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Spin Master Corp. Announces Election of Directors

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WMT Walmart Inc. is mentioned as the employer of a newly elected director, Yael Vizel, who previously led AI innovation initiatives. The mention is factual and does not indicate a direct impact on Walmart's stock.

Spin Master Corp. Announces Election of Directors TORONTO, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp., a leading global children's entertainment company, announced today that the nominees listed in its management information circular were elected as directors of the Company at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today. Newly elected to the Company's Board is Yael Vizel, who will serve as Director.

Yael Vizel is a technology entrepreneur and executive with experience in artificial intelligence, digital commerce and retail innovation. She most recently served as Senior Director, AI Innovation at Walmart Global Tech, the technology business services organization with Walmart Inc., where she led initiatives focused on applying artificial intelligence to enhance digital retail experiences. Prior to joining Walmart, Ms. Vizel was the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Zeekit Ltd., an artificial intelligence company that developed virtual fitting room technology enabling customers to visualize apparel on their own images when shopping online. Ms. Vizel co-founded Zeekit in 2014 and led the company until its acquisition by Walmart in 2021. She has been recognized for her contributions to technology and entrepreneurship, including being named to Forbes Israel's 50 Most Powerful Women and Globes' 40 under 40 in 2019.

The results of the vote for the election are as follows:

Nominee

Votes For

% Votes For

Votes Withheld

% Votes Withheld

Jeffrey I. Cohen

696,104,159

98.45 %

10,965,595

1.55 %

Kevin Glass

706,303,516

99.89 %

766,238

0.11 %

Ronnen Harary

699,775,948

98.97 %

7,293,806

1.03 %

Christina Miller

700,185,314

99.03 %

6,884,440

0.97 %

Anton Rabie

699,775,976

98.97 %

7,293,778

1.03 %

Christi Strauss

706,286,275

99.89 %

783,479

0.11 %

Ben Varadi

699,776,090

98.97 %

7,293,664

1.03 %

Gary Vaynerchuk

695,087,951

98.31 %

11,981,803

1.69 %

Yael Vizel

706,743,033

99.95 %

326,721

0.05 %

Charles Winograd

702,931,350

99.41 %

4,138,404

0.59 %

The Company thanks Michael Blank, W. Edmund Clark C.M. and Reginald Fils-Aimé, who did not stand for re-election, for their service and contribution to the Board.

About Spin Master

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol ®, Melissa & Doug ®, Bakugan ® and Rubik's ® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca ® and Piknik ™, Spin Master engages close to 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs close to 2,500 team members globally.

SOURCE Spin Master Corp.