SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 001-05647
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MATTEL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 95-1567322
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
333 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245-5012
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (310) 252-2000
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report) None
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [_]
Number of shares outstanding of registrant's common stock, $1.00 par value,
(including 1,636,691 common shares issuable upon exchange of outstanding
exchangeable shares of Softkey Software Products Inc.) as of May 11, 2001:
430,855,236 shares
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Mattel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, March 31,
2001 2000 Dec. 31,
(In thousands) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 2000
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and short-term investments $ 74,279 $ 214,937 $ 232,389
Accounts receivable, net 890,814 897,196 839,567
Inventories 574,031 522,299 489,742
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 188,894 196,762 189,799
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Total current assets 1,728,018 1,831,194 1,751,497
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land 32,502 34,696 32,793
Buildings 258,408 264,770 257,430
Machinery and equipment 569,146 549,693 564,244
Capitalized leases 23,271 23,271 23,271
Leasehold improvements 75,419 73,743 74,988
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958,746 946,173 952,726
Less: accumulated depreciation 494,454 437,480 472,986
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464,292 508,693 479,740
Tools, dies and molds, net 159,310 184,982 168,092
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Property, plant and equipment, net 623,602 693,675 647,832
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OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
Intangibles, net 1,117,100 1,186,194 1,136,857
Other assets 762,792 542,710 765,671
Net investment in discontinued operations - 318,687 11,540
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$4,231,512 $4,572,460 $4,313,397
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Mattel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
March 31, March 31,
2001 2000 Dec. 31,
(In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 2000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings $ 518,515 $ 848,698 $ 226,403
Current portion of long-term debt 32,633 2,773 32,723
Accounts payable 244,485 218,106 338,966
Accrued liabilities 448,252 438,682 703,382
Income taxes payable 176,070 164,528 200,933
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Total current liabilities 1,419,955 1,672,787 1,502,407
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt 1,226,841 982,713 1,242,396
Other 179,436 172,442 165,496
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Total long-term liabilities 1,406,277 1,155,155 1,407,892
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Special voting preferred stock $1.00 par value, $10.00
liquidation preference per share, one share authorized,
issued and outstanding, representing the voting rights
of 1.7 million, 2.6 million and 1.6 million outstanding
exchangeable shares, respectively - - -
Common stock $1.00 par value, 1.0 billion shares
authorized; 435.8 million shares, 434.3 million shares
and 435.6 million shares issued, respectively 435,773 434,345 435,560
Additional paid-in capital 1,659,230 1,729,447 1,706,614
Treasury stock at cost; 6.7 million shares, 11.8 million
shares, and 9.6 million shares, respectively (200,433) (355,453) (288,622)
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings (178,456) 192,043 (144,417)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (310,834) (255,864) (306,037)
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Total stockholders' equity 1,405,280 1,744,518 1,403,098
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$4,231,512 $4,572,460 $4,313,397
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Mattel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the
Three Months Ended
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March 31, March 31,
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts) 2001 2000
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NET SALES $731,948 $ 693,261
Cost of sales 404,724 378,904
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GROSS PROFIT 327,224 314,357
Advertising and promotion expenses 96,898 91,287
Other selling and administrative expenses 205,319 254,199
Amortization of intangibles 12,810 12,532
Interest expense 34,944 24,356
Other expense (income), net 6,483 (6,373)
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (29,230) (61,644)
Benefit for income taxes (7,192) (17,014)
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (22,038) (44,630)
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes of $(53.0) million - (126,606)
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INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (22,038) (171,236)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax (12,001) -
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NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES $(34,039) $(171,236)
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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC
Loss from continuing operations $ (0.05) $ (0.10)
Loss from discontinued operations - (0.30)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (0.03) -
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Net loss $ (0.08) $ (0.40)
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Weighted average number of common shares 429,936 425,495
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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED
Loss from continuing operations $ (0.05) $ (0.10)
Loss from discontinued operations - (0.30)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (0.03) -
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Net loss $ (0.08) $ (0.40)
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Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares 429,936 425,495
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE $ - $ 0.09
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Mattel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the
Three Months Ended
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March 31, March 31,
(Unaudited; in thousands) 2001 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (34,039) $(171,236)
Deduct: loss from discontinued operations - (126,606)
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Loss from continuing operations (34,039) (44,630)
Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to net cash flows
from operating activities:
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax 12,001 -
Other noncash charges 12,244 -
Depreciation 46,564 47,097
Amortization 14,998 14,088
Increase (decrease) from changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (63,679) 98,041
Inventories (95,526) (88,324)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (8,302) (3,610)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable (333,235) (396,844)
Other, net 77 7,929
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Net cash flows used for operating activities of continuing operations (448,897) (366,253)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of tools, dies and molds (19,177) (21,336)
Purchases of other property, plant and equipment (19,443) (15,017)
Proceeds from sale of other property, plant and equipment 605 2,212
Other, net 1,755 1,570
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Net cash flows used for investing activities of continuing operations (36,260) (32,571)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Short-term borrowings, net 293,245 477,904
Exercise of stock options 37,555 1,722
Payment of dividends on common stock - (38,461)
Other, net (146) (543)
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Net cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations 330,654 440,622
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NET CASH USED FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - (73,811)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (3,607) (404)
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DECREASE IN CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (158,110) (32,417)
CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 232,389 247,354
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CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 74,279 $ 214,937
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Mattel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes To Consolidated Financial Information
1. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related
disclosures have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles applicable to interim financial information and with
the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. In the
opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair
presentation of Mattel, Inc. and its subsidiaries' ("Mattel") financial
position and interim results as of and for the periods presented have been
included. Certain amounts in the financial statements for prior periods have
been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation. Because
Mattel's business is seasonal, results for interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of those that may be expected for a full year.
