Mattel shares rise after reports of takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

Shares of toymaker Mattel rose Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the toymaker.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:14:06 UTC.

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