Hasbro Reports Second Quarter Results.

Business Editors

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2002

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2002. Worldwide net revenues were $546.0 million, up 7% from $511.0 million a year ago. Operating profits were $14.0 million,

compared to a loss of $41 thousand last year. The net loss for the quarter was $25.9 million, compared to a loss of $18.3 million last year, and the loss per diluted share was $0.15, compared to a loss of $0.11 per diluted share in 2001. The results include a non-cash, after- tax charge of $28.6 million or $0.17 per diluted share related to a decline in the value of the Company's investment in Infogrames Entertainment SA. The Company also recorded a non-cash charge as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle related to the adoption of FAS 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangibles," as detailed later in the release. The Company reported second quarter Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of $60.1 million, compared to $51.3 million in 2001.

For the first half, worldwide net revenues were $998.3 million, compared to $974.3 million a year ago. Net loss and loss per diluted share, before a change in accounting principle, in the first half was $42.9 million and $0.25, respectively, compared to a loss, before a change in accounting principle, of $42.3 million and $0.25 last year. First half EBITDA was $92.1 million, compared to $85.8 million last year.

"We are particularly gratified to see the strong increase in revenue and the improvement in operating profit this quarter. Hasbro enters the second half of the year well positioned and on track to achieve our financial goals for the year," said Alan G. Hassenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"Quarterly revenue growth was driven in part by an 18% year-over-year increase in the Company's U.S. Toys segment, led by strong product lines including TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, STAR WARS, PLAYSKOOL, NERF and ZOIDS," continued Hassenfeld.

"We are enthusiastic about the second half of the year because we have some great new products, augmenting what we believe to be an already strong product line. We will be supporting the line with promotional programs throughout the fall and holiday season. Going forward, we continue to be focused on growing and leveraging our core brands, which are our most important asset in terms of building shareholder value, as well as our continued focus on expense reductions and our balance sheet," concluded Hassenfeld.

In the U.S. Toys segment, revenues increased in the quarter and the segment was profitable compared to a loss in the prior year. International segment revenue for the quarter also increased and the segment pre-tax loss improved year over year. The Games segment revenue declined for the quarter, primarily due to a reduction in licensed trading card games, offsetting an increase in board game shipments. Retail sales data from our top five accounts indicate that the traditional board games business is continuing to perform well. In addition, the Games segment was profitable for the quarter, although not quite as profitable as in the comparable period last year.

"We are pleased with the progress we have made this year in implementing key strategic initiatives as we further align our businesses and run them more efficiently," said Alfred J. Verrecchia, President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our strategy of focusing on cost reductions, cash management and growing our core brands is generating results, laying the foundation for our continued success."

As mentioned previously in the release, the Company had a non-cash charge in the second quarter related to an investment in Infogrames Entertainment SA, which was acquired as a result of the sale of Hasbro Interactive and Games.com. The net proceeds from the sale included approximately 2.9 million shares of Infogrames Entertainment SA common stock. Based on the decline in Infogrames Entertainment SA stock, the Company has written down the investment by $28.6 million after-tax.

"When we sold Hasbro Interactive and Games.com we eliminated a business that incurred significant operating losses for Hasbro. Although we are disappointed in the stock price performance of Infogrames Entertainment SA, we believe they are a good strategic long-term partner that will bring value to our brands in the digital world. In addition, they are providing a guaranteed royalty income stream to Hasbro over the next 14 years," concluded Verrecchia.

The Company recorded a $245.7 million, net of tax or $1.42 per diluted share non-cash charge as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle related to the adoption of FAS 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangibles." FAS 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives be tested for impairment annually rather than amortized over time. The impaired goodwill is entirely related to the U.S. Toys Segment. This charge is being made retroactively to the beginning of the year and will impact year to date results. Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives in the second quarter of 2001 amounted to $12.7 million. The elimination of this amortization and its related tax effect would have resulted in a net loss of $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2001.

The Company will webcast its second quarter earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time today. Investors and the media are invited to listen at http://www.hasbro.com (select "Corporate Info" from the home page, click on "Investor Information," and then click on the webcast microphone).

Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time and entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, SUPER SOAKER, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.

