Hasbro, Inc.

Company Profile
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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS Facts & Overview... 4 Business Description.. 5 History... 7 Major Products & Services... 10 Revenue Analysis... 11 Key Employees.. 12 Key Employee Biographies.. 13 Locations & Subsidiaries.. 16 Company View... 17 SWOT Analysis.. 21 Top Competitors... 25
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Company Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Hasbro is one of the leading toy makers in the US. The company also publishes interactive games, puzzles and other related entrainment products for children and teens. The company primarily operates in the US and Europe. It is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and employs about 5,900 people. The company recorded revenues of $3,087.6 million during the fiscal year ended December 2005, an increase of 3% over 2004. The operating profit of the company was $310.5 million during fiscal year 2005, an increase of 6% over 2004. The net profit was $212.1 million in fiscal year 2005, an increase of 8.2% over 2004.

KEY FACTS

Head Office 1027 Newport Avenue Pawtucket RI 02862 USA Phone Fax Web Address Ticker # Employees Turnover (US$ Mn) Financial Year End http://www.hasbro.com New York: HAS 5,900 3,087.6 December
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Business Description

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Hasbro is a leading provider of childrens and family leisure time and entertainment products and services. It designs, manufactures and markets games and toys ranging from traditional toys to electronic toys. Its core brands include Playskool, Tonka, Super Soaker, Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, Tiger and Wizards of the Coast. The company operates in more than 25 countries, selling a range of toys and games marketed in the US, together with some items that are sold only internationally. The company divides its operations in four segments, US toys, games, international and other operating segment. The US toys segment is engaged in the design, marketing and selling of boys action figures, vehicles and play sets, girls toys, electronic toys, plush products, preschool toys, infant products, childrens consumer electronics, electronic interactive products, creative play and toy related specialty products. In the US toys segment, the companys products are categorized as boys toys, girls toys, preschool, childrens consumer electronics, creative play and other products. The boys toys product line includes GI Joe and Transformers action figures, the Tonka line of trucks and interactive toys. Other products include entertainment-based licensed products, based on popular movie and television characters, such as Star Wars toys and accessories, and other licensed products, such as Beyblade tops. In 2005, the companys Star Wars based line of toys and accessories was promoted by the theater and DVD release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of The Sith. In the girls toy category, Hasbro provides traditional toys, which include the My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop lines as well as the Easy Bake oven. In 2005, My Little Pony brand was supported by the DVD release of My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas. These product lines are supported by an animated on-pack video, such as Secret Central, a collectible line of dolls. Hasbro has a broad-based licensing relationship with Disney in the children toys category. The companys preschool products are marketed under the Playskool trademark. The children consumer electronics products include Hitclips micro-music systems and the Videonow portable video players. Other products in the US Toys segment include the Super Soaker line of water products and the NERF line of soft foam sports action toys. The Playskool line includes products such as Mr. Potato Head, Weebles, Sit n Spin and Gloworm, along with Step Start Walk nRide, 2-in-1 Tummy Time Gym and Busy Ball Popper. In teen toy category Hesbro markets its products under the Tiger Electronics brand targeting those children who have outgrown traditional toys. The age group targeted

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by this category is 8 to 12 years old. The companys major teen toys product lines in 2005 included Videonow, I-Dog and Chatnow. The games segment includes the development, manufacturing, marketing and selling of traditional board and card games, handheld electronic games, trading card and role-playing games, learning aids and puzzles. The companys game items include jigsaw puzzles for children and adults, including Big Ben and Croxley. Magic; The Gathering Online, is an online site where players can purchase, trade and play digital cards with other players, build and customize decks and organize their card collections right on their computers. The Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, Tiger Games and Avalon Hill brand portfolios consist of a broad assortment of games for children, teens, families and adults. In the international segment, the company develops, manufactures, markets and sells both toy and game products in non-US markets. The key international brands include Action Man, Furreal Friends, Play-Doh, Playskool, Monopoly, Beyblade, Magic; The Gathering, Duel Masters and Videonow. The company also acts as distributor for Bratz Dolls in certain European markets. In the other segment, the Hasbro Properties Group provides global licenses for some of the companys intellectual properties to third parties for promotional and merchandising purposes. Operations segment is also responsible for sourcing production of toy products and certain game products from unrelated manufacturers in various Far East countries, principally China.
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History

