HASBRO INC
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Jul 31, 2024.
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-01.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-07-31.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Net revenues -Net revenues for the second quarter of 2024 declined 18% to $995.3 million from $1,210.0 million for the second quarter of 2023 primarily driven by a $160.4 million, or 90%, decline in the Entertainment driven by the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, and a $130.7 million, or 20%, decline in the Consumer Products segment, partially offset by a $76.4 million, or 20%, increase in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment. See the Segment Results discussion below for further details.
Current report
Advertising -Advertising expense for the second quarter of 2024 was $60.4 million, or 6.1% of net revenues, compared to $85.1 million, or 7.0% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. The Advertising expense decrease during the second quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, along with declines in advertising expense in the Consumer Products segment associated with lower net revenues.
Current report
Impairment of goodwill -There were no goodwill impairment charges in the second quarter of 2024. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded $231.2 million of goodwill impairment charges associated with goodwill assigned to the Company's Film and TV reporting unit. See further details in the 2023 Annual Report.
Current report
The favorable net discrete tax adjustments for the second quarter of 2024 are primarily associated with the release of various uncertain tax positions. The favorable net discrete tax adjustments for the second quarter of 2023 are primarily associated with a tax benefit on the impairment of trade names in Entertainment segment, offset by stock-based compensation and activity related to uncertain tax positions, primarily interest accruals. Absent discrete items, the tax rates for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023 were 22.9% and 28.2%, respectively. The decrease in the base rate of 22.9% for the second quarter of 2024, relative to the second quarter of 2023, is primarily due to the mix of jurisdictions where the Company earned its profits combined with the phasing of the Company's income earned throughout 2023.
Current report
The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF, TRANSFORMERS, MARVEL and STAR WARS products. Net revenues from TRANSFORMERS products in the second quarter of 2023 were supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts. The net revenue decrease was driven by lower net revenues from the Company's products for STAR WARS and MARVEL which benefited from a robust slate of entertainment releases in prior years without a more recent release entertainment release to support revenue in the second quarter of 2024.
Current report
Corporate and Other operating loss was $24.7 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to an operating loss of $18.1 million for the second quarter of 2023. The increase in operating loss in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily reflects the net impact of the two prior period non-recurring adjustments recorded during the second quarter of 2024. Refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on the two non-recurring adjustments.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
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Cost of sales -Cost of sales for the first six months of 2024 was $441.9 million, or 25.2% of net revenues, compared to $637.5 million, or 28.8% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The Cost of sales decrease in dollars was driven primarily by lower sales volumes, cost savings from the Company's Operational Excellence Program, and a non-recurring $26.7 million benefit related to a historical over-accrual of vendor commitment liabilities as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
Current report
Royalties -Royalty expense for the first six months of 2024 decreased to $106.2 million, or 6.1% of net revenues, compared to $188.9 million, or 8.5% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The decrease in Royalty expense in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the first six months of 2024 directly reflects the impact of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business.
Current report
Impairment of goodwill -There were no goodwill impairment charges during the first six months of 2024. During the first six months of 2023, the Company recorded $231.2 million of goodwill impairment charges associated with goodwill assigned to the Company's Film and TV reporting unit. See further details in the 2023 Annual Report.
Current report
Selling, distribution and administration -Selling, distribution and administration expenses decreased to $553.3 million, or 31.6% of net revenues for the first six months of 2024, from $697.7 million, or 31.6% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The decrease in Selling, distribution and administration expenses during the first six months of 2024 primarily reflects lower administrative expenses due to cost savings from the Company's Operational Excellence Program, a prior year intangible asset impairment charge of $65.0 million related to the Company's eOne trademark intangible asset, along with a non-recurring stock-compensation adjustment of $18.1 million recorded during the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by a non-recurring $31.1 million expense related to historical environmental exposures as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
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Operating Profit (Loss) -The operating profit for the first six months of 2024 was $328.3 million, or 18.7% of net revenues, compared to an operating loss of $170.7 million, or 7.7% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023 driven by the factors discussed above.
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NON-OPERATING EXPENSE (INCOME)
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Interest income -Interest income was $21.3 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $11.8 million in the first six months of 2023. Higher Interest income in 2024 primarily reflects higher average interest rates in 2024 compared to 2023, along with the Company's investment in short-term treasury bills in connection with the issuance of the 2034 Notes (see Liquidity and Capital Resources discussion below for further information including description of the 2034 Notes).
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INCOME TAXES
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Income tax expense totaled $66.3 million on pre-tax income of $263.9 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to income tax expense of $7.7 million on pre-tax loss of $248.9 million in the first six months of 2023. Both periods were impacted by discrete tax events including the accrual of potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. During the first six months of 2024, the Company incurred a $24.4 million unfavorable adjustment to the 2023 Loss on Sale of the Film & TV reporting unit with no corresponding tax benefit. The first six months of 2023 includes an impairment of goodwill related to the Film & TV reporting unit of $231.2 million with no tax benefit. During the first six months of 2024, exclusive of the Loss on Sale adjustment, the Company recorded unfavorable net discrete tax adjustments of $0.7 million compared to a net benefit, exclusive of the goodwill impairment, of $8.9 million in the first six months of 2023.
