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Mattel Shares Surge on a Report That Authentic Brands Has Weighed a Bid Above $20 a Share

The Wall Street Journal said Authentic Brands Group privately discussed an offer valuing the toymaker at more than $6 billion, a day after Mattel named Roger Lynch chief executive.

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By Anna Ferreira

Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Mattel shares rose sharply on Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group has privately discussed an offer valuing the toymaker at more than $20 a share, or roughly $6 billion or more.

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Anna Ferreira

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Anna Ferreira writes for Corporate Insider Inc.

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