HISTORY
Two brothers, Henry and Helal Hassenfeld founded Hasbro in 1923. Known as Hassenfeld Brothers, the company began by selling textile remnants and later began manufacturing pencil boxes and school supplies. In 1943, Henrys son, Merrill, was named President of Hassenfeld Brothers, and the company expanded its product line to include toys such as paint sets, wax crayons, and doctor and nurse kits. During the next two decades, the company introduced many new toys to the American marketplace, including Mr. Potato Head, the first toy ever to be advertised on television. Major growth occurred during the 1960s with the introduction of G.I. Joe, one of the most successful toys ever marketed, in 1964. On the back of this, in 1968, Hasbro became a public company and changed its name to Hasbro Industries. The company was involved in a string of acquisitions in the 1980s, using profits and earnings from successful product lines like Transformers, G.I. Joe and My Little Pony. In 1983, Hasbro acquired a number of companies, including Glenco Infant Items and Knickerbocker Toy Company, which brought the company plush toys including the classic Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. In 1984, the company acquired the worlds largest and oldest game and puzzle maker, the Milton Bradley Company, as well as its Playskool subsidiary. By mid-1985, Hasbro united its four subsidiaries - Hasbro Toys, Milton Bradley, Playskool and Playskool Baby - under a billion-dollar corporate parent renamed Hasbro. In 1986, Hasbro went on to acquire Ideal games and Child Guidance products from CBS. By 1990, Hasbro international segment was formed, combining several international markets under one unified management group. Hasbro acquired Tonka Corporation in 1991, which included its Kenner Products and Parker Brothers divisions. The Tonka acquisition brought a new library of classics to its already deep and balanced collection with brands such as Tonka Trucks, Monopoly, Nerf, Easy-Bake Oven, Clue and Play-Doh modeling compound. It entered the growing Asian marketplace in 1992 by purchasing the Nomura Toy Co. of Japan, and Palmyra, a toy distributor in Southeast Asia. Strengthening Hasbros position as leader in the game business, the company purchased the rights to some of the games from Waddingtons in 1994, bringing more premier games, such as Pictionary and Cluedo, into the Hasbro family. The following year, Hasbro expanded

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its collection of outdoor action and adventure toys by purchasing the Larami Corporation and its popular Super Soaker toy line. That same year, Hasbro entered the CD-ROM game market by creating a new division, Hasbro interactive. Its first title, Monopoly CD-ROM, was an instant success, and was followed by CD-ROM versions of the popular board games such as, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Battleship, Risk and Clue. Hasbro interactive also converted some of the Hasbros classic toy properties to life on CD-ROM such as Tonka, Mr. Potato Head and Play-Doh modeling compound.In 1997, Hasbro interactive introduced an updated version of the 1980s classic, Frogger. Hasbro interactive growth continued in 1998 with the acquisition of a large portion of Ataris portfolio of the 1980s popular video games. In addition, Hasbro interactive also acquired MicroProse, a leading developer and publisher of entertainment software for use on CD-ROM-based personal computers, in the same year. Hasbro expanded its growth in the toy industry and entered the candy business through the acquisition of Cap Toys and OddzOn Products, both subsidiaries of Russ Berrie and Company. Cap Toys marketed a variety of products, including dolls, novelty toys and the Spin-Pop interactive candy line. OddzOn was known for its Koosh brand and sports activity products. In 1998, Hasbro strengthened its presence in the electronic entertainment category by acquiring Tiger Electronics, a company involved in the development and distribution of electronic hand-held games, toys and learning aids. Also in 1998, Nintendo of America selected Hasbro to develop and market a line of toys and games based on Pokemon, a Nintendo Game Boy video game that involved finding, capturing, collecting and training 150 virtual pet monsters. In 1999, the company concluded an agreement that allowed Hasbro interactive to develop, publish and distribute interactive games based on 11 Namco properties. This enhanced its position in the action games category. Also that year, the company acquired Wizards of the Coast, a publisher of hobby games, fantasy and science fiction literature. Hasbro sold its Interactive division to Infogrames Entertainment in 2001 to comply with its strategy of cost reduction. In 2002, the company introduced several new games such as the Trivial Pursuit 20th Anniversary Edition, Scrabble Folio Edition and Monopoly America Edition. During June 2005, the company reacquired the digital gaming rights from Infogrames Entertainment (These rights were transferred to Infogrames, through a license agreement in 2000 with an expiration date in 2016). In September 2005, Hasbro