Current report
The unfavorable net discrete tax adjustments for the first six months of 2024 are primarily associated with stock-based compensation offset by the release of various uncertain tax positions. The favorable net discrete tax adjustments for the first six months of 2023 are primarily associated with a tax benefit on the impairment of trade names in the Entertainment segment, offset by stock-based compensation and activity related to uncertain tax positions, primarily interest accruals. Absent discrete items, the tax rates for the first six months of 2024 and 2023 were 22.7% and 35.3% respectively. The decrease in the base rate of 22.7% for the first six months of 2024, relative to the first six months of 2023, is primarily due to the mix of jurisdictions where the Company earned its profits combined with the phasing of the Company's income earned throughout 2023.
Current report
SEGMENT RESULTS
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Consumer Products Segment
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The following table presents Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment net revenues by category for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment operating profit was $369.9 million, or 48.1% of segment net revenues for the first six months of 2024, compared to operating profit of $219.1 million, or 32.7% of segment net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The operating profit increase during the first six months of 2024 was driven by increased net revenues, contributions from higher digital licensing revenue mix, lower royalty expense, and cost savings initiatives.
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Entertainment Segment
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The following table presents Entertainment segment net revenues by category for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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Entertainment segment net revenues decreased 87% to $46.8 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $364.6 million for the first six months of 2023. The net revenue decrease in the Entertainment segment during the first six months of 2024 was driven by lower net revenues as a result of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Current report
Entertainment segment operating profit was $4.8 million, or 10% of segment net revenues for the first six months of 2024, compared to an operating loss of $332.9 million, or 91% of segment net revenues for the first six months of 2023. The increase in Entertainment segment operating results during the first six months of 2024 was driven by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $231.2 million and intangible asset impairment charges of $65.0 million recorded during the first six months of 2023, associated with the impairment review of the Company's Film and TV reporting unit.
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Corporate and Other
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In May 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of $500.0 million of senior unsecured debt securities that bears a fixed interest of 6.05% due 2034 (the "2034 Notes"). In connection with the issuance of the 2034 Notes, the 2034 Notes were issued with an original issuance discount of $1.4 million and capitalized $5.3 million of debt issuance costs. The original issuance discount and debt issuance costs will be amortized over the term of the 2034 Notes. It is anticipated that proceeds from the 2034 Notes, along with existing cash available, will be utilized to repay the 2024 Notes. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had invested the proceeds from the 2034 Notes in short-term investments.
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Hasbro, Inc. ("Hasbro") is a game, toy, and intellectual property company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through exhilaration of play and the wonder of storytelling. We are Creating Magic Through Play by delivering engaging brand experiences for global audiences across gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, Hasbro Gaming, PLAY-DOH, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.
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Hasbro, Inc. ("Hasbro") is a game, toy, and intellectual property company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the exhilaration of play and the wonder of storytelling. We are Creating Magic Through Play by delivering engaging brand experiences for global audiences across gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, Hasbro Gaming, PLAY-DOH, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.
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In fiscal year 2023, we embarked upon an ambitious, multi-year transformation guided by our revamped strategy to focus on fewer, bigger and better brands. Since that announcement, we have been able to create efficiencies in our supply chain, improve our inventory position, lower our costs, and reinvest back into the business. In addition, we have strengthened our leadership team with industry veterans and turnaround experts and have focused our strategic investments on our most valuable and profitable franchises across games, toys, licensing and entertainment. This focused strategy also led to the decision to sell certain non-core parts of our business, including the Entertainment One film and television business ("eOne Film and TV") in December 2023, while retaining brand-based created content and the capability to develop and produce entertainment including animation, digital shorts, scripted TV and theatrical films related to core Hasbro IP, as well as our Family Brands business. In addition, during 2023, we experienced stronger than expected market headwinds within our Consumer Products business, resulting in our difficult decision to take additional headcount reductions and accelerate the process of certain organizational structure changes in an effort to strengthen our foundation and position Hasbro for growth.
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In fiscal year 2023, we embarked upon an ambitious, multi-year transformation guided by our revamped strategy to focus on fewer, bigger and better brands. Since that announcement, we have been able to create efficiencies in our supply chain, improve our inventory position, lower our costs, and reinvest back into the business. In addition, we have strengthened our leadership team with industry veterans and turnaround experts and have focused our strategic investments on our most valuable and profitable franchises across games, toys, licensing and entertainment. This focused strategy also led to the decision to sell certain non-core parts of our business, including the Entertainment One film and television business ("eOne Film and TV") in December 2023, while retaining brand-based created content and the capability to develop and produce entertainment including animation, digital shorts, scripted TV and theatrical films related to core Hasbro IP, as well as our Family Brands business. In addition, during 2023, we made the difficult decision to take additional headcount reductions and accelerate the process of certain organizational structure changes in an effort to strengthen our foundation and position Hasbro for growth.
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During the first quarter of 2024, the Company experienced expected declines in revenue from $1,001.0 million in the first quarter of 2023 to $757.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 driven primarily by the sale of eOne Film and TV business and by broader industry trends, exited businesses, and reduced closeout sales in the Consumer Products business. The Company made strong progress towards its ongoing turnaround efforts while achieving a strong operating profit of $116.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $17.9 million in first quarter of 2023. See the below discussion for the consolidated and segment results of operations.
