Hasbro reported a 10% decrease in revenue, but it was ahead of expectations due to stronger point of sale trends within Consumer Products. The company is selling its eOne Film and TV business to Lionsgate to focus on core toy and game expertise. They have made progress on their transformation, delivering $84 million in cost savings in the first half of 2023, and reduced owned inventory by 16%.
Q2 Hasbro, Inc. revenue declined 10%, ahead of expectations, driven by stronger than planned point of sale trends within Consumer Products.
Announced sale of eOne Film & TV business enabling focus on core toy and game brands; expected to close in the back-half of 2023.
Meaningful progress on transformation; delivered $84 million of cost savings under the Operational Excellence Program in the first half of 2023.
Reduced owned inventory level by 16% versus prior year driven by Consumer Products; global Retail inventory down 16%.
The outlook across the Consumer Products Segment is unchanged and Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming Segment revenue outlook is higher than prior guidance. Entertainment Segment guidance is updated to reflect the reality of the writers' and actors' strikes on the eOne Film and TV business.
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