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This excerpt taken from the MAT DEF 14A filed Mar 30, 2009.

Equity Awards

 

Time-vested stock awards. The number of time-vested RSUs granted to our NEOs in 2008 is shown in Column (i), “All Other Stock Awards,” the corresponding grant dates are shown in Column (b), “Grant Date,” and the corresponding grant date fair market values are shown in Column (l), “Grant

 

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Date Fair Market Value of Stock and Option Awards.” The actual value, if any, that an executive may realize from an RSU is contingent upon the satisfaction of the conditions to vesting in that award, and upon the value of Mattel common stock at the time when the executive sells any stock received in settlement of the award. Thus, there is no assurance that the value, if any, eventually realized by the executive will correspond to the amount shown.

 

These time-vested RSUs were granted under the 2005 Equity Plan with dividend equivalent rights. Except as noted below for Mr. Eckert, the terms and conditions of these RSUs granted to our NEOs are the same as those for all other employees who received RSU grants in 2008, as follows:

 

   

normal vesting schedule: 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, and 50% on the third anniversary of the grant date;

 

   

termination of employment:

 

   

death, disability or involuntary retirement after attaining age 55 and completing five years of service: the unvested units granted at least six months prior to termination of employment vest and the remainder are forfeited; or

 

   

any other termination of employment: all unvested units are forfeited;

 

   

change of control: all unvested units vest;

 

   

consequences of vesting: units are settled immediately by delivery of a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of vesting units, less a number of units withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements. Mattel has the right to elect to settle in cash, but does not anticipate doing so; and

 

   

dividend equivalent rights: represent the right to receive cash payments equal to the cash dividends that would have been paid on the units if the units had been actual shares, during the period from grant to vesting or forfeiture. RSU holders generally receive the cash after a dividend has been declared and paid to our stockholders.

 

As required by Mr. Eckert’s employment agreement, his RSUs have a different provision for termination of employment: all unvested units will vest upon his termination at any time before the third anniversary of the grant date, if the termination occurs because of his death or disability, or is a termination by Mattel without cause, by him for good reason, or by him during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. In addition, the settlement of his units in connection with a termination of employment will be delayed by six months, if required under the federal tax law governing nonqualified deferred compensation.

 

Performance-based stock awards. The threshold, target and maximum level award opportunities under the current LTIP three-year cycle for each NEO, which includes the market-related component that may increase or decrease the actual awards by up to 50% of the target award, are shown in Columns (f), (g) and (h), “Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards.” These awards were granted under the 2005 Equity Plan in the form of performance-based RSUs. Consistent with Mattel’s recent performance cycles, the performance goals for the 2008 – 2010 performance cycle are based primarily on the company financial measure of NOPAT less a capital charge, measured against the average of the annual performance goals for each year in the performance cycle (the performance-related component). Company performance goals for each of the three years of the performance cycle are established annually at the beginning of each year. At the end of the 2008 – 2010 performance cycle, the average percentage of targeted performance shares earned annually (between 0% and 150% of targeted amounts) during the performance cycle may be adjusted, upwards

 

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or downwards by up to 50%, based on Mattel’s total shareholder return during the performance cycle relative to the performance of the S&P 500 as of January 1, 2008 (the market-related component). The performance-based RSUs vest only upon the achievement of the goals after the end of the three-year cycle. The following provisions apply to the awards in the event of termination of employment:

 

   

death or disability: full vesting based on performance through the most recent completed year;

 

   

retirement after attaining age 55 and completing five years of service (and for Messrs. Eckert, Farr, Friedman and Debrowski only, termination by Mattel without cause or by the executive for good reason): pro rata vesting based on the total months worked during the performance period, payable at the end of the three-year performance period based on actual performance; or

 

   

termination by Mattel without cause or by the executive for good reason following a change of control (assuming the awards have been assumed or substituted by the acquirer): full vesting based on the greater of target or the actual performance through the most recent completed year prior to the date of termination. If the awards are not assumed or substituted by the acquirer, then the foregoing will apply immediately following the change of control.

