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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Information
For information regarding the markets in which Mattel’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share, is traded,
see the cover page hereof. For information regarding the high and low closing prices of Mattel’s common stock
for the last two calendar years, see Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 13 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements—Quarterly Financial Information.”
Holders of Record
As of February 22, 2008, Mattel had approximately 38,000 holders of record of its common stock.
Dividends
In 2007, 2006, and 2005, Mattel paid a dividend per share of $0.75, $0.65, and $0.50, respectively, to
holders of its common stock. The Board of Directors declared the dividend in November, and Mattel paid the
dividend in December of each year. The payment of dividends on common stock is at the discretion of the Board
of Directors and is subject to customary limitations.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The information regarding Mattel’s equity compensation plans is incorporated herein by reference to
Item 12.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the fourth quarter of 2007, Mattel did not sell any unregistered securities.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
During 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Board of Directors authorized Mattel to increase its share repurchase
program by $750.0 million, $250.0 million, and $500.0 million, respectively. During 2007, Mattel repurchased
35.9 million shares at a cost of $806.3 million. During 2006, Mattel repurchased 11.8 million shares at a cost of
$192.7 million. During 2005, Mattel repurchased 28.9 million shares at a cost of $500.4 million. At
December 31, 2007, share repurchase authorizations of $0.9 million had not been executed. In January 2008, the
Board of Directors authorized Mattel to increase its previously announced share repurchase program by an
additional $500.0 million. Repurchases will take place from time to time, depending on market conditions.
Mattel’s share repurchase program has no expiration date.
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