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Spin Master Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • "We delivered a strong third quarter with increased revenue across all our three creative centres," said Max Rangel, Spin Master's Global President & CEO.
  • "Our results in the third quarter reflect the diversified nature of our three creative centre revenue streams.
  • During the second quarter of 2023, the Company acquired assets from a games and puzzles company for purchase consideration of $3.3 million.

Spin Master Launches Piknik™, A New Preschool App Subscription Service

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Spin Master (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, announced the launch of Piknik, a new app subscription service for preschoolers featuring games from award-winning digital studios Toca Boca® and Sago Mini®.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Spin Master (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, announced the launch of Piknik, a new app subscription service for preschoolers featuring games from award-winning digital studios Toca Boca® and Sago Mini®.
  • Piknik is available globally, today at www.playpiknik.com or within any of the included apps on the Apple App store or Google Play store.
  • It provides significant savings for access to multiple apps while offering families a convenient, simplified approach to digital playtime with streamlined service and endless ways to play.
  • "We're thrilled to bring Toca Boca and Sago Mini's most popular preschool apps together under one subscription," said Fredrik Loving, President of Digital Games at Spin Master.

TD Lab launches accessibility tool for public use at no cost to help drive inclusive online experiences

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Piloted in early 2023 for TD colleagues, the TD Accessibility Adapter tool allows users to implement their online accessibility preferences.

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  • Piloted in early 2023 for TD colleagues, the TD Accessibility Adapter tool allows users to implement their online accessibility preferences.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - At the opening night of the 2023 Elevate Festival , TD Bank Group (TD) (TSX: TD) announced the Canadian and American launch of its accessibility browser plug-in, TD Accessibility Adapter, to the public at no cost.
  • We hope that by offering this tool in the public domain, we can support communities and organizations outside of the Bank to drive further inclusion in their online experiences."
  • The internal launch of the TD Accessibility Adapter provided all TD colleagues – regardless of their disability self-identification – a tool to help customize their online accessibility preferences.

Fintech giant EBANX expands operations to India, leveraging booming digital payments and digital commerce markets

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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CURITIBA, Brazil, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech company specializing in payments for rising markets EBANX announced today the expansion of its operations to India, adding a new region to its portfolio that already reaches 18 countries in Latin America and Africa. With its technological and financial solutions, EBANX will enable global merchants to offer their Indian customers the most used local payment methods, starting with the local real-time payments system UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and cards, enabling businesses and people to thrive in the booming digital commerce space in India.

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  • India holds immense potential for digital payment solutions, and EBANX is committed to leveraging this opportunity.
  • The country saw its digital payments grow four times over the last six years, solidifying a very diverse, customer-centric payments landscape that has access at its core.
  • "In rising markets like Latin American and African countries, we noticed a movement towards real-time and alternative payments.
  • "As the Indian market warmly embraces digital payments and digital commerce continues its rapid growth, we see great opportunities for businesses, and meaningful partnerships being fostered.

SCIENTIFIC GAMES RECOGNIZED FOR DIGITAL LEADERSHIP WITH 2023 SBC NORTH AMERICA LOTTERY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games won the prestigious Lottery Supplier of the Year Award at the 2023 SBC Awards North America in New York City for the company's digital lottery leadership.

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  • ATLANTA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games won the prestigious Lottery Supplier of the Year Award at the 2023 SBC Awards North America in New York City for the company's digital lottery leadership.
  • Scientific Games won the prestigious Lottery Supplier of the Year Award for the company's digital lottery leadership.
  • Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said, "Congratulations to Scientific Games on winning the award for Lottery Supplier of the Year at the SBC Summit North America Awards.
  • In addition to serving international lotteries, Scientific Games currently provides 23 North American lotteries with digital lottery solutions, including iLottery, digital games, second-chance promotions, player loyalty programs, lottery mobile apps and customer relationship management programs.

Velan Studios and Mattel Release Hot Wheels®: Rift Rally, a Full Throttle Mixed Reality Racing Experience for iOS and PlayStation

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today launched Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience now available on the Apple App Store, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5.

