| Date | Title | | | 11/06/09 | Hasbro Studios Names Kathy Samuels as Executive Producer|
Credits Include Rachel Ray, Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2009--
Kathy Samuels – an industry veteran with a proven track record of
success during stints at both CBS Television Distribution Group (CTDG)
and NBC – has been named Executive Producer at the newly-formed, Los
Angeles-based Hasbro Studios. In this new role, Samuels will be
responsible for overseeing production on a number of the... |
|  | | 11/03/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Investor Day Webcast on November 5, 2009| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced it will webcast presentations
from its annual Investor Day on Thursday, November 5, 2009, beginning at
10:00 AM eastern time and ending at approximately 2:00 PM. The webcast
will include presentations by the company's President and Chief
Executive Officer, Brian Goldner; Chief Operating Officer, David
Hargreaves; Chief Financial Officer, Deborah Thomas; as well a... |
| | | 10/19/09 | Hasbro Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results|
Third Quarter Highlights
Net revenues of $1.28 billion compared to $1.30 billion a year ago,
a decrease of 2% from a year ago, or an increase of 1% absent the
impact of foreign exchange;
Net earnings of $150.4 million versus $138.2 million or $0.99 per
diluted share compared to $0.89 per diluted share, an increase of 11%
in EPS;
Operating profit of $230.7 million or 18% of net r... |
| | | 10/14/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces New Senior Executive Appointments for Hasbro Studios|
Industry Veterans Licht and Steiner to Take Leading Roles within the
Studio
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced today the appointment of two senior
executives at the company’s newly formed Hasbro Studios, which is based
in Los Angeles. Well regarded entertainment industry executives, Lisa
Licht and Linda Steiner will be stepping into leading roles at the
Studio, working closely with Studi... |
| | | 10/01/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on November 16, 2009 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on November 2, 2009.
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family
leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and
... |
| | | 09/25/09 | Hasbro to Webcast 2009 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 25, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third
quarter results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday
October 19, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of
Hasbro's financial results.
The webcast will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's
Investor Relations home page, at http://investor.hasbro.com
then click on the we... |
| | | 09/21/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Key Executive Appointments for Hasbro Studios| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced today the appointment of key
executives at the company’s newly formed Hasbro Studios, which is based
in Los Angeles. Industry veteran Stephen J. Davis, President of Hasbro
Studios, will lead the “virtual” studio, which will produce shows based
on Hasbro’s world class brands, deliver new branded content and produce
programs from top third party content creators. Many o... |
| | | 08/03/09 | International Television Executive Stephen J. Davis Named President of Hasbro Studios| Davis and His Team to Develop Hasbro-Branded, Multi-Platform Content for Hasbro-Discovery Joint Venture Network
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced today that prominent international
production and distribution television executive Stephen J. Davis has
been named President of the Company’s newly-formed, Los Angeles-based
Hasbro Studios. The “virtual” studio will produce shows based on
Hasbro’s world class bran... |
| | | 07/20/09 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 20, 2009--
Second Quarter Highlights
Net revenues of $792.2 million compared to $784.3 million a year
ago, an increase of $7.9 million or 1% from a year ago, or an increase
of 7% absent the impact of foreign exchange;
Net earnings of $39.3 million or $0.26 per diluted share compared
to $37.5 million or $0.25 per diluted share a year ago;
Net earn... |
| | | 07/16/09 | Margaret Loesch to Lead Hasbro-Discovery Communications Joint Venture Television Network| -- Award-winning industry veteran named President and CEO of multi-platform venture
PAWTUCKET, R.I., and SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) and Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA,
DISCB, DISCK) today announced that children’s entertainment veteran
Margaret Loesch has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of
the companies’ multi-platform joint venture. The yet-to-be-named network
is expected to prem... |
| | | 06/26/09 | Hasbro to Webcast 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 26, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second
quarter results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday
July 20, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of
Hasbro's financial results.
The webcast will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's
Investor Relations home page, at http://investor.hasbro.com
then click on the webc... |
| | | 05/22/09 | Hasbro Closes Investment in Joint Venture with Discovery Communications| PAWTUCKET, R.I. & SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 22, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) and Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA,
DISCB, DISCK) announced today the closing of Hasbro’s purchase of a 50
percent interest in a joint venture which holds the Discovery Kids
Network in the United States. Hasbro and Discovery plan for the joint
venture to create a rebranded television network dedicated to
high-quality children’s and family entertain... |
| | | 05/21/09 | Deb Thomas Named Hasbro's Chief Financial Officer| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2009--
Deb Thomas, 45, an 11-year Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) veteran who has held
several senior level finance posts within the Company, has been elected
to the position of Chief Financial Officer by Hasbro’s Board of
Directors, it was announced today by Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s President
and Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Thomas will report directly to David Hargreaves, the Company’s Chief
Operatin... |
| | | 05/21/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on August 17, 2009 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on August 3, 2009.
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family
leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and
e... |
| | | 05/13/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Closes $425 Million Notes Offering| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 13, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced the closing of a public offering
of $425 million in aggregate principal amount of notes due 2014. The
notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.125 percent per annum, beginning
May 13, 2009, with semi-annual payments commencing November 15, 2009.
Hasbro currently intends to use up to $300 million of the net proceeds
from the sale of the notes to pay the purchase p... |
| | | 04/30/09 | Hasbro and Discovery Communications Announce Joint Venture to Create Television Network Dedicated to High-Quality Children's and Family Entertainment and Educational Content| -- Multi-Platform Initiative Planned to Premiere in Late 2010; TV Network to Reach Approximately 60 Million Nielsen Households in the U.S. Served by Discovery Kids Channel --
PAWTUCKET, R.I. & SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) and Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA,
DISCB, DISCK) today announced an agreement to form a 50/50 joint
venture, including a television network and website, dedicated to
high-quality childre... |
| | | 04/20/09 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results| First Quarter Highlights
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 20, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today reported net earnings of $19.7 million,
or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $37.5 million or $0.25 per
diluted share in 2008. The Company reported net revenues of $621.3
million, compared to $704.2 million a year ago. The revenue decrease in
constant dollars was 6%, excluding the negative $40.2 million impact of
foreign exchange.
... |
| | | 03/27/09 | Hasbro to Webcast 2009 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 27, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its first
quarter results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday
April 20, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of
Hasbro's financial results.
The webcast will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's
Investor Relations home page, at http://investor.hasbro.com
then click on the webc... |
| | | 02/17/09 | Hasbro, Marvel and Spider-Man Merchandising LP Extend Strategic Licensing Agreement Through 2017| Extension Gives Hasbro Toy and Game Rights to a Vast Portfolio of Super Hero Franchises in a Wide Range of Key Categories
PAWTUCKET, R.I. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) and
Spider-Man Merchandising L.P. announced today that Hasbro will retain
rights through 2017 to make toys and games based on new Marvel and
Columbia Pictures theatrical releases and on Marvel’s globally popular
portfolio of Super Hero... |
| | | 02/10/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Investor Event at Toy Fair on Friday, February 13, 2009| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast a
presentation to investors and securities analysts on Friday, February
13, 2009 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The webcast will include
presentations by the company's President and Chief Executive Officer,
Brian Goldner, the company's Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating
Officer, David Hargreaves, and the company's Senior Vice ... |
| | | 02/09/09 | Hasbro Reports Full-Year Results and Eighth Consecutive Year of E.P.S. Growth| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2009--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS)
Full-Year Highlights
Net revenues of $4.0 billion, an increase of $184.0 million or 5%
from a year ago;
Net earnings of $306.8 million, or $2.00 per diluted share,
compared to $333.0 million or $1.97 per diluted share in 2007;
U.S. and Canada segment net revenues up 5% and International
segment ne... |
| | | 02/05/09 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on May 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 1, 2009.
Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment
properties that provides ... |
| | | 01/09/09 | Hasbro to Webcast 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS)
today announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter and year end results
via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, February 9, 2009 at
8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of Hasbro's financial results.
The webcast will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's
Investor Relations home page, at http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate"
at the top of the page and then se... |
| | | 12/04/08 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2008--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on February 17, 2009 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on February 3, 2009.
Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment
pro... |
| | | 11/07/08 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Analyst Event on November 12, 2008| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast a presentation to
securities analysts on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, beginning at
10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The webcast will include presentations by the
company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Goldner, the
company's Chief Financial & Operating Officer, David Hargreaves, the
company's Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance, Deborah Thomas
Slater and the compan... |
| | | 10/20/08 | Hasbro Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results|
Highlights
Net revenues of $1.3 billion for the quarter, an increase of $78.9
million or 6% from a year ago, or an increase of 5% absent the impact
of foreign exchange;
Net earnings of $138.2 million, or $0.89 per diluted share,
compared to $132.0 million or $0.78 per diluted share excluding the
impact of a favorable tax adjustment of $29.6 million or $0.17 per
diluted share in 2007;
... |
| | | 10/03/08 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Oct 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on November 17, 2008 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on November 3, 2008.
Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment
properties tha... |
| | | 09/15/08 | Hasbro to Webcast 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter 2008
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
October 20, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of
Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page... |
| | | 07/21/08 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results|
Highlights
Net revenues of $784.3 million for the quarter, an increase of
$92.9 million or 13% from a year ago, or an increase of 10%
absent the impact of foreign exchange;
Net earnings of $37.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share,
compared to $4.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted share last
year;
U.S. and Canada segment net revenues were up 11% and
International segment net revenues were up 15%, or 6%
excludin... |
| | | 07/01/08 | Hasbro Elects Tracy Leinbach to Its Board of Directors| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Tracy A. Leinbach, former Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Ryder System, Inc., has
been elected to the Company's Board of Directors effective July, 1st,
2008.
Tracy Leinbach is a highly accomplished executive with a strong
background in both operations and finance, said Al Verrecchia,
Hasbro's Chairman of the Board. Tracy's success at Ryder and
throughout her caree... |
| | | 06/27/08 | Hasbro to Webcast 2008 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, July
21, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on Corporate Information on the bottom
of the page and then ... |
| | | 05/29/08 | Hasbro Names Mike Riley as Vice President, Entertainment Marketing| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that Mike Riley has joined the Company as
Vice President of Entertainment Marketing.
