MATTEL INC /DE/ | 2013 | FY | 3


The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment for 2013 and 2012 is shown below. Brand-specific goodwill held by foreign subsidiaries is allocated to the North America and American Girl operating segments selling those brands, thereby causing a foreign currency translation impact for these operating segments.

 

     North America      International      American Girl      Total  
     (In thousands)  

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 393,905       $ 214,612       $ 213,622       $ 822,139   

Acquisition

     151,348         100,898                 252,246   

Currency exchange rate impact

     1,645         4,659         109         6,413   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

     546,898         320,169         213,731         1,080,798   

Currency exchange rate impact

     697         1,487         257         2,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

   $ 547,595       $ 321,656       $ 213,988       $ 1,083,239   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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