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acquired Wrebbit, a creator and manufacturer of innovative puzzles, including three dimensional (3D) puzzles marketed under the Puzz-3D brand. In January 2006, Brian Goldner, a toy industry veteran who has held a number of senior posts within the company, was appointed as Chief Operating Officer. In the following month, Phil Jackson, who has more than 20 years toy and game industry experience was appointed as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Development for games. In July, the company announced a $350 million share repurchase program.
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Major Products & Services
MAJOR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Hasbro specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys, games, interactive software, puzzles and infant products. The companys key products and services include the following: US toy segment: Boys action figures Toy vehicles Play-sets Girls toys Preschool toys Infant products Creative play products Games segment: Traditional board and card games and puzzles Handheld electronic games Electronic interactive products Childrens consumer electronics Electronic learning aids Trading cards Role-playing games International segment: Boys action figures Toy vehicles Play-sets Girls toys Preschool toys Infant products Creative play products
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Revenue Analysis

REVENUE ANALYSIS
The company recorded revenues of $3,087.6 million during the fiscal year ended December 2005, an increase of 3% over 2004. For the fiscal year 2005, the US, the companys largest geographic market, accounted for 59.8% of the total revenues. Hasbro generates revenues through its four business divisions: international (39.9% of total revenue during fiscal year 2005), US toys (34.8%), games (23.7%) and other segments (1.6%). Revenues by Division During the fiscal year 2005, the international division recorded revenues of $1231.8 million, an increase of 3.1% over 2004. The US toys division recorded revenues of $1,074.5 million in fiscal year 2005, an increase of 12.8% over 2004. The games division recorded revenues of $730.6 million in fiscal year 2005, a decrease of 8.2% from 2004. The other segments division recorded revenues of $49.9 million in fiscal year 2005, a decrease of 2.6% from 2004. The operations division recorded revenues of $0.8 million in fiscal year 2005, a decrease of 69.6% from 2004.

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Key Employees

KEY EMPLOYEES
Name Basil L Anderson Alan R. Batkin Frank J. Biondi, Jr Jack Connors Michael Garrett E Gordon Gee Jack Greenberg Claudine B. Malone Edward M Philip Paula Stern Brian Goldner David Hargreaves Frank P. Bifulco Simon Gardner Barry Nagler Deborah Slater Martin Trueb Alfred J Verrecchia Alan G Hassenfeld Job Title Director (Since: 2002) Director (Since: 1992) Director (Since: 2002) Director (Since: 2004) Director Director (Since: 1999) Director Director (Since: 2001) Director (Since: 2002) Director (Since: 2002) President, US Toys (Since: 2000) Chief Financial Officer (Since: 1999) President, North American Sales President, Europe Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary Senior Vice President and Controller Senior Vice President and Treasurer President, Chief Executive Officer (Since: 2003) Chairman of the Board (Since: 2003) Non Executive Board Senior Management Senior Management Executive Board Senior Management Senior Management Senior Management Senior Management Senior Management Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Non Executive Board Board Non Executive Board Total Annual Comp. -
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Key Employee Biographies

KEY EMPLOYEE BIOGRAPHIES

Basil L Anderson

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Since: 2002 Mr. Anderson has been a Director of the company since 2002. He has been Vice Chairman of Staples, an office supply company, since 2001. Prior thereto, he served as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Campbell Soup Company since 1996. He serves as a Director of Becton, Dickinson and Company, Charles River Associates, Moodys Corporation and Staples.