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During 2024, the Company experienced declines in revenue from $1,210.0 million and $2,211.0 million for the three and six months ended July 2, 2023, respectively, to $995.3 million and $1,752.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, driven primarily by the sale of eOne Film and TV business and by broader industry trends, exited businesses, shifts in product mix, a lighter entertainment slate in the current year, and reduced closeout sales in the Consumer Products business, partially offset by increases in our Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment driven by higher digital licensing revenue and contributions from MAGIC: THE GATHERING. The Company has made strong progress towards its ongoing turnaround efforts while achieving an operating profit of $212.1 million and $328.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to an operating loss of $188.6 million and $170.7 million for the three and six months ended July 2, 2023, respectively. See the below discussion for the consolidated and segment results of operations.
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The following table presents the consolidated results of operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023.
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The following table presents the consolidated results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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The following table presents net revenues by brand portfolio category for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023:
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The following table presents net revenues by brand portfolio category for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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FRANCHISE BRANDS: Net revenues in the Franchise Brands portfolio decreased $6.9 million, or 1%, in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the first quarter of 2023. The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF products and TRANSFORMERS products. Net revenues from TRANSFORMERS products in the first quarter of 2023 were supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The lower net revenues from NERF and TRANSFORMERS products were partially offset by higher net revenues from MAGIC: THE GATHERING products, primarily due to the timing of set releases in the third quarter of 2023 and along with higher revenues from PEPPA PIG.
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FRANCHISE BRANDS: Net revenues in the Franchise Brands portfolio decreased $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the second quarter of 2023. The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF and TRANSFORMERS products. Net revenues from TRANSFORMERS products in the second quarter of 2023 were supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts. The lower net revenues from NERF and TRANSFORMERS products were partially offset by higher net revenues from MONOPOLY GO!, along with MAGIC: THE GATHERING products, primarily due to strong demand for Modern Horizons 3 and strong early interest for Bloomburrow.
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PARTNER BRANDS: Net revenues from the Partner Brands portfolio decreased $45.0 million, or 34% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the first quarter of 2023. Within the Partner Brands portfolio, there are a number of brands which are reliant on related entertainment, including television and movie releases. As such, net revenues from Partner Brands fluctuate depending on entertainment popularity, release dates and related product line offerings. Historically these entertainment-based brands experience higher revenues during years in which new content is released in theaters, for broadcast, and on streaming platforms.
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PARTNER BRANDS: Net revenues from the Partner Brands portfolio decreased $48.3 million, or 28%, in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the second quarter of 2023. Within the Partner Brands portfolio, there are a number of brands which are reliant on related entertainment, including television and movie releases. As such, net revenues from Partner Brands fluctuate depending on entertainment popularity, release dates and related product line offerings. Historically these entertainment-based brands experience higher revenues during years in which new content is released in theaters, for broadcast, and on streaming platforms.
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During the first quarter of 2024, Partner Brands net revenue decreases were driven by lower net revenues from the Company's products for STAR WARS and MARVEL which benefited from a robust slate of entertainment releases in prior years without a more recent release entertainment release to support revenue in the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, revenue in the first quarter of 2023 was higher due to the Company's products for INDIANA JONES supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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During the second quarter of 2024, Partner Brands net revenue decreases were driven by lower net revenues from the Company's products for STAR WARS and MARVEL which benefited from a broader slate of entertainment releases in prior years without a more recent entertainment release to support revenue in the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, revenue in the second quarter of 2023 was higher due to the Company's products for INDIANA JONES supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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NON-HASBRO BRANDED FILM & TV: Net revenues from Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV decreased $162.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. Net revenues from the Company's Non-Hasbro-branded Film and TV portfolio were associated with the eOne Film and TV business sold during the fourth quarter of 2023. Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company moved the remaining Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV brands into Portfolio Brands to align with the Company's Brand Strategy. For comparability, net revenues for quarter ended April 2, 2023, has been reclassified to reflect the movement, resulting in a change of $0.1 million.
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NON-HASBRO BRANDED FILM & TV: Net revenues from Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV decreased $140.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023. Net revenues from the Company's Non-Hasbro-branded Film and TV portfolio were associated with the eOne Film and TV business sold during the fourth quarter of 2023. Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company moved the remaining Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV brands into Portfolio Brands to align with the Company's Brand Strategy. For comparability, net revenues for three months ended July 2, 2023, has been reclassified to reflect the movement, resulting in a change of $0.8 million.
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Cost of sales -Cost of sales for the first quarter of 2024 was $204.2 million, or 27.0% of net revenues, compared to $285.3 million, or 28.5% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. The Cost of sales decrease in dollars was driven primarily by lower sales volumes as well as cost savings from the Company's Operational Excellence Program.
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Cost of sales -Cost of sales for the second quarter of 2024 was $237.7 million, or 23.9% of net revenues, compared to $352.2 million, or 29.1% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. The Cost of sales decrease in dollars was driven primarily by lower sales volumes, cost savings from the Company's Operational Excellence Program, and a non-recurring $26.7 million benefit related to a historical over-accrual of vendor commitment liabilities as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
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Program cost amortization -Program cost amortization decreased to $8.1 million, or 1.1% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2024 from $122.5 million, or 12.2% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. Program costs are capitalized as incurred and amortized primarily using the individual-film-forecast method which matches costs to the related recognized revenue. The decrease in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the first quarter of 2024 was driven by the impact of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business during the fourth quarter of 2023 as prior year Program costs were primarily associated with the eOne Film and TV business.
