Subsequent Event

6 Months Ended

Jul. 02, 2023

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

Sale of Non-core Film and TV Business

On August 3, 2023, the Company announced it reached a definitive agreement with Lionsgate Entertainment Corp. to sell its eOne Film and TV business for approximately $500.0 million, consisting of $375.0 million in cash, subject to certain purchase

price adjustments, and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans. The sale will include a team of employees, a content library of approximately 6,500 titles, active productions for certain non-Hasbro owned intellectual properties, and the eOne unscripted television business which will also include rights to produce certain Hasbro-based shows.

The pending transaction is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close before the end of fiscal 2023. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale to retire floating rate debt and for other general corporate purposes.

Following the transaction, Hasbro will maintain the capability to develop and produce entertainment including animation, digital shorts, scripted TV and theatrical films related to core Hasbro IP. The Family Brands business, including the brands PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, are not included in the sale transaction.