The financial information included herein should be read in conjunction with
Mattel's consolidated financial statements and related notes in its 2000
Annual Report to Stockholders filed on Form 10-K.
2. Accounts receivable are shown net of allowances for doubtful accounts of
$22.4 million (March 31, 2001), $27.0 million (March 31, 2000), and $24.6
million (December 31, 2000).
3. Inventories are comprised of the following:
(In thousands) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000 Dec. 31, 2000
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Raw materials and work in process $ 45,211 $ 51,232 $ 34,357
Finished goods 528,820 471,067 455,385
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$574,031 $522,299 $489,742
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4. Intangibles, net include the following:
(In thousands) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000 Dec. 31, 2000
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Goodwill $1,105,003 $1,177,212 $1,124,318
Other 12,097 8,982 12,539
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$1,117,100 $1,186,194 $1,136,857
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5. Long-term debt includes the following:
(In thousands) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000 Dec. 31, 2000
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Euro notes due 2002 $ 175,340 $ - $ 190,710
Unsecured term loan due 2003 200,000 - 200,000
6% senior notes due 2003 150,000 150,000 150,000
6-1/8% senior notes due 2005 150,000 150,000 150,000
6-3/4% senior notes due 2000 - 100,000 -
Medium-term notes 510,000 540,500 510,000
10.15% mortgage note due 2005 41,501 42,213 41,686
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$1,226,841 $982,713 $1,242,396
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6. Comprehensive loss is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended
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(In thousands) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000
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Loss from continuing operations $(22,038) $ (44,630)
Loss from discontinued operations - (126,606)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (12,001) -
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Net loss (34,039) (171,236)
Unrealized holding (loss) gain on securities (83) 560
Transition adjustment related to FAS 133 14,127 -
Net gain on derivative instruments 3,360 -
Currency translation adjustments (22,201) (16,777)
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Comprehensive loss $(38,836) $(187,453)
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7. Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended
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(In thousands) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000
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Cash payments during the period:
Interest $40,074 $27,557
Income taxes 11,232 22,679
Noncash investing and financing activities during the period:
Issuance of stock warrant $ - $ 5,789
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8. Effective on January 1, 2001, Mattel adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
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Hedging Activities. This statement requires companies to record derivatives
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on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities, measured at fair value. It
also requires that gains or losses resulting from changes in the values of
those derivatives be accounted for depending on the use of the derivative
and whether it qualifies for hedge accounting.
Mattel's results of operations and cash flows may be impacted by exchange
rate fluctuations. Mattel seeks to mitigate its exposure to market risk by
monitoring its currency exchange exposure for the year and partially or
fully hedging such exposure. In addition, Mattel manages its exposure
through the selection of currencies used for international borrowings and
intercompany invoicing. Mattel's results of operations can also be affected
by the translation of foreign revenues and earnings into US dollars. Mattel
does not trade in financial instruments for speculative purposes.
At the inception of the contracts, Mattel designates its derivatives as
either cash flow or fair value hedges and documents the relationship of the
hedge to the underlying forecasted transaction, for cash flow hedges, or
the recognized asset or liability, for fair value hedges. Hedge
effectiveness is assessed at inception and throughout the life of the hedge
to ensure the hedge qualifies for hedge accounting treatment. Changes in
fair value associated with hedge ineffectiveness, if any, are recorded in
Mattel's results of operations currently.
Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange and option contracts as cash
flow hedges, which generally have maturity dates of up to 18 months, to
hedge its forecasted purchases and sales of
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inventory denominated in foreign currencies. Changes in fair value of
Mattel's cash flow derivatives are deferred and recorded as part of other
comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity until the underlying
transaction is settled. Upon settlement, any gain or loss resulting from
the derivative is recorded in Mattel's results of operations.
Mattel entered into a cross currency interest rate swap to convert the
interest rate and principal amount from Euros to US dollars on its 200
million Euro Notes due 2002. The debt and related interest payable are
marked-to-market as of each balance sheet date with the change in fair
value of the derivative recorded in other comprehensive income (loss)
within stockholders' equity until the loan and related interest are paid.
Mattel also entered into a fair value hedge to minimize the impact of
changes in market value on its results of operations from the securities
received as part of the sale of CyberPatrol in 2000.
Mattel uses fair value hedges to hedge intercompany loans and management
fees denominated in foreign currencies. Due to the short-term nature of the
contracts involved, Mattel does not use hedge accounting for these
contracts. Changes in fair value of these derivatives are recorded in
Mattel's results of operations currently.
As a result of adopting FAS 133, Mattel recorded a one-time transition
adjustment of $12.0 million, net of tax, (or $0.03 per share) as the
cumulative effect of change in accounting principle related to unrealized
losses on the CyberPatrol securities that had been previously deferred in
other comprehensive income (loss). During the first quarter of 2001, Mattel
recorded an additional pre-tax loss of $5.5 million in other expense, net
related to the decrease in fair value of the derivative. Mattel also
recorded a one-time transition adjustment of $2.1 million in other
comprehensive income (loss) related to unrealized gains on derivative
instruments. As of March 31, 2001, $5.5 million of unrealized gains related
to derivative instruments have been recorded in other comprehensive income
(loss). Mattel expects to reclassify these unrealized gains from other
comprehensive income (loss) to its results of operations over the life of
the contracts, generally 18 months or less.