Based in LA, Mr. Riley will play a key role in collaborating with
the brand teams in exploring the best entertainment vehicles for
Hasbro's portfolio of brands as well as maximizing the distribution of
Hasbro's vast library of content.
"Following the tremendous success of TRANSFORMERS, Hasbro is at a
very ... |
| | | 05/22/08 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., May 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on August 15, 2008 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on August 1, 2008.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to h... |
| | | 05/22/08 | Brian Goldner Becomes Hasbro's CEO, David Hargreaves Named Chief Operating Officer| PAWTUCKET, R.I., May 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As previously announced on February 11th 2008, Brian Goldner, 45,
became Hasbro's (NYSE:HAS) Chief Executive Officer at the Company's
annual meeting of shareholders today, as Alfred J. Verrecchia, 65,
transitioned to Chairman of the Board.
In his first move as CEO, Goldner named David Hargreaves, 55, a
26-year Hasbro veteran who has held a number of senior posts at the
Company, as Hasbro's Chief Operating Officer. In his new role
Hargreaves... |
| | | 05/12/08 | Hasbro Names Bennett Schneir to New Post as Company's Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Motion Pictures| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that Bennett Schneir, most recently Vice
President of Creative Affairs for ImageMovers Digital, is joining
Hasbro in the newly-created position of Senior Vice President and
Managing Director, Motion Pictures.
Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Schneir will serve as Hasbro's lead
creative executive for feature films, focused on the Company's new
six-year strategic partnership with Universal Pictures. Ann... |
| | | 04/21/08 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS)
Highlights
Net revenues of $704.2 million, an increase of $78.9 million
or 13% compared to $625.3 million a year ago, or an increase
of 9% absent the impact of foreign exchange;
Net earnings of $37.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share,
compared to $32.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share last
year;
Growth driven primarily by TRANSFORMERS and LITTLEST PET SHOP,
... |
| | | 03/31/08 | Hasbro Acquires Trivial Pursuit| Global rights purchased from the Horn Abbot Companies
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that it has purchased all of the
intellectual property rights related to the Trivial Pursuit brand from
Horn Abbot Ltd. and Horn Abbot International Limited. Hasbro paid the
Horn Abbot companies $80 million (aggregate purchase price) for their
intellectual property.
Hasbro has developed, marketed and sold Trivial Pursuit under
license... |
| | | 03/14/08 | Hasbro to Webcast 2008 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its first quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, April
21, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. EDT, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click ... |
| | | 02/27/08 | Hasbro Elects Kenneth Bronfin to Its Board of Directors| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Kenneth A. Bronfin, President of
Hearst Interactive Media, has been elected to the Company's Board of
Directors effective March 1, 2008.
"Ken Bronfin is a highly respected business leader with 22 years
of experience in the media and entertainment industry and we are very
pleased to have him join our Board," said Alan Hassenfeld, Chairman of
the Board of Hasbro, Inc. "He is one of the key ... |
| | | 02/20/08 | Universal Pictures and Hasbro Sign Strategic Partnership| Six-Year Deal Will Produce Four Movies Based On Beloved Games And Toys
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. & PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb.
20, 2008--Universal Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced
today that they have formed a six-year strategic partnership to
produce at least four motion pictures based on some of the world's
best-known and beloved brands, including "MONOPOLY," "CANDY LAND,"
"CLUE," "OUIJA," "BATTLESHIP," "MAGIC, THE GATHERING," and "STRETCH
ARMSTRONG." The a... |
| | | 02/13/08 | Hasbro Unveils Innovative New Toys, Games and Entertainment Experiences at Toy Fair 2008| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) reveals its exciting new product offerings at New York's
annual American International Toy Fair with innovation in a wide range
of entertainment categories.
Hasbro's beloved portfolio of classic brands, known by kids of all
ages across the globe, observes remarkable milestones and introduces
news ways to experience the fun in 2008. The PLAYSKOOL brand
celebrates its 80th anniversary with an exciting and dive... |
| | | 02/11/08 | Hasbro's Al Verrecchia to Become Chairman of the Board; Brian Goldner Named Next Chief Executive Officer| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that after 43 years with
the Company, Al Verrecchia, 64, has decided to step down as CEO and
will become the Company's Chairman of the Board. Brian Goldner, 44,
currently Hasbro's Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Mr.
Verrecchia as Chief Executive Officer. These changes will be effective
on May 22nd, the date of Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr.
Goldner was also named to the Company's B... |
| | | 02/11/08 | Hasbro Reports Record Net Earnings and Seventh Consecutive Year of E.P.S. Growth| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS)
Fourth Quarter Highlights
-- Net earnings of $133.7 million, an increase of 24%;
-- Earnings per diluted share of $0.84, up 35%;
-- Net revenues of $1.3 billion, up 16% from a year ago.
Full-Year Highlights
-- Net earnings of $333.0 million, an increase of over $100
million compared to last year's record net earnings of $230.1
million;
-- Operatin... |
| | | 02/08/08 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Toy Fair on February 15, 2008| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its
management presentation from Toy Fair via the internet on Friday,
February 15, 2008 at 8:30 am EST. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click on "Investors," then click on the webcast
microphone.
The audio webcast platform... |
| | | 02/07/08 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Additional $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the
Company to repurchase an additional $500 million in common stock.
Repurchases of the Company's common stock may be made from time to
time, subject to market conditions. These shares may be purchased in
the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. Hasbro
has no obligation to repurchase shares under the authorization, and
the timing, actual nu... |
| | | 02/07/08 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces an Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, an increase of
$0.04 per share or 25% from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.16
per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2008 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2008.
"The Board's decision to increase the dividend, recognizes the
Company's continued strong earni... |
| | | 01/25/08 | Hasbro Closes Acquisition of Cranium, Inc.| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its acquisition of privately-held Cranium,
Inc. closed today.
Cranium brands such as CRANIUM, CRANIUM HULLABALOO, CRANIUM CADOO,
CRANIUM CARIBOO, CRANIUM ZOOREKA, CRANIUM WHOONU and CRANIUM BALLOON
LAGOON will now join such timeless classics as MONOPOLY, CLUE,
SCRABBLE and TRIVIAL PURSUIT as part of Hasbro's games portfolio.
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS - News) is a worldwide leader in children's and
... |
| | | 01/08/08 | Hasbro to Webcast 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
February 11, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then clic... |
| | | 01/04/08 | Hasbro Announces Agreement to Acquire Cranium, Inc.| Highly Acclaimed and Creative Cranium Brand to Join Hasbro's Powerful Games Portfolio
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2008--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS), the world's second-largest toy and game company, announced
today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately-held
Cranium, Inc., and its wide range of Cranium branded games and related
products. Hasbro will pay a base purchase price of $77.5 million,
which may be adjusted based on Cranium's net assets on the cl... |
| | | 12/06/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on February 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on February 1, 2008.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from trad... |
| | | 12/06/07 | Hasbro Names Lisa Licht to New Post as Company's General Manager, Entertainment & Licensing| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that Lisa Licht, most recently the
Executive Vice President, Global Marketing Partnerships for Twentieth
Century Fox, is joining Hasbro in the newly-created position of
General Manager, Entertainment & Licensing. Ms. Licht will be based in
Los Angeles.
In this new role, Ms. Licht will look to further strengthen and
deepen Hasbro's already successful track record with the entertainment
industry... |
| | | 11/06/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Analyst Event on November 15, 2007| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Nov 06, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast a
presentation to securities analysts on Thursday, November 15, 2007,
beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST. The webcast will include presentations by
the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Al Verrecchia,
the company's Chief Operating Officer, Brian Goldner, and the
company's Chief Financial Officer, David Hargreaves.
The webcast will be available to investors and the media on
... |
| | | 10/22/07 | Hasbro Reports Strong Third Quarter Results| Highlights
Net revenues of $1.2 billion for the quarter, up 18% from a
year ago;
Operating profit improved 27% to $209.7 million or 17.1% of
revenue;
Net earnings of $161.6 million, or $0.95 per diluted share;
North American segment net revenues were up 10% and
International segment net revenues were up 33% in the third
quarter;
Growth driven by TRANSFORMERS and MARVEL movie-related
products, as well as strong performances f... |
| | | 10/04/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Oct 04, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on November 15, 2007 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on November 1, 2007.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional ... |
| | | 09/21/07 | Hasbro to Webcast 2007 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter results via
the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 8:30
a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The
webcast will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor
Relations home page, at http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate
Information" on the bottom of the page and then cl... |
| | | 08/10/07 | EA and Hasbro Partner to Bring Casual Games to Global Audience| New Relationship Unites Two Powerhouse Entertainment Companies and
Classic Brands to Create New Interactive Experiences
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and PAWTUCKET, R.I. – August 10, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced a strategic licensing agreement that will bring together two of the most powerful entertainment companies in an alliance which promises to transform the interactive family entertainment landscape. The strategic relationship gr... |
| | | 08/02/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Additional $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the
Company to repurchase an additional $500 million in common stock.
Repurchases of the Company's common stock may be made from time to
time, subject to market conditions. These shares may be purchased in
the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. Hasbro
has no obligation to repurchase shares under the authorization, and
the timing, actual nu... |
| | | 07/23/07 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter Results|
Highlights
Net revenues of $691.4 million for the quarter, an increase of
$163.6 million or 31% from a year ago;
Operating profit improved 171% to $55.8 million or 8.1% of
revenue;
Net earnings of $4.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted share (net
earnings of $41.3 million or $0.24 per diluted share excluding
a $0.21 impact from the final Lucas mark to market expense)
for the quarter, compared to $27.1 million, or $0.07 per... |
| | | 06/27/07 | Hasbro to Webcast 2007 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, July
23, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click o... |
| | | 05/24/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., May 24, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on August 15, 2007 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on August 1, 2007.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to h... |
| | | 05/10/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Calls Outstanding Lucas Warrants| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) announced today that it has exercised its call option to
repurchase all of the outstanding warrants for Hasbro's common stock
currently held by Lucasfilm Ltd. and Lucas Licensing Ltd. (together
"Lucas").
