Mattel (MAT) FY 2025 Conference September 03, 2025 08:55 AM ET Speaker0All right, great. Thank you, everyone, for joining us this morning. Welcome to the GS Global Retailing Conference. For those who don't know me, my name is Stephen Laschick, and I'm the Lead Entertainment Analyst here at Goldman Sachs. To kick off this morning, we're excited to welcome to the conference this year Ynon Kreiz and Anthony DiSilvestro, the CEO and CFO of Mattel. Thank you both for being with us today.Speaker1Thank you for inv ...

Mattel (MAT) FY 2025 Conference September 03, 2025 08:55 AM ET Speaker0All right, great. Thank you, everyone, for joining us this morning. Welcome to the GS Global Retailing Conference. For those who don't know me, my name is Stephen Laschick, and I'm the Lead Entertainment Analyst here at Goldman Sachs. To kick off this morning, we're excited to welcome to the conference this year Ynon Kreiz and Anthony DiSilvestro, the CEO and CFO of Mattel. Thank you both for being with us today.Speaker1Thank you for inv ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue grew by 7% year over year, reaching RMB2.6 billion [6][12] - Adjusted operating income expanded to RMB59 million, a significant improvement from RMB10 million in the same period last year [6][17] - Blended gross margin for product sales at a group level was 28.4%, an expansion of 310 basis points year over year [14] - Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB6.1 million, with adjusted non-GAAP income from operations at RMB59 million, a sharp improvement from RMB10 million in the same period last year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce revenue grew by 3.4% to RMB2.2 billion, while brand management revenue rose by 35.4% to RMB398 million [12][13] - BEC revenue grew by 3%, with adjusted operating profits rising 56% year over year to RMB94 million, the highest second quarter level in four years [7][17] - BBM revenue grew by 35% year over year, up from 23% in the previous quarter [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong performance in beauty and cosmetics and alcohol categories contributed to e-commerce product sales revenue growth of 3.3% year over year [13][20] - BBM product sales totaled RMB396 million, representing a 35.5% year over year growth, mainly driven by the strong performance of the Gap brand [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to enhance retail operations and optimize decision-making [9][10] - BEC aims to elevate its role from a distribution partner to a comprehensive trade partner, emphasizing quality over volume [19][20] - BBM is expanding its footprint with new store openings and enhancing its merchandising strategy to capture demand across categories [29][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model and the potential for sustainable long-term value creation [6][10] - The company anticipates a promising second half of the year, driven by strong brand partner confidence and planned marketing initiatives [45][68] - Management noted that the recent six-eighteen promotions exceeded expectations, leading to increased confidence among brand partners for the upcoming Double Eleven promotion [45][84] Other Important Information - A one-time write-off of RMB53 million in accounts receivable was recorded due to a conservative assessment of recovery likelihood [11][12] - Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled RMB2.7 billion as of June 30, 2025 [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Contribution from Tmall and impact of instant retail shopping - Management noted significant GMV growth on Tmall and JD during the six-eighteen promotion, with Tmall's growth outpacing JD [40] - Instant retail shopping is gaining popularity, and the company is testing various categories in this space [41][42] Question: Future momentum of BBM business and profitability timeline - Management remains confident in BBM's growth momentum and anticipates achieving GAAP breakeven in Q4 [43][44] Question: E-commerce operational cost benefits and traffic allocation - The company has benefited from rebate programs with platforms, which encourage driving top-line growth [50][51] - Traffic allocation strategies vary by category, with premium brands receiving higher quality traffic [52][53] Question: Brand acquisition and collaboration criteria - The company aims to leverage experience from managing existing brands like Gap and Hunter to support new brand collaborations [56][57] Question: Growth outlook for BEC and benefits from RedNote partnership - Management emphasized ongoing operational efficiency improvements and confidence in the second half of the year [66][71] Question: AI application progress and future direction - The focus on AI is primarily on increasing internal efficiency rather than directly driving revenue [82] - Brands are preparing for the Double Eleven promotion, leveraging insights from previous campaigns [84]

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