9. As part of its financial realignment plan, Mattel announced during the
third quarter of 2000 a change in its dividend policy consisting of a
reduction in the annual cash dividend from $0.36 per share to $0.05 per
share. No quarterly dividend for the first quarter of 2001 was declared.
The $0.05 per share annual dividend rate under the new dividend policy is
expected to become effective in December 2001, when and as declared by the
board of directors. The board of directors declared a dividend of $0.09 per
share in first quarter 2000.
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10. Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing earnings available to
common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares and
common shares obtainable upon the exchange of the exchangeable shares of
Mattel's Canadian subsidiary, Softkey Software Products Inc., outstanding
during each period.
Diluted loss per common share is computed by dividing diluted earnings
available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common
shares, common shares obtainable upon the exchange of the exchangeable
shares of Mattel's Canadian subsidiary, Softkey Software Products Inc., and
other common equivalent shares outstanding during each period. The
calculation of common equivalent shares assumes the exercise of dilutive
stock options and warrants, net of assumed treasury share repurchases at
average market prices, as applicable. Diluted earnings per share presented
are the same as basic earnings per share due to Mattel's net loss position.
11. The table below presents information about segment revenues, operating
profit and assets. Mattel's reportable segments are separately managed
business units and are divided on a geographic basis between domestic and
international. The domestic segment is further divided into US Girls, US
Boys-Entertainment, and US Infant & Preschool. The US Girls segment
includes brands such as Barbie(R), Polly Pocket(R), Cabbage Patch Kids(R)
and American Girl(R). The US Boys-Entertainment segment includes
products in the Wheels and Entertainment categories. The US Infant &
Preschool segment includes Fisher-Price(R), Disney preschool and plush,
Power Wheels(R), Sesame Street(R) and other preschool products. The
International segment sells products in all toy categories. Segment
revenues do not include sales adjustments such as trade discounts and other
allowances. However, such adjustments are included in the determination of
segment income from operations. Segment income from operations represents
income from continuing operations before interest expense and income taxes,
while consolidated income from operations represents income from continuing
operations before income taxes as reported in the consolidated statements
of operations. The segment assets are comprised of accounts receivable and
inventories, net of applicable reserves and allowances.
Certain information presented in the tables below has been restated to
conform to the current management structure as of January 2001.
Specifically, the results and assets of Pleasant Company, which had been
previously reported as part of Other, are now being reported as part of US
Girls, which is consistent with management responsibility for this
business. Additionally, Mattel's toy manufacturing unit is now being
managed as a cost center instead of as a profit center; therefore, toy
manufacturing is no longer being reported as a separate segment. Lastly,
certain overhead costs incurred at the headquarters' level in El Segundo,
including facilities, information technology, and other administration
support costs, are now being allocated to the US Girls and US Boys-
Entertainment segments, to more accurately reflect the costs associated
with operating these businesses. These type of overhead costs were already
being reported as part of the US Infant & Preschool and International
segments since these businesses maintain their own, separate headquarters
locations.
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(In thousands) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000
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REVENUES
Domestic:
US Girls $ 223,553 $ 217,260
US Boys-Entertainment 134,664 117,680
US Infant & Preschool 186,189 183,732
Other 1,436 1,144
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Total Domestic 545,842 519,816
International 234,583 220,234
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780,425 740,050
Sales adjustments (48,477) (46,789)
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Net sales from continuing operations $ 731,948 $ 693,261
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Domestic:
US Girls $ 34,074 $ 29,592
US Boys-Entertainment 1,057 (5,693)
US Infant & Preschool (45) 2,059
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Total Domestic 35,086 25,958
International (14,099) (14,597)
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20,987 11,361
Interest expense (34,944) (24,356)
Corporate and other (a) (15,273) (48,649)
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Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes $ (29,230) $ (61,644)
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ASSETS
Domestic:
US Girls (b) $ 327,387
US Boys-Entertainment (b) 231,909
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559,296 $ 561,161
US Infant & Preschool 343,431 272,831
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Total Domestic 902,727 833,992
International 485,779 471,079
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1,388,506 1,305,071
Corporate and other 76,339 114,424
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Accounts receivable and inventories
from continuing operations $1,464,845 $1,419,495
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(a) For the quarter ended March 31, 2001, corporate and other includes $7.0
million of charges related to the financial realignment plan (see Note 12)
and a $5.5 million loss on derivative instruments. For the quarter ended
March 31, 2000, corporate and other includes a $53.1 million charge related
to the departure of certain senior executives.
(b) Asset information was not maintained by individual segment as of March 31,
2000.
Mattel sells a broad variety of toy products, which are grouped into three
major categories: Girls, Boys-Entertainment and Infant & Preschool. The
table below presents worldwide revenues from external customers by
category:
(In thousands) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000
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Girls $338,018 $316,964
Boys-Entertainment 195,529 180,058
Infant & Preschool 243,066 243,028
Other 3,812 -
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780,425 740,050
Sales adjustments (48,477) (46,789)
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Net sales from continuing operations $731,948 $693,261
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12. During the third quarter of 2000, Mattel initiated a financial realignment
plan designed to improve gross margin; selling, general and administrative
expenses; operating profit; and cash flow. The plan will require a total
pre-tax charge estimated at $250 million, or $170 million on an after-tax
basis. To date, Mattel has recorded pre-tax charges totaling $132.2 million
or approximately $88 million on an after-tax basis related to this plan. Of
the total charge, $125.2 million (approximately $84 million after-tax) was
recorded in 2000 and $7.0 million (approximately $4 million after-tax) was
recorded in the first quarter of 2001. In accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, future pre-tax implementation costs of
approximately $118 million could not be accrued as of March 31, 2001. These
costs will be recorded over the next two years.