Alan R. Batkin

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Since: 1992 Mr. Batkin has been a Director of the company since 1992. He has been Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, geopolitical strategic consulting firm, since 1990. He serves as Director of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Overseas Shipholding Group and Cantel Medical Corporation.

Frank J. Biondi, Jr

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Since: 2002 Mr. Biondi has been a Director of the company since 2002. He has been Senior Managing Director, WaterView Advisors, private equity fund specializing in media, since 1999. Prior thereto, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Studios from 1996 to 1998. He is a Director of Amgen, Harrahs Entertainment, The Bank of New York and Vail Resorts.

Jack Connors

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Since: 2004
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Mr. Connors has been a Director of the company since 2004. He has been Chairman of Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos, marketing communications company, since 1995. He serves as a Director of John Hancock Financial Services.

E Gordon Gee

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Since: 1999 Mr. Gee has been a Director of the company since 1999. He has been Chancellor of Vanderbilt University since 2000. Prior thereto, he served as President of Brown University from 1997 to 2000 and President, The Ohio State University. He is a Director of Dollar General Corporation, Gaylord Entertainment Company, The Limited and Massey Energy Company.

Jack Greenberg

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Mr. Greenberg has been a Director of the company since 2003. He has been Chief Executive Officer of McDonalds Corporation from 1998 to 2002. He served as Chairman of McDonalds Corporation from 1999 to 2002. He served as President of McDonalds Corporation from 1998 to 1999. He serves as Director of Abbott Laboratories, The Allstate Corporation, First Data Corporation and Manpower.

Claudine B. Malone

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Since: 2001 Ms. Malone has been a Director of the company since 2001. She has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Financial and Management Consulting since 1984. She serves as a Director of LaFarge North America, Lowes Companies, Novell and Science Applications International Corporation. Ms. Malone previously served as a Director of Hasbro from 1992 to 1999.

Edward M Philip

Board: Non Executive Board Job Title: Director Since: 2002

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Company View

COMPANY VIEW
A joint statement by Alfred J. Verrecchia, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan G. Hassenfeld, Chairman of Hasbro is given below. The statement has been taken from the companys 2005 annual report. 2005 was a very good year for Hasbro and represented a continuation of our improving financial performance during the past five years. In 2005, we increased revenues, delivered strong earnings, and further strengthened our balance sheet. We accomplished all of this in what continued to be a challenging environment. In recognition of this strong performance, our Board of Director s announced a 33% increase in our quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share, the highest quarterly dividend in Hasbros history. As we build on this success in 2006, we have implemented a new organizational approach that we believe will improve our go to market capabilities and provide more opportunities for growth. Earlier in 2006, we announced the promotion of Brian Goldner to Chief Operating Officer. One of his responsibilities is leading our recently formed North American business segment, which combines our US Toys and Games, Canada and Mexico operations. In addition, he is directing our worldwide product development efforts and our global supply chain. Brian is clearly one of the most creative and talented executives in the business and is a leader in bringing innovation and growth to our industry. We drove our business in four primary ways in 2005. These continue to be our key areas of strategic focus as we strive to deliver another successful year in 2006. They include: - Maximizing strategic licensing opportunities- Driving core brand growthEnhancing play patterns with technology and innovation- Remaining a leader in the growing and significant tween segment By concentrating on these key areas, we continued to make strides in building on the strong financial foundation we have established during the past five years. In 2005, revenues increased 3% to $3.1 billion and diluted earnings per share increased 14% to $1.09. Excluding the $25.8 million, or $0.13 per share, impact from taxes on the repatriation of foreign earnings, diluted earnings per share increased 27% to $1.22. In addition, operating cash flow increased significantly to $496.6 million. Lets look at how our strategy is driving our business. Maximizing Strategic Licensing Opportunities Our revenue growth for 2005 was driven principally by the excellent performance of our Star Wars line of products. For the year, Star Wars generated $494.1 million in

