HASBRO INC
For the period ended Sep 29, 2024. Filed Oct 31, 2024.
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Sep 29, 2024 · Filed Oct 31, 2024
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Read the current filingPrevious 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 OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-29; filed 2024-10-31.
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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
Summary of Quarter and Year to Date Results
Current report
Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment operating profit was $181.2 million, or 44.9% of segment net revenues for the third quarter of 2024, compared to operating profit of $203.4 million, or 48.0% of segment net revenues, for the third quarter of 2023. The operating profit decrease during the third quarter of 2024 was driven by decreased net revenues and lower digital licensing revenue mix, partially offset from the benefit of, cost savings initiatives.
Current report
From time to time, the Company or its affiliates may seek to retire or purchase outstanding debt through cash purchases, in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will be upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine, and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.
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Previous report
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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Previous wording
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.
Current wording
During 2024, the Company experienced declines in revenue from $1,503.4 million and $3,714.4 million for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2023, respectively, to $1,281.3 million and $3,033.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024, respectively. The decline in revenue for the three months ended September 29, 2024 from three months ended October 1, 2023 is 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, reduced closeout sales in the Consumer Products business, and the decrease in our Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming revenues, mainly from the higher digital licensing of Baldur's Gate 3 that was launched within the three months ended October 1, 2023 with no comparable releases in 2024. The decline in revenue for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 from nine months ended October 1, 2023is 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 revenues driven by higher digital licensing revenue primarily due to MONOPOLY GO! as well as contributions from MAGIC: THE GATHERING. The Company has made strong progress towards its ongoing turnaround efforts while achieving an operating profit of $301.9 million and $630.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2024, respectively, as compared to an operating loss of $169.5 million and $340.2 million for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2023, respectively. See the below discussion for the consolidated and segment results of operations.
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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 wording
Net revenues -Net revenues for the third quarter of 2024 declined 15% to $1,281.3 million from $1,503.4 million for the third quarter of 2023 primarily driven by a $105.7 million, or 86%, decline in the Entertainment driven by the sale of the eOne Film and TV business, a $96.8 million, or 10%, decline in the Consumer Products segment, and a $19.6 million, or 5%, decrease in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment. See the Segment Results discussion below for further details.
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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.
Current wording
FRANCHISE BRANDS: Net revenues in the Franchise Brands portfolio decreased $69.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the third quarter of 2023. The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS products, partially offset by higher net revenues from MONOPOLY GO!, along with MAGIC: THE GATHERING products.
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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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PARTNER BRANDS: Net revenues from the Partner Brands portfolio decreased $38.1 million, or 17%, in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the third 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 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.
Current wording
During the third 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 third quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by higher net revenues from BEY BLADE following the Company's reintroduction of the brand. Additionally, revenue in the third 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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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.
Current wording
PORTFOLIO BRANDS: Portfolio Brands net revenues decreased $21.0 million, or 12%, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. Lower net revenues from POWER RANGERS, BABY ALIVE, GI JOE and PJ MASKS products were partially offset by revenue contributions from MY LITTLE PONY trading card products.
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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.
Current wording
NON-HASBRO BRANDED FILM & TV: Net revenues from Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV decreased $93.6 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third 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 October 1, 2023, has been reclassified to reflect the movement, resulting in a change of $0.3 million.
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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.
Current wording
Cost of sales -Cost of sales for the third quarter of 2024 was $378.9 million, or 29.6% of net revenues, compared to $494.5 million, or 32.9% of net revenues, for the third quarter of 2023. The Cost of sales decrease in dollars and as a percent of net revenues was driven primarily by lower sales volumes, supply chain productivity, and cost savings initiatives.
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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.