The following are the major initiatives included in the financial
realignment plan:
. Reduce excess manufacturing capacity;
. Terminate a variety of licensing and other contractual arrangements
that do not deliver an adequate level of profitability;
. Eliminate product lines that do not meet required levels of
profitability;
. Improve supply chain performance and economics;
. Eliminate approximately 350 positions at US-based headquarters
locations in El Segundo, Fisher-Price and Pleasant Company through
a combination of layoffs, elimination of open requisitions,
attrition and retirements; and
. Close and consolidate certain international offices.
In 2000, Mattel recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $22.9 million in
connection with the financial realignment plan, of which approximately $18
million was not yet incurred as of December 31, 2000. This charge related
to elimination of positions at headquarters locations in El Segundo,
Fisher-Price and Pleasant Company, closure of certain international
offices, and consolidation of facilities. Total worldwide headcount
reduction as a result of the restructuring is approximately 500 employees.
From inception through March 31, 2001, a total of approximately $9 million
has been incurred related to the termination of nearly 380 employees, of
which approximately 40 were terminated during the first quarter of 2001.
The components of the restructuring costs are as follows:
Balance Amounts Balance
(In millions) Dec. 31, 2000 Incurred March 31, 2001
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Severance and other compensation $16 $(6) $10
Lease termination costs 1 - 1
Other 1 (1) -
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Total restructuring charge $18 $(7) $11
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Mattel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Certain written and oral statements made or incorporated by reference from time
to time by Mattel or its representatives in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,
other filings or reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
press releases, conferences, or otherwise, are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Mattel is including this Cautionary Statement to make applicable and take
advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 for any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements include any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply
future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by the use of terminology such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect,"
"estimate," "may," "will," "should," "project," "continue," "plans," "aims,"
"intends," "likely," or other words or phrases of similar terminology.
Management cautions you that forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements. In addition to the risk factors listed in Mattel's
2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other important factors detailed herein and
from time to time in other reports filed by Mattel with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, the following important
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by
any forward-looking statements.
Marketplace Risks
- - Increased competitive pressure, both domestically and internationally, which
may negatively affect the sales of Mattel's products
- - Changes in public and consumer preferences, which may negatively affect
Mattel's toy business
- - Significant changes in the play patterns of children, whereby they are
increasingly attracted to more developmentally advanced products at younger
ages, which may affect brand loyalty and the perceived value of and demand
for Mattel's products
- - Possible weaknesses in economic conditions, both domestically and
internationally, which may negatively affect the sales of Mattel's products
and the costs associated with manufacturing and distributing these products
- - Concentration of Mattel's business with a small group of major customers
- - Significant buying patterns of major customers
- - Shortages of raw materials or components, which may affect Mattel's ability
to produce product in time to meet customer demand
- - Mattel's inability to accurately predict future consumer demand, including
during the peak holiday season
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Financing Considerations
- - Foreign currency exchange fluctuations, which may affect Mattel's reportable
income
- - Significant increases in interest rates, both domestically and
internationally, which may negatively affect Mattel's cost of financing both
its operations and investments
- - Reductions in Mattel's credit ratings which may negatively impact the cost of
satisfying its financing requirements
Other Risks
- - Mattel's ability to ensure successful implementation of all phases of its
financial realignment plan and realization of the anticipated cost savings
and improved cash flows
- - Development of new technologies, including digital media and the Internet,
which may create new risks to Mattel's ability to protect its intellectual
property rights or affect the development, marketing and sales of Mattel's
products
- - Changes in laws or regulations, both domestically and internationally,
including those affecting the Internet, consumer products, environmental
activities, import and export laws or trade restrictions, which may lead to
increased costs or interruption in normal business operations of Mattel
- - Deterioration of trade relations between the US and foreign countries in
which Mattel has significant manufacturing facilities or other operations
- - Current and future litigation, governmental proceedings or environmental
matters, which may lead to increased costs or interruption of normal business
operations of Mattel
- - Labor disputes, which may lead to increased costs or disruption of any of
Mattel's operations
The risks included herein are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q may include additional factors, which could materially and
adversely impact Mattel's business, financial condition and results of
operations. Moreover, Mattel operates in a very competitive and rapidly
changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not
possible for management to predict the impact of all such risk factors on
Mattel's business, financial condition or results of operations or the extent to
which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these
risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-
looking statements as a prediction of actual results.
SUMMARY
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and related notes that appear in Part I of this Quarterly
Report. Mattel's consolidated financial statements for all periods present the
Consumer Software segment as a discontinued operation. Unless otherwise
indicated, the following discussion relates only to Mattel's continuing
operations. Additionally, the segment and brand category information was
restated from prior period presentation to conform to the current management
structure.
Mattel designs, manufactures, and markets a broad variety of toy products on a
worldwide basis through both sales to retailers (i.e., "customers") and direct
to consumers. Mattel's business is dependent in great part on its ability each
year to redesign, restyle and extend existing core products and product lines,
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design and develop innovative new products and product lines, and to
successfully market those products and product lines. Mattel plans to continue
to focus on its portfolio of traditional brands that have historically had
worldwide sustainable appeal, to create new brands utilizing its knowledge of
children's play patterns and to target customer and consumer preferences around
the world. Mattel also intends to expand its core brands through the Internet,
and licensing and entertainment partnerships.
