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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Hasbro will webcast its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that Gina Goetter, Hasbro’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and Tim Kilpin, Hasbro’s President Toys, Licensing and Entertainment will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:45 AM Eastern time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the third quarter 2024.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that the company’s third quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Hasbro will webcast its third quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, continues its commitment to investing in the next wave of female innovators with Hasbro’s Women Innovators of Play, an annual, free event held virtually on October 10, 2024.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that Chris Cocks, Hasbro’s Chief Executive Officer and Gina Goetter, Hasbro’s Chief Financial Officer will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:30 PM Eastern time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the second quarter 2024.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced the appointment of two leaders to its Executive Leadership Team. John Hight will join as President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming, and Holly Barbacovi will take on the role of Chief People Officer.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, announced three senior appointments today to build on the company’s digital transformation and ongoing turnaround efforts. Dan Shull will join Hasbro as Chief Digital Information Officer, Stephanie Beal has been promoted to Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Dan Rawson is taking on an expanded role overseeing Direct and e-commerce, as well as continuing as Global Play Lead for DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS and RPGs. Stephanie Beal and Dan Rawson’s new roles are effective immediately, and Dan Shull will join on July 15th.

Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company, announced today the launch of ‘Furby Wuz Here,’ an immersive campaign and activation invading New York City. Celebrating one year since the iconic toy’s return, the activation invites consumers to experience the world of Furby, featuring a delightful hunt for mischievous moments and “furbified” objects across the city.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that the company’s second quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Hasbro will webcast its second quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced that Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, has named Hasbro a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States according to an annual survey.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that Chris Cocks, Hasbro’s Chief Executive Officer and Gina Goetter, Hasbro’s Chief Financial Officer will participate in the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:20AM Eastern time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) (“Hasbro”) announced today the pricing of an underwritten registered public offering (the “Offering”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.050% Notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). The Notes will accrue interest beginning May 14, 2024 with semi-annual payments commencing November 14, 2024. Subject to customary closing conditions, the Offering is expected to settle and close on or about May 14, 2024.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the first quarter 2024.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that the company’s first quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Hasbro will webcast its first quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced its Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 lineup of events, networking moments, and other opportunities to celebrate and connect women toy and game innovators across the globe.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) (“Hasbro”), a leading toy and game company, today announced that Frank Gibeau, President of Zynga, Darin Harris, Chief Executive Officer of Jack in the Box Inc., and Owen Mahoney, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexon Co. Ltd., have been appointed to Hasbro's Board of Directors, effective March 21, 2024.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Hasbro will webcast its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Entertainment One film and TV business to Lionsgate for a purchase price of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, plus the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans. Today’s announcement underscores Hasbro’s Blueprint 2.0 strategy; Hasbro will continue to develop and produce entertainment based on its rich vault of Hasbro brands.

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, announced today that PEPPA PIG will jump into cinemas for the character’s 20th anniversary and biggest cinema celebration ever beginning February 2024.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the third quarter 2023.

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, has been named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2023 ranking for the 12th consecutive year. Hasbro has been ranked #4 overall and #1 in the Consumer Durables and Apparel industry.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, announced Hasbro Girl Innovators of Play today at the Girls Leading Change event.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that the company’s third quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Hasbro will webcast its third quarter 2023 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company, today launched NERFBALL, the NERF brand’s first-ever official sport in its 50+ years of history, by releasing the full gameplay video of the NERFBALL – Battle in the Bubble exhibition game. Since 1969 when the iconic brand was first introduced to the world with the original NERF ball, dozens of iterations of NERF have been created across consumer products categories from sports items to blasters and much more. What started with a simple NERF foam ball more than 50 years ago comes full circle through the cutting-edge competitive sport, NERFBALL.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced the Hasbro Women Innovators of Play event, held virtually on September 12 between 10 am – 12:30 pm ET. A special key announcement will also be shared during the day’s program.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that Chris Cocks, Hasbro’s chief executive officer and Gina Goetter, Hasbro’s chief financial officer will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 1:10PM Eastern.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a leading toy and game company, today reported financial results for the second quarter 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) a leading toy and game company, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate for approximately $500 million, consisting of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans. The transaction has been approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. Hasbro will use the proceeds to retire a minimum of $400 million of floating rate debt by the end of the year, and for other general corporate purposes. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) announced today that the company’s second quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Hasbro will webcast its second quarter 2023 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Celebrating its centennial anniversary this year, Hasbro, Inc., a toy and game company, is returning to San Diego Comic-Con International, showcasing an incredible lineup of branded activities based on fan favorites, including TRANSFORMERS, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, NERF, G.I. JOE and Power Rangers, as well as products from premier collaboration brands, Star Wars™, Indiana Jones™ and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company.

