Ariel Investments

Ariel Investments is a Chicago-based asset management firm founded in 1983 by John W. Rogers Jr. Known for its value investing approach, the firm focuses on small and mid-cap U.S. companies. It is one of the oldest African-American-owned asset management firms in the U.S., managing mutual funds and institutional accounts.

Value investing, focus on small and mid-cap stocks, diverse leadership

Product categories. Mutual funds · Institutional investment management

• 2026.10.05

  Reported2026.10.06

  Ariel Investments urges Mattel to consider a sale[1]Ariel Investments敦促美泰考虑出售cnbc.com

  Ariel Investments, a major shareholder in Mattel, sent a letter from Chairman and Co-CEO John Rogers to Mattel's board of directors urging the struggling toymaker, as it seeks a turnaround, to consider a sale to the right buyer, with options ranging from a divestiture of significant assets to a merger and/or an outright sale of the company; Ariel argued a strategic buyer would pay a significant premium to the current share price. Mattel said its board and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of all shareholders and will consider the views expressed in the letter.

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