SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: July 17, 1996 MATTEL, INC. ------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-05647 95-1567322 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.) 333 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245-5012 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 252-2000 ---------------------------- N/A - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events - ------- ------------ Mattel, Inc. hereby incorporates by reference herein a press release dated July 16, 1996, regarding the recently completed investigation of its accounting practices, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto. Mattel, Inc. hereby incorporates by reference herein its press release dated July 16, 1996, regarding its response to the conclusions reached in connection with the investigation of its accounting practices, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits - ------- --------------------------------- (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired: None (b) Pro forma financial information: None (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Press release dated July 16, 1996. 99.2 Press release dated July 16, 1996. SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MATTEL, INC. Registrant By: /s/ Leland P. Smith ----------------------------- Leland P. Smith Assistant General Counsel Date: July 17, 1996 and Assistant Secretary -------------