The wait is over… the furb-nomenon that took over the world has returned. Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global leader in play, announced that the next era of the cute, cool, and weird Furby interactive toy hits shelves just in time for summer. A new generation of kids can discover their own curious little creature and kindred spirit, that’s sure to be their next BFF. With a history of disrupting pop culture and the toy aisle, Furby reminds kids that they can be their hilarious, wacky, perfectly imperfect selves, because that is what makes them – and the world – a little more special. Furby is available now in two new colors, Purple and Coral, on Amazon and will be at all major retailers starting July 15.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a toy and game company, today announced its support for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, held in Berlin June 17-25, 2023. Hasbro’s long-standing global partnership with Special Olympics is empowering athletes and students with and without disabilities and ensuring they have the same access to inclusive play and sports in classrooms and communities around the world.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global leader in play, today was honored by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, as a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing the top community-minded companies in the U.S.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that Chris Cocks, Hasbro’s chief executive officer, will participate in the 51st Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:20AM Eastern.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today reported financial results for the first quarter 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today announced two senior appointments to the Company’s Executive Leadership Team. Tim Kilpin will join as President, Toy, Licensing & Entertainment, effective April 24, 2023, and Gina Goetter will join as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 18, 2023, following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Today, Hasbro, Inc.’s Wizards of the Coast (NASDAQHAS) has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today announced leadership and organizational changes, including the elimination of approximately 15% of its global workforce this year. The reductions will start to take effect within the next several weeks. With these actions, along with ongoing systems and supply chain investments, the Company is on track to achieve its goal of $250-300M in annual run-rate cost savings by year-end 2025 to drive profitability and reinvestment in core brand growth.

Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, marking the latest recognition for the company’s commitment to using its business as a force for good. The Rankings are the only comprehensive evaluation of how the nation’s largest corporations perform on the issues that matter most to Americans today across five stakeholders: workers, communities, customers, shareholders & governance, and the environment.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on February 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 1, 2023.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that Chris Cocks, chief executive officer, and Cynthia Williams, president, Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming, will participate in a fireside chat focused on Hasbro’s Franchise Brand Magic: The Gathering. The fireside chat will be hosted by UBS on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:00AM Eastern.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today announced that, in connection with the Company’s strategic review process led by its new CEO, Chris Cocks, the Board of Directors has authorized a sale process for the part of its eOne TV and film business not directly supporting the Company’s Branded Entertainment strategy. Hasbro will maintain the capability to develop and produce animation, digital shorts, scripted TV and theatrical films for audiences related to core Hasbro IP.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Deborah Thomas has informed the Company of her intent to retire. The Company is conducting a process to identify her successor, looking at both internal and external candidates. Thomas and the Company plan for her to remain as Chief Financial Officer until her successor is in place, and as an advisor to the Company for a period thereafter to ensure a smooth transition.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today reported financial results for the third quarter 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), today announced Dan Rawson has joined Wizards of the Coast in a newly created role as Senior Vice President of Dungeons & Dragons. Mr. Rawson, formerly COO of Microsoft Dynamics 365, brings decades of leadership in strategic business, e-commerce, and product management. In this new role, he will lead overall Dungeons & Dragons brand growth and profitability across digital, physical, and entertainment.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today hosted its first investor day under the leadership of new Chief Executive Officer Chris Cocks. Senior leaders from across the business unveiled Hasbro’s new go-forward plan, the result of a nine-month strategic review that focused on creating near-term, meaningful change that is expected to deliver positive financial impact as early as the fourth quarter of this year. Through this review process, the Company sought to identify opportunities to focus and scale the business, enhance operational excellence and drive accelerated growth and profit.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that it will webcast its Investor Day on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be hosted by Chris Cocks, chief executive officer; Deborah Thomas, chief financial officer; and Eric Nyman, president and chief operating officer along with other senior leaders from across the Company.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that Kenneth A. Bronfin and Edward M. Philip will retire from the Board at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2023. Mr. Bronfin and Mr. Philip, the two longest tenured members of the Board, have served since 2008 and 2002, respectively.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, today reported financial results for the second quarter 2022, including growth in revenues, operating profit, net earnings and EBITDA.

