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Mattel (MAT) Shares Rise 20% on Takeover Bid Interest

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Mattel (MAT) Shares Rise 20% on Takeover Bid Interest

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Shares of Mattel (MAT) rose nearly 20% after reports of takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group. The potential offer could value Mattel at over $20 per share, equating to around $6 billion. Prior to this news, Mattel's shares were trading just above $15 on Thursday afternoon. This follows a separate announcement that Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch will take over as Mattel's CEO on November 2, which previously caused a 4% decline in share value. For investors, this development signals increased interest in Mattel’s market valuation and potential growth.

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