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Program cost amortization -Program cost amortization decreased to $8.5 million, or 0.9% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2024 from $134.4 million, or 11.1% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. Program costs are capitalized as incurred and amortized primarily using the individual-film-forecast method which matches costs to the related recognized revenue. The decrease in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the second quarter of 2024 was driven by the impact of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business during the fourth quarter of 2023 as prior year Program costs were primarily associated with the eOne Film and TV business.
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Royalties -Royalty expense for the first quarter of 2024 decreased to $50.9 million, or 6.7% of net revenues, compared to $69.0 million, or 6.9% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. Fluctuations in Royalty expense are generally related to the volume of content releases and deliveries and entertainment-driven products sold. The decrease in Royalty expense in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the first quarter of 2024 directly reflects the impact of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business.
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Royalties -Royalty expense for the second quarter of 2024 decreased to $55.3 million, or 5.6% of net revenues, compared to $119.9 million, or 9.9% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. Fluctuations in Royalty expense are generally related to the volume of content releases and deliveries and entertainment-driven products sold. The decrease in Royalty expense in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the second quarter of 2024 directly reflects the impact of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business.
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Product development -Product development expense for the first quarter of 2024 was $65.5 million, or 8.6% of net revenues, compared to $83.3 million, or 8.3% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in Product development expense during the first quarter of 2024 was driven by the Company's Operational Excellence Program along with phasing of product releases.
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Product development -Product development expense for the second quarter of 2024 was $70.4 million, or 7.1% of net revenues, compared to $72.4 million, or 6.0% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in Product development expense during the second quarter of 2024 was driven by the Company's Operational Excellence Program along with phasing of product releases.
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Amortization of intangibles -Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $17.0 million, or 2.2% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $23.1 million, or 2.3% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in 2024 reflects lower definite lived intangible assets due to the sale of the eOne Film and TV business and impairments taken in 2023. See further detail of impairments taken in 2023 in Note 6 of the 2023 Annual Report.
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Amortization of intangibles -Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $17.1 million, or 1.7% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $22.8 million, or 1.9% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in 2024 reflects lower definite lived intangible assets due to the sale of the eOne Film and TV business and impairments taken in 2023. See further detail of impairments taken in 2023 in Note 6 of the 2023 Annual Report.
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Selling, distribution and administration -Selling, distribution and administration expenses decreased to $234.8 million, or 31.0% of net revenues for the first quarter of 2024, from $317.1 million, or 31.7% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in Selling, distribution and administration expenses during the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflects lower administrative expenses due to cost savings from the Company's Operational Excellence Program, along with a non-recurring stock-compensation adjustment of $18.1 million.
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Selling, distribution and administration -Selling, distribution and administration expenses decreased to $318.5 million, or 32.0% of net revenues for the second quarter of 2024, from $380.6 million, or 31.5% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in Selling, distribution and administration expenses during the second quarter of 2024 primarily reflects lower administrative expenses due to cost savings from the Company's Operational Excellence Program and a prior year intangible asset impairment charge of $65.0 million related to the Company's eOne trademark intangible asset, partially offset by a non-recurring $31.1 million expense related to historical environmental exposures as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
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Operating Profit -The operating profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $116.2 million, or 15.3% of net revenues, compared to operating profit of $17.9 million, or 1.8% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023 driven by the factors discussed above.
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Operating Profit (Loss) -The operating profit for the second quarter of 2024 was $212.1 million, or 21.3% of net revenues, compared to an operating loss of $188.6 million, or 15.6% of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023 driven by the factors discussed above.
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Interest expense -Interest expense for the first quarter of 2024 totaled $38.5 million compared to $46.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in Interest expense for the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflects lower outstanding borrowings in the first quarter of 2024 as compared to first quarter of 2023 due to the assumption of the production financing borrowings by Lionsgate as part of the eOne Film and TV business and due to the retirement of the Company's variable-rate Five-Year term loan using proceeds from the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, both occurring during the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Interest expense -Interest expense for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $43.0 million compared to $46.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in Interest expense for the second quarter of 2024 primarily reflects lower average outstanding borrowings in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to second quarter of 2023 due to the assumption of the production financing borrowings by Lionsgate as part of the eOne Film and TV business and due to the retirement of the Company's variable-rate Five-Year term loan using proceeds from the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, both occurring during the fourth quarter of 2023, partially offset by the issuance of the 2034 Notes (see Liquidity and Capital Resources discussion below for further information including description of the 2034 Notes).
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Interest income -Interest income was $8.3 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $6.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Higher Interest income in 2024 primarily reflects higher average interest rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
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Interest income -Interest income was $13.0 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $5.8 million in the second quarter of 2023. Higher Interest income in 2024 primarily reflects higher average interest rates in 2024 compared to 2023, along with the Company's investment in short-term treasury bills in connection with the issuance of the 2034 Notes (see Liquidity and Capital Resources discussion below for further information including description of the 2034 Notes).