Lucas holds exercisable warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase an
aggregate of 15,750,000 shares of Hasbro's common stock. The call
notice to Lucas stated that Hasbro is exercising its call option to
repurcha... |
| | | 04/23/07 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.:
Highlights
Net revenues of $625.3 million, an increase of $157.1 million
or 34% compared to $468.2 million a year ago;
Net earnings of $32.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share,
compared to net loss of ($4.9) million, or ($0.03) per diluted
share last year;
All major product categories were up significantly, with
growth driven by shipments of the MARVEL product line, as w... |
| | | 03/29/07 | Hasbro to Webcast 2007 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its first quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, April
23, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click ... |
| | | 02/09/07 | Hasbro Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results| Highest Net Earnings in Company History
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS):
Full Year Highlights
Company reported net earnings of $230.1 million, the highest
net earnings in its history;
Net earnings per diluted share of $1.29 ($1.43 excluding a
$0.14 impact from the Lucas mark to market expense), this was
the sixth consecutive year of earnings growth;
Net revenues up 2.1%, or $63.9 million, to $3.2 billio... |
| | | 02/08/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces an Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, an increase of
$0.04 per share or 33% from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.12
per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2007 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2007.
"The Board's decision to increase the dividend, in recognition of
the Company's continued stron... |
| | | 02/07/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Toy Fair on February 14, 2007| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its management
presentation from Toy Fair via the internet on Wednesday, February 14,
2007 at 8:00 am EST. The webcast will be available to investors and
the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click on "Investors," then click on the webcast
microphone.
The audio webca... |
| | | 01/09/07 | Hasbro to Webcast 2006 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2007--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Friday,
February 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click... |
| | | 01/04/07 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Conversion Right of Holders of Its Senior Convertible Debentures| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2007--Hasbro, Inc. (the
"Company") (NYSE: HAS) announced today that, as a result of the
Company's common stock (the "Common Stock") closing above $23.76 per
share for at least twenty trading days in the last thirty trading days
of the fourth quarter of 2006, holders of the Company's 2.75%
Convertible Senior Debentures due 2021 (the "Debentures"), may elect
to convert their Debentures into shares of Common Stock during the
calendar quarter begi... |
| | | 12/14/06 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on February 15, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on February 1, 2007.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from tra... |
| | | 10/23/06 | Hasbro Reports Strong Third Quarter 2006 Results| Highlights: Net revenues up 5% to $1.039 billion, compared to $988.1 million a year ago, with strong performance from a number of brands including LITTLEST PET SHOP, PLAYSKOOL, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, STAR WARS and PLAY-DOH; Global games business up a solid 7% driven by the success of MONOPOLY HERE AND NOW; Net earnings per share increased 23% to $0.58 per diluted share, this compared to prior year net earnings of $0.47 per diluted share; Operating profit improved 29% to $165.2 million or 15.9% of... |
| | | 09/29/06 | Hasbro to Webcast 2006 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
October 23, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then clic... |
| | | 07/27/06 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Additional $350 Million Share Repurchase Authorization| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the
Company to repurchase an additional $350 million in common stock.
Repurchases of the Company's common stock may be made from time to
time, subject to market conditions. These shares may be purchased in
the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. Hasbro
has no obligation to repurchase shares under the authorization, and
the timing, actual n... |
| | | 07/27/06 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on November 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on November 1, 2006.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from tra... |
| | | 07/24/06 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS)
Highlights
Net revenues were $527.8 million, down 7.8%, compared to
$572.4 million a year ago, results include an $84.8 million
decline in STAR WARS;
Net earnings of $0.07 per diluted share which includes
stock-based compensation expense, net of tax, of ($0.01) per
share under SFAS 123R; this compares to prior year net
earnings of $0.13 per diluted share, which... |
| | | 06/30/06 | Hasbro to Webcast 2006 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, July
24, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. ET, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click on... |
| | | 05/25/06 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on August 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on August 1, 2006.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditio... |
| | | 04/24/06 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS):
Highlights
Net revenues were up 3%, to $468.2 million compared to $454.9
million a year ago;
Net loss of ($0.03) per diluted share which includes
stock-based compensation expense, net of tax, of ($0.02) per
share under SFAS 123R; this compares to a prior year net loss
of ($0.02) per diluted share, which would have been ($0.04)
per diluted share if th... |
| | | 03/29/06 | Hasbro to Webcast 2006 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its first quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, April
24, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. ET, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click o... |
| | | 02/16/06 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces an Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, an increase from
the previous quarterly dividend of $0.09 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on May 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 1, 2006.
"The Board's decision to increase the dividend is recognition of
the Company's improved performance and the increasing r... |
| | | 02/07/06 | Hasbro Names Phil Jackson to Lead Games Marketing and Product Development| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 07, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) has named Phil Jackson, a highly
successful industry executive with more than 20 years of service in
the toy and game arena, to be Senior Vice President, in charge of
Marketing and Product Development for games, it was announced by Brian
Goldner, Hasbro's Chief Operating Officer.
Jackson, 48, who most recently served as Vice President of
Marketing - Games, Interactive, and Youth Electronics worldwide for
Mattel, re... |
| | | 02/06/06 | Hasbro Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS)
Fourth Quarter Highlights
Net earnings per diluted share of $0.48 (including a
repatriation tax cost of $0.13) vs. prior year of $0.44;
Net revenues increased 1.2% to $1.1 billion or 3.2% in local
currency;
Continuing strong performance from STAR WARS drove revenue
increases of 15.9% in U.S. Toys segment.
Full Year Highlights
Net earnings per dil... |
| | | 02/03/06 | Hasbro Announces Completion of Marvel License| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that the Federal
Trade Commission has terminated the waiting period under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 with respect to
Hasbro's license agreement with Marvel. With termination of the
waiting period, Hasbro's license agreement with Marvel Characters,
Inc. and Spider-Man Merchandising L.P. is now effective. This license
grants Hasbro toy and game rights to Marvel's renowned Su... |
| | | 02/02/06 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Toy Fair on February 10, 2006| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its management
presentation from Toy Fair via the internet on Friday, February 10,
2006 at 8am EST. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click on "Investors," then click on the webcast
microphone.
The audio webcast plat... |
| | | 01/17/06 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces the Promotion of Brian Goldner To Chief Operating Officer; Company to Combine North American Toys and Games Segments| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--Brian Goldner,
42, a toy industry veteran who has held a number of senior posts
within the company, has been named Chief Operating Officer, it was
announced today by Alfred J. Verrecchia, Hasbro's (NYSE:HAS) President
and Chief Executive Officer. The Company also announced that it will
combine its US Toys and Games segments and come to market as a single
organization in North America.
In this new role, Goldner will have day-to-day r... |
| | | 01/09/06 | Hasbro and Marvel Team to Produce Wide Range of Toys and Games Based on the Marvel Character Universe| PAWTUCKET, R.I. & NEW YORK, Jan 09, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro Awarded Five-Year Strategic License to Marvel's Library of
Over 5,000 Characters; Product Inspired by Spider-Man 3 Movie to be
Among the First to Market
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL),
announced today a license under which Marvel has granted Hasbro toy
and game rights to its renowned Super Hero universe that includes
franchises such as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men and Captain
Ameri... |
| | | 01/05/06 | Hasbro to Webcast 2005 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Conference Call| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
February 6, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click... |
| | | 12/15/05 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on February 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on February 1, 2006.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from tra... |
| | | 11/21/05 | E. David Wilson to Retire From Hasbro| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Nov 21, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- E. David Wilson, 68, the longtime President of the
Hasbro Games Segment will be retiring December 31, 2005 as announced
today by Alfred J. Verrecchia, President and CEO of Hasbro (NYSE:HAS).
"Dave Wilson is one of the most respected executives in the
business and Hasbro has benefited greatly from his many years of
service," said Al Verrecchia. "We wish him the very best in his
retirement."
Mr. Wilson's Hasbro career began in 1972 when h... |
| | | 11/01/05 | Hasbro Announces a Variable Share Forward Contract on Hasbro Stock by Chairman Alan G. Hassenfeld| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Nov 01, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that Chairman
Alan G. Hassenfeld entered into a variable share prepaid forward sale
contract covering 1,000,188 shares of Hasbro's common stock.
Mr. Hassenfeld is entering the variable forward sale for financial
planning purposes, including to diversify his investment portfolio,
realize liquidity in his significant holdings of Hasbro stock and
provide funding against charitable pledges. The forward s... |
| | | 10/28/05 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Put Option Notification for 2.75% Convertible Senior Debentures Due 2021| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) announced today that it intends to pay the purchase price
in cash for any of its 2.75% Convertible Senior Debentures Due 2021,
(CUSIP Nos. 418056 AM 9 and 418056 AN 7) issued on November 30, 2001
(the "Debentures") that are tendered for purchase by November 29,
2005. Hasbro also announced today that, in accordance with the
required terms of the Debentures, it has notified holders of the
Debentures of their right... |
| | | 10/17/05 | Hasbro Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Oct 17, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS)
Highlights:
-- Net revenues up 4% to $988.1 million, compared to $947.3
million a year ago, driven by strong performance from STAR
WARS products and the global games business;
-- Net earnings of $92.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted share,
compared to net earnings of $88.7 million, or $0.43 per
diluted share in 2004;
-- Games segment net revenues up 7%, with a strong perform... |
| | | 09/13/05 | Hasbro Announces Third Quarter Webcast| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
October 17, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. ET, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Information" on the bottom
of the page and then click on ... |
| | | 09/12/05 | Hasbro Acquires Assets of Wrebbit, Significantly Expanding Its Worldwide Puzzle Portfolio; Hasbro to Bring Highly Innovative Puzzles to Global Market| EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2005--Hasbro,
Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced the acquisition of the assets of
Montreal-based Wrebbit Inc., a leading creator and manufacturer of
innovative puzzles. Wrebbit's pioneering PUZZ-3D and PERFALOCK puzzle
lines will join Hasbro Games' world leading puzzle portfolio.
