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Spin Master's Sago Mini® Studio Collaborates with Otsimo On A New Speech App for Children: Sago Mini First Words™

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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The unique gameplay of Sago Mini First Words relies on thoroughly-researched scientific approaches in speech therapy.

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  • The unique gameplay of Sago Mini First Words relies on thoroughly-researched scientific approaches in speech therapy.
  • As children repeat the words they hear, the app listens and provides customized learning milestones based on their progress.
  • Sago Mini from Sago Sago Toys Inc., is an award-winning brand devoted to play.
  • The team of designers, developers, thinkers, and doers at Sago Sago are the brains behind beloved products like Sago Mini School, Sago Mini World and Sago Mini Box, amongst others.

Spin Master Issues Third Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Company Increases Philanthropic Financial Donations, Enhances Transparency of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Metrics and Achieves 97% Pay Equity

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  • Company Increases Philanthropic Financial Donations, Enhances Transparency of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Metrics and Achieves 97% Pay Equity
    TORONTO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, issued its third annual Corporate Social Responsibility report (2021 CSR Report), articulating the Company's environmental, social and governance goals and performance for 2021.
  • "Spin Master has always had a noble purpose, to create magical play experiences for children and their families," said Max Rangel, Spin Master's Global President and CEO.
  • Products - Spin Master is committed to providing children and families with the safest and highest quality toys, entertainment content and digital games.
  • With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.

Spin Master Corp. to Report First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on May 4, 2022 and Introduce New Segment Reporting

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders May 5, 2022

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  • Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders May 5, 2022
    TORONTO, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, will report its first quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 and introduce new segment reporting aligned with each of its creative centers: Toys; Entertainment and Digital Games.
  • Spin Master is now expanding and realigning its financial reporting segment structure to better reflect how the Company's operating segments results will be organized for decision-making purposes and for assessing the drivers of the Company's performance.
  • Spin Master will also provide historical data for the new segment reporting structure for the 2021 year.
  • With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally.

Spin Master Wins Landmark IP Protection Victories in China

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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TORONTO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Spin Master Corp.(TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment todayannounced several landmark IP protection case wins.

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  • TORONTO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Spin Master Corp.(TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment todayannounced several landmark IP protection case wins.
  • "These wins strengthen our confidence in China's IP protection environment and judicial regime," said Chris Harrs, Spin Master's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • "Spin Master will continue exploring routes, including legal action, to protection our IP rights as well as consumers' interests."
  • Consumers may purchase the PAW Patrol series and other toys developed by Spin Master through authorized distribution channels in China, including Toys "R" Us and Spin Master official online flagship stores in Tmall and other platforms.

Spin Master Wins Landmark IP Protection Victories in China

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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TORONTO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spin Master Corp.(TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment todayannounced several landmark IP protection case wins.

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  • TORONTO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spin Master Corp.(TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment todayannounced several landmark IP protection case wins.
  • "These wins strengthen our confidence in China's IP protection environment and judicial regime," said Chris Harrs, Spin Master's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • "Spin Master will continue exploring routes, including legal action, to protection our IP rights as well as consumers' interests."
  • Consumers may purchase the PAW Patrol series and other toys developed by Spin Master through authorized distribution channels in China, including Toys "R" Us and Spin Master official online flagship stores in Tmall and other platforms.

Mattel Partners with WAX to Release Hot Wheels NFT Garage - Series 1

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today the launch of Hot Wheels NFT Garage - Series 1 to bring Hot Wheels fans a new way to add to their collection, in partnership with The Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX) .

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today the launch of Hot Wheels NFT Garage - Series 1 to bring Hot Wheels fans a new way to add to their collection, in partnership with The Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX) .
  • The Hot Wheels NFT Garage continues to grow with the release of 40 new NFT Hot Wheels designs for fans and collectors alike on November 16.
  • Hobbyists can collect some of the most incredible Hot Wheels designs to date, inspired by the same brilliant designers behind iconic Hot Wheels die-casts.
  • Hot Wheels is excited to offer limited, unique and sustainable NFTs with our latest Garage of Legends series.

Spin Master Establishes Spin Master Ventures to Accelerate Growth in Key Strategic Areas

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or "the Company") announced today the creation of Spin Master Ventures ("SMV").

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or "the Company") announced today the creation of Spin Master Ventures ("SMV").
  • SMV's focus is to accelerate growth in each of the Company's three creative centres comprising Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games, through strategic minority investments.
  • To launch the initiative, SMV has made minority investments in two companies aligned with Spin Master's growth plans within the Digital Games creative centre.
  • "Spin Master Ventures aims to become the ultimate partnership generator, a tool for widening the Company's networks, knowledge and relationships.

Spin Master Establishes Spin Master Ventures to Accelerate Growth in Key Strategic Areas

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or "the Company") announced today the creation of Spin Master Ventures ("SMV"). SMV's focus is to accelerate growth in each of the Company's three creative centres comprising Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games, through strategic minority investments. SMV's investment mandate will be centred on medium and long-term trends including emerging technologies, pioneering services and other areas where Spin Master's offering can be strengthened.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or "the Company") announced today the creation of Spin Master Ventures ("SMV").
  • SMV's focus is to accelerate growth in each of the Company's three creative centres comprising Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games, through strategic minority investments.
  • To launch the initiative, SMV has made minority investments in two companies aligned with Spin Master's growth plans within the Digital Games creative centre.
  • "Spin Master Ventures aims to become the ultimate partnership generator, a tool for widening the Company's networks, knowledge and relationships.

Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Partners with University of Toronto

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Heralding a dynamic era for Iranian Studies, the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation announced today an innovative multiyear partnership between the University of Toronto and the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation.

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  • Heralding a dynamic era for Iranian Studies, the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation announced today an innovative multiyear partnership between the University of Toronto and the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation.
  • The Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation will publish the digital research compendia via its website, freely accessible to all.
  • Ramine Rouhani, PhD, Chair of the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, said, The extraordinary depth, breadth and the high quality of research produced at the University, the variety of courses that are offered, and the significant number of excellent students and graduates in the fields related to Iranian civilization all make the University of Toronto a natural partner for the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation.
  • The Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation was established with the mission to conduct and carry out research on all aspects of Iranian and related studies.

Everi Tightens Full Year 2021 Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to Top of the Previously Provided Range

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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The Company now expects that 2021 full year net income will be $90 million to $95 million and Adjusted EBITDA will be $337 million to $342 million.

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  • The Company now expects that 2021 full year net income will be $90 million to $95 million and Adjusted EBITDA will be $337 million to $342 million.
  • Everi had previously expected 2021 full year net income of $87 million to $95 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $332 million to $342 million.
  • Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements the Company makes regarding its 2021 earning guidance and outlook.
  • For a reconciliation of the Company's expected GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2021, and for the full year 2021 guidance, please see the reconciliation tables provided at the end of our Second Quarter 2021 earnings release click here .