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revenue, including co-branded products like the Star Wars edition of the Monopoly game and our very own Darth Tater. Star Wars is an example of Hasbro at its very best, as measured by everything from product development, marketing and retail distribution, to our collaboration with Lucasfilm. Star Wars remains a valued and longterm strategic license for Hasbro and we expect it to contribute meaningfully to our business in 2006 and beyond. Clearly STAR WARS has proven we can maximize an opportunity with the right license at the right time. We believe our newly announced agreement with Marvel is another example of a strategic licensing opportunity. Through this agreement, we have acquired rights to develop toys and games based on Marvels renowned Super Hero franchises, such as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men and Captain America. In 2006 we will be expanding our Nickelodeon range of games with a broader line based on the strength of their portfolio of the hottest and best loved preschool characters, including the introduction of the Spongebob Squarepants edition of MONOPOLY, an innovative game with breakthrough packaging. Driving Core Brand Growth In 2005 we continued to invest in our core brands by reinventing them to make them relevant to todays consumers. Our girls business was up significantly on a global basis, with strong performances from core brands, including Littlest Pet Shop and My Little Pony. Another core brand, NERF, had an excellent year, with revenues up 70%. We have a great deal of innovation going on within our Playskool brand as well with products that help infants and preschoolers learn, grow and develop, while providing parents with ideas for playing and connecting with their children. These are all good examples of how our strategy of introducing innovative products under existing brands is being successfully executed. Although our boys action figure business, other than Star Wars, was down for the year, there was good news in this category as we closed 2005. We had a successful fourth quarter launch of our new G.I. Joe Sigma Six line, which we expect to be one of our growth brands for 2006. Transformers had a solid year and is a major priority for us in 2006, as we build up to the much-anticipated 2007 scheduled release of the live action Transformers film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Action Mans A.T.O.M. brand, our new European action figure, was launched in the fourth quarter with good television ratings, and we expect it to do well in 2006. In 2005 the results were mixed in our global games business. The international board game business delivered strong revenue growth of 5% for the year, helped by the success of Monopoly Here And Now throughout Europe. However, revenues in our US games business were down year over year. While the traditional board game business both domestically and internationally continued to deliver operating margins

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in the high teens, these margins were offset by poor performance in the plug and play electronic game category and overall softness in trading card game sales. We are very focused on improving the performance of the US games business in 2006. Enhancing Play Patterns with Technology and Innovation In 2005, we continued to enhance traditional play patterns with technology and innovation, and in 2006 we will do more of the same by bringing to market two new learning platforms. The Playskool Ion Educational Gaming System uses active play to engage and provide an early learning foundation, and T. J. Bearytales provides a unique inter active learning experience with an animated friend who entertains and teaches through a collection of animated tales. Our expertise in animatronics technology is resulting in exciting new innovations, including Butterscotch My Furreal Friends Pony, which will amaze kids and adults alike with her level of realism. The application of technology to enhance game play is another way we intend to drive our games business in 2006, with introductions like Clue DVD and Designers World, a plug and play game where girls can design and market their own fashion products. Remaining a Leader in the Tween Segment Entering New Categories We also know that in order to grow we need to enter new categories. One of our first new entries will be in the or al care aisle with our new Tooth Tunes musical tooth brush, which uses patented denta-mandibular sound transmission technology to give kids a fun new way to brush to an effective clean, and will be hitting stores later in 2006. During the last several years, Hasbro has led the way in under standing the value and potential of the tween consumer. We were among the first to recognize the significance of this target group, and our speed to market and unique innovations have established Hasbro as a clear market leader in the growing and important category of tween consumer electronics. The depth and strength of our line resulted in numerous awards in 2005, including I-Dog, Furby and Vcamnow being named to the Toy Wishes Hot Dozen. I-Dog also appeared in Time magazines special issue, "Most Amazing Inventions of 2005." We had a number of other strong performers as well, including Chatnow and Zoombox. In 2006, we intend to optimize opportunities in the newly-created tween electronics section of many retailers by introducing innovative new products. Coming up for 2006 are Twister Dance DVD, I-Cat, Mini I-Dog, and the national launch of Zoombox, a portable and easy to use entertainment projector that plays DVDs, CDs and connects to most gaming systems. Entering New Categories We also know that in order to grow we need to enter new categories. One of our first new entries will be in the oral care aisle with our new Tooth Tunes musical toothbrush,