Mattel's portfolio of brands and products are grouped in the following
categories:
Girls - including Barbie(R) fashion dolls and accessories, collector dolls,
Cabbage Patch Kids(R), Polly Pocket(R), Diva Starz(TM), and American
Girl(R)
Boys-Entertainment - including Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), Tyco(R) Electric
Racing and Tyco(R) Radio Control (collectively "Wheels"), and Disney,
Nickelodeon(R), Harry Potter(TM), Max Steel(TM), and games and puzzles
(collectively "Entertainment")
Infant & Preschool - including Fisher-Price(R), Power Wheels(R), Sesame
Street(R), Disney preschool and plush, Winnie the Pooh(R), Blue's
Clues(R), See `N Say(R), Magna Doodle(R), and View-Master(R)
Mattel's business is seasonal, and, therefore, results of continuing operations
are comparable only with corresponding periods.
FINANCIAL REALIGNMENT PLAN
During the third quarter of 2000, Mattel initiated a financial realignment plan
designed to improve gross margin; selling, general and administrative expenses;
operating profit; and cash flow. The financial realignment plan, together with
the disposition of Learning Company, was part of management's strategic plan to
focus on growing Mattel's core brands and lowering operating costs and interest
expense. The plan will require a total pre-tax charge estimated at
approximately $250 million, or $170 million on an after-tax basis, of which
approximately $100 million represents cash expenditures and $70 million
represents noncash writedowns. Total cash outlay will be funded from existing
cash balances and internally generated cash flows from operations. To date
Mattel has recorded pre-tax charges totaling $132.2 million, or approximately
$88 million on an after-tax basis, related to this plan. Of the total charge,
$125.2 million (approximately $84 million after-tax) was recorded in 2000 and
$7.0 million (approximately $4 million after-tax) was recorded in the first
quarter of 2001. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
future pre-tax implementation costs of approximately $118 million could not be
accrued as of March 31, 2001. These costs will be recorded over the next two
years.
In April 2001, as part of the financial realignment plan, Mattel announced the
closure of one of its North American distribution and manufacturing facilities.
Over the next two years, production from the Murray, Kentucky, facility will be
consolidated into existing Mattel-owned and operated facilities in North America
with the final shutdown of Murray expected in late 2002. This action is one of
the realignment measures taken to lower costs. Mattel believes this action was
necessary in order to maintain a competitive cost structure in today's global
marketplace.
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The following are the major initiatives included in the financial realignment
plan:
. Reduce excess manufacturing capacity;
. Terminate a variety of licensing and other contractual arrangements that do
not deliver an adequate level of profitability;
. Eliminate product lines that do not meet required levels of profitability;
. Improve supply chain performance and economics;
. Eliminate approximately 350 positions at US-based headquarters locations in
El Segundo, Fisher-Price and Pleasant Company through a combination of
layoffs, elimination of open requisitions, attrition and retirements; and
. Close and consolidate certain international offices.
In 2000, Mattel recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $22.9 million in
connection with the financial realignment plan, of which approximately $18
million was not yet incurred as of December 31, 2000. This charge related to
elimination of positions at headquarters locations in El Segundo, Fisher-Price
and Pleasant Company, closure of certain international offices, and
consolidation of facilities. Total worldwide headcount reduction as a result of
the restructuring is approximately 500 employees. From inception through March
31, 2001, a total of approximately $9 million has been incurred related to the
termination of nearly 380 employees, of which approximately 40 were terminated
during the first quarter of 2001.
The components of the restructuring costs are as follows:
Balance Amounts Balance
(In millions) Dec. 31, 2000 Incurred March 31, 2001
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Severance and other compensation $16 $(6) $10
Lease termination costs 1 - 1
Other 1 (1) -
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Total restructuring charge $18 $(7) $11
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Under the plan, Mattel expects to generate approximately $200 million of pre-tax
cost savings over the next three years. Mattel has completed over three-
quarters of the activities needed in order to recognize approximately $55
million in savings targeted for 2001. However, there is no assurance that
Mattel will be able to successfully implement all phases of its financial
realignment plan or that it will realize the anticipated cost savings and
improved cash flows.
RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results
Net loss from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2001 was $22.0
million or $0.05 per diluted share as compared to a net loss from continuing
operations of $44.6 million or $0.10 per diluted share in the first quarter of
2000. Profitability in the first quarter of 2001 was negatively impacted by a
$7.0 million pre-tax charge
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related to the financial realignment plan and a $5.5 million charge related
to pre-tax loss on derivative instruments. The combined effect of the above
items resulted in pre-tax charges of $12.5 million, approximately $10 million
after-tax or $0.02 per diluted share. Profitability in the first quarter of
2000 was negatively impacted by a $53.1 million pre-tax charge, approximately
$38 million after-tax or $0.09 per diluted share, related to the departure of
certain senior executives.
The following table provides a comparison of the reported results and the
results excluding charges:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
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2001 2000
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Reported Results Reported Results
(In millions) Results Charges Ex. Chgs Results Charges Ex. Chgs
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Net sales $731.9 $ - $731.9 $693.3 $ - $693.3
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Gross profit $327.2 $ (6.6) $333.8 $314.4 $ - $314.4
Advertising and promotion
expenses 96.9 0.3 96.6 91.3 - 91.3
Other selling and administrative
expenses 205.3 0.1 205.2 254.2 53.1 201.1
Amortization of intangibles 12.8 - 12.8 12.5 - 12.5
Other expense (income), net 6.5 5.5 1.0 (6.4) - (6.4)
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Operating income 5.7 (12.5) 18.2 (37.2) (53.1) 15.9
Interest expense 34.9 - 34.9 24.4 - 24.4
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Loss from continuing operations
before income taxes $(29.2) $(12.5) $(16.7) $(61.6) $(53.1) $ (8.5)
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Net sales from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2001 increased 6%
from last year to $731.9 million. Sales within the US increased 5% and
accounted for 70% of consolidated sales in the first quarter of both 2001 and
2000. Sales outside the US increased 7% from the year ago quarter. However,
excluding the unfavorable exchange impact, international sales increased by 13%
compared to 2000.