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  • Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today launched Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience now available on the Apple App Store, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5.
  • Leveraging Velan Studio’s patented RC mixed reality technology, Hot Wheels: Rift Rally offers an all-new kind of Hot Wheels® experience that blends the real world with over-the-top digital environments to transform players’ homes into high-speed raceways.
  • “Velan Studios is a leader in mixed reality gaming, and with Hot Wheels: Rift Rally they’ve created a Hot Wheels experience that blends digital and physical play in an incredibly imaginative new way,” said Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming, Mattel.
  • “At Velan Studios, we pride ourselves on our ability to create ground-breaking game experiences through new forms of play,” said Karthik Bala, CEO, Velan Studios.

EVERI TO INTRODUCE Vi™ THE ALL-IN-ONE, MOBILE GAMES SOLUTION THAT EXTENDS THE CASINO FLOOR

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) and its affiliates ("Everi" or "the Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, and player loyalty solutions, will debut Vi™ a revolutionary, all-in-one, on-property mobile gaming solution, at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention ("IGA") 2023 (booth #1841), March 27-30 at the San Diego Convention Center. The new Vi mobile technology combines Everi Digital games, CashClub Wallet®, and the Company's Mobile technology to extend the gaming experience for players beyond the casino floor, within the allowable gaming footprint.

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  • The new Vi mobile technology combines Everi Digital games, CashClub Wallet®, and the Company's Mobile technology to extend the gaming experience for players beyond the casino floor, within the allowable gaming footprint.
  • Vi offers popular Everi and third-party game titles on players' own mobile devices.
  • "As a mobile gaming solution that is fully integrated with our casino customers' existing Everi products, Vi allows operators to simply and meaningfully expand their casino floor."
  • "Vi addresses all patron touchpoints and is an easy-entry solution that provides a unique gaming entertainment experience for players and new revenue opportunities for casino operators."

Velan Studios and Mattel Reveal Hot Wheels™: Rift Rally, a Mixed Reality Racing Experience Coming to iOS and PlayStation on March 14

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience coming to the App Store for iOS, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on March 14, 2023.

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  • Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience coming to the App Store for iOS, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on March 14, 2023.
  • Hot Wheels: Rift Rally combines the thrill of a AAA racing game with Velan’s patented RC mixed reality tech for a unique new Hot Wheels® experience that blends the real world with over-the-top digital environments.
  • “Our mission at Velan has always been to create breakthrough games that feel magical to players,” said Karthik Bala, CEO, Velan Studios.
  • Hot Wheels: Rift Rally will launch on the App Store for iOS and PlayStation Store on March 14, 2023.

Hasbro Announces Organizational Changes and Provides Update on Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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"We are focused on implementing transformational changes aimed at substantially reducing costs and increasing our growth rates and profitability.

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  • "We are focused on implementing transformational changes aimed at substantially reducing costs and increasing our growth rates and profitability.
  • Preliminary fourth quarter 2022 revenue of approximately $1.68 billion, down 17% year-over-year; down approximately 14% in constant currency.
  • As part of these organizational and commercial changes, Eric Nyman, president and chief operating officer, is departing Hasbro.
  • Hasbro will webcast its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 earnings conference call on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Spin Master, First Responders Children’s Foundation Team Up to Save Holidays for Thousands of Children Affected by Hurricane Ian

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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First Responders Childrens Foundation is enormously grateful to Spin Master for its generous toy donation to first responder heroes and their families most affected by Hurricane Ian, said FRCF President and CEO Jillian Crane.

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  • First Responders Childrens Foundation is enormously grateful to Spin Master for its generous toy donation to first responder heroes and their families most affected by Hurricane Ian, said FRCF President and CEO Jillian Crane.
  • While many first responders homes were underwater, these brave men and women were out working to assist the residents of their communities.
  • First Responders Children's Foundation is a national foundation that provides programs and resources that address the specific needs of children of first responders.
  • With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.