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Income tax expense totaled $21.9 million on pre-tax income of $81.0 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to income tax expense of $0.7 million on pre-tax loss of $21.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Both periods were impacted by discrete tax events including the accrual of potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company recorded unfavorable discrete tax adjustments of $1.8 million compared to a net expense of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. The unfavorable discrete tax adjustments for both periods are primarily associated with stock-based compensation. Absent discrete items, the tax rates for the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 were 22.4% and 12.2%, respectively. The increase in the base rate to 22.4% for the first quarter of 2024 is primarily due to the mix of jurisdictions where the Company earned its profits coupled with a pre-tax loss in the first quarter of 2023.
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Income tax expense totaled $44.4 million on pre-tax income of $182.9 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to income tax expense of $7.0 million on pre-tax loss of $227.9 million in the second quarter of 2023. Both periods were impacted by discrete tax events including the accrual of potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company recorded a $15.3 million unfavorable adjustment to the 2023 Loss on Sale of the Film & TV reporting unit with no corresponding tax benefit. The second quarter of 2023 includes an impairment of goodwill related to the Film & TV reporting unit of $231.2 million with no tax benefit. During the second quarter of 2024, exclusive of the Loss on Sale adjustment, the Company recorded favorable net discrete tax adjustments of $1.1 million compared to a net benefit exclusive of the goodwill impairment of $12.2 million in the second quarter of 2023.
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The following table presents net external revenues and operating profit (loss) for the Company's reportable segments for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023:
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The following table presents net external revenues and operating profit (loss) for the Company's reportable segments for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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The following table presents the Consumer Products segment net revenues by major geographic region for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023:
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The following table presents the Consumer Products segment net revenues by major geographic region for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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Consumer Products segment operating loss for the first quarter of 2024 was $46.9 million or 11.4% of segment net revenues, compared to a segment operating loss of $46.0 million or 8.8% of segment net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 was driven by lower net revenue, partially offset by savings realized from the Company's Operational Excellence program, lower royalty expenses reflecting the mix of products sold, lower advertising and promotion expense and lower freight costs, associated with the lower sales volumes.
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Consumer Products segment operating loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $9.3 million or 1.8% of segment net revenues, compared to a segment operating profit of $11.4 million or 1.7% of segment net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in operating profit in the second quarter of 2024 was driven by lower net revenue, partially offset by savings realized from the Company's Operational Excellence program, lower royalty expenses reflecting the mix of products sold, lower advertising and promotion expense and lower freight costs, associated with the lower sales volumes.
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The following table presents Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment net revenues by category for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023:
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Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment net revenues increased 7% in the first quarter of 2024 to $316.3 million from $295.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. The net revenue increase in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment during the first quarter of 2024 was primarily attributable to revenue contributions from higher digital licensing of Baldur's Gate 3, the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS-based role-playing video game released during the third quarter 2023, and the continued success of MONOPOLY GO!. Tabletop Gaming revenue increased 5% behind growth in MAGIC: THE GATHERING shipment timing to support the Outlaws of Thunder Junction release and strong demand for the Universes Beyond Fallout Commander set.
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Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment net revenues increased 20.3% in the second quarter of 2024 to $452.0 million from $375.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. The net revenue increase in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment during the second quarter of 2024 was primarily attributable to revenue contributions from higher digital licensing of Baldur's Gate 3, the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS-based role-playing video game released during the third quarter 2023, and MONOPOLY GO!. Tabletop Gaming revenue increased 3.0% behind growth in MAGIC: THE GATHERING primarily due to strong demand for Modern Horizons 3 and strong early interest for Bloomburrow.
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Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment operating profit was $122.8 million, or 38.8% of segment net revenues for the first quarter of 2024, compared to operating profit of $76.8 million, or 26.0% of segment net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. The operating profit increase during the first quarter of 2024 was driven by increased net revenues, contributions from higher digital licensing revenue mix, and cost savings initiatives.
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Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment operating profit was $247.1 million, or 54.7% of segment net revenues for the second quarter of 2024, compared to operating profit of $142.3 million, or 37.9% of segment net revenues, for the second quarter of 2023. The operating profit increase during the second quarter of 2024 was driven by increased net revenues, contributions from higher digital licensing revenue mix, lower royalty expense, and cost savings initiatives.
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The following table presents Entertainment segment net revenues by category for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023:
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Entertainment segment net revenues declined 85% to $28.0 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $185.4 million for the first quarter of 2023. The net revenue decrease in the Entertainment segment during the first quarter of 2024 was driven by lower net revenues as a result of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business during the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding the contributions from the eOne Film and TV business, Family Brands' net revenue increased approximately 65% driven by PEPPA PIG content.
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Entertainment segment net revenues decreased 90% to $18.8 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $179.2 million for the second quarter of 2023. The net revenue decrease in the Entertainment segment during the second quarter of 2024 was driven by lower net revenues as a result of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business during the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Entertainment segment operating profit was $5.8 million, or 20.7% of segment net revenues for the first quarter of 2024, compared to an operating loss of $8.7 million, or 4.7% of segment net revenues for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in Entertainment segment operating results during the first quarter of 2024 was driven by the sale of the eOne Film and TV business in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Entertainment segment operating loss was $1.0 million, or 5.3% of segment net revenues for the second quarter of 2024, compared to an operating loss of $324.2 million, or 181% of segment net revenues for the second quarter of 2023. The increase in Entertainment segment operating results during the second quarter of 2024 was driven by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $231.2 million and intangible asset impairment charges of $65.0 million recorded during the second quarter of 2023, associated with the impairment review of the Company's Film and TV reporting unit.
