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    JAKKS Pacific Inc (JAKK)

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    JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a multi-line, multi-brand toy company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes toys, costumes, and related consumer products. The company offers a diverse range of products, including action figures, dolls, toy vehicles, role-play items, and seasonal goods, as well as licensed and proprietary costumes for various occasions. JAKKS operates globally, with a significant presence in the United States and international markets.

    1. Toys/Consumer Products - Offers action figures, vehicles, play sets, plush toys, dolls, electronic products, construction toys, infant and preschool toys, role-play toys, ride-on vehicles, novelty toys, seasonal and outdoor products, and kids' furniture. Includes licensed products from franchises like Nintendo, Disney Frozen, and Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as proprietary brands like Creepy Crawlers and Perfectly Cute.

      • Action Figures and Accessories - Features licensed characters from popular franchises and proprietary brands.
      • Toy Vehicles - Includes products like Xtreme Power Dozer and AirTitans inflatable remote-control toys.
      • Dolls and Accessories - Ranges from baby dolls to fashion dolls, based on licenses like Disney Princess and proprietary lines.
      • Seasonal and Outdoor Products - Includes kiddie pools, outdoor toys, and activity trays with licensed and proprietary designs.
    2. Costumes - Designs, develops, and markets everyday and special occasion costumes and accessories for all ages. Includes licensed costumes from brands like Super Mario Bros., Harry Potter, and Jurassic World, as well as proprietary designs.

    NamePositionStart DateShort Bio
    Stephen G. BermanChairman, CEO, President, Secretary, Class I DirectorJanuary 1995Stephen G. Berman co-founded JAKKS Pacific, Inc. in January 1995 and has served as a Director since its inception. He became CEO on April 1, 2010, and has also held the roles of President since January 1, 1999, and Chairman since October 23, 2015. He has extensive experience in the toy and entertainment industries.
    John L. KimbleExecutive Vice President and CFONovember 20, 2019John L. Kimble has served as the Executive Vice President and CFO of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. since November 20, 2019. He previously worked for over 12 years at The Walt Disney Company and six years at Mattel, Inc. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from MIT and an MBA from the Wharton School.
    Zhao XiaoqiangClass I DirectorApril 27, 2017Zhao Xiaoqiang has been a Class I Director at JAKKS Pacific since April 27, 2017. He is the Chairman of Meisheng Holding Co. and Meisheng Culture & Creative Corp. Ltd. He holds an EMBA from Zhejiang University.
    Alexander ShoghiClass II DirectorDecember 18, 2015Alexander Shoghi has been a Class II Director at JAKKS Pacific since December 18, 2015. He is a Portfolio Manager at Oasis Management and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University.
    Joshua CascadeClass II DirectorAugust 9, 2019Joshua Cascade has been a Class II Director at JAKKS Pacific, Inc. since August 9, 2019. He is a private equity investor with over two decades of experience and teaches courses on leveraged buyouts at Yale School of Management and the University of Michigan.
    Carole LevineClass II DirectorSeptember 27, 2019Carole Levine has been a Class II Director at JAKKS Pacific, Inc. since September 27, 2019. She is a Consumer Products Marketing & Sales Consultant and previously held various leadership roles at Mattel, Inc..
    Matthew WinklerClass III DirectorAugust 9, 2019Matthew Winkler has been a Class III Director at JAKKS Pacific, Inc. since August 9, 2019. He is a Managing Director at Benefit Street Partners and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University.
    Lori MacPhersonClass III DirectorSeptember 27, 2021Lori MacPherson has been a director at JAKKS Pacific, Inc. since September 27, 2021. She has extensive experience in the entertainment and consumer products industry, having worked for over two decades at the Walt Disney Company.
    1. Given the concerns about retailer creditworthiness and the expectation of more bankruptcies in the retail sector, how are you adjusting your risk management strategies to protect your receivables and overall financial health?

    2. With rising fixed costs and the challenges in maintaining or expanding margins without scale leverage, what specific initiatives are you undertaking to achieve operational efficiencies or scale up the business?

    3. The action play and collectibles business is down 9% year-to-date due to timing of film releases. How are you mitigating the impact of such timing differences on your revenues, and what strategies are in place to smooth out these fluctuations?

    4. Considering your cautious approach to inventory levels for new IPs like Dog Man, how do you balance the risk of understocking if demand exceeds expectations against the risk of overstocking for unproven properties?

    5. As over half of your sales come from retail price points of $30 or less, how do you ensure sufficient margins and profitability in the face of rising costs and inflation, and what strategies do you have in place to maintain or improve gross margins?