Goodwill

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to various reporting units, which are at the operating segment level, for the purpose of evaluating whether goodwill is impaired. Mattel’s reporting units are: (i) North America, (ii) International, and (iii) American Girl. Mattel tests its goodwill for impairment annually in the third quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit may exceed its fair value.

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 is shown below. Brand-specific goodwill held by foreign subsidiaries is allocated to the North America operating segment, thereby causing a foreign currency translation impact.

	December 31, 2018		Currency Exchange Rate Impact		March 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
North America	$	731,234	$	632	$	731,866
International	447,619		1,702		449,321
American Girl	207,571		—		207,571
	$	1,386,424	$	2,334	$	1,388,758