Current wording
Program cost amortization -Program cost amortization decreased to $7.9 million, or 0.6% of net revenues, for the third quarter of 2024 from $68.4 million, or 4.5% of net revenues, for the third 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 third 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 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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Royalties -Royalty expense for the third quarter of 2024 decreased to $98.0 million, or 7.6% of net revenues, compared to $106.9 million, or 7.1% of net revenues, for the third 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 during the third 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 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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Product development -Product development expense for the third quarter of 2024 was $76.3 million, or 6.0% of net revenues, compared to $76.7 million, or 5.1% of net revenues, for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in Product development expense during the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to the Company's cost savings initiatives, along with phasing of product releases.
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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.
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Advertising -Advertising expense for the third quarter of 2024 was $101.9 million, or 8.0% of net revenues, compared to $81.9 million, or 5.4% of net revenues, for the third quarter of 2023. The Advertising expense increase during the third quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by the sale initiatives in Consumer Products segment.
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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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Amortization of intangibles -Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $17.1 million, or 1.3% of net revenues, for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $19.2 million, or 1.3% of net revenues, for the third 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 $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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Selling, distribution and administration -Selling, distribution and administration expenses decreased to $299.3 million, or 23.4% of net revenues for the third quarter of 2024, from $352.3 million, or 23.4% of net revenues, for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in Selling, distribution and administration expenses during the third quarter of 2024 primarily reflects lower administrative expenses due to cost savings initiatives.
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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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Operating Profit (Loss) -The operating profit for the third quarter of 2024 was $301.9 million, or 23.6% of net revenues, compared to an operating loss of $169.5 million, or 11.3% of net revenues, for the third quarter of 2023 driven by the factors discussed above.
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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 expense -Interest expense for the third quarter of 2024 totaled $46.2 million compared to $47.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in Interest expense for the third quarter of 2024 primarily reflects lower average outstanding borrowings in the third quarter of 2024 as compared to third 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 $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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Interest income -Interest income was $14.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $3.8 million in the third 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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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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Other income, net -Other income, net was $19.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to Other income, net of $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. The change in Other income, net during 2024 was driven primarily by an increase in foreign currency exchange gains the third quarter of 2024 as compared to the third 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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Income tax expense totaled $67.0 million on pre-tax income of $290.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to income tax benefit of $44.6 million on pre-tax loss of $215.0 million in the third 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 third quarter of 2024, the Company recorded net discrete tax expense of $1.1 million compared to a net discrete tax benefit of $104.4 million in the third quarter of 2023.
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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.
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The net unfavorable discrete tax expense for the third quarter of 2024 are primarily associated with interest accruals on uncertain tax positions. The net favorable discrete tax benefit for the third quarter of 2023 is primarily associated with a tax benefit on the loss on assets held for sale of $473.0 million, offset by stock compensation and activity related to uncertain tax benefits, primarily interest accruals. Absent discrete items, the tax rates for the third quarter of 2024 and 2023 were 22.7% and 23.2%, respectively. The decrease in the base rate of 22.7% for the third quarter of 2024, relative to the third quarter of 2023, is primarily due to the mix of jurisdictions where the Company earned its profits combined with the timing of income recognition during 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 Consumer Products segment net revenues decreased 10% to $860.1 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $956.9 million for the third 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 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.
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The net revenue decrease primarily reflects lower net revenues from NERF, MARVEL and STAR WARS products. STAR WARS and MARVEL products benefited from a slate of entertainment releases in prior years without a more recent release entertainment release to support revenue in the third quarter of 2024. These declines in revenue were partially offset by revenue growth from BEY BLADE and TRANSFORMERS products and licensing revenue from MY LITTLE PONY.
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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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Consumer Products segment operating profit for the third quarter of 2024 was $121.0 million or 14.1% of segment net revenues, compared to a segment operating profit of $96.1 million or 10.0% of segment net revenues, for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in operating profit in the third quarter of 2024 was driven by favorable product mix, and savings realized from the Company's cost savings initiatives, lower royalty expenses reflecting the mix of products sold, and lower freight costs, associated with the lower sales volumes.
