The Wall Street Journal: Mattel has talked with private-equity firms about potential buyout

Mattel Inc. has held talks with private-equity firms about a potential sale, people familiar with the matter said, just a few months after the famed toy company declared its corporate turnaround complete.

Mattel MAT, -4.70% has held informal talks with firms including Apollo Global Management Inc. APO, -5.96%  and L Catterton, the people said. The talks are at an early stage and may not result in a deal.

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