The word is… PARTY! Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS-CP), a global play and entertainment leader, and New York Times Games are working together to bring Wordle to life in a new board game. Inspired by the popular digital version from New York Times Games, Wordle: The Party Game is a brand-new product that delivers classic Wordle gameplay, but now in an all new way that is perfect for game night with friends and family. Wordle: The Party Game will be available in North America for purchase in October and for pre-order today at www.wordlethepartygame.com.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, will return to San Diego Comic-Con International, bringing an extraordinary portfolio of brands, including Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, NERF, G.I. JOE and Power Rangers, as well as products from premier collaboration brands, including Star Wars™ and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company. Hasbro’s 2022 lineup will be showcased throughout the convention to deliver an epic experience for fans of all ages with several product exclusives, panels, autograph signings and more activities show-goers don’t want to miss.

Today, Hasbro, Inc., has announced a partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) for the highly anticipated re-launch of Starting Lineup, an iconic sports collectibles brand. The Starting Lineup collectible will also include an exclusive, officially licensed Panini NBA trading card. Launching this fall in partnership with Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, the Starting Lineup brand will feature legendary NBA superstars as part of its first wave of figures and will be available for pre-order starting September 22 exclusively on Hasbro Pulse and across the Fanatics network of online sites, including Fanatics.com and official league stores.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter 2022 earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of Hasbro's financial results.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, today issued a letter to shareholders following its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The full text of the letter is below, which can also be found, at www.HasbroGamePlan.com.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced the preliminary results at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as provided by its proxy solicitors, which indicate that Hasbro shareholders have voted, with a substantial margin, to re-elect all 13 of Hasbro’s highly qualified directors to the Hasbro Board: Richard Stoddart, Kenneth Bronfin, Michael Burns, Hope Cochran, Chris Cocks, Lisa Gersh, Elizabeth Hamren, Blake Jorgensen, Tracy Leinbach, Edward Philip, Laurel Richie, Mary Beth West and Linda Zecher Higgins. Similarly, the Company’s say-on-pay proposal and auditor ratification were approved by the shareholders.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) (“Hasbro” or the “Company”), a global play and entertainment company, today issued the following letter to Hasbro shareholders in connection with the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”) to be held on June 8, 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) (“Hasbro” or the “Company”), a global play and entertainment company, today issued the following letter to Hasbro shareholders in connection with the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”) to be held on June 8, 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) (“Hasbro” or the “Company”), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that in its report issued May 27, 2022 independent proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) has recommended that Hasbro’s shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card FOR ALL of Hasbro’s Director Nominees in connection with the Company’s 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting, to be held on June 8, 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) (“Hasbro” or the “Company”), a global play and entertainment company, today issued the following letter, which includes a Q&A with new CEO Chris Cocks, to Hasbro shareholders in connection with the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”) to be held on June 8, 2022.

Hasbro (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that Najuma (Naj) Atkinson has been appointed Chief People Officer. She assumes this position following the previously disclosed retirement of Dolph Johnson, Global Chief Human Resources Officer, after more than two decades of service at Hasbro.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of D&D Beyond, the leading digital RPG toolset and game companion to the iconic fantasy franchise, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Fandom, the world’s largest fan platform, previously owned and operated D&D Beyond since 2019 and has grown the direct-to-consumer business to be the leading role-playing game (RPG) digital toolset on the market with close to 10 million registered users.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, has been named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2022 ranking, marking the company’s 11th straight year on the list. 100 Best Corporate Citizens recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and transparency among the 1,000 largest, publicly-traded U.S. companies.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS) (“Hasbro” or the “Company”), a global play and entertainment company, today issued the following letter to Hasbro shareholders in connection with the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”) to be held on June 8, 2022.

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQHAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that it has filed an investor presentation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 8, 2022.