91.   Brian Alger, an analyst at Pacific Growth Equities, said the licensing deals will attract attention, but may not amount to much.

92.   Bulgari SpA, an Italian luxury jewelry, watch and perfume company, and the Italian eyewear maker Luxottica Group, have forged a licensing deal.

93.   Charness would not say how much Hasbro expects to earn from the licensing deal.

94.   Company officials also stress that the turnaround, which includes recent licensing deals with both Hasbro and Mattel, will take time.

95.   EMI focuses solely on music production and not on distribution, so it was the likely first candidate for a crossover licensing deal.

96.   Ericsson did not state any estimated value for the licensing deal.

97.   Hasbro hopes to reduce its reliance on licensing deals and focus on developing its own properties.

98.   Hilbers said Napster will replicate its popular file-sharing service in a secure environment while pressing for licensing deals with major labels.

99.   In particular they point to a number of licensing deals they believe were not right for the strategic direction of the company.

100.   It will take years to conclude the licensing deal, which will include the construction of production facilities in India, he said.