Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT)

333 Continental Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245-5012 (Map)
Phone: 310-252-2000
Fax: 310-252-2179
http://www.mattel.com

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Overview

Barbie is the platinum blonde in power at Mattel, the #1 toy maker in the world. Its products include Barbie dolls, Fisher-Price toys, Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, American Girl dolls and books, and various Sesame Street, Barney, Ferrari, and other licensed items. Mattel also produces action figures and toys based on Walt Disney movies. To satisfy techie kids, Mattel has accessorized Barbie with interactive games, software, and a line of Barbie MP3 players. The company has even licensed the Barbie name for eyewear. Mattel is trying to reduce its reliance on its biggest customers -- Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, and Target -- through its own catalog and Internet sales.

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Key financials for Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT)

Company Type Public (NYSE: MAT)
Fiscal Year-End December
2008 Sales (mil.) £4,087.0
1-Year Sales Growth (0.9%)
2008 Net Income (mil.) £262.2
1-Year Net Income Growth (36.7%)
2008 Employees 29,000
1-Year Employee Growth (6.5%)
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Chairman and CEO Robert A. Eckert
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EVP Worldwide Operations Thomas A. Debrowski
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CFO Kevin M. Farr
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