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Net revenues -Net revenues for the first quarter of 2024 declined 24% to $757.3 million from $1,001.0 million for the first quarter of 2023 primarily driven by a $157.4 million, or 85%, decline in the Entertainment segment and a $107.4 million, or 21%, decline in the Consumer Products segment, partially offset by a $21.1 million, or 7%, increase in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment. See the Segment Results discussion below for further details.
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Net revenues -Net revenues for the first six months of 2024 decreased 21% to $1,752.6 million from $2,211.0 million for the first six months of 2023 primarily driven by a $317.8 million, or 87%, decline in the Entertainment segment and a $238.1 million, or 20%, decline in the Consumer Products segment, partially offset by a $97.5 million, or 15%, increase in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment. See the Segment Results discussion below for further details.
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PORTFOLIO BRANDS: Portfolio Brands net revenues decreased 31% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. Lower net revenues from MY LITTLE PONY, POWER RANGERS, and PJ MASKS products were partially offset by revenue contributions from FURBY products following the Company's reintroduction of the brand and refreshed product line during the second quarter of 2023.
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PORTFOLIO BRANDS: Portfolio Brands net revenues decreased $52.8 million, or 26%, in the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023. Lower net revenues from POWER RANGERS, MY LITTLE PONY, and PJ MASKS products were partially offset by revenue contributions from FURBY products following the Company's reintroduction of the brand and refreshed product line during the second quarter of 2023.
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Advertising -Advertising expense for the first quarter of 2024 was $51.5 million, or 6.8% of net revenues, compared to $82.8 million, or 8.3% of net revenues, for the first quarter of 2023. The Advertising expense decrease during the first quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, a decline in advertising expense, along with declines in the advertising expense in the Consumer Products segment due to lower net revenues.
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Advertising -Advertising expense for the first six months of 2024 was $111.9 million, or 6.4% of net revenues, compared to $167.9 million, or 7.6% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The Advertising expense decrease during the first six months of 2024 was primarily driven by the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, along with declines in the advertising expense in the Consumer Products segment due to lower net revenues.
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Other expense (income), net -Other expense, net was $5.0 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to Other income, net of $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2023. The change in Other expense (income), net during 2024 was driven primarily by an increase in foreign currency exchange losses the first quarter of 2024 as compared to the first quarter of 2023.
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Other expense (income), net -Other expense, net was $4.2 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to Other income, net of $2.9 million in the first six months of 2023. The change in Other expense (income), net during 2024 was driven primarily by an increase in foreign currency exchange losses the first six months of 2024 as compared to the first six months of 2023.
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The Consumer Products segment net revenues declined 21% to $413.0 million for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $520.4 million for the first quarter of 2023 primarily driven by broader industry trends, exited businesses, including out-licensing certain brands, and reduced closeout sales as a result of last year's inventory clean up initiatives. The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF products and TRANSFORMERS products. Net revenues from TRANSFORMERS products in the first quarter of 2023 were supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
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The Consumer Products segment net revenues decreased 20% to $937.5 million for the first six months of 2024 compared to $1,175.6 million for the first six months of 2023 primarily driven by broader industry trends, exited businesses, including out-licensing certain brands, shifts in product mix, and reduced closeout sales as a result of last year's inventory clean up initiatives. The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF, TRANSFORMERS, STAR WARS and MARVEL products. Net revenues from TRANSFORMERS products in the first six months of 2023 were supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts. The net revenue decrease was driven by lower net revenues from the Company's products for STAR WARS and MARVEL which benefited from a robust slate of entertainment releases in prior years without a more recent release entertainment release to support revenue in the first six months of 2024
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Corporate and Other operating profit was $34.5 million for the first quarter of 2024 compared to an operating loss of $4.2 million for the first quarter of 2023. The increase in operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 as compared to the first quarter of 2023 reflects savings realized from the Company's Operational Excellence program and a benefit from an adjustment for stock compensation expense reversal recorded in the first quarter of 2024. Refer to note 1 tothe consolidated financial statements for further information on the stock compensation adjustment.
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Corporate and Other operating profit was $9.8 million for the first six months of 2024 compared to an operating loss of $22.3 million for the first six months of 2023. The increase in operating profit in the first six months of 2024 as compared to the first six months of 2023 reflects savings realized from the Company's Operational Excellence program and a benefit from an non-recurring adjustment for stock compensation expense reversal recorded in the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by the net impact of the two prior period non-recurring adjustments recorded during the second quarter of 2024. Refer to Note 1 tothe consolidated financial statements for further information on these non-recurring adjustments.
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As of March 31, 2024, the Company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $570.2 million. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had a total liability of $103.3 million related to a one-time mandatory deemed repatriation tax on undistributed foreign earnings applied in 2017 and paid in interest free installments over eight years. $45.9 million is reflected in current liabilities and represents the Company’s 2024 payment and $57.4 million, representing the Company’s final installment due in 2025, is presented within Other liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents held outside of the United States as of March 31, 2024, are denominated in the U.S. dollar.