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which uses patented denta-mandibular sound transmission technology to give kids a fun new way to brush to an effective clean, and will be hitting stores later in 2006. Governance In terms of board governance, we continued to add expertise to our Board of Director s with the addition of our newest independent director, Michael Garrett, formerly an Executive Vice President of Nestle S.A. Michael has extensive international consumer product experience, and we are looking forward to his guidance as we seek to continue to grow on a global basis. On a sadder note, we lost our good friend, long-time board member, and our Presiding Director, Eli Segal, to cancer in early 2006. He was a remarkable individual who made a tremendous difference through his immense contributions to the community, the government sector, the business world, and to Hasbro. He left behind a tremendous legacy that wont be forgotten as other s help to further the causes he so generously contributed to. He will be greatly missed by all of us at Hasbro. At Hasbro, corporate social responsibility continues to be very y important. We are active with the Inter national Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) Care Process in driving ethical manufacturing. We continue to be involved with the communities in which we live and work. Through our charitable grants and in-kind product donations, we have helped to improve the lives of millions of children who were impacted by tragedies like the Asian Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. We will continue to do our par t in 2006 in helping to make the world a better place. While our industry is undoubtedly changing, it is still a wonderful business with many opportunities. Toys and games hold a special place in consumers hearts and are as relevant as ever. We are committed to making the necessary investments to ensure that we successfully evolve and remain an industry leader. Our focus continues to be on generating strong cash flow, improving profitability, and creating greater value for our shareholders.
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SWOT Analysis

SWOT ANALYSIS
Hasbro is a leader in childrens and family leisure time and entertainment products and services. It designs, manufactures and markets games and toys ranging from traditional toys to electronic toys. The company has an array of successful brands such as PlayDoh, G I Joe, Playskool, Tonka, Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, Tiger and Wizards of the Coast. A strong brand portfolio gives the company an edge over its competitors. However, intense competition could affect the companys revenues and margins.
Strengths Strong core brands Relationship with Disney Low cost manufacturing Opportunities Booming US computer and video game market Launch of new products Maximizing licensing opportunities Threats Intense competition Piracy Short lifecycle of products Children getting older younger Weaknesses Inconsistent revenues Low profitability and returns

Strengths

Strong core brands Hasbro dominates the board game business with Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley. The company has an array of brands from PlayDoh to G I Joe. Some of its successful brands are Playskool, Tonka, Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, Tiger and Wizards of the Coast. Its preschool line is marketed under the PlaySkool line and its girls lines include My Little Pony, whose re-introduction has been well received. Hasbro has focused upon the tweens market with lines including VideoNow and FurReal Friends. The company has significant focus on building its core brands. A strong brand portfolio gives the company an edge over its competitors. Relationship with Disney In addition to designing and developing products based on its brands, Hasbro produces products based on popular entertainment properties developed by other parties through a license. The entertainment properties released theatrically for which the company has a license include Star Wars or Disney related productions. Hasbro is the master toy licensee for all of Disneys event films, in addition to some classic properties. The company is the official toy and game company for Walt DisneyWorld,
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Disneyland and Euro Disney. The company has been leveraging the popularity of Disneys products to gain attract customers. Low cost manufacturing The companys products are manufactured in third party facilities in the Far East and the company-owned facilities located in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Waterford, Ireland. However, majority of its toy products are manufactured in China. The company takes advantage of cost efficiencies through sourcing of the products from the low cost production destinations.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent revenues The company has been experiencing inconsistency in its revenue growth in the recent years. In the fiscal 2003, revenues increased by 11.4%, followed by a decline of 4.5% in fiscal 2004. In the fiscal 2005, the companys revenue grew marginally by 3%. Any continued inconsistencies in revenue growth could adversely affect investor confidence. Low profitability and returns Hasbros profit margins and returns have been low compared to the industry average in the recent past. Its operating and net margins in the five year period 2001-2005, were 9.3% and 4.8%, respectively, much lower compared to the industry average of 15.5% and 9.7%. During the same period its return on assets, investments and equity was 4.4%, 6.2% and 10.1%, respectively, lower compared to the industry average of 11.8%, 16.8% and 21%. Low profit margins reflect inefficient cost structure of the company, while low returns suggest ineffective utilization of resources.