Worldwide sales in the Girls category, which now includes the Pleasant
Company, increased 7% or 9% in local currency to $338.0 million. Excluding
Pleasant Company, worldwide sales for the Girls category were up 5.5% compared
to 2000. Worldwide Barbie(R) sales were flat, or up 2% in local currency.
Barbie(R) sales in the U.S. declined 8% in the quarter due to changes in buying
patterns of Mattel's customers. Consumer demand for the brand continued to be
strong in the first quarter as evidenced by healthy growth in over-the-counter
sales. International sales for Barbie(R) were up 16%, or 23% in local currency,
reflecting the benefit of early product availability and stronger alignment of
worldwide sales and marketing plans. The performance of Polly Pocket(R), Diva
Starz(TM) and Pleasant Company drove the growth in the Girls category.
Worldwide sales in the Boys-Entertainment category grew 9%, or 11% in local
currency, to $195.5 million in 2001. Domestic sales grew by 14% while
international sales declined 2%, or up 4% in local currency. The Wheels business
experienced double-digit growth, driven by Hot Wheels(R) and Tyco(R) Radio
Control, primarily due to reduced retail inventory levels entering the year,
improved product availability and strong product offerings. The Entertainment
business decreased slightly with strength in Max Steel(TM) and games and
puzzles,
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offset by weakness in Disney movie-related properties. Mattel expects that over
time the growth within the Harry Potter(TM) product line will replace the loss
in sales resulting from the discontinuation of the Disney entertainment
licensing agreement.
Worldwide sales in the Infant & Preschool category were $243.1 million in 2001,
or flat for the quarter, but up 2% in local currency. Domestic sales were up 1%
and international sales were down 4%, or up 2% in local currency. Worldwide
sales of core Fisher-Price(R) products were up 8%, including double-digit growth
internationally. The growth in core Fisher-Price(R) and Power Wheels(R) products
was offset by continued weakness in licensed character brands, as retailers
manage their inventories. Mattel expects the trend to reverse in the second half
as the new character brand products are introduced at retail.
Mattel has also initiated programs to extend its core brands. In December 2000
and January 2001, Mattel entered into two worldwide, multi-year licensing
agreements with Vivendi Universal Publishing and THQ, respectively, for the
development and publishing of gaming, educational and productivity software
based on Mattel's brands. These partnerships allow Mattel to provide the content
from its library of power brands, while Vivendi Universal Publishing and THQ
provide software development and distribution expertise. In February, Mattel
announced a partnership enabling the Infant and Preschool Division to license
Barney(R) products. Another brand extension initiative is the release of the
first Barbie(R) movie, "Barbie in the Nutcracker(TM)", that will air in
Thanksgiving 2001 on CBS Television and available for home video.
Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, was 44.7% in 2001 compared to 45.3%
last year. Reported cost of sales includes a $6.6 million charge related to
accelerated depreciation resulting from the planned closure of the Murray,
Kentucky plant as part of the financial realignment plan. Mattel will incur an
accelerated depreciation charge each quarter until the second quarter of 2002
related to this closure. Excluding the charge for accelerated depreciation,
gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, was 45.6% in the first quarter of
2001 compared to 45.3% in 2000. The margin was positively affected by product
mix and lower distribution costs, partially offset by the negative impact of the
weakened Euro. Excluding the charge related to exiting certain product lines,
advertising and promotion was 13.2% of net sales, consistent with last year. The
full year advertising rate, excluding charges, is expected to be 15.0% of net
sales. In the first quarter of 2000, other selling and administrative expenses
include a $53.1 million charge related to termination costs for the departure of
senior executives. Excluding this charge, other selling and administrative
expenses declined from 29.0% of net sales in 2000 to 28.0% in 2001.
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Excluding a charge related to a pre-tax loss on derivative instruments, other
expense (income), net decreased from income of $6.4 million in 2000 to expense
of $1.0 million in 2001, primarily due to favorable foreign exchange and
investment gains in 2000 compared to 2001. Interest expense was $34.9 million
in 2001 compared to $24.4 million last year. However, the increase is primarily
due to the allocation last year of $8.2 million in interest to discontinued
operations. In first quarter 2001, interest expense was allocated entirely to
continuing operations. Interest expense for full year 2001 is expected to be
approximately the same as the $189 million of total interest expense incurred
for 2000 for continuing and discontinued operations combined. Mattel's first
quarter tax rate, excluding charges, was 27.6%, consistent with the targeted
rate for the year.
Business Segment Results
Mattel's reportable segments are separately managed business units and are
divided on a geographic basis between domestic and international. The domestic
segment is further divided into US Girls, US Boys-Entertainment, and US Infant &
Preschool. The US Girls segment includes products such as Barbie(R), Polly
Pocket(R), Cabbage Patch Kids(R), and American Girl(R). The US Boys-
Entertainment segment includes products in the Wheels and Entertainment
categories. The US Infant & Preschool segment includes Fisher-Price(R), Disney
preschool and plush, Power Wheels(R), Sesame Street(R) and other preschool
products. The International segment sells products in all toy categories.
Mattel's segments were revised in January 2001 to conform to the current
management structure. Specifically, the results of Pleasant Company, which had
been previously reported as part of Other, are now being reported as part of US
Girls, which is consistent with management responsibility for this business.
