Toy maker Mattel receives buyout offer from L Catterton, sending shares soaring 20%

L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by luxury goods giant LVMH, has approached Mattel, the toy maker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, with an acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said Monday.The move could prompt other potential suitors to consider bids for Mattel, including rival Hasbro, which has become aware of L Catterton’s approach and is discussing whether it should also submit an offer, one of the sources said. Hasbro and Mattel have held unsuccessful merger talks over the years.Th ...