Mattel shares rise on report Zuru weighs takeover bid

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Mattel shares rose 3.1% after a report that Zuru is considering a takeover bid for the toymaker. Zuru has taken pitches from Australasian investment bankers over the past three to four weeks, according to The Australian. Zuru, based in Hong Kong and founded by New Zealand-born siblings Nick, Mat and Anna Mowbray, makes Robo Fish and Bunch O Balloons. The potential Zuru bid follows a WSJ report on Thursday that Mattel has recently received takeover interest from Authentic Brands, which has privately discussed a bid that could value Mattel at more than $20 a share, or $6 billion. On Tuesday, it was also reported that major Mattel shareholder Ariel Investments, which owns a 5.4% stake, is pushing the Barbie maker to explore a sale or other strategic alternatives, saying its progress on performance and profitability has stalled.

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Consumer Discretionary▲
Mattel Inc
MAT
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Mattel shares rose on reports of potential takeover bids from Zuru and Authentic Brands, plus shareholder pressure to explore a sale.

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Zurui
Private± MixedCapitalrelevance

Zuru is reported to be considering a takeover bid for Mattel, having taken pitches from investment bankers.

Ariel Investmentsi
Private± MixedCapitalrelevance

Ariel Investments, a 5.4% Mattel shareholder, is pushing the toymaker to explore a sale or strategic alternatives.