Software Updates, Quarterly Dividends, Financial Results, Partnership, and Tactical Divestitures - Research Report on Apple, Ralph Lauren, PVH, Mattel, and Sony

NEW YORK, September 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL), PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), and Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Apple Inc. Research Report

On September 10, 2013, Apple Inc. (Apple) announced that iOS 7 will be available as a free software update from September 18, 2013, to iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad mini and iPod touch (fifth generation), however some features may not be available on all products. Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Apple, stated, "iOS 7 is completely redesigned with an entirely new user interface and over 200 new features, so it's like getting a brand new device, but one that will still be instantly familiar to our users. Next month we'll be shipping our 700 millionth iOS device, and we're excited about what our hundreds of thousands of iOS developers are doing to bring great new features to their apps." According to the Company, iOS 7 hundreds of great new features including: Control center, Notification center, improved multitasking, AirDrop, new Camera app filters, a redesigned Photos app, full-screen browsing with Safari's new redesigned user interface, iTunes Radio and Siri with new male and female voices. The Full Research Report on Apple Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-09-12/AAPL]

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Ralph Lauren Corporation Research Report

On September 11, 2013, Ralph Lauren Corporation (Ralph Lauren) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share. The Company informed that the dividend is payable on October 11, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of the business on September 27, 2013. The Full Research Report on Ralph Lauren Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-09-12/RL]

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PVH Corp. Research Report

On September 9, 2013, PVH Corp. (PVH) released its Q2 FY 2013 financial results (period ended August 4, 2013). The Company reported total revenues growth of 47.0% YoY to c.$2 billion. PVH registered net loss of $16 million or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to net income of $89.9 million or $1.22 per diluted share in Q2 FY 2012. Commenting on the results, Emanuel Chirico, Chairman and CEO of PVH, said, "We are pleased with our second quarter performance, which exceeded our previous guidance for both revenue and earnings per share, despite volatility in consumer spending during the second quarter, particularly highlighted by weakness in the United States and Europe. Our results for the quarter were driven by the outperformance of most of our newly acquired businesses coupled with organic growth in our Tommy Hilfiger and pre-acquisition Calvin Klein and wholesale Heritage Brands businesses, which more than offset the continued underperformance in our Tommy Hilfiger Japan, Bass retail and Calvin Klein Europe businesses." The Company expects Q3 FY 2013 revenue to be approximately $2.2 billion. The Full Research Report on PVH Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-09-12/PVH]

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Mattel, Inc. Research Report

On September 4, 2013, Mattel, Inc. (Mattel) announced its partnership with Dolphin Entertainment for the development of the live-action, feature-length film "Max Steel" based on Mattel's franchise property of the same name. Mattel stated that the film will be produced by Dolphin Films, a newly-formed subsidiary of Dolphin Entertainment. Doug Wadleigh, Senior Vice President, Global Brands Marketing, Mattel, commented, "Teaming with Dolphin Entertainment and top Hollywood creative talent to write, produce and direct the feature film, Max Steel will excite and engage audiences around the world." Wadleigh added, "Max Steel's debut on the big screen is the next evolutionary step for the franchise utilizing a live-action theatrical format to truly personify the brand." Mattel informed that Open Road Films will distribute "Max Steel" in the US and the film will be widely released in theaters in Q4 2014. The Full Research Report on Mattel, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-09-12/MAT]

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Sony Corporation Research Report

On September 12, 2013, Sony Corporation (Sony) announced that it has signed a contract with Deutsche Securities Inc. for the sale of 155,000 shares of its 791,908 shares of M3, Inc. (M3), an affiliated company of Sony. According to the Company, it will receive net cash proceeds of approximately ¥37.8 billion from the transaction on September 17, 2013. Further, Sony informed that the purpose of this sale contract is to transform its business portfolio and to reorganize its assets, and following the sale, it will continue to be M3's major shareholder. The Full Research Report on Sony Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-09-12/SNE]

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