4Kids Entertainment Signs Merchandise Licensing Agreement With The Cat Fanciers' Association.

NEW YORK -- 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) and the Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. (CFA) today announced a multi-year agreement for 4Kids to serve as the organization's exclusive worldwide merchandise licensing agent. E[acute accent]Under the agreement, 4Kids will represent licensed categories including cat treats, toys, food, beds, grooming products, health aids, scratching posts, carriers and apparel. In addition, 4Kids plans to develop accessories, plush and home decor products for the owners of the 77.7 million cats in the United States and millions more worldwide. E[acute accent]4Kids also serves as the licensing agent for the American Kennel Club. E[acute accent]"We're excited to serve as the exclusive worldwide merchandise licensing agent for the Cat Fanciers' Association," said Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment. "Our goal is to establish the CFA as the authority for quality cat products based on their 99-year heritage and expertise in the world of cats. Combined with our relationship with the American Kennel Club, the CFA strengthens our ability to address the growing need for quality pet products on behalf of owners and animal lovers on a global basis." E[acute accent]"The agreement with 4Kids reflects our increased emphasis on developing awareness in our brand and emphasizes our efforts to expand feline education and understanding of the CFA and its programs for the general public," said Pam DelaBar, CFA President. "As a leader in children's and family licensing and entertainment, 4Kids Entertainment is the perfect partner to help CFA highlight the public's appreciation and interest in all felines and the pedigreed cat."

E[acute accent]About 4Kids Entertainment

E[acute accent]Headquartered in New York City with international offices in London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) is a global provider of children's entertainment and merchandise licensing. 4Kids, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, provides domestic and international merchandise licensing; television, film, music and home video production and distribution; media planning and buying; product development; and Web site development. For further information, visit the Company's Web site at www.4KidsEntertainment.com.

E[acute accent]About Cat Fanciers' Association

E[acute accent]Founded in 1906 in New York, the Cat Fanciers' Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation and proper care of all cats. CFA promotes education and responsible cat ownership to the owners of the 77 million owned cats in the U.S. alone. With more than 653 affiliated clubs worldwide, CFA is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. CFA clubs and its affiliates work internationally and nationally with local shelters, assisting to improve the problem of stray cats, encourage the neuter/spay of pet cats and partner with numerous national charities such as CFA's own Disaster Relief Fund, Breed Rescue and the Winn Feline Foundation.

E[acute accent]The information contained in this press release, other than historical information, consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors beyond the Company's control, including general economic conditions, consumer spending levels, competition from toy companies, motion picture studios and other licensing companies, the uncertainty of public response to the Company's properties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations.