Hasbro Reports Growth for the First Quarter 2013

Hasbro Reports Growth for the First Quarter 2013

Revenues, Operating Profit and Earnings Per Share Increase Year-over-Year Absent Charges

• Net revenues increased 2% to $663.7 million for the first quarter 2013 versus $648.9 million for the first quarter 2012; U.S. and Canada segment up 4%; International segment flat; Entertainment and Licensing segment up 5%;
• Operating Profit increased 47% to $39.6 million, excluding $28.9 million in charges associated with restructuring actions in 2013 and $11.1 million in 2012;
• Net earnings increased 30% to $6.6 million or $0.05 per diluted share, excluding the restructuring charges and favorable tax adjustments of $5.5 million in the first quarter 2013 and restructuring charges in 2012;
• As reported, first quarter 2013 net loss of $6.7 million, or ($0.05) per diluted share compared to a first quarter 2012 net loss of $2.6 million, or ($0.02) per diluted share;
• The Games, Girls and Preschool categories grew in the quarter;
• Growth across vast majority of Franchise Brands; Greater than 30% revenue growth in MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and PLAY-DOH; MARVEL up more than 20%.

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2013. Net revenues for the quarter increased 2% to $663.7 million compared to $648.9 million in 2012. First quarter 2013 net revenues include a negative $3.3 million impact of foreign exchange.

As reported, the net loss for the first quarter 2013 was $6.7 million, or ($0.05) per diluted share compared to a net loss of $2.6 million, or ($0.02) per diluted share, in 2012. The first quarter 2013 was a 13-week period compared to the first quarter 2012 which was a 14-week period.

As adjusted, net earnings for the first quarter 2013 increased 30% to $6.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. This excludes pre-tax charges of $28.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, associated with previously disclosed restructuring actions as well as favorable tax adjustments of $5.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. First quarter 2012 net earnings were $5.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, excluding $11.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, of restructuring charges.

"We entered 2013 with a heightened focus on our brands, organization and profitability, and delivered a good start to the year. In the first quarter, our global Hasbro teams generated revenue growth and strong underlying profitability growth," said Brian Goldner, Hasbro's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are creating innovative consumer experiences across our brand blueprint globally while improving efficiencies and focus throughout our business. Our emerging markets continued to post double-digit revenue gains while the U.S. and Canada team delivered another quarter of revenue growth backed by profitability improvement. The re-invention of our Games business led to another quarter of revenue growth in the Games category while brand innovation and new initiatives delivered gains in the Girls and Preschool categories."

Cost Savings Initiative
As previously announced, the Company is undertaking a cost savings initiative designed to better align resources and costs while targeting $100 million in annual savings by 2015.

During the first quarter 2013, the Company incurred $28.9 million in pre-tax charges, or $0.14 per diluted share, associated with this initiative. The Company currently expects full year charges of $30 to $35 million, prior to potential pension charges. Potential pension charges could be up to $10 million dependent on the type of benefit payments pension participants request during the remainder of 2013.

Gross savings for 2013 are now expected to be $45 to $48 million, resulting in expected net savings of $13 to $15 million for the full-year, prior to potential pension charges.

Note: 2013 restructuring charges are primarily in Corporate and Eliminations. $1.7 million is in the Entertainment and Licensing segment. See attached table: Supplemental Financial Data, Restructuring Charges.

U.S. and Canada segment net revenues increased 4% to $342.1 million compared to $329.0 million in 2012. The results reflect growth in the Girls and Games categories. The U.S. and Canada segment reported 162% growth in operating profit to $37.7 million compared to $14.4 million in 2012.

International segment net revenues were essentially flat at $289.8 million compared to $289.7 million in 2012. Net revenues in the International segment grew 1% excluding a negative $3.0 million impact of foreign exchange. Revenues in the International segment reflect growth in Latin America and Asia Pacific as well as the Games, Girls and Preschool categories. The International segment reported an operating loss of $4.5 million compared to an operating loss of $5.1 million in 2012.

Entertainment and Licensing segment net revenues increased 5% to $30.8 million compared to $29.3 million in 2012. The segment primarily benefited from the sale of television programming. The Entertainment and Licensing segment reported an operating profit of $5.3 million compared to $7.7 million in 2012.

For the first quarter 2013, net revenues in the Boys category decreased 20% to $242.8 million. MARVEL, NERF and G.I. JOE product revenues grew in the quarter, while several brands faced difficult comparisons with the first quarter 2012.

The Games category continued its positive momentum from year end, posting 26% revenue growth in the first quarter 2013 versus last year. Games that grew in the quarter include MAGIC: THE GATHERING products, Boys Action Gaming with ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS and TRANSFORMERS games, the re-invention of TWISTER with the TWISTER RAVE line in Girls Gaming and MONOPOLY which was led by a tremendously successful global campaign to "Save Your Token."

The Girls category also continued its year-end growth trend, increasing 23% in the quarter. FURBY, MY LITTLE PONY and ONE DIRECTION products contributed to the year-over-year gains.
The Preschool category also grew in the first quarter, increasing 8% to $75.2 million. PLAY-DOH and PLAYSKOOL HEROES brands continued to grow in the quarter.

Dividend and Share Repurchase

On February 6, 2013, Hasbro declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, an increase of $0.04 per share, or 11%, from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.36 per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2013.

During the first quarter 2013, the Company repurchased a total of 519,600 shares of common stock at a total cost of $20.2 million and an average price of $38.81 per share. At quarter end, $107.1 million remained available in the current share repurchase authorization.

Hasbro will webcast its first quarter 2013 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today. To listen to the live webcast, please go to http://investor.hasbro.com. The replay of the call will be available on Hasbro's web site approximately 2 hours following completion of the call. Additionally, presentation slides associated with today's conference call are available on Hasbro's website at http://investor.hasbro.com.


About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, LITTLEST PET SHOP and G.I. JOE. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for more than 170 markets around the world, and for the U.S. on The Hub TV Network, part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Through the Company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies," is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" and was named in the top 10 of the Civic 50 for its efforts to improve the quality of life in the communities where it does business. Learn more at www.hasbro.com.

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This press release also includes the Company's International segment net revenues excluding the impact of changes in exchange rates. Management believes that the presentation of International segment net revenues excluding the impact of exchange rate changes provides information that is helpful to an investor's understanding of the underlying business performance absent exchange rate fluctuations which are beyond the Company's control. Also presented is the Company's 2013 and 2012 costs and expenses and operating profit excluding the impact of restructuring charges, 2013 net earnings and diluted earnings per share excluding restructuring charges and certain net favorable discrete tax benefits, and 2012 net earnings and diluted earnings per share excluding restructuring charges. Management believes that presenting this data excluding restructuring charges assists investors understanding of the underlying performance of the results of operations. Further, while the 2013 net favorable discrete tax adjustments were not unusual, due to the relative size of earnings in the first quarter of 2013, these adjustments had a significant favorable impact on the reported results.

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