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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 net revenues decreased 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024 to $404.0 million from $423.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. The net revenue decrease in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment during the third 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 with no comparable release during the third quarter 2024. The net revenue decrease from Baldur's Gate 3 was partially offset by net revenue increase from MONOPOLY GO! and Tabletop Gaming revenue which increased 2.2% behind growth in MAGIC: THE GATHERING primarily due to strong demand for Bloomburrow, Duskmourn, and Festival in a Box.
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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 net revenues decreased 86% to $17.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $122.9 million for the third quarter of 2023. The net revenue decrease in the Entertainment segment during the third 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 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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Entertainment segment operating profit was $9.8 million, or 57.0% of segment net revenues for the third quarter of 2024, compared to an operating loss of $468.5 million, or 381% of segment net revenues for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in Entertainment segment operating results during the third quarter of 2024 was driven by recording of a loss on assets held for sale of $473.0 million in the third quarter that related to the sale of the eOne Film and TV business.
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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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Corporate and Other operating loss was $10.1 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to an operating loss of $0.5 million for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in operating loss in the third quarter of 2024 as compared to the third quarter of 2023 primarily reflects costs for certain retained liabilities associated with the eOne Film and TV business.
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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 the consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023:
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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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Net revenues -Net revenues for the first nine months of 2024 decreased 18% to $3,033.9 million from $3,714.4 million for the first nine months of 2023 primarily driven by a $423.5 million, or 87%, decline in the Entertainment segment and a $334.9 million, or 16%, decline in the Consumer Products segment, partially offset by a $77.9 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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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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The following table presents net revenues by brand portfolio category for the nine months ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 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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FRANCHISE BRANDS: Net revenues in the Franchise Brands portfolio decreased $78.1 million, or 3%, in the first nine months of 2024, compared to the first nine 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 nine months 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.
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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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PARTNER BRANDS: Net revenues from the Partner Brands portfolio decreased $131.4 million, or 25%, in the first nine months of 2024, compared to the first nine months of 2023. During the first nine 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 nine months of 2024. Additionally, revenue in the first nine 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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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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PORTFOLIO BRANDS: Portfolio Brands net revenues decreased $73.8 million, or 20%, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months 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 and licensing revenue for MY LITTLE PONY trading cards.
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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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NON-HASBRO BRANDED FILM & TV: Net revenues from Non-Hasbro Branded Film & TV decreased $397.2 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine 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 nine months ended October 1, 2023, has been reclassified to reflect the movement, resulting in a change of $1.2 million.
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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.
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Cost of sales -Cost of sales for the first nine months of 2024 was $820.8 million, or 27.1% of net revenues, compared to $1,132.0 million, or 30.5% of net revenues, for the first nine months of 2023. The Cost of sales decrease in dollars and as a percent of net revenues was driven primarily by lower sales volumes, supply chain productivity, and cost savings initiatives, 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 $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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Program cost amortization -Program cost amortization decreased to $24.5 million, or 0.8% of net revenues, for the first nine months of 2024 from $325.3 million, or 8.8% of net revenues, for the first nine months of 2023. The decrease in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the first nine 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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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.
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Royalties -Royalty expense for the first nine months of 2024 decreased to $204.2 million, or 6.7% of net revenues, compared to $295.8 million, or 8.0% of net revenues, for the first nine months of 2023. The decrease in Royalty expense in dollars and as a percent of net revenues during the first nine months 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 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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Product development -Product development expense for the first nine months of 2024 was $212.2 million, or 7.0% of net revenues, compared to $232.4 million, or 6.3% of net revenues, for the first nine months of 2023. The decrease in Product development expense during the first nine months of 2024 was driven by cost savings initiatives from cost savings initiatives, along with phasing of product releases.
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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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Advertising -Advertising expense for the first nine months of 2024 was $213.8 million, or 7.0% of net revenues, compared to $249.8 million, or 6.7% of net revenues, for the first nine months of 2023. The Advertising expense decrease during the first nine 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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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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Amortization of intangibles -Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $51.2 million, or 1.7% of net revenues, for the first nine months of 2024, compared to $65.1 million, or 1.8% of net revenues, for the first nine 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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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.
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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.