"We are very excited to integrate Wrebbit's premier content and
innovative technology into our existing puzzle line," said Frank
Bifulco, President of Hasbro ... |
| | | 08/30/05 | Hasbro Chairman Alan G. Hassenfeld to Retire; Will Retain Chairman Title as a Non-Employee Director| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
today announced that its Chairman, Alan G. Hassenfeld, 56, will retire
after 35 years at the Company, but will remain as the non-employee
Chairman of the Board. This transition will take effect January 1st,
2006.
"Alan Hassenfeld epitomizes everything that is right about
Hasbro," said Alfred J. Verrecchia, Hasbro's CEO and President, "He
has given this company 35 incredible years and we are thrilled that he
will take on ... |
| | | 07/28/05 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on November 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on November 1, 2005.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from tradi... |
| | | 07/28/05 | Hasbro Elects Michael Garrett to Its Board of Directors| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Michael Garrett, former Executive Vice
President of Nestle S.A., has been elected to the Company's Board of
Directors.
"Michael Garrett is a highly respected business leader with over
four decades of international business experience," said Alfred J.
Verrecchia, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hasbro, Inc. "His
experience will be invaluable as we seek to continue to grow our
globa... |
| | | 07/18/05 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2005--Hasbro (NYSE:
HAS)
Highlights:
Net revenues up 11% to $572.4 million, compared to $516.4
million a year ago, driven by strong performance from STAR
WARS products;
Diluted earnings per share more than doubled to $0.13 per
diluted share, versus $0.06 per diluted share in 2004;
Toy segment net revenues up 25%, reflecting strong performance
from STAR WARS products and a number of other... |
| | | 06/14/05 | Hasbro Announces Second Quarter Webcast; Monday, July 18, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. EDT| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, July
18, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click on "Investor
Information," then click on the w... |
| | | 05/19/05 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the
repurchase of up to $350 million in common stock which replaces all
prior authorizations. Purchases of the company's common stock may be
made from time to time, subject to market conditions. These shares may
be purchased in the open market or through privately negotiated
transactions. Hasbro has no obligation to repurchase shares under the
authorization, and the... |
| | | 05/19/05 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on August 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on August 1, 2005.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditiona... |
| | | 04/18/05 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Apr 18, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS):
Highlights
-- Net revenues were down 4%, to $454.9 million compared to
$474.2 million a year ago;
-- Net loss of ($3.7) million, or ($0.02) per diluted share,
compared to net earnings of $6.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted
share in 2004;
-- Toy segment net revenues were up 9%, reflecting the initial
shipment of STAR WARS products in advance of the May 19th
... |
| | | 03/28/05 | Hasbro Announces First Quarter Webcast; Monday, April 18, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. ET| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Mar 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will
webcast its first quarter results via the Internet. The webcast will
take place on Monday, April 18, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. ET, following the
release of Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The webcast will be
available to investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations
home page, at http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click
on "Investor Information," then click on the web... |
| | | 02/17/05 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces an Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, an increase from
the previous quarterly dividend of $0.06 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on May 16, 2005 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 2, 2005.
"The increased dividend demonstrates the Board's commitment to
advancing shareholder value and acknowledges the progress w... |
| | | 02/11/05 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Toy Fair on February 16, 2005| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its management
presentation from Toy Fair via the Internet on Wednesday, February 16,
2005 at 8:00AM EST. To listen to the live webcast, go to
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information", and then click on the webcast microphone. An archive of
the presentation may be accessed beginning 2 hours after the
completion of the live event.
Has... |
| | | 02/07/05 | Hasbro Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2004 Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 7, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS):
Highlights
-- Net revenues of $3.0 billion, down 4.4% for the year, results
include 2.5% positive impact from foreign exchange;
-- Earnings per diluted share for the year, before the cumulative
effect of required accounting changes, increased to $0.96 vs.
prior year of $0.94;
-- Operating margin was 9.8%, compared to 11% last year, the
decline can be pri... |
| | | 01/14/05 | Hasbro Announces Fourth Quarter Webcast; Monday, February 7, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EST| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jan 14, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
February 7, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click on "Investor
Information," then click on th... |
| | | 01/12/05 | Hasbro Provides Preliminary 2004 Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2005--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) today announced that, based upon a preliminary projection
of its full year results, it will report net revenue of approximately
$3.0 billion compared to $3.1 billion last year. Based on this
projected revenue decline, the Company expects diluted earnings per
share to be approximately flat with last year's full year diluted
earnings per share of $0.94. The 2003 earnings per share amount has
been restated due to the r... |
| | | 12/16/04 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Dec 16, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on February 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on February 1, 2005.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditi... |
| | | 10/18/04 | Hasbro Reports Third Quarter 2004 Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2004--
Highlights
Net revenues were down 2% for the quarter, however, lower
S, D & A expenses contributed to year over year earnings
improvement;
MY LITTLE PONY, DUEL MASTERS, TRIVIAL PURSUIT brand and NERF
all strong performers;
New product launches including VIDEONOW COLOR, LAZER TAG,
TV MISSION: PAINTBALL and WEEBLES all doing well;
Significant debt reduction and increasing cash over t... |
| | | 09/13/04 | Hasbro Announces Third Quarter Webcast; Monday, October 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EDT| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Sep 13, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
October 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click on "Investor
Information," then click on the... |
| | | 07/28/04 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on November 15, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on November 1, 2004.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
and entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from t... |
| | | 07/16/04 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter 2004 Results| Highlights
Cost efficiency efforts drove consistent earnings per share
year over year, despite revenue reduction;
Revenue reduction primarily attributable to anticipated
decline in BEYBLADE;
Strong growth in Games segment, with launch of DUEL MASTERS
trading card game, and strength in pre-school and electronic
games;
MY LITTLE PONY, EASY BAKE, MONOPOLY and SUPER SOAKER all solid
performers;
Significantly more new product launch... |
| | | 06/16/04 | Hasbro Announces Third Quarter Webcast; Monday, October 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. ET| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
October 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. ET, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click on "Investor
Information," then click on the ... |
| | | 06/16/04 | Hasbro Announces Second Quarter Webcast; Friday, July 16, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. EDT| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Friday, July
16, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click on "Investor
Information," then click on the w... |
| | | 05/20/04 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on August 16, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on August 2, 2004.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
and entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from tradit... |
| | | 04/19/04 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2004--
Highlights
Net revenues up 2.7%, to $474.2 million compared to $461.8
million a year ago;
Net earnings of $6.5 million or $0.03 per diluted share,
compared to net earnings of $1.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted
share in 2003;
Games segment net revenues were up 14%, driven by a strong
performance from Wizards of the Coast, including the U.S.
launch of the ... |
| | | 03/23/04 | Hasbro Announces First Quarter Webcast; Monday, April 19, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EST| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its first quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday, April
19, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly
financial results. The webcast will be available to investors and the
media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click on "Investor
Information," then click on the ... |
| | | 03/04/04 | Hasbro Elects Jack Connors, Jr. to Its Board of Directors| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Jack Connors, Jr., Chairman of Hill,
Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos, Inc., has been elected to the Company's
Board of Directors.
"Jack Connors is a distinguished marketing communications
executive, and we are very pleased to have him join our Board," said
Alan G. Hassenfeld, Hasbro's Chairman. "Jack's business
accomplishments over the years, together with his leadership in the
community, ma... |
| | | 03/04/04 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces an Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share, an increase from
the previous quarterly dividend of $0.03 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on May 17, 2004 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 3, 2004.
"The dividend increase demonstrates the Board's commitment to
advancing shareholder value and acknowledges the substantial... |
| | | 02/09/04 | Hasbro Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Results|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2004--
Highlights
Net revenues up 11.4% for the year, to $3.1 billion, results
include 4.5% positive impact from foreign exchange;
Operating margin improved 3.2 percentage points to 11.0% for
2003, achieving the Company's target of 10% or better;
Earnings per diluted share for the year, before the cumulative
effect of accounting changes, of $0.98 vs. prior year of
$0.43;
... |
| | | 02/04/04 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Toy Fair on February 13, 2004| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its management
presentation from Toy Fair via the Internet on Friday, February 13,
2004 at 8:00AM EST. To listen to the live webcast, go to
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information", and then click on the webcast microphone. An archive of
the presentation may be accessed beginning 2 hours after the
completion of the live event.
Hasbro ... |
| | | 01/06/04 | Hasbro Announces Fourth Quarter Webcast|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2004--
Monday, February 9, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. EST
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its
fourth quarter results via the Internet. The webcast will take place
on Monday, February 9, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of
Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, c... |
| | | 12/23/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Final Tender Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) announced today that its tender offer for all of its
outstanding 8 1/2% Notes due 2006 (CUSIP No. 418056AL1, the "Notes")
expired at 12:00 midnight New York City time, on December 22, 2003,
and that it has accepted for payment and will purchase all Notes
validly tendered pursuant to the tender offer and not withdrawn prior
to such expiration. The terms and conditions of the tender offer are
set forth in Hasbro's Off... |
| | | 12/11/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on February 16, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on February 2, 2004.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
and entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from t... |
| | | 12/09/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Early Tender Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) announced today that $166,789,000 aggregate principal
amount of its 8 1/2% Notes due 2006 (CUSIP No. 418056AL1, the "Notes")
had been tendered pursuant to Hasbro's tender offer (the "Tender
Offer") as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time on Monday, December 8,
2003 (the "Early Tender Date"). The terms and conditions of the Tender
Offer are set forth in Hasbro's Offer to Purchase dated November 24,
2003 and the related Le... |
| | | 11/24/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Commences Tender Offer For 8 1/2% Notes Due 2006| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) commenced a tender offer for all $200,000,000 in aggregate
principal amount of its 8 1/2% Notes due 2006 (CUSIP No. 418056AL1,
the "Notes") on November 24, 2003. Upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated November 24, 2003
and the related Letter of Transmittal (together, the "Tender Offer
Documents"), Hasbro, Inc. is offering to purchase all of the
outstanding Notes at a pr... |
| | | 10/20/03 | Hasbro Delivers Strong Third Quarter Results|
Highlights:
Net revenues up 18%, to $971.1 million compared to $820.5
million a year ago
Earnings before a cumulative effect of accounting change of
$85.8 million or $0.48 per diluted share compared to net
earnings of $55.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share in 2002
International segment net revenues up 13% in local currency
and 22% in U.S. dollars
U. S. Toys segment net revenues up 23%
Continued strong pe... |
| | | 09/19/03 | Hasbro Announces Third Quarter Webcast| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter
results via the Internet. The webcast will take place on Monday,
October 20, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The webcast will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information", then click on t... |
| | | 07/23/03 | Kenneth Romanzi Named President of Hasbro's U.S. Toys Division| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Kenneth Romanzi, 43, has joined the
company as President of its U.S. Toys division.
In this role, Mr. Romanzi will report to Brian Goldner, President
of the U.S. Toys Segment, and oversee the group's day-to-day
operations. In addition to his role as President of the U.S. Toys
Segment, Mr. Goldner recently assumed responsibility for heading up
the Company's Operations Segment, which is based... |
| | | 07/21/03 | Hasbro Reports Strong Second Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS)--
Highlights:
-- Net revenues up 7%, to $581.5 million compared to $546.0
million a year ago
-- Net earnings of $11.4 million or $0.06 per diluted share,
versus a net loss of $25.9 million, or ($.15) per diluted
share in 2002
-- International segment net revenues up 3% in local currency and
17% in U.S. dollars
-- U. S. Toys segment net revenues u... |
| | | 07/17/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on November 17, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on November 3, 2003.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from tradi... |
| | | 07/15/03 | Hasbro Elects Jack M. Greenberg to Its Board of Directors| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Jack M. Greenberg, former Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Corporation, has been elected to
the Company's Board of Directors.
"Jack Greenberg is a well respected business leader with a great
deal of global business experience," said Alan G. Hassenfeld, Hasbro's
Chairman. "We are very excited to have him on our Board."
Mr. Greenberg joined McDonald's in 1982 as Executive... |
| | | 06/24/03 | Larami Files Patent Infringement Suit against Ohio Art| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2003--Larami Limited, a
subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), has filed a patent infringement
suit against The Ohio Art Company (Ohio Art) in the United States
District Court for the District of New Jersey. The suit centers on
Ohio Art's infringement of patents owned by Larami for its line of
SUPER SOAKER toy water blasters.
Larami seeks damages and injunctive relief based on Ohio Art's
selling of its "A.R.M. 4000 XL," a water blaster that... |
| | | 06/17/03 | Hasbro Announces Second Quarter Conference Call Webcast; Monday, July 21, 2003, at 9:00 A.M. EST| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter
conference call via the Internet. The call will take place on Monday,
July 21, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The call will be available to investors
and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information", then click on th... |
| | | 06/16/03 | Hasbro and Kellogg Settle Lawsuit| PAWTUCKET, R.I. and BATTLE CREEK, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16,
2003--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) and Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) announced
today that they have reached a settlement regarding Hasbro's MEMORY
trademark.
"We have settled our differences on a friendly basis," said Alfred
J. Verrecchia, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hasbro, Inc.
As part of the settlement, for an undisclosed license fee, Hasbro
has licensed use of its MEMORY trademark to Kellogg for use in
... |
| | | 06/09/03 | Frank Bifulco Named President of Hasbro's U.S. Games Unit| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Frank Bifulco has joined the
organization as President of its U.S. Games Unit.
In this role, Mr. Bifulco will have day-to-day responsibility for
the company's MILTON BRADLEY and PARKER BROTHERS lines, including
manufacturing operations. He will report to E. David Wilson, President
of the Hasbro Games Segment, who will continue to oversee the
Company's games business, including MILTON BRADLEY... |
| | | 05/14/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on August 15, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on August 1, 2003.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditiona... |
| | | 05/13/03 | Hasbro Chairman Alan G. Hassenfeld Announces Promotion of Alfred J. Verrecchia to Chief Executive Officer| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) Hasbro Chairman Alan G. Hassenfeld announced today that the
Company's Board of Directors has approved the promotion of Alfred J.
Verrecchia to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective
following the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders tomorrow. Mr.
Verrecchia, 60, served as the Company's President and Chief Operating
Officer prior to today's announcement.
Mr. Hassenfeld, 54, retains the role of Chairm... |
| | | 05/07/03 | Hasbro, Inc. To Webcast Annual Shareholders Meeting On Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 10:00 AM EST| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its Annual
Shareholders Meeting at 10:00AM EST on Wednesday, May 14, 2003. The
meeting will be held at Hasbro's headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode
Island. To listen to the live webcast, go to http://www.hasbro.com,
click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor Information", and then
click on the webcast microphone. Log on to the Web site at least 15
minutes early to register, download... |
| | | 04/23/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Executives to Participate in Smith Barney Entertainment and Leisure Tutorial Program| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that Alan G. Hassenfeld, Chairman and CEO,
and Steve D'Aguanno, General Manager, Research & Development will
participate in an audio webcast in conjunction with the Smith Barney
Entertainment and Leisure Tutorial Program on Tuesday, April 29, 2003
at 12:00PM EST. The discussion will center on the product development
process, "Taking a Toy from Concept to Market Delivery."
To listen to the webca... |
| | | 04/21/03 | Hasbro Reports Strong First Quarter Results|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2003--
Highlights:
-- Net revenues up 2.1%, to $461.8 million compared to $452.3
million a year ago
-- Net earnings of $1.2 million or $.01 per share, versus a net
loss before cumulative effect of accounting change of $17.1
million, or $.10 per share in 2002
-- Repaid the remaining $200 million in outstanding notes due in
March and ended the quarter with $310 million in cash
... |
| | | 03/17/03 | Hasbro Announces First Quarter Conference Call Webcast for Monday, April 21, 2003, at 9:00 A.M. EST|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its first quarter
conference call via the Internet. The call will take place on Monday,
April 21, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The call will be available to investors
and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information", t... |
| | | 02/13/03 | Hasbro Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2002 Results|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2003--
Highlights
Revenue was up in the fourth quarter;
Earnings per share for the year, excluding certain
non-recurring items, of $0.62 vs. prior year of $0.42;
GAAP net loss per share, including accounting change, for the
year of $0.98 vs. net earnings of $0.35 for the prior year;
Inventories and Receivables were down and Cash increased to
$495.4 million;
... |
| | | 02/12/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on May 15, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on May 1, 2003.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys ranging fr... |
| | | 02/12/03 | Hasbro Reports 2002 Charge Related to OFT Investigation|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) (the "Company") today reported that although the Office of
Fair Trading in the United Kingdom (the "OFT") has yet to issue its
final decision in its case concerning trading arrangements by the
Company's United Kingdom subsidiary ("Hasbro U.K.") with certain of
its direct retail accounts, it has advised the Company that while
there may be a fine assessed in the retailer case, because of its
cooperation i... |
| | | 02/05/03 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Webcast from Toy Fair on February 14, 2003|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its management
presentation from Toy Fair via the Internet on Friday, February 14,
2003 at 8:00AM EST. To listen to the live webcast, go to
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information", and then click on the webcast microphone. Log on to the
Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install
any necessary audio soft... |
| | | 01/30/03 | Hasbro and Lucas Extend Star Wars License Through 2018|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) announced today that its license with Lucas Licensing
Ltd., for the manufacture and distribution of Star Wars toys and
games, has been extended for an additional ten years.
"We are delighted to extend our long-term relationship with
Lucas," said Alan G. Hassenfeld, Hasbro's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. "This extension provides us with a real economic benefit by
allowing us to continue ... |
| | | 01/08/03 | Hasbro Announces Fourth Quarter Conference Call Webcast; Thursday, February 13, 2003, At 9:00 A.M. EST|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2003--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter
conference call via the Internet. The call will take place on
Thursday, February 13, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release
of Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The call will be available to
investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information... |
| | | 12/10/02 | Hasbro Elects Ted Philip to Its Board of Directors|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that Ted Philip has been elected to the
Company's Board of Directors.
"Ted Philip is a very successful and highly respected business
leader who brings tremendous experience and business insight to our
Board of Directors," said Alan G. Hassenfeld, Hasbro's Chairman and
CEO. "We are pleased to welcome him to our Board."
In 1995, Mr. Philip joined Lycos, Inc. as one of i... |
| | | 12/10/02 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.03 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on February 14, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on January 31, 2003.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture
and marketing of games and toys r... |
| | | 11/29/02 | Hasbro Reports OFT Decision|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2002--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today reported that the Office of Fair Trading in the
United Kingdom (the "OFT") issued a decision in its case concerning
pricing practices by the Company's United Kingdom subsidiary ("Hasbro
U.K.") with certain of its wholesale distributors. The OFT found that
Hasbro U.K. had entered into agreements with certain distributors to
fix prices in violation of U.K. competition laws and assessed a fine
of app... |
| | | 10/21/02 | Hasbro Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Oct 21, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today
reported results for its third quarter ending September 29, 2002. Worldwide net
revenues were $820.5 million compared to $893.4 million a year ago. Net earnings
for the quarter were $55.8 million, compared to earnings of $50.6 million a year
ago and diluted earnings per share were $0.32, compared to $0.29 per share in
2001. The Company also reported third quarter Earnings before Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation an... |
| | | 09/26/02 | Hasbro Announces Third Quarter Conference Call Webcast; Monday, October 21, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. EST| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Sep 26, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced that it will webcast its third quarter conference call via the
Internet. The call will take place on Monday, October 21, 2002, at 9:00 a.m.
EST, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The call
will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home
page, at http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info", click on "Investor
Information", then click on t... |
| | | 07/22/02 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jul 22, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today
reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2002. Worldwide net
revenues were $546.0 million, up 7% from $511.0 million a year ago. Operating
profits were $14.0 million, compared to a loss of $41 thousand last year. The
net loss for the quarter was $25.9 million, compared to a loss of $18.3 million
last year, and the loss per diluted share was $0.15, compared to a loss of $0.11
per diluted share in 2... |
| | | 07/19/02 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2002--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.03 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on November 15, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of
business on November 1, 2002.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
and entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and to... |
| | | 06/27/02 | Hasbro Announces Second Quarter Conference Call Webcast; Monday, July 22, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. EST| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jun 27, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced that it will webcast its second quarter conference call via the
Internet. The call will take place on Monday, July 22, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. EST,
following the release of Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The call will be
available to investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page,
at http://www.hasbro.com, click on "Corporate Info," click on "Investor
Information," then click on the... |
| | | 05/15/02 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., May 15, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS)
announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$.03 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 15, 2002 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2002.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment
products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games
and toys ranging from traditional to... |
| | | 05/15/02 | Hasbro Elects Basil L. Anderson to Its Board of Directors| PAWTUCKET, R.I., May 15, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS)
announced today that Basil L. Anderson has been elected to the Company's Board
of Directors.
