Mattel closes HIT acquisition

On the heels of Mattel posting strong 2011 earnings, the world's largest toyco has completed its US$680 million acquisition of children's entertainment producer and rights-owner HIT Entertainment from Apax Partners. The acquisition was first announced on October 24, 2011.

By Jeremy Dickson

February 1, 2012

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Mattel closes HIT acquisition

On the heels of Mattel posting strong 2011 earnings, the world's largest toyco has completed its US$680 million acquisition of children's entertainment producer and rights-owner HIT Entertainment from Apax Partners. The acquisition was first announced on October 24, 2011.

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