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This excerpt taken from the HAS 10-K filed Feb 24, 2010. International
International segment net revenues for the year ended
December 27, 2009 decreased by 3% to $1,459,476 from
$1,499,334 in 2008. In 2009, net revenues were negatively
impacted by currency translation of approximately $64,500 as a
result of a stronger U.S. dollar. Excluding the unfavorable
impact of foreign exchange, International segment net revenues
increased 2% in local currency in 2009. The increase in local
currency net revenues was driven by increased sales in the
boys toys category, primarily as a result of increased
sales of TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE products, as well as
increased sales of NERF products. Increases in boys toys
net revenues were partially offset by lower revenues from
MARVEL, ACTION MAN, INDIANA JONES and STAR WARS products. Net
revenues in the girls toys category decreased primarily as
a result of decreased sales of MY LITTLE PONY and FURREAL
FRIENDS products, partially offset by increased sales of
LITTLEST PET SHOP products and sales of STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
products, which were reintroduced to the Companys line in
the second quarter of 2009. Net revenues in the preschool
category decreased primarily as a result of decreased revenues
from sales of IN THE NIGHT GARDEN and PLAYSKOOL products,
partially offset by increased revenues from sales of PLAY-DOH
products. Net revenues in the games and puzzles category
decreased slightly as a result of decreased sales of board
games. Net revenues in 2009 were also negatively impacted by
decreased sales of TOOTH TUNES products, which have been
discontinued in the Companys product line.
International segment operating profit decreased 2% to $162,159
in 2009 from $165,186 in 2008. Operating profit for the
International segment in 2009 was positively impacted by
approximately $9,500 due to the translation of foreign
currencies to the U.S. dollar. Increased local currency
gross profit in 2009 as a result of the increased net revenues
discussed above was more than offset by increased operating
expenses, including the impact of our investments in opening
offices in emerging international markets. In addition,
International segment operating profit in 2008 was positively
impacted by the recognition of a pension surplus in the United
Kingdom of approximately $6,000.
International segment net revenues for the year ended
December 28, 2008 increased by 4% to $1,499,334 from
$1,444,863 in 2007. In 2008 net revenues were negatively
impacted by currency translation of approximately $7,400 as a
result of a stronger U.S. dollar. The increase in net
revenues was primarily the result of increased product sales in
the girls toys and preschool categories primarily relating
to LITTLEST PET SHOP in the girls toys category and IN THE
NIGHT GARDEN and PLAYSKOOL products in the
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preschool category. Net revenues in the games and puzzles
category decreased primarily as a result of decreased revenues
from MAGIC: THE GATHERING products, TRIVIAL PURSUIT products and
MONOPOLY products. Net revenues in the boys toys category
decreased primarily as a result of decreased sales of MARVEL and
TRANSFORMERS products, however, both product lines continued to
be significant contributors to International segment net
revenues in 2008. Decreased net revenues in the boys toys
category were partially offset by increased sales of STAR WARS
and NERF products and sales of INDIANA JONES products.
International segment net revenues in 2008 were also negatively
impacted by decreased sales of POWER TOUR GUITAR, which was no
longer in the Companys product line.
International segment operating profit decreased 13% to $165,186
in 2008 from $189,783 in 2007. Operating profit for the
International segment in 2008 was negatively impacted by
approximately $4,400 due to the translation of foreign
currencies to the U.S. dollar. The decrease in
International segment operating profit also reflects promotional
programs implemented by the Company in the fourth quarter of
2008 in response to weakened retail conditions; increased
advertising expense; and increased investments in emerging
markets; partially offset by lower royalty expense as a result
of lower sales of entertainment-based products. In addition,
International segment operating profit in 2008 was positively
impacted by the recognition of a pension surplus in the United
Kingdom.
This excerpt taken from the HAS 10-K filed Mar 9, 2005. International International segment net revenues increased slightly by 1% to $1,194,630 in 2004 from 2003. International segment 2004 net revenues were positively impacted by currency translation of approximately $78,000 as the result of the weaker U.S. dollar. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign exchange, International net revenues decreased 6% in local currency for the year ended December 26, 2004. The decrease in local currency revenue was primarily the result of lower sales of BEYBLADE products, and, to a lesser extent, decreased sales of ACTION MAN. These decreases were partially offset by increased revenues from MY LITTLE PONY products, which were introduced in the third quarter of 2003, and higher sales of FURREAL FRIENDS, DUEL MASTERS, and VIDEONOW products. To a lesser extent, 2004 revenues were also positively impacted by increased sales of core brand products, including PLAYSKOOL and MONOPOLY products, as well as TRIVIAL PURSUIT products including TRIVIAL PURSUIT 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. International segment operating profit increased significantly by 54% to $140,784 in 2004 from 2003. International gross profits and operating profits were positively impacted by the cessation of manufacturing at the Company's Valencia, Spain facility at the end of 2003. Operating profit in 2003 included cash charges of approximately $18,400 associated with severance related to this cost reduction initiative. The improvement in operating profit in 2004 over 2003 was also due to lower royalty expense primarily from decreased sales of BEYBLADE, which was partially offset by an increase in advertising expense as a result of the Company's ongoing initiative to raise awareness of its core brands. In 2004, there was a net favorable translation impact to International operating profit of approximately $4,800 for the year. International segment revenues increased 22% to $1,184,532 in 2003 compared to 2002. International segment 2003 net revenues were positively impacted by currency translation of approximately $127,900 as the result of the weaker U.S. dollar. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign exchange, 2003 International net revenues increased 9% in local currency for the year. Local currency revenue increases for 2003 were primarily a result of revenues from BEYBLADE products and to a lesser extent, FURREAL FRIENDS products, which were introduced in most markets in the fourth quarter of 2002. Revenues were also positively impacted by increased sales of core brand 28 products, including MY LITTLE PONY, as well as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY and PLAYSKOOL products. These increases were partially offset by lower revenues from STAR WARS products, decreases in sales of licensed trading card games including HARRY POTTER and POKEMON, and decreased sales of E-KARA products. The increase in operating profit in 2003 from 2002 was primarily due to increased gross profit on higher revenues, partially offset by increased advertising expense. The expected decrease in royalty expense relating to lower sales of STAR WARS products was largely offset by increased royalty expense associated with higher sales of BEYBLADE products and the foreign exchange impact of the weaker U.S. dollar. Selling, distribution and administration costs decreased as a percentage of sales, but increased in amount, largely due to the foreign exchange impact of the weaker U.S. dollar. Gross profit and operating profit in 2003 were also negatively impacted by the Company's decision to cease its manufacturing operations in Spain. Although revenues were positively impacted by the weaker U.S. dollar, as noted above, operating expenses were also impacted, with a resulting net positive translation impact to International operating profit of approximately $6,500 for 2003. Operating profit in 2002 was negatively impacted by a fine against the Company by the OFT for alleged anti-competitive pricing practices, which resulted in a charge of $7,566 in the fourth quarter. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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