4Kids Entertainment and the American Kennel Club Sign Licensing Agreement.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2003 4Kids Entertainment To Represent AKC AKC - Ascending Kleene Chain For All Categories Of Children's Toys And QSR QSR Quick Service Restaurant QSR QoS (Quality of Service) Satisfaction Rate QSR Quality System Regulations QSR Quality Status Report QSR Quality System Review QSR Quarterly Status Report QSR Quality System Requirement Promotions 4Kids Entertainment (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : KDE (K Desktop Environment) A GUI-based user interface primarily for Unix and Linux machines, but also available for Windows and Mac. The source code is freely distributed and is maintained by developers around the world. ) has signed an agreement with the American Kennel Club American Kennel Club (AKC), national organization in the United States devoted to the advancement and welfare of pure-bred dogs. It is comprised of approximately 500 autonomous clubs. (AKC) to serve as the organization's exclusive licensing representative in all categories of children's toys and QSR promotions. One of the priorities of the 4Kids' licensing campaign will be the creation of a plush program encompassing all AKC pedigrees. "A core objective of the AKC is to foster understanding of the different breeds and their unique characteristics to children and families," said Dennis Sprung, Vice President Planning and Development, American Kennel Club. "As a leading force in children and family licensing and entertainment, 4Kids Entertainment represents an ideal partner in helping our organization share an understanding of pedigree breeds to this important constituency. We are delighted to join with 4Kids in mounting this unprecedented effort to reach the country's children." "We are delighted to reach agreement with this prestigious organization," said Al Kahn, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of 4Kids Entertainment. "Through our licensing representation of the AKC, 4Kids looks forward to developing toy and QSR opportunities that will expand the message of pedigree education to children nationwide." About 4Kids Entertainment Headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. 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 buying and planning; product development; and Web site development. For further information, please visit the company's Web site at www.4KidsEntertainment.com. About the AKC: The AKC, founded in 1884, is one of the oldest sports governing organizations. It maintains the largest registry of purebred purebred progeny derived from at least several generations of animals of the same breed. purebred herds herds (or flocks) composed of purebred animals. Not necessarily registered animals. Distinct from crossbred herds. dogs in the world, and is responsible for overseeing the governance of the sport of purebred dogs and keeps records of competitive results. The American Kennel Club records the parentage PARENTAGE. Kindred. Vide 2 Bouv. Inst. n. 1955; Branch; Line. of over one million dogs annually, and supports and promotes the sport of purebred dogs by sponsoring more than 15,000 dog competitions each year held by licensed and member clubs and advances the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs. Further information about AKC may be obtained online at www.akc.org. This press release contains forward-looking statements. Due to the fact that 4Kids Entertainment Inc., faces competition from toy companies, motion picture studios and other licensing companies, and the uncertainty of public response to the Company's properties, actual results or outcomes may differ materially from any such forward-looking statements. |
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