Mr. Anderson is Vice Chairman of Staples, Inc. responsible for overseeing the
company's strategic, business development and financial initiatives. He has
served on the Staples Board of Directors since 1997 and chaired the audit
committee until September when he assumed the role of vice chairman.
Previously, he was Exec... |
| | | 04/22/02 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2002--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS) today reported first quarter results. Worldwide net
revenues were $452.3 million, compared to $463.3 million a year ago.
The net loss for the quarter was $17.1 million or $0.10 per diluted
share, compared to a loss of $24.0 million or $0.14 per diluted share
in 2001. The 2001 results exclude a $1.07 million or $0.01 per diluted
share charge related to the adoption of SFAS No.133. The Company also
repo... |
| | | 04/02/02 | Hasbro Announces First Quarter Conference Call Webcast| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Apr 2, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced that it will webcast its first quarter conference call via the
Internet. The call will take place on Monday, April 22, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. EST,
following the release of Hasbro's quarterly financial results. The call will be
available to investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page,
at http://www.hasbro.com.
The audio webcast platform is Microsoft's Windows Media Player(TM). To inst... |
| | | 02/07/02 | Hasbro Announces Conference Call Webcast From Toy Fair On February 10th| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 7, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today
announced that it will webcast its management presentation from Toy Fair via the
Internet on Sunday, February 10, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. EST. The audio webcast will
be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home
page, at http://www.hasbro.com (select "Corporate Info", select "Investors", and
click on the webcast icon). In addition, since the call will be on Sunday
afternoon it will also ... |
| | | 02/07/02 | Hasbro Reports Full-year and Fourth Quarter 2001 Earnings; Returns to Full Year Profitability| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 7, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced net earnings for the year of $72.1 million or $0.42 per diluted share,
excluding an $11.3 million or $0.07 per diluted share loss in Argentina related
to the deteriorating business environment and the impact of the peso
devaluation. These results also exclude a $1.1 million cumulative effect of an
accounting change that was implemented under FASB 133. Excluding these items,
the results are in line with ... |
| | | 02/06/02 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb 6, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$0.03 per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2002 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2002.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment
products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games
and toys ranging from traditional to... |
| | | 01/09/02 | Hasbro Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Conference Call Webcast On February 7, 2002| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jan 9, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter conference call via the
Internet. The call will take place on Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 9:00 a.m.
EDT, following the release of Hasbro's quarterly financial results.
The audio webcast platform is Microsoft's Windows Media Player(TM). To install
Windows Media Player prior to the webcast, log on to
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/download/de... |
| | | 12/12/01 | Hasbro Closes Sale of an Additional $25 Million in Convertible Senior Debentures| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Dec 12, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS)
announced today that it has completed the sale of an additional $25 million in
Convertible Senior Debentures due 2021. Today's closing follows a full exercise
by the initial purchasers of their option to purchase an additional $25 million
in Debentures. The Company intends to use the proceeds generated from the
offering to refinance existing debt.
The Debentures bear an annual interest rate of 2.75 percent and, dep... |
| | | 12/10/01 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Dec 10, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS)
announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$.03 per common share. The dividend will be payable on February 15, 2002 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on February 1, 2002.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment
products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games
and toys ranging from traditiona... |
| | | 11/30/01 | Hasbro Closes Sale of $225 Million in Convertible Senior Debentures| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Nov 30, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS)
announced today that it has completed the sale of $225 million in Convertible
Senior Debentures due 2021. The Company intends to use the proceeds generated
from the offering to refinance existing debt.
The Debentures bear an annual interest rate of 2.75 percent and, depending on
the market price of Hasbro's common stock, could be subject to an upward
interest rate adjustment commencing December 1, 2005.
If the ... |
| | | 11/27/01 | Hasbro Offers $225 Million in Convertible Debentures| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Nov 27, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced details of a private offering of $225 million of Convertible Senior
Debentures due 2021. The Convertible Senior Debentures will carry an annual
interest rate of 2.75 percent and will be issued under Rule 144A and Regulation
S.
These Debentures will be convertible into shares of Hasbro common stock at a
price of $21.60 per share if the closing price of Hasbro common stock on the New
York Stock Excha... |
| | | 11/26/01 | Hasbro to Offer Convertible Debentures| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Nov 26, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS)
announced today a private offering of $200,000,000 of Convertible Senior
Debentures, to be issued under Rule 144A and Regulation S.
The initial purchasers will have the option to purchase an additional
$50,000,000 of Convertible Senior Debentures for a period of 13 days.
The Company intends to use the proceeds generated from the offering to refinance
existing debt.
The Debentures and common stock issuable up... |
| | | 10/22/01 | Hasbro Returns to Profitability in the Third Quarter; Continues to be On Track for Full Year Profitability|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today reported that it had returned to profitability in the
third quarter. Worldwide net revenues were $893.4 million compared to
$1.1 billion a year ago. Net earnings were $50.6 million, compared to
earnings of $13.8 million in 2000 and diluted earnings per share were
$0.29, compared to $0.08 per share in 2000. The Company also reported
third quarter Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortizati... |
| | | 09/27/01 | Hasbro Announces Third Quarter Conference Call Webcast On October 22|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter
conference call via the Internet. The call will take place on Monday,
October 22, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The call will be available to investors
and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com.
The audio webcast platform has been changed from Real Pla... |
| | | 07/23/01 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter Results; Outlook for Full-Year On Track to Return to Profitability| PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jul 23, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
reported second quarter results. Worldwide net revenues were $511.0 million
compared to $778.4 million a year ago. The net loss for the quarter was $18.3
million, compared to earnings of $6.5 million in 2000, and the diluted loss per
share was $0.11, compared to earnings of $0.04 in 2000. The Company also
reported second quarter Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortization (EBITDA) of $51.3 mil... |
| | | 07/13/01 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.03 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on November 15, 2001 to shareholders of record on November 1,
2001.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
and entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional
to h... |
| | | 06/28/01 | Hasbro Announces Second Quarter Conference Call Webcast On July 23rd|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its second quarter
conference call via the Internet. The call will take place on Monday,
July 23, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The call will be available to investors
and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com (select "Investors & Media," then click on the
webcast icon).
... |
| | | 05/16/01 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Election of Four Directors and Results of Vote On Shareholder Resolution; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its shareholders re-elected, at their Annual
Meeting held today, existing directors Alan R. Batkin, Claudine B.
Malone, Carl Spielvogel and Alfred J. Verrecchia. The shareholders
also rejected the "Maximize Value Resolution", a shareholder proposal
requesting that the Hasbro Board initiate the prompt sale of the
company to the highest bidder. In addition, the Company announced that
its Board of Di... |
| | | 05/10/01 | Hasbro to Webcast Annual Shareholders Meeting|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) will provide a live audio webcast of its Annual
Shareholders Meeting, at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, May 16th. The meeting
will be held at Hasbro's corporate headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode
Island.
Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen at
http://www.hasbro.com (select "Investors & Media" from the home page,
then click on the webcast icon). Minimum requirements to listen:
RealPlay... |
| | | 04/23/01 | Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results; Outlook for Full-Year 2001 On Track to Return to Profitability|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today reported first quarter results. Worldwide net
revenues were $463.3 million, compared to a record $773.5 million a
year ago. The net loss for the quarter was $25.0 million, compared to
earnings of $15.1 million in 2000, and diluted loss per share was
$0.15, compared to earnings of $0.08 in 2000. The Company also
reported first quarter Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization (EBITDA)... |
| | | 04/09/01 | Hasbro Announces First Quarter Conference Call Webcast On April 23rd|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that it will webcast its first quarter
conference call via the Internet. The call will take place on Monday,
April 23, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. EST, following the release of Hasbro's
quarterly financial results. The call will be available to investors
and the media on Hasbro's investor relations home page, at
http://www.hasbro.com (select "Investors & Media," then click on the
webcast icon).
... |
| | | 02/15/01 | David Hargreaves Named Hasbro's Chief Financial Officer|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2001--David Hargreaves,
48, a 19-year Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) veteran who has held several
senior level finance posts within the Company, has been elected to the
position of Chief Financial Officer by Hasbro's Board of Directors, it
was announced today by Alan G. Hassenfeld, Hasbro's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer.
Mr. Hargreaves most recently served as the Company's Deputy Chief
Financial Officer. He joined Hasbro in 1982, ... |
| | | 02/15/01 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.03 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on May 15, 2001 to shareholders of record on May 1, 2001.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time
and entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional
to high-tech. B... |
| | | 02/08/01 | Hasbro Reports Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2000 Results; In-Line With Previously Announced Guidance|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2001--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2000 results in
line with previously announced guidance in December. Prior to charges,
the net loss for the year was $23.0 million compared to earnings of
$286.6 million in 1999, and diluted loss per share was $0.13 compared
to earnings of $1.42 in 1999. These results include a loss from
operations of $0.40 per share attributable to Hasbro Interactive and
Games.com and... |
| | | 01/29/01 | Infogrames Entertainment Acquires Hasbro Interactive and Games.com| Infogrames Also Gains Rights to Develop and Publish Interactive
Games Based on Current and Future Hasbro Properties Through Long-Term
Licensing Agreement
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2001--
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced today the completion of the
previously announced agreement by which Infogrames Entertainment SA
had acquired 100% of the common stock of Hasbro Interactive and
Games.com for approximately 4.5 million common shares of Infogrames
Entertainment SA an... |
| | | 12/06/00 | Hasbro Expects Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results to be Below Expectations; Dividend is Reduced|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2000--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced that results for the fourth quarter and
full year 2000 will be below expectations.
