Published: February 07, 2006
Trudy-Disney License Renewal
Trudy Corporation (OTC BB: TRDY) executed a
binding letter agreement with Disney Licensed Publishing, an imprint of
Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, New York, for the renewal of its
non-exclusive license to publish Disney properties in its book and audio CD
formats, published by its Studio Mouse imprint. The Company and Disney
are operating under this interim binding agreement which will be superseded
by the final definitive agreement which is expected to be executed in the
near future.
The license territory includes distribution into the United States, certain
of its Possessions and Territories, Canada, and on a limited basis the
United Kingdom, Russia, India, China and 30 other countries. The agreement
includes a 3 year distribution period for an expanded line of novelty book
and audio CDs with an educational editorial platform. The licensed
characters include core properties such as Disney Princess and Winnie the
Pooh, selected Disney Channel shows, as well as feature films including
Disney/Pixar-branded titles such as "Finding Nemo," and Disney's own
releases such as "Chicken Little." The license also includes Spanish
language and bilingual rights for distribution in North America. The
license renewal is effective January 1, 2006, expires on December 31, 2008
and provides for an inventory sell-off period in early 2009.
In July, 2003, the Company launched its initial Disney license with
publication of 12 titles featuring assorted Disney core properties,
allowing the Company to significantly expand its presence in the mass
market with distribution to major national retailers. The successful
sell-through of these titles set the stage for the current license renewal.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set
forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These
forward-looking statements speak only to the date hereof; Trudy Corporation
disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.
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