 

Option awards. The number of shares underlying the stock options granted to our NEOs in 2008 is shown in Column (j), “All Other Option Awards,” with the corresponding exercise prices shown in Column (k), “Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards,” and the corresponding grant dates in Column (b), “Grant Date.” The grant date fair market value of these options is shown in Column (l), “Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock and Option Awards.” The actual value, if any, that an executive may realize from an option is contingent upon the satisfaction of the conditions to vesting in that award, and upon the excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the date the option is exercised. Thus, there is no assurance that the value, if any, eventually realized by the executive will correspond to the amount shown.

 

These options were granted under the 2005 Equity Plan. The per-share exercise prices of these options represent the closing price of a share of our common stock in the New York Stock Exchange on the grant date. Except as noted below, the terms and conditions of these options granted to our NEOs are generally the same as those for all other employees who received option grants in 2008, as follows:

 

   

normal vesting schedule: 33% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 33% on the second anniversary of the grant date, and 34% on the third anniversary of the grant date;

 

   

original term: 10 years from grant date;

 

   

termination of employment:

 

   

termination for cause: vested and unvested options are forfeited;

 

   

retirement after attaining age 55 and completing five years of service, death or disability, in each case at least six months after grant date: options vest in full and remain exercisable for five years (or to the end of their original term, if shorter); or

 

   

any other termination: vested options remain exercisable for 90 days (or to the end of their original term, if shorter), and unvested options are forfeited, except that if the termination occurs during the first 18 months after a change of control, the 90-day period is extended to two years; and

 

   

change of control: all unvested options vest.

 

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As required by their employment agreements, the options granted to Messrs. Eckert, Farr, Friedman and Debrowski have different provisions for termination of employment. Mr. Eckert’s options will vest in full, and remain exercisable until the end of their original term, if his employment is terminated as a result of his death or disability, by Mattel without cause, by him for good reason or by him during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. Messrs. Farr’s, Friedman’s and Debrowski’s options will vest in full if their employment is terminated by Mattel without cause, by the executive for good reason or by the Executive during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. In such a case, Mr. Farr’s options granted after March 30, 2000 will also remain exercisable for a minimum of two years.

 

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This excerpt taken from the MAT DEF 14A filed Apr 24, 2008.

Equity Awards

 

Stock awards. The numbers of stock awards granted to our named executive officers in 2007 are shown in Column (i), All Other Stock Awards, the corresponding grant dates are shown in Column (b), Grant Date, and the corresponding grant date fair market values are shown in Column (l), Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock and Option Awards. The actual value, if any, that an executive may realize from a stock award is contingent upon the satisfaction of the conditions to vesting in that award, and upon the value of Mattel common stock at the time when the executive sells any stock received in settlement of the award. Thus, there is no assurance that the value, if any, eventually realized by the executive will correspond to the amount shown.

 

These stock awards were granted under the Mattel, Inc. 2005 Equity Compensation Plan, and take the form of restricted stock units with dividend equivalents. Each restricted stock unit represents a conditional right to obtain one share of our common stock. Except as noted below for Mr. Eckert, the terms and conditions of these restricted stock units granted to our NEOs are the same as those for all other employees who received restricted stock unit grants in 2007, as follows:

 

   

Normal vesting schedule: 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, and 50% on the third anniversary of the grant date.

 

   

Termination of employment:

 

   

Death, disability or involuntary retirement after attaining age 55 and completing five years of service: the unvested units granted at least six months prior to termination of employment vest and the remainder are forfeited.

 

   

Any other termination of employment: all unvested units are forfeited.

 

   

Change of control: all unvested units vest.

 

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Consequences of vesting: units are settled immediately by delivery of a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of vesting units, less a number of units withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements. Mattel has the right to elect to settle in cash, but does not anticipate doing so.

 

   

Dividend equivalent rights: represent the right to receive cash payments equal to the cash dividends that would have been paid on the units if the units had been actual shares, during the period from grant to vesting or forfeiture.

 

   

Forfeiture and recapture: Mattel may impose a forfeiture of the units and a recapture of any amounts delivered to settle units if the grantee engages in certain behaviors that are harmful to Mattel during or after employment. This does not apply following a termination of employment during the 18-month period after a change of control.