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As of June 30, 2024, the Company had a remaining liability of $95.0 million related to a one-time mandatory deemed repatriation tax on undistributed foreign earnings applied in 2017 and paid in interest free installments over eight years, all of which is reflected in current liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and represents the Company's final two installments due in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Due to severe storms and flooding in 2024 in Providence County, Rhode Island, US federal tax payments initially due April 15, 2024 were delayed to July 15, 2024, and, accordingly, both the 2024 and 2025 installment payments are reflected in short term liabilities as of June 30, 2024. Additionally, during the second quarter, the federal government applied $8.2 million of a tax refund receivable against the 2024 transition tax payment, reducing the July 2024 payment from $45.9 million to $37.7 million.
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The Company’s revolving credit facility with Bank of America, provides the Company with commitments having a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1.25 billion. The revolving credit facility also provides for a potential additional incremental commitment increase of up to $500.0 million subject to agreement of the lenders. The Company's revolving credit facility contains certain financial covenants setting forth leverage and coverage requirements, and certain other limitations typical of an investment grade facility, including with respect to liens, mergers and incurrence of indebtedness. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2024. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2024. However, letters of credit outstanding under this facility as of March 31, 2024 were approximately $4.0 million. Amounts available and unused under the revolving credit facility at March 31, 2024 were approximately $1.2 billion, inclusive of borrowings under the Company’s commercial paper program. The Company also has other uncommitted lines from various banks, of which approximately $7.9 million was utilized as of March 31, 2024. Of the amount utilized under, or supported by, the uncommitted lines, the full $7.9 million represented letters of credit.
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The Company’s revolving credit facility with Bank of America, provides the Company with commitments having a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1.25 billion. The revolving credit facility also provides for a potential additional incremental commitment increase of up to $500.0 million subject to agreement of the lenders. The Company's revolving credit facility contains certain financial covenants setting forth leverage and coverage requirements, and certain other limitations typical of an investment grade facility, including with respect to liens, mergers and incurrence of indebtedness. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2024. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2024. However, letters of credit outstanding under this facility as of June 30, 2024 were approximately $4.0 million. Amounts available and unused under the revolving credit facility at June 30, 2024 were approximately $1.2 billion, inclusive of borrowings under the Company’s commercial paper program. The Company also has other uncommitted lines from various banks, of which approximately $7.6 million was utilized as of June 30, 2024. Of the amount utilized under, or supported by, the uncommitted lines, the full $7.6 million represented letters of credit.
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The Company has principal amounts of long-term debt as of March 31, 2024 of $3.5 billion, due at varying times from 2024 through 2044. Of the total principal amount of long-term debt, $500.0 million is current as of March 31, 2024 which represents the Company's 3% fixed-rate notes due November 2024. See note 8 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for additional information on long-term debt and long-term debt interest repayment, respectively.
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The Company has principal amounts of long-term debt as of June 30, 2024 of $4.0 billion, due at varying times from 2024 through 2044. Of the total principal amount of long-term debt, $500.0 million is current as of June 30, 2024 which represents the Company's 3% fixed-rate notes due November 2024 (the "2024 Notes"). See note 8 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for additional information on long-term debt and long-term debt interest repayment, respectively.
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The amount of obligations confirmed under the supplier finance program that remain unpaid by the Company were $47.7 million, $66.0 million and $43.3 millionas of March 31, 2024, April 2, 2023 and December 31, 2023, respectively. These obligations are presented within Accounts payable in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The activity related to this programs is reflected within the operating activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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The amount of obligations confirmed under the supplier finance program that remain unpaid by the Company were $72.4 million, $89.0 million, and $43.3 millionas of June 30, 2024, July 2, 2023 and December 31, 2023, respectively. These obligations are presented within Accounts payable in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The activity related to this program is reflected within the operating activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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The following table summarizes the changes in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, expressed in millions of dollars, for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023.
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The following table summarizes the changes in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, expressed in millions of dollars, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023.
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Net cash provided by Operating activities in the first three months of 2024 was $177.8 million compared to $88.8 million in the first three months of 2023. The $89.0 million increase in net cash provided by Operating activities after adjusting for non-cash items, was primarily attributable to improved net income in the first three months of 2024 compared to first three months of 2023, and working capital benefits, primarily as a result of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business.
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Net cash provided by Operating activities in the first six months of 2024 was $365.1 million compared to $119.2 million in the first six months of 2023. The $245.9 million increase in net cash provided by Operating activities after adjusting for non-cash items, was primarily attributable to improved net income in the first six months of 2024 compared to first six months of 2023, and working capital benefits, primarily as a result of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business.
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PORTFOLIO BRANDS: Portfolio Brands net revenues decreased $23.8 million, or 22%, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023. Lower net revenues from POWER RANGERS, BABY ALIVE, and PJ MASKS products were partially offset by revenue contributions from FURBY products following the Company's reintroduction of the brand and refreshed product line during the second quarter of 2023, along with revenue contributions from GI JOE products.
