/PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Mattel, Inc. ("Mattel" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MAT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

NEW YORK, June 28, 2017 The investigation concerns whether Mattel and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On April 20, 2017, post-market, Mattel announced financial and operating results for the first fiscal quarter of 2017 that fell significantly below Wall Street consensus estimates. The Company reported that its worldwide net sales and gross margins had each declined by more than 15% on a year-over-year basis, and that the Company's operating loss increased by more than 158%, from $49.1 million to $127.0.

On this news, Mattel's share price fell $3.42, or 13.57%, to close at $21.79 on April 21, 2017.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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