AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Mattel (MAT)

Mattel issues $600 million of 5.000% senior notes due 2030 to repay 2026 notes

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 financing Written later

Mattel issued $600 million of 5.000% senior unsecured notes maturing November 17, 2030, on November 17, 2025. The company used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem all $600.0 million of its outstanding 3.375% Senior Notes due 2026, so the filing swaps one debt issue for another rather than adding a new amount of borrowing.

Key points

  • Notes: $600 million principal, 5.000% coupon, interest paid semi-annually on May 17 and November 17, first payment May 17, 2026
  • Proceeds, with cash on hand, used to redeem all $600.0 million of 3.375% Senior Notes due 2026 on the same day
  • Optional redemption before October 17, 2030 at 100% of principal plus make-whole premium; holders can require repurchase at 101% on a Change of Control Triggering Event

The filing

CompanyMattel (MAT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 17, 2025, 4:11 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-284624

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.03 New Direct Financial Obligation

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 12:59 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on November 17, 2025.

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