The Company expects full year 2000 earnings per share to be at
best, break even, with the potential for a loss of between $0.10 to
$0.20 per share, prior to the approximately $140 to $170 million of
pre-tax restructuring and other charges announced in October and a
potential write down of approximately $3... |
| | | 12/06/00 | Infogrames Entertainment to Acquire Hasbro Interactive and Games.com|
LYON, France & PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6,
2000--Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257) and Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) jointly announced today that they have entered into a
strategic agreement, creating one of the foremost powerhouses in the
mass market digital interactive entertainment world. The agreement is
comprised of three main elements, including the Infogrames acquisition
of Hasbro Interactive; a long-term licensing agreement giving
Infogrames exclusive right... |
| | | 10/19/00 | Hasbro Reports Third Quarter Results|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2000--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today reported third quarter results consistent with the
Company's pre-announcement last week.
Worldwide net revenues in local currencies increased modestly
compared to a year ago. However, the foreign currency translation
impact of the stronger U.S. dollar reduced reported revenues by
approximately $33 million, or 3%, to $1.073 billion compared to $1.098
billion last year. POKEMON and other trading c... |
| | | 10/12/00 | Hasbro Announces Plans to Improve Profitability; Expects Second Half Results to be Below Expectations|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2000--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) today announced initiatives to increase its focus on core
businesses and improve profitability. These initiatives to enhance
future earnings will result in charges against earnings primarily in
the fourth quarter of 2000. The Company also announced that second
half results, prior to these charges, will be below expectations
reflecting soft demand for POKEMON toys in the U.S. and STAR WARS
worldwide, continuing ... |
| | | 07/20/00 | Hasbro Reports Second Quarter Results; Cautious Outlook for Second Half|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2000--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today reported second quarter results which were consistent with expectations.
Worldwide net revenues were $778.4 million compared to $874.6 million a year ago. This approximately 11% decrease primarily reflects the anticipated decline from last year's exceptionally strong STAR WARS and FURBY shipments plus foreign currency translation. The stronger U.S. dollar reduced reported revenues by approximately ... |
| | | 07/14/00 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2000--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per common share. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2000 to shareholders of record on November 1, 2000.
CONTACT: Hasbro, Inc.
Alfred J. Verrecchia
(401) 727-5100
or
Renita E. O'Connell
(401) 727-5401
... |
| | | 05/17/00 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Election of Four Directors, Approval of Amendment to Stock Incentive Performance Plan, and Increase in Number of Authorized Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2000--
Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its shareholders re-elected, at their Annual Meeting held today, existing directors Alan G. Hassenfeld, Harold P. Gordon, Marie Josee Kravis and Preston Robert Tisch. The shareholders also approved an amendment to the Stock Incentive Performance Plan and an increase in the total number of authorized shares of common stock f... |
| | | 04/25/00 | Hasbro Reports Record First Quarter Revenues and Higher Earnings; Outlook for Full-Year 2000 Remains Positive| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2000 --Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today reported record first quarter revenues and double-digit increases in earnings and earnings per share.
Worldwide net revenues increased approximately 16% to $773.5 million, compared to $668.4 million a year ago. Revenues from U.S. customers increased 3% while revenues from international customers increased 64% in local currencies and 55% in U.S. dollars. This growth was driven by significantly higher wo... |
| | | 03/31/00 | Hasbro Announces Final Results of 'Modified Dutch Auction' Tender Offer| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2000--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today
announced the final results of its "Modified Dutch Auction" tender offer which
was completed at 12:00 Midnight, New York City time, on March 27, 2000. Hasbro commenced
the tender offer to purchase up to 17.25 million shares of its common stock at a price
between $15.25 and $17.50 per share net to the seller in cash, without interest, on
February 29, 2000.
Based on the final count by the depositar... |
| | | 03/28/00 | Hasbro Announces Preliminary Results of 'Modified Dutch Auction' Tender Offer|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2000--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced the preliminary results of its "Modified Dutch Auction" tender offer which was completed at 12:00 Midnight, New York City time, on March 27, 2000. Hasbro commenced the tender offer to purchase up to 17.25 million shares of its common stock at a price between $15.25 and $17.50 per share net to the seller in cash, without interest, on February 29, 2000.
Based on a preliminary count by the ... |
| | | 03/10/00 | Hasbro Prices $750 Million Long-Term Debt Offering|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2000--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that it successfully priced the public offering of $750 million of long-term debt today. The offering, the Company's first long-term debt issue since 1998, was well received by the market.
"This borrowing implements the funding plans stated in our Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer announced in late February," said Alfred J. Verrecchia, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Chief ... |
| | | 02/25/00 | Hasbro Offers to Buy Up to 17.25 Million Shares of Its Common Stock|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2000--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced plans to repurchase up to 17.25 million shares of its common stock, representing approximately 9.1% of its approximately 190.4 million outstanding shares. This repurchase is part of the additional $500 million share repurchase authorization of December 1999.
The repurchase will be made through a "Modified Dutch Auction" tender offer which will commence Tuesday, February 29 and consist of ... |
| | | 02/17/00 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2000--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2000 to shareholders of record on May 1, 2000.
CONTACT: Hasbro, Inc.
Alfred J. Verrecchia, 401/727-5100
or
Renita E. O'Connell, 401/727-5401
... |
| | | 02/08/00 | Hasbro Reports 33% Increase in Full-Year 1999 Earnings Per Share and Record Results Before Consolidation Program Charges| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2000--Expects Focus On Content, Technology
and Game Play to be Catalysts in 2000
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today reported record fourth quarter and full-year 1999
revenues, earnings and earnings per share, prior to charges related to the previously
announced Consolidation Program. Net earnings for the year increased 30% to $286.6 million
compared to $220.0 million in 1998, and diluted earnings per share increased 33% to $1.42
compared to $1.07 in... |
| | | 10/14/99 | Hasbro Reports Record Third Quarter Results| On Track to Deliver EPS Growth of Approximately 30% This Year
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS - news ) today reported record third quarter revenues, earnings and
earnings per share. The Company also reaffirmed it is on track to
deliver approximately 30% growth in recurring earnings per share in
1999.
Worldwide net revenues increased approximately 16% to $1.098
billion, compared to $945.5 million a year ago. Revenue growth was
driven prima... |
| | | 09/30/99 | Hasbro Acquires Wizards of the Coast, Inc.| Business/Entertainment Editors
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced today that it has successfully completed the
previously announced acquisition of Wizards of the Coast, Inc., the
world's largest publisher of hobby games and a leading publisher of
fantasy and science fiction literature.
Privately-held Wizards of the Coast was founded in 1990 by Peter
D. Adkison, President and CEO, and is be... |
| | | 08/13/99 | Hasbro Interactive Successfully Completes Purchase of Europress| Business Editors
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1999--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS)
confirmed today that following its announcement of intent on July 27,
Hasbro Interactive, Inc. has successfully completed its acquisition of
Europress. Europress is a veteran publisher of educational and
lifestyle software, based in Macclesfield, England.
The acquisition bolsters Hasbro Interactive's international
business, especially in the U.K., and launch... |
| | | 07/23/99 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| Business Editors
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on November 15, 1999 to shareholders of record on November 1,
1999.
CONTACT: Hasbro, Inc.
John T. O'Neill, (401) 727-5600
or
Renita E. O'Connell, (401) 727-5401 ... |
| | | 07/15/99 | Hasbro Reports Record Second Quarter Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1999--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS -
news) today reported record second quarter revenues, earnings and earnings per share.
Worldwide net revenues increased approximately 53% to $874.6 million, compared to $572.1 million a year ago. Revenue
growth was driven primarily by significantly higher shipments of STAR WARS and Tiger Electronics products, and increased
sales of computer-based games from Hasbro Interactive. Net earnings and diluted earnings per s... |
| | | 06/23/99 | Hasbro, Inc. Begins Trading On the New York Stock Exchange| Business Editors
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE:HAS) announced this morning that its common stock will begin
trading on the New York Stock Exchange today. As previously announced,
the Company's shares will continue to trade under the symbol "HAS".
"Listing on the New York Stock Exchange will make Hasbro more
visible and accessible to global investors," said Alan G. Hassenfeld,
Chairman and Chief Execu... |
| | | 06/01/99 | Hasbro, Inc. to List On the New York Stock Exchange|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(AMEX:HAS) announced today that it has filed an application to list
its stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Hasbro expects that
its shares will commence trading on the NYSE on June 23, 1999. The
Company has approximately 195 million shares of common stock
outstanding that are currently traded on the American Stock Exchange
under the symbol ``HAS'', which will be retained.
``Listing on the New York Stock Exchange wil... |
| | | 05/13/99 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Election of Six Directors, Approval of 1999 Senior Management Annual Performance Plan and Declaration of Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| Business/Retail Editors
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(AMEX:HAS) announced that its shareholders re-elected, at their Annual
Meeting held May 12, existing directors Herbert M. Baum, Sylvia K.
Hassenfeld, Norma T. Pace, E. John Rosenwald, Jr., and Alfred J.
Verrecchia, and elected E. Gordon Gee, the President of Brown
University, as a director. The shareholders also approved the 1999
Senior Management Annual P... |
| | | 04/15/99 | Hasbro Reports Record First Quarter Revenues Earnings Increase Significantly|
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) today reported record first quarter revenues and a
substantial increase in earnings. The Company's outlook for 1999
remains very positive.
Worldwide revenues increased approximately 38% to $668.4 million,
compared to $482.8 million a year ago. Revenue growth was primarily
led by Tiger Electronics, which was acquired in April 1998, and by
increased sales of computer-based games from Hasbro Interactive. Net
earnin... |
| | | 02/19/99 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Three-For-Two Stock Split and 13% Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
three-for-two stock split payable in the form of a 50% stock dividend
on March 15, 1999 to all shareholders of record on March 1, 1999.
The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$.06 per share, which represents a 13% increase over the quarterly
cash dividend previously in effect, as adjusted for the stock split.
The quarterly cash dividend... |
| | | 02/04/99 | Hasbro Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 1998 Results Which Exceeded Expectations; Outlook for 1999 is Very Positive| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 1999--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) today reported record fourth quarter sales and earnings, and
full-year 1998 results which exceeded expectations. The Company
remains committed to 15% earnings per share growth over the long-term,
and expects to outperform that target in 1999.