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Other income, net -Other income, net was $0.8 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to Other income, net of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2023. The change in Other income, net during 2024 was driven primarily by an increase in foreign currency exchange losses the second quarter of 2024 as compared to the second quarter of 2023.
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The Consumer Products segment net revenues decreased 20% to $524.5 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $655.2 million for the second quarter of 2023 primarily driven by broader industry trends, exited businesses, including out-licensing certain brands, shifts in product mix, and reduced closeout sales as a result of last year's inventory clean up initiatives.
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The following table presents the consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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The following table presents net revenues by brand portfolio category for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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FRANCHISE BRANDS: Net revenues in the Franchise Brands portfolio decreased $8.7 million in the first six months of 2024, compared to the first six months of 2023. The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF and TRANSFORMERS products. Net revenues from TRANSFORMERS products in the first six months of 2023 were supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of TRANSFORMERSs: Rise of the Beasts. The lower net revenues from NERF and TRANSFORMERS products were partially offset by higher net revenues from MONOPOLY GO!, along with MAGIC: THE GATHERING products, primarily due to strong demand for Modern Horizons 3 and strong early interest for Bloomburrow.
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PARTNER BRANDS: Net revenues from the Partner Brands portfolio decreased $93.3 million, or 31%, in the first six months of 2024, compared to the first six months of 2023. During the first six months of 2024, Partner Brands net revenue decreases were driven by lower net revenues from the Company's products for STAR WARS and MARVEL which benefited from a broader slate of entertainment releases in prior years without a more recent release entertainment release to support revenue in the first six months of 2024. Additionally, revenue in the first six months of 2023 was higher due to the Company's products for INDIANA JONES supported by the June 2023 theatrical release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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NON-HASBRO BRANDED FILM & TV: Net revenues from Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV decreased $303.6 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023. Net revenues from the Company's Non-Hasbro-branded Film and TV portfolio were associated with the eOne Film and TV business sold during the fourth quarter of 2023. Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company moved the remaining Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV brands into Portfolio Brands to align with the Company's Brand Strategy. For comparability, net revenues for six months ended July 2, 2023, has been reclassified to reflect the movement, resulting in a change of $0.9 million.
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Program cost amortization -Program cost amortization decreased to $16.6 million, or 0.9% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2024 from $256.9 million, or 11.6% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The decrease in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the first six months of 2024 was driven by the impact of the sale of the eOne Film and TV business during the fourth quarter of 2023 as prior year Program costs were primarily associated with the eOne Film and TV business.
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Product development -Product development expense for the first six months of 2024 was $135.9 million, or 7.8% of net revenues, compared to $155.7 million, or 7.0% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The decrease in Product development expense during the first six months of 2024 was driven by the Company's Operational Excellence Program along with phasing of product releases.
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Amortization of intangibles -Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $34.1 million, or 1.9% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2024, compared to $45.9 million, or 2.1% of net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The decrease in 2024 reflects lower definite lived intangible assets due to the sale of the eOne Film and TV business and impairments taken in 2023. See further detail of impairments taken in 2023 in Note 6 of the 2023 Annual Report.
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Interest expense -Interest expense for the first six months of 2024 totaled $81.5 million compared to $92.9 million in the first six months of 2023. The decrease in Interest expense for the first six months of 2024 primarily reflects lower average outstanding borrowings in the first six months of 2024 as compared to first six months of 2023 due to the assumption of the production financing borrowings by Lionsgate as part of the eOne Film and TV business and due to the retirement of the Company's variable-rate Five-Year term loan using proceeds from the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, both occurring during the fourth quarter of 2023, partially offset by the issuance of the 2034 Notes (see Liquidity and Capital Resources discussion below for further information including description of the 2034 Notes).
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The following table presents net external revenues and operating profit (loss) for the Company's reportable segments for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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The following table presents the Consumer Products segment net revenues by major geographic region for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023:
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Consumer Products segment operating loss for the first six months of 2024 was $56.2 million or 6.0% of segment net revenues, compared to a segment operating loss of $34.6 million or 2.9% of segment net revenues, for the first six months of 2023. The decrease in operating profit in the first six months of 2024 was driven by lower net revenue, partially offset by savings realized from the Company's Operational Excellence program, lower royalty expenses reflecting the mix of products sold, lower advertising and promotion expense and lower freight costs, associated with the lower sales volumes.
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Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming Segment
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Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment net revenues increased 15% in the first six months of 2024 to $768.3 million from $670.8 million in the first six months of 2023. The net revenue increase in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment during the first six months of 2024 was primarily attributable to revenue contributions from higher digital licensing of Baldur's Gate 3, the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS-based role-playing video game released during the third quarter 2023, and MONOPOLY GO!. Tabletop Gaming revenue increased 4% behind growth in MAGIC: THE GATHERING primarily due to strong demand for Modern Horizons 3 and strong early interest for Bloomburrow.
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As of June 30, 2024, the Company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $626.8 million, and the Company's short-term investments totaled $483.0 million. The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents held outside of the United States as of June 30, 2024, are denominated in the U.S. dollar.
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(1)Net revenues from the Company's Non-Hasbro-branded Film and TV portfolio were associated with the Company's non-core eOne Film and TV business sold to Lionsgate during the fourth quarter of 2023.