Authentic Brands explores Mattel acquisition, shares surge 23%
Mattel shares jumped nearly 23% after reports that Authentic Brands Group is exploring a potential acquisition of the toy company.
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What happened
Mattel attracted takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, according to a source. 15 Reports surfaced on October 01, 2026 indicating potential acquisition interest. 2 Mattel shares jumped nearly 23% following the reports. 34
What to watch
Whether Authentic Brands formalizes a definitive acquisition offer for Mattel. 12345
Sources · 5
[1]Mattel (MAT) Shares Surge 23% on Authentic Brands Takeover Interest
gurufocus.com · via Marketaux
[2]Mattel shares rise after reports of takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group
CNBC · Bluesky
[3]Mattel (MAT) Shares Surge on Authentic Brands Acquisition Interest
gurufocus.com · via Marketaux
[4]Mattel (MAT) Attracts Acquisition Interest from Authentic Brands Group
gurufocus.com · via Marketaux
[5]Mattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, source says reut.rs/4iUhHAe
Reuters · Bluesky
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