Certain statements contained in this release contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "expect", "intend", "look forward", "may", "planned", "potential", "should", "will" and "would". Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual actions or results may differ materially from those expected or anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Specific factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to manufacture, source and ship new and continuing products on a timely basis and the acceptance of those products by customers and consumers at prices that will be sufficient to profitably recover development, manufacturing, marketing, royalty and other costs of products; economic conditions, including higher fuel prices, currency fluctuations and government regulation and other actions in the various markets in which the Company operates throughout the world; the inventory policies of retailers, including the concentration of the Company's revenues in the second half and fourth quarter of the year, together with increased reliance by retailers on quick response inventory management techniques, which increases the risk of underproduction of popular items, overproduction of less popular items and failure to achieve tight and compressed shipping schedules; the bankruptcy or other lack of success of one of the Company's significant retailers which could negatively impact the Company's revenues or bad debt exposure; the impact of competition on revenues, margins and other aspects of the Company's business, including the ability to secure, maintain and renew popular licenses and the ability to attract and retain talented employees in a competitive environment; market conditions, third party actions or approvals and the impact of competition that could delay or increase the cost of implementation of the Company's consolidation programs or alter the Company's actions and reduce actual results; the risk that anticipated benefits of acquisitions may not occur or be delayed or reduced in their realization; and other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in the Company's public announcements and SEC filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) represents operating profit (loss) excluding, restructuring, depreciation and all amortization. EBITDA is not adjusted for all noncash expenses or for working capital, capital expenditures or other investment requirements and, accordingly, is not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be available for discretionary uses. Thus, EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings or cash provided by operating activities, each prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, when measuring Hasbro's profitability or liquidity as more fully discussed in the Company's financial statements and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

HASBRO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Thousands of Dollars)                          June 30,       July 1,
                                                   2002          2001
                 ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents                    $   57,057    $   56,819
Accounts Receivable, Net                        479,443       399,402
Inventories                                     279,873       336,638
Other Current Assets                            290,919       385,422

Total Current Assets                          1,107,292     1,178,281
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net              228,588       268,054
Other Assets                                  1,548,897     1,887,454

Total Assets                                 $2,884,777    $3,333,789


   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Short-term Borrowings                        $   17,066    $  173,253
Current Installments of Long-term Debt          277,928         1,729
Payables and Accrued Liabilities                553,208       616,841

Total Current Liabilities                       848,202       791,823
Long-term Debt                                  846,361     1,167,035
Deferred Liabilities                             98,185       117,000

Total Liabilities                             1,792,748     2,075,858
Total Shareholders' Equity                    1,092,029     1,257,931

Total Liabilities and
 Shareholders' Equity                        $2,884,777    $3,333,789




HASBRO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Thousands of Dollars           Quarter Ended       Six Months Ended
 and Shares Except           June 30,    July 1,   June 30,    July 1,
 Per Share Data)                2002       2001       2002       2001

Net Revenues               $ 545,990  $ 510,971  $ 998,257  $ 974,257
Cost of Sales                196,165    204,008    362,579    393,813

Gross Profit                 349,825    306,963    635,678    580,444
Amortization                  22,766     28,862     44,215     58,283
Royalties                     65,712     39,961    117,168     66,399
Research and
 Product Development          36,770     29,907     69,983     60,204
Advertising                   58,507     51,065    105,396     98,678
Selling, Distribution
 and Administration          152,069    157,209    291,260    311,028

Operating Profit (Loss)       14,001        (41)     7,656    (14,148)
Interest Expense              18,317     25,321     37,859     51,211
Other (Income)
 Expense, Net                 30,667      1,595     27,832     (3,170)

Earnings (Loss) before
 Income Taxes and
 Cumulative Effect of
 Accounting Change           (34,983)   (26,957)   (58,035)   (62,189)
Income Taxes                  (9,095)    (8,626)   (15,089)   (19,900)

Earnings (Loss) before
 Cumulative
  Effect of
  Accounting Change          (25,888)   (18,331)   (42,946)   (42,289)
Cumulative Effect of
 Accounting Change,
 Net of Tax                     --         --     (245,732)    (1,066)

Net Earnings (Loss)        $ (25,888) $ (18,331) $(288,678) $ (43,355)

Per Common Share
    Earnings (Loss)
     before Cumulative
     Effect of
     Accounting Change
         Basic and Diluted $   (0.15) $   (0.11) $   (0.25) $   (0.25)

    Cumulative Effect of
     Accounting Change,
     Net of Tax
         Basic and Diluted $    --    $    --    $   (1.42) $   (0.01)

    Net Earnings (Loss)
         Basic and Diluted $   (0.15) $   (0.11) $   (1.67) $   (0.25)

    Cash Dividends
     Declared              $    0.03  $    0.03  $    0.06  $    0.06

Weighted Average
 Number of Shares
    Basic and Diluted        172,723    172,023    172,659    171,978