Mattel shares rise after reported Authentic Brands Group takeover interest
Mattel shares rose Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the toymaker, according to CNBC. The available report identifies the market reaction and the reported buyer interest but does not provide details on a possible transaction’s terms, timing, or status.
Shares of toymaker Mattel rose Thursday after reports that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the company, CNBC reported.
The report attributed the information about the potential deal to The Wall Street Journal. The available source material does not say whether Authentic Brands Group made a formal offer or whether Mattel entered discussions about a transaction.
No purchase price, financing details, transaction structure, timetable, or response from Mattel is included in the supplied report. The source material also does not state whether any deal is expected to proceed.
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