OREANDA-NEWS. S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'BBB' issue-level rating to Mattel Inc.'s proposed $350 million senior unsecured notes due 2021. The company intends to use the proceeds from the transaction to refinance existing notes and for general corporate purposes.

Our 'BBB' corporate credit rating on Mattel Inc. and our other ratings on the company remain unchanged. The rating outlook is stable.