 

As required by Mr. Eckert’s employment agreement, his restricted stock units have a different provision for termination of employment: all unvested units will vest upon his termination at any time before the third anniversary of the grant date, if the termination occurs because of his death or disability, or is a termination by Mattel without cause, by him for Good Reason, or by him during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. In addition, the settlement of his units in connection with a termination of employment will be delayed by six months, if required under the federal tax law governing nonqualified deferred compensation.

 

Option awards. The number of shares underlying the options granted to our NEOs in 2007 are shown in Column (j), All Other Option Awards, with the corresponding exercise prices shown in Column (k), Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards, and the corresponding grant dates in Column (b), Grant Date. The grant date fair market value of these options is shown in Column (l), Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock and Option Awards. The actual value, if any, that an executive may realize from an option is contingent upon the satisfaction of the conditions to vesting in that award, and upon the excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the date the option is exercised. Thus, there is no assurance that the value, if any, eventually realized by the executive will correspond to the amount shown.

 

These options were granted under the Mattel, Inc. 2005 Equity Compensation Plan. The per-share exercise prices of these options represent the closing price of a share of our common stock in the New York Stock Exchange on the grant date. Except as noted below, the terms and conditions of these options granted to our NEOs are generally the same as those for all other employees who received option grants in 2007, as follows:

 

   

Normal vesting schedule: 33% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 33% on the second anniversary of the grant date, and 34% on the third anniversary of the grant date.

 

   

Original term: 10 years from grant date.

 

   

Termination of employment:

 

   

Termination for cause: vested and unvested options are forfeited.

 

   

Retirement after attaining age 55 and completing five years of service, death or disability, in each case at least six months after grant date: options vest in full and remain exercisable for five years (or to the end of their original term, if shorter).

 

   

Any other termination: vested options remain exercisable for 90 days (or to the end of their original term, if shorter), and unvested options are forfeited, except that if the termination occurs during the first 18 months after a change of control, the 90-day period is extended to two years.

 

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Change of control: all unvested options vest.

 

   

Forfeiture and recapture: Mattel may impose a forfeiture of the options and the proceeds of the options if the grantee engages in certain behaviors that are harmful to Mattel during or after employment. This does not apply following a termination of employment during the 18-month period after a change of control.

 

As required by their employment agreements, the options granted to Messrs. Eckert, Farr Friedman and Debrowski have different provisions for termination of employment. Mr. Eckert’s options will vest in full, and remain exercisable until the end of their original term, if his employment is terminated as a result of his death or disability, by Mattel without cause, by him for Good Reason or by him during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. Mr. Farr’s, Mr. Friedman’s and Mr. Debrowski’s options will vest in full if their employment is terminated by Mattel without cause, by the executive for Good Reason or by the Executive during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. In such a case, Mr. Farr’s options will also remain exercisable for a minimum of two years.

 

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This excerpt taken from the MAT DEF 14A filed Apr 12, 2007.

Equity Awards

 

Stock awards. The numbers of stock awards granted to our named executive officers in 2006 are shown in Column (i), All Other Stock Awards, the corresponding grant dates are shown in Column (b), Grant Date, and the corresponding grant date fair market values are shown in Column (l), Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock and Option Awards. The actual value, if any, that an executive may realize from a stock award is contingent upon the satisfaction of the conditions to vesting in that award, and upon the value of Mattel common stock at the time when the executive sells any stock received in settlement of the award. Thus, there is no assurance that the value, if any, eventually realized by the executive will correspond to the amount shown.

 

These stock awards were granted under the Mattel, Inc. 2005 Equity Compensation Plan, and take the form of restricted stock units with dividend equivalents. Each restricted stock unit represents a conditional right to obtain one share of our common stock. Except as noted below for Mr. Eckert, the terms and conditions of these restricted stock units granted to our named executive officers are the same as those for all other employees who received restricted stock unit grants in 2006, as follows:

 

   

Normal vesting schedule: 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, and 50% on the third anniversary of the grant date.

 

   

Termination of employment:

 

   

Death, disability or involuntary retirement after the first anniversary and on or before the second anniversary of the grant date: half of the units vest and the remainder are forfeited.

 

   

Death, disability or involuntary retirement after the second anniversary and before the third anniversary of the grant date: all unvested units vest.

 

   

Any other termination of employment: all unvested units are forfeited.

 

   

Change of control: all unvested units vest.

