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Kartoon Studios Reports Strong Progress and Provides Business Update for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2023

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.

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  • Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.
  • At the same time, Kartoon Channel!’s paid subscriber base continues to grow, providing us with high margin recurring revenue.
  • Moreover, our Beacon Media Group subsidiary has resumed solid growth and, in Q4 2023, achieved its highest quarter revenue since 2021.
  • The team of players now inside Kartoon Studios brings extraordinary playing records at Disney, Warner Brothers, Hasbro, and other leading organizations.

Spin Master Corp. to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 7, 2024 and Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 8, 2024

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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TORONTO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its first quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its first quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
  • Max Rangel, Global President and Chief Executive Officer and Mark Segal, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call for the investment community on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (ET).
  • Spin Master's Annual Meeting of Shareholders will take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. (ET), and will be held via live audio webcast online at https://meetnow.global/M9APUQH.
  • Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will have the opportunity to attend the meeting online in real time, ask questions and vote through the live webcast.

KROGER, SPIN MASTER, BIC TO LEAD AT 2024 AMERICAS EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY®

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger, Spin Master and BIC will lead a team of 25 C-Suite executives from the world's most successful Companies as speakers and mentors for the 2024 Americas Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women to be held in New York on July 16, 2024 House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd (HORP) shared today. Colleen Lindholz, President, Kroger Health; Max Rangel, CEO & Global President, Spin Master and Chester Twigg, Global Chief Commercial Officer, BIC will serve as Co-Chairs for this edition of the summit. 

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  • Colleen Lindholz, President, Kroger Health; Max Rangel, CEO & Global President, Spin Master and Chester Twigg, Global Chief Commercial Officer, BIC will serve as Co-Chairs for this edition of the summit.
  • Lindholz, Twigg and Rangel lead as members of the global advisory council of Break the ceiling touch the sky®.
  • We are proud to once again champion the cause at the 2024 Americas Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky and support Mission 2029 for a Better World."
  • I encourage Companies to join the 2024 Americas Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® and also join Mission 2029 for a Better World."

Spin Master Reveals 2024 Top Toy Trends - Jam Packed with Innovation, Imagination, and a Dash of Magic

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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With a deep understanding of play, Spin Master rounds up its five top toy trends and a portfolio of new launches that reimagine everyday play.

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  • With a deep understanding of play, Spin Master rounds up its five top toy trends and a portfolio of new launches that reimagine everyday play.
  • These must-haves, keep forever or hand-me-down-worthy items sustain the fun, extending the product lifecycle while preserving play for future generations.
  • Featuring authentic details kids can go on action -packed missions and recreate iconic scenes from the show with the pups in their signature vehicle.
  • (Fall 2024; $39.99; Age 3+)
    o This Fall, Spin Master will deliver hands-on play to Ms. Rachel's avid fanbase of babies, toddlers and parents.

Spin Master Corp. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on February 28, 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
  • Max Rangel, Global President and Chief Executive Officer and Mark Segal, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call for the investment community on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (ET).
  • A live webcast of the call will be accessible via Spin Master's website at http://www.spinmaster.com/events.php .
  • Following the call, both an audio recording and transcript of the call will be archived on the same website page for 12 months.

Kartoon Studios Provides Business Update for the Third Quarter of 2023

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American:TOON) today provided a business update for the third quarter of 2023.

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  • Anticipates First Ever Break-Even EBITDA in Fourth Quarter of 2023, a First Since Its Launch
    New CFO Brian Parisi Brings Strong Track Record from the NFL and Live Nation, Focused on Value Creation, as well as Growing Revenues and Driving Sustainable Earnings
    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American:TOON) today provided a business update for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Mainframe Studios, Kartoon Studios’ affiliated work-for-hire and original content production studio based in Vancouver, Canada, has become an integral part of our company and our future success.
  • During this recent quarter, we delivered our longstanding production of BARBIE to Netflix, shortly after the blockbuster success of the live Barbie movie.
  • As of September 30, 2023, Kartoon Studios had current assets of $61.4 million, working capital of $11.8 million, and total stockholders’ equity of $74.0 million.

Spin Master and Liberty Entertainment Group Celebrate the 11th Annual Caring & Sharing Holiday Event in Support of the Children's Breakfast Clubs

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY), ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company and Liberty Entertainment Group, Toronto's premier hospitality collection, today hosted the 11th annual Caring & Sharing event in support of the Children's Breakfast Clubs.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY), ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company and Liberty Entertainment Group, Toronto's premier hospitality collection, today hosted the 11th annual Caring & Sharing event in support of the Children's Breakfast Clubs.
  • More than 1,200 students from the Children's Breakfast Clubs affiliated schools were welcomed by over 300 Spin Master employees and Liberty Entertainment Group volunteers at the Liberty Grand for the annual event.
  • "We are so pleased to once again be invited by Spin Master to their annual Caring & Sharing event," said Zubeda Nanji, Executive Director at Children's Breakfast Clubs.
  • Through the Toy Movement and other giving moments, Spin Master donated more than 480,000 toys to children globally in 2023.

Spin Master and YouTube Sensation Ms. Rachel Announce A New Collection of Developmental and Early Childhood Learning Toys

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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"We are thrilled to be Ms. Rachel's partner in play," said Doug Wadleigh, Spin Master's Executive Vice President and Head of Global Toy Brands.

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  • "We are thrilled to be Ms. Rachel's partner in play," said Doug Wadleigh, Spin Master's Executive Vice President and Head of Global Toy Brands.
  • "As a progressive and trusted voice in early childhood learning, Ms. Rachel is a wonderful fit for our toy portfolio and will support Spin Master's expansion into early childhood and developmental play."
  • The collection, designed in collaboration with child development experts, will take inspiration from Ms. Rachel and her videos supporting language development and early childhood milestones with a wide range of toys that will include plush, puzzles, playsets, vehicles, roleplay toys, and learning aides.
  • The Ms. Rachel initiative further supports the company's expansion into early childhood developmental play, following Spin Master's acquisition of Melissa & Doug, scheduled to close in Q1 2024.

MOONBUG AND SPIN MASTER, PRESCHOOL INDUSTRY LEADERS FORGE ALLIANCE ACROSS LICENSING, CONTENT PRODUCTION AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Spin Master toys and games for these popular preschool properties are expected to hit shelves in 2025.

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  • Spin Master toys and games for these popular preschool properties are expected to hit shelves in 2025.
  • The alliance will also leverage Moonbug's capabilities in media and content production for key Spin Master properties.
  • Additionally, Moonbug will create YouTube short-form, animated content for key Spin Master Entertainment properties, leveraging Moonbug's creative and production capabilities, and track record of engaging audiences.
  • Content from the partnership is expected to launch throughout 2024 and publish weekly to YouTube, including Spin Master Entertainment's newest preschool series, Vida the Vet™.

People of Play Announce Winners of the Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs)

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Almost 350 attendees from 20 countries gathered to honor the winners of People of Play (POP)’s Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs).

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  • Almost 350 attendees from 20 countries gathered to honor the winners of People of Play (POP)’s Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs).
  • “The evening was celebratory and entertaining,” said Mary Couzin, President of People of Play.
  • A one-stop source of community for industry professionals, aspiring inventors and people of all ages who love to play, POP hosts a wide range of events including the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair, the TAGIE Awards, Young Inventor Challenge, Toy & Game Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, POP Wiki and People of Play Holiday Guide.
  • Founded in 2008, the Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs) celebrate the outstanding achievements of toy and game industry leaders from around the world, by honoring masters of innovation and invention.