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could have a material adverse effect on Mattel’s results of operations and financial condition, depending on the
product affected by the recall and the extent of the recall efforts required. A product recall could also negatively
affect Mattel’s reputation and the sales of other Mattel products. See Item 1A “Risk Factors—Factors That May
Affect Future Results” and Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements—Product Recalls and Withdrawals.”
Mattel’s advertising is subject to the Federal Trade Commission Act, The Children’s Television Act of
1990, the rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Communications
Commission, as well as laws of certain countries that regulate advertising and advertising to children. In addition,
Mattel’s websites that are directed towards children are subject to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
of 1998.
Mattel’s worldwide operations are subject to the requirements of various environmental laws and
regulations in the jurisdictions where those operations are located. Mattel believes that it is in substantial
compliance with those laws and regulations. Mattel’s operations are from time to time the subject of
investigations, conferences, discussions, and negotiations with various federal, state and local environmental
agencies within and outside the United States with respect to the discharge or cleanup of hazardous waste. Mattel
is not aware of any material cleanup liabilities.
Mattel is subject to various other federal, state, local and international laws and regulations applicable to its
business. Mattel believes that it is in substantial compliance with these laws and regulations.
Employees
The total number of persons employed by Mattel and its subsidiaries at any one time varies because of the
seasonal nature of its manufacturing operations. At December 31, 2011, Mattel’s total number of employees was
approximately 28,000.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The current executive officers of Mattel, all of whom are appointed annually by and serve at the pleasure of
the Board of Directors, are as follows:
Name Age Position
Executive
Officer
Since
Bryan G. Stockton ....................... 58 Chief Executive Officer and Director 2000
David Allmark .......................... 48 Executive Vice President, Fisher-Price
Brands
2011
Ellen L. Brothers ......................... 56 Executive Vice President of Mattel and
President, American Girl
2003
Thomas A. Debrowski .................... 61 Executive Vice President, Worldwide
Operations
2000
Kevin M. Farr ........................... 54 Chief Financial Officer 1996
Alan Kaye .............................. 58 Executive Vice President, Chief Human
Resources Officer
2000
Timothy J. Kilpin ........................ 51 Executive Vice President, Mattel Brands El
Segundo
2011
Geoff M. Massingberd .................... 54 Executive Vice President, International 2007
Robert Normile .......................... 52 Executive Vice President, Chief Legal
Officer and Secretary
1999
Jean-Christophe Pean ..................... 47 Executive Vice President, North America 2012
Mandana Sadigh ......................... 52 Senior Vice President and Treasurer 2010
H. Scott Topham ......................... 51 Senior Vice President and Corporate
Controller
2004
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