 

   

Consequences of vesting: units are settled immediately by delivery of a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of vesting units, less a number of units

 

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withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements. Mattel has the right to elect to settle in cash, but does not anticipate doing so.

 

   

Dividend equivalent rights: represent the right to receive cash payments equal to the cash dividends that would have been paid on the units if the units had been actual shares, during the period from grant to vesting or forfeiture.

 

   

Forfeiture and recapture: Mattel may impose a forfeiture of the units and a recapture of any amounts delivered to settle units if the grantee engages in certain behaviors that are harmful to Mattel during or after employment. This does not apply following a termination of employment during the 18-month period after a change of control.

 

As required by Mr. Eckert’s employment agreement, his restricted stock units have a different provision for termination of employment: all unvested units will vest upon his termination at any time before the third anniversary of the grant date, if the termination occurs because of his death or disability, or is a termination by Mattel without cause, by him for good reason, or by him during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. In addition, the settlement of his units in connection with a termination of employment will be delayed by six months, if required under the federal tax law governing nonqualified deferred compensation.

 

Option awards. The number of shares underlying the options granted to our named executive officers in 2006 are shown in Column (j), All Other Option Awards, with the corresponding exercise prices shown in Column (k), Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards, and the corresponding grant dates in Column (b), Grant Date. The grant date fair market value of these options is shown in Column (l), Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock and Option Awards. The actual value, if any, that an executive may realize from an option is contingent upon the satisfaction of the conditions to vesting in that award, and upon the excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the date the option is exercised. Thus, there is no assurance that the value, if any, eventually realized by the executive will correspond to the amount shown.

 

These options were granted under the Mattel, Inc. 2005 Equity Compensation Plan. The per-share exercise prices of these options represent the closing price of a share of our common stock in the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant. Except as noted below, the terms and conditions of these options granted to our named executive officers are generally the same as those for all other employees who received option grants in 2006, as follows:

 

   

Normal vesting schedule: 33% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 33% on the second anniversary of the grant date, and 34% on the third anniversary of the grant date.

 

   

Original term: 10 years from grant date.

 

   

Termination of employment:

 

   

Termination for cause: vested and unvested options are forfeited.

 

   

Retirement, or death after reaching eligibility for retirement, at least six months after grant date: options vest in full and remain exercisable for five years (or to the end of their original term, if shorter).

 

   

Death (except as provided above) or disability: vested options remain exercisable for one year (or to the end of their original term, if shorter), and unvested options are forfeited.

 

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Any other termination: vested options remain exercisable for 90 days (or to the end of their original term, if shorter), and unvested options are forfeited, except that if the termination occurs during the first 18 months after a change of control, the 90-day period is extended to two years.

 

   

Change of control: all unvested options vest.

 

   

Forfeiture and recapture: Mattel may impose a forfeiture of the options and the proceeds of the options if the grantee engages in certain behaviors that are harmful to Mattel during or after employment. This does not apply following a termination of employment during the 18-month period after a change of control.

 

As required by their employment agreements, the options granted to Messrs. Eckert, Farr, Friedman and Debrowski have different provisions for termination of employment. Mr. Eckert’s options will vest in full, and remain exercisable until the end of their original term, if his employment is terminated as a result of his death or disability, by Mattel without cause, by him for good reason, or by him during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. Mr. Farr’s, Mr. Friedman’s and Mr. Debrowski’s options will vest in full if their employment is terminated by Mattel without cause, by the executive for good reason, or by the Executive during the 30-day period beginning six months after a change of control. In such a case, Mr. Farr’s options will also remain exercisable for a minimum of two years.

 

Amounts shown are estimates of the grant date fair value of the options calculated using the same method as for our financial reports, which is a variation of the Black-Scholes pricing model based on the following weighted-average assumptions: 5.1 year expected life; 2.8% dividend yield; 4.9% risk-free rate; 28.0% volatility factor; and the exercise price as set forth in the table above. The actual value, if any, that an executive may realize will depend upon the excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the date the option is exercised, so there is no assurance that the value realized by the executive will be at or near the amount shown. Our Compensation Committee approved these grants on May 10, 2006, establishing August 1, 2006 as the grant date. A discussion of our procedures for granting stock options appears in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

 

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