Net revenues in the fourth quarter increased 15 percent to $1.3
billion, compared to $1.1 billion a year ago. Revenue growth was led
by Tiger Electronics, which had the year's ... |
| | | 12/07/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE: HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.08 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on February 15, 1999 to shareholders of record on February 1,
1999.
Contact:
Hasbro, Inc.
John T. O'Neill, 401/727-5600
Renita E. O'Connell, 401/727-5401
... |
| | | 11/02/98 | Hasbro Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Galoob Toys| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE: HAS) announced today that it has successfully completed its cash
tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock
of Galoob Toys, Inc. (NYSE: GAL) at a price of $12.00 per share.
Hasbro reported that a total of 16,851,673 shares of Galoob Toys
common stock was tendered pursuant to the tender offer (including
505,319 shares subject to guarantees of delivery), which expired at
12:00 Midnight, New Y... |
| | | 10/29/98 | Hasbro Prices $100 Million Long-Term Debt Offering| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced it successfully priced the public offering of $100
million of 7-year notes yesterday. The offering, the Company's second
long-term debt issue this year, was well received by the market again.
``We believe capital market conditions provided yet another good
opportunity for Hasbro to secure additional long-term debt at
competitive rates,'' said John T. O'Neill, Executive Vice President ... |
| | | 10/16/98 | Hasbro Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period Regarding Pending Acquisition of Galoob Toys| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that the waiting period under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act applicable to the pending
acquisition of Galoob Toys, Inc. (NYSE:GAL) expired at 11:59 P.M. on
October 15, 1998.
Hasbro, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary New HIAC II Corp., and
Galoob Toys, Inc. executed a definitive merger agreement on September
27, 1998, pursuant to which New HIAC II Corp. commenced, on October 2,
199... |
| | | 10/15/98 | Hasbro Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues; Quarterly Results in Line with Pre-Announcement| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) today reported third quarter results consistent with its
September 28, 1998 announcement regarding the impact of ongoing and
recently accelerated changes in inventory flow policies at Toys `R Us.
"We are very pleased to report record third quarter revenues despite
lower sales to this key customer," said Alan G. Hassenfeld, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer.
Reported net revenues reached $945.5 million, or approx... |
| | | 10/02/98 | Hasbro Announces Commencement of Tender Offer for Galoob Toys| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that New HIAC II Corp., its wholly owned
subsidiary, has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase all of the
outstanding shares of Galoob Toys, Inc. (NYSE:GAL) at a price of $12
per share.
The offer is being made pursuant to the previously announced
merger agreement among New HIAC II Corp., Hasbro, Inc. and Galoob
Toys, Inc. The offer is conditioned upon, among other things, the
tender of at least ... |
| | | 09/28/98 | Hasbro Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Galoob Toys, Inc.| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that it has entered into a definitive
agreement to acquire Galoob Toys, Inc. (NYSE:GAL), an international
toy manufacturer whose leading brands include Micro Machines(R)
miniature-scale boys' toys, Star Wars(tm) small-scale figures and
vehicles, Spice Girls(tm) fashion dolls, and Pound Puppies(R)
mini-dolls. The purchase price is $12 per common share of Galoob,
payable in cash, for a total transaction... |
| | | 09/28/98 | Toys 'R Us to Impact Hasbro, Inc. Second Half Results| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that second half 1998 results are expected
to be above 1997 but will be lower than expectations, primarily due to
the ongoing and recently accelerated impact of changes in inventory
flow policies and store closings at Toys `R Us, a key global customer.
However, the Company remains committed to 15% earnings per share
growth over the long-term, including 1999.
In a separate news release, Hasbro today... |
| | | 09/15/98 | Hasbro Successfully Completes Tender Offer For MicroProse| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that it has successfully completed its cash
tender offer to purchase all the outstanding shares of common stock of
MicroProse, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPRS) at a price of $6.00 per share.
Hasbro reported that a total of 5,265,263 shares of MicroProse
common stock was tendered pursuant to the tender offer (including
32,290 shares subject to guarantees of delivery), which expired at
5:00 P.M., New York City tim... |
| | | 09/14/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Extends Tender Offer for MicroProse, Inc.| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that it is extending to 5:00 P.M. New York
City time, on Monday, September 14, 1998, its previously announced
$6.00 per share cash tender offer to purchase all the outstanding
shares of common stock of MicroProse, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPRS).
Hasbro reported that a total of 5,086,252 shares of MicroProse
common stock, representing approximately 88% of the shares
outstanding, have been tendered and not withd... |
| | | 08/31/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period Regarding Pending Acquisition of MicroProse, Inc.| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that the waiting period under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act applicable to the pending
acquisition of MicroProse, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPRS) expired at 11:59 p.m. on
August 29, 1998.
Hasbro, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary New HIAC Corp., and
MicroProse, Inc. executed a definitive merger agreement on August 11,
1998, pursuant to which New HIAC Corp. commenced, on August 14, 1998,
a cash... |
| | | 08/14/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer for MicroProse, Inc.| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that New HIAC Corp., its wholly owned
subsidiary, has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase all of the
outstanding shares of MicroProse, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPRS) at a price of
$6.00 per share.
The offer is being made pursuant to the previously announced
merger agreement among New HIAC Corp., Hasbro, Inc. and MicroProse,
Inc. The offer is conditioned upon, among other things, the tender of
at least 50... |
| | | 08/12/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire MicroProse, Inc.| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced today that it has entered into a definitive
agreement to acquire MicroProse, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPRS), a 17-year veteran
publisher of popular simulation, 3-D action and strategy games for the
personal computer. The purchase price is $6.00 per common share of
MicroProse, payable in cash. The total value of the transaction is
approximately $70 million, including assumed debt and redeemable
preferred stock. Closing i... |
| | | 07/23/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.08 per common share. The dividend will be
payable on November 16, 1998 to shareholders of record on November 2,
1998.
CONTACT: Hasbro, Inc.
John T. O'Neill, 401/727-5600
... |
| | | 07/16/98 | Hasbro Second Quarter 1998 Results in Line With Expectations| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) today reported second quarter results consistent with
expectations. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share were $5.5
million and $0.04, respectively, compared to $13.0 million and $0.10,
respectively, in the second quarter of 1997.
Worldwide net revenues in local currencies were essentially
unchanged from the second quarter of 1997. The acquisition of the
operating assets of Tiger Electronics, on April 1, 1998... |
| | | 07/15/98 | Hasbro Prices $300 Million Long-Term Debt Offering| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced it successfully priced the public offering of $300
million of long-term debt yesterday. The offering, the Company's first
long-term debt issue since 1991, was significantly over-subscribed.
Prior to this offering, the Company had no long-term debt outstanding.
"We believe capital market conditions present an attractive
opportunity for Hasbro to secure long-term debt at competitive rates,"
said John T. O'N... |
| | | 05/19/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Re-Election of Five Directors and Declaration of Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced that its shareholders re-elected, at their
Annual Meeting held May 13, existing directors Alan R. Batkin,
Claudine B. Malone, Morris W. Offit, Carl Spielvogel and Paul
Wolfowitz.
In addition, the Company announced that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.08 per common share. The
dividend will be payable on Aug. 17, 1998, to shareholders of record
on Aug. 3, 1998.
Has... |
| | | 04/16/98 | Hasbro First Quarter 1998 Results in Line with Pre-Announcement| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) today reported first quarter results consistent with its
March 24, 1998 announcement regarding the impact of recent changes in
inventory flow policies at Toys `R Us, a key customer.
Net revenues decreased approximately 11% in local currencies,
primarily due to the changes at Toys `R Us. In addition, the adverse
impact of the stronger U.S. dollar reduced revenues by approximately
$10 million, or almost 2%. Reported... |
| | | 04/01/98 | Hasbro Acquires Tiger Electronics| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) today completed the previously announced agreement to
acquire the business and operating assets of Tiger Electronics
Inc. and its affiliates. Tiger, based in Vernon Hills, Ill., is a
leader in the development and distribution of electronic
entertainment, including hand-held games, toys and learning aids.
Hasbro is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and
marketing of toys, games, interactive softwar... |
| | | 03/24/98 | Hasbro Expects First Quarter To Be Below Expectations; Anticipates Full-Year Double-Digit Earnings Growth| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1998--Hasbro Inc.
(ASE:HAS) today announced that first quarter results will be below
expectations, primarily due to the impact of recent changes in
inventory flow policies at Toys 'R Us, a key customer. However, the
company still expects to achieve double-digit growth in full-year
1998 earnings per share.
"We have consistently stated that we expect difficult comparisons
in the first half of 1998, which is proving to be the case and has... |
| | | 02/24/98 | Hasbro, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Common Shares| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 1998--Hasbro, Inc.
(ASE:HAS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $.08 per common share. The dividend will
be payable on May 15, 1998 to shareholders of record on May 1, 1998.
CONTACT: Hasbro, Inc.
John T. O'Neill, 401/727-5600
... |
| | | 02/09/98 | Hasbro Acquires Tiger Electronics| NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 1998--Hasbro Inc. (ASE:HAS)
and Tiger Electronics Inc. announced today that they have entered
into a definitive agreement for Hasbro to acquire the operating
assets of Tiger and its affiliates. Tiger, based in Vernon Hills,
Ill., is a leader in the development and distribution of electronic
entertainment, including hand-held games, toys and learning aids.
Privately held Tiger was founded in 1979 by its current
President and CEO, Randy Rissman a... |
| | | 02/05/98 | Hasbro Reports 15 percent Increase in 1997 in Earnings Per Share| PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 1998-- Hasbro, Inc. (ASE:HAS) today reported record fourth quarter and full-year revenues and earnings for 1997, prior to taking $140.0 million of one-time, pre-tax charges ($92.4 million after-tax) related to the previously announced Global Integration and Profit
Enhancement Program. Net earnings increased 14 percent to $227.4
million and earnings per share increased 15 percent to $1.77,
excluding the one-time charges. The $140.0 million of ch... |
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