Additionally, Mattel's toy manufacturing unit is now being managed as a cost
center instead of as a profit center, therefore, toy manufacturing is no longer
being reported as a separate segment. Lastly, certain overhead costs incurred at
the headquarters' level in El Segundo, including facilities, information
technology, and other administration support costs, are now being allocated to
the US Girls and US Boys-Entertainment segments, to more accurately reflect the
costs associated with operating these businesses. These type of overhead costs
were already being reported as part of the US Infant & Preschool and
international segments since these businesses maintain their own, separate
headquarters locations.
US Girls segment sales increased by 3% in 2001 compared to 2000, largely due to
growth in the small doll product line, including Polly Pocket(R) and Diva
Starz(TM), and increased sales of American Girl(R). Barbie(R) sales in the U.S.
declined 8% in the quarter due to changes in buying patterns of Mattel's
customers. Consumer demand for the brand continued to be strong in the first
quarter as evidenced by healthy growth in over-the-counter sales. US Boys-
Entertainment segment sales increased 14% compared to 2000. The Wheels business
experienced double-digit growth, driven by Hot Wheels(R) and Tyco(R) Radio
Control. The Entertainment business increased 6%, with strength in Max Steel(TM)
and games and puzzles partially offset by weakness in Disney movie-related
properties. US Infant & Preschool segment sales increased 1%, largely due to
increased sales of core Fisher-Price(R) and Power Wheels(R) products, partially
offset by declines in sales of Sesame Street(R), Disney preschool and Winnie the
Pooh(R) products. International segment sales increased by 7% compared to last
year. Excluding the unfavorable foreign exchange impact, sales grew by 13% due
to double-digit growth in Barbie(R), Fisher-Price(R) and Wheels categories.
Operating profit in the US Girls segment increased by 15%, largely due to higher
sales and improved product mix at Pleasant Company. Excluding Pleasant Company,
profitability in the US Girls segment remained relatively flat. Operating
(loss) profit in the US Boys-Entertainment segment improved from a loss of $5.7
million in 2000 to profit of $1.1 million in 2001 due to increased sales and
improved product mix. Operating profit in the US Infant & Preschool segment
decreased from profit of $2.1 million last year to breakeven this year primarily
due to unfavorable product mix and increased overhead spending to support
certain product lines. The International segment operating loss of $14.1 million
is a slight improvement from a year ago. In both years, the international
results were negatively affected by unfavorable foreign exchange.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Mattel's cash and short-term investments decreased $140.6 million to $74.3
million at March 31, 2001 compared to $214.9 million at March 31, 2000. The
repayment of short-term borrowings and long-term debt, the funding of continuing
operations and payments made under the financial realignment plan, partially
offset by the issuance of 200 million Euro Notes and a $200.0 million term loan,
contributed to the decrease. Compared to year end 2000, cash and short-term
investments decreased $158.1 million, primarily due to funding of continuing
operations, partially offset by short-term borrowings. Accounts receivable, net
increased by $51.2 million from year-end 2000. Inventory balances increased
$51.7 million from first quarter 2000, primarily as a result of pre-build
initiatives to prepare for the closing of the Murray, Kentucky manufacturing
facility as part of Mattel's financial realignment plan. Since year end,
inventory increased $84.3 million as a result of routine inventory buildup to
support sales later in the year and the pre-build initiative related to the
Murray closure. Property, plant and equipment, net decreased $70.1 million from
first quarter 2000, mainly due to depreciation, partially offset by tooling
additions. Intangibles, net decreased $69.1 million compared to the year-ago
quarter, largely due to amortization. Other assets increased $220.1 million from
the first quarter of 2000, principally due to increased noncurrent deferred tax
assets resulting from operating losses. Net investment in discontinued
operations decreased $318.7 million from first quarter 2000, primarily due to
the disposition of Learning Company.
Short-term borrowings decreased $330.2 million compared to first quarter 2000.
Compared to 2000 year end, short-term borrowings increased $292.1 million to
support seasonal working capital financing needs. Current portion of long-term
liabilities increased $29.9 million over the 2000 quarter end, primarily due to
the reclassification of $30.5 million of medium-term notes maturing in 2001 from
long-term debt.
A summary of Mattel's capitalization is as follows:
(In millions, except percentage
information) March 31, 2001 March 31, 2000 Dec. 31, 2000
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Medium-term notes $ 510.0 18% $ 540.5 19% $ 510.0 18%
Senior notes 675.3 24 400.0 14 690.7 25
Other long-term debt obligations 41.5 2 42.2 1 41.7 1
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Total long-term debt 1,226.8 44 982.7 34 1,242.4 44
Other long-term liabilities 179.4 6 172.5 6 165.5 6
Stockholders' equity 1,405.3 50 1,744.5 60 1,403.1 50
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$2,811.5 100% $2,899.7 100% $2,811.0 100%
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Total long-term debt increased by $244.1 million compared to first quarter 2000
due to the issuance of 200 million of Euro Notes and a $200.0 million term loan
during third quarter 2000, partially offset by the repayment upon maturity of
$100.0 million of senior notes and the reclassification of $30.5 million of
medium-term notes maturing in 2001 to current portion. Mattel expects to
satisfy its future long-term capital needs through the retention of corporate
earnings and the issuance of long-term debt instruments. As of March 31, 2001,
Mattel has up to $400.0 million of debt and equity securities available for
issuance under its current shelf registration statement. Stockholders' equity
decreased $339.2 million since March 31, 2000, primarily as a result of
cumulative losses from discontinued operations, common dividends declared and
the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation, partially offset by
income from continuing operations and cash received from exercise of employee
stock options.