Opportunities

Booming US computer and video game market Demand for computer and video games is expected to grow rapidly. The US video and computer games sales reached approximately $7 billion in 2005 and are expected to reach $11 billion in 2006. Every household in the US has on an average two video games. About 42% of the Americans are expected to purchase video games in 2006. Increasing demand for computer and video games in the US would mean higher business for Hasbro since it generates almost 60% of its revenues from the US. Launch of new products
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The company plans to launch new products to address this market. Hasbro had a successful fourth quarter launch of new G.I. Joe Sigma Six line, which is expected to be one of the companys growth brands in the short term. Action Mans A.T.O.M. brand, Hasbros new European action figure, was launched in the fourth quarter with good television ratings, and is expected to further gain popularity in 2006. Moreover, Hasbro plans to focus on its Transformers line as it can face a surge in popularity as a result of release of the live action Transformers film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in 2007. Hasbro expects to leverage its popularity among the US tweens market and is planning to enter into other related businesses. One of the companys new product in the oral care aisle market is Tooth Tunes musical tooth brush, which uses patented denta-mandibular sound transmission technology. The new product is scheduled to be launched in the market in late 2006. Further, in 2006, Hasbro intends to introduce many new products in the newly-created tweens electronics business. The products in the pipeline are Twister Dance DVD, ICat, Mini I-Dog, and the national launch of Zoombox, a portable and easy to use entertainment projector that plays DVDs, CDs and connects to most gaming systems. The companys focus on launching new products for tweens could increase its revenues and market share in US tweens market. Maximizing licensing opportunities Hasbros licensing agreements provide it with significant co-branding avenues. For instance during 2005, its product line of Star Wars generated $494.1 million in revenue, including co-branded products like the Star Wars edition of the Monopoly game. Star Wars product line depicts the success of Hasbros collaboration with Lucasfilm, the licensor of Star Wars. Having acquired the license, Hasbro indulged in product development, marketing and retail distribution. The company has recently announced an agreement with Marvel, one of the worlds most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Through this agreement, Hasbro has acquired rights to develop toys and games based on Marvels Super Hero franchises, such as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men and Captain America. These films which are as popular as Star Wars would provide the company significant growth opportunities.

Threats

Intense competition The gaming industry is intensely competitive. Although the company is one of the leading players in the market, it faces intense competition from companies such as
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Take Two Interactive Software, Lucas Arts, UBI Soft and Vivendi Universal Games. Increasing competition has imposed pricing pressures on Hasbro. Intense competition would adversely affect the market share enjoyed by the company. Piracy Interactive entertainment software is susceptible to piracy and unauthorized copying. Unauthorized third parties may be able to copy or reverse engineer companys products. Well organized piracy operations have proliferated in recent years resulting in the ability to download pirated copies of software over the internet. The video game industry lost more than $3 billion to piracy in 2005. An increase in piracy levels worldwide would reduce the Hasbros sales. Short lifecycle of products The interactive entertainment software market is characterized by short product life cycles and frequent introductions of new products. New products introduced by Hasbro may not achieve significant market acceptance or achieve sufficient sales to recover development, manufacturing and marketing costs. Historically, few interactive entertainment software products have achieved sustained market acceptance. Even the most successful titles remain popular for only limited periods of time, often less than nine months. Also delays in product releases or disruptions in the release of one or more new products could adversely affect operating results of Hasbro. Children getting older younger In the recent years, a major source of innovation in every walk of life has been technology. Changing technology ushered new forms of entertainment for kids in the US, which gave birth to the concept of children getting older younger. This represents a phenomenon whereby young children are shifting from traditional toys to electronic devices, such as MP3 players, cell phones and other entertainment and lifestyle products generally aimed at teenagers and young adults. Changing entertainment trends have been adversely affecting the toy business in the US, and these trends are expected to further increase in impact in the future. This could affect Hasbros revenues and margins.
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