Mattel Named One of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for Third Consecutive Year

Toy Company Ranks 6th Among Large Employers

Mattel, Inc., (NYSE: MAT) the world’s largest toymaker, today announced it has been named as one of 2009’s “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles,” ranking 6th among large-sized companies. The complete list will appear in next week’s issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel moves up the list to rank 6th in 2009 since ranking 9th in 2008 and 13th in 2007, respectively.

“This is an honor that deeply reflects the importance of a strong corporate culture. At Mattel, we believe a great work environment and unifying values motivates employees to create fun and innovative toys that are loved by children all around the world,” said Alan Kaye, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. “Mattel has had deep roots in the Los Angeles area since its founding in 1945, and we have grown up to be the world’s largest toymaker. We value the many communities all around the world where our employees live, work and play and are honored that Mattel is once again being recognized as a top ten best employer in our home town of Los Angeles.”

The 2009 “Best Places to Work” countywide awards program is designed to identify the best places of employment in Los Angeles County, benefiting the region’s economy, its workforce and businesses. The list is divided into three categories: small-sized companies (12-24 employees), medium-sized companies (25-249 employees) and large-sized companies (250 or more). More than 70 companies were recognized. Companies were selected based on employee responses to a survey of individual, workgroup and organization questions conducted by an independent research company on behalf of the Los Angeles Business Journal.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc., (NYSE: MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and TycoR/C®, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2009, Mattel is recognized among the “100 Best Corporate Citizens,” as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel’s vision is to be the world’s premier toy brands—today and tomorrow.

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Jules Andres
310-252-3529
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