Jakks Pacific Inc (JAKK) Exchange: NASDAQ

Jakks Pacific Inc (JAKK) is a multi-line, multi-brand toys and consumer products company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes toys, pet products, electronics, and a variety of other leisure and lifestyle products. The company was founded in 1995 as a subsidiary of Jakks Pacific when Jack Friedman, who had experience in the toy business as founder and President of LJN Toys, partnered with Jill Friedman, who had spent the previous several years running various divisions in the retail toys industry. The couple, business partners since 1981, developed a business model where the company would purchase licenses from movie and television studios, sport leagues, and other license holders to produce merchandise. Since inception, the company has continued to grow its portfolio through the acquisition of established brands and the acquisition of talent and expertise internally. At present, Jakks Pacific has a portfolio of brands and products that span a wide range of categories and interests and includes more than 600 different items comprising dress-up, play tents, plush, figures, vehicles and radio-controlled toys, as well as traditional card, board, and family games. The company operations currently include 31 offices spread out over 12 countries, and it has more than 600 employees. Jakks Pacific also works with customers and business partners in more than 100 countries to help bring its products to consumers worldwide.