Proposed Settlement

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