LIQUIDITY
Cash flows used for continuing operations increased $82.6 million compared to
first quarter 2000, largely due to changes in working capital. During first
quarter 2001, Mattel invested cash flows totaling $38.6 million for additions to
tooling in support of new products and expansion of existing North American
manufacturing facilities in anticipation of the closure of the Murray, Kentucky
facility. Cash flows from financing activities decreased $110.0 million due to
lower short-term borrowings, partially offset by cash received from employee
stock option exercises and no dividend payment during the quarter under Mattel's
new dividend policy.
During 2001, Mattel expects cash flows to increase due to the change in its
dividend policy and the disposition of Learning Company since Mattel is no
longer required to fund this business. Mattel currently intends to use the cash
savings generated by these actions to reduce debt, and thereby strengthen its
balance sheet.
SEASONAL FINANCING
Mattel's financing of seasonal working capital, as well as that of the industry
taken as a whole, typically grows throughout the first half of the year and
peaks in the third or fourth quarter, when accounts receivable are at their
highest due to increased sales volume, and when inventories are at their highest
in anticipation of expected second half sales volume. Mattel expects to finance
its seasonal working capital requirements for the next twelve months by using
existing and internally generated cash, issuing commercial paper, selling
certain trade receivables and using various short-term bank lines of credit. On
March 29, 2001, Mattel renewed its $400.0 million, 364-day credit facility. In
addition, Mattel avails itself of individual short-term foreign credit lines
with a number of banks, which will be used as needed to finance seasonal working
capital requirements of certain foreign subsidiaries. Mattel believes the
amounts available under its unsecured committed revolving credit facilities, its
term loan agreement, its uncommitted money market facility and its foreign
credit lines will be adequate to meet its seasonal financing requirements.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Foreign Currency
Mattel's results of operations and cash flows may be impacted by exchange rate
fluctuations. Mattel seeks to mitigate its exposure to market risk by
monitoring its currency exchange exposure for the year and partially or fully
hedging such exposure using foreign currency forward exchange and option
contracts primarily to hedge its purchase and sale of inventory, and other
intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts
generally have maturity dates of up to 18 months. In addition, Mattel manages
its exposure through the selection of currencies used for international
borrowings and intercompany invoicing. Mattel's results of operations can also
be affected by the translation of foreign revenues and earnings into US dollars.
Mattel does not trade in financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Mattel has also entered into a cross currency interest rate swap to convert the
interest and principal amount from Euros to US dollars on its 200 million Euro
Notes due 2002.
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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Litigation Related to Learning Company
Following Mattel's announcement in October 1999 of the expected results of its
Learning Company division for the third quarter of 1999, several of Mattel's
stockholders filed purported class action complaints naming Mattel and certain
of its present and former officers and directors as defendants. The complaints
generally allege, among other things, that the defendants made false or
misleading statements, in the joint proxy statement for the merger of Mattel and
Learning Company and elsewhere, that artificially inflated the price of Mattel's
common stock.
In March 2000, these shareholder complaints were consolidated into two lead
cases: Thurber v. Mattel, Inc. et al. (containing claims under (S) 10(b) of the
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1934 Securities Exchange Act ("Act")) and Dusek v. Mattel, Inc. et al
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(containing claims under (S) 14(a) of the Act). Mattel and the other defendants
filed motions to dismiss both lawsuits for failure to state a claim. In January
2001, the Court granted defendants' motions to dismiss both Thurber and Dusek,
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and gave plaintiffs leave to amend. Plaintiffs filed amended consolidated
complaints in March 2001 in both actions. Mattel intends to file motions to
dismiss the amended consolidated complaints.
Other purported class action litigation has been brought against Mattel as
successor to Learning Company and the former directors of Learning Company on
behalf of former stockholders of Broderbund Software, Inc. who acquired shares
of Learning Company in exchange for their Broderbund common stock in connection
with the Learning Company-Broderbund merger on August 31, 1998. The
consolidated complaint in In re Broderbund generally alleges that Learning
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Company misstated its financial results prior to the time it was acquired by
Mattel. Mattel and the other defendants have filed a motion to dismiss the
complaint in In re Broderbund, and are awaiting a ruling. Thurber, Dusek, and
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In re Broderbund are all currently pending in the United States District Court
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for the Central District of California.
Several stockholders have filed derivative complaints on behalf and for the
benefit of Mattel, alleging, among other things, that Mattel's directors
breached their fiduciary duties, wasted corporate assets, and grossly mismanaged
Mattel in connection with Mattel's acquisition of Learning Company and its
approval of severance packages to certain former executives. All of these
derivative actions, one of which was filed in the Court of Chancery in Delaware
and the remainder in Los Angeles Superior Court in California, have been stayed
pending the outcome of motions to dismiss in the federal securities actions.
Mattel believes the purported class actions and derivative suits are without
merit and intends to defend them vigorously.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
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11.0 Computation of Income (Loss) per Common and Common
Equivalent Share
12.0 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio
of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock
Dividends
99.0 Mattel, Inc. Credit Agreement (364-Day Facility) dated as of
March 29, 2001 among Mattel, the Banks (as defined), Bank of
America, N.A., as administrative agent, Citicorp USA, Inc.,
as syndication agent, and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., as
documentation agent
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
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Mattel filed no Current Reports on Form 8-K during the quarterly
period ended March 31, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MATTEL, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: As of May 15, 2001 By: /s/ Kevin M. Farr
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Kevin M. Farr
Chief Financial Officer
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