Hasbro (HAS)

(15) Commitments and Contingencies

        Hasbro had unused open letters of credit of approximately $13,300 and $24,300 at December 26, 2004 and December 28, 2003, respectively.

        The Company enters into license agreements with inventors, designers and others for the use of intellectual properties in its products. Certain of these agreements contain provisions for the payment of guaranteed or minimum royalty amounts. Additionally, the Company has a long-term commitment related to promotional and marketing activities at a U.S. based theme park. Under terms of currently existing agreements, Hasbro may, provided the other party meets their contractual commitment, be required to pay amounts as follows:

        In addition, the Company has $80,167 of prepaid royalties included as a component of prepaid expenses and other current assets in the balance sheet. The long-term portion of advances paid of $87,188 is included in other assets. Advanced royalties paid and guaranteed or minimum royalties to be paid relate to anticipated revenues in the years 2005 through 2018.

        At December 26, 2004, the Company had approximately $114,000 in outstanding purchase commitments.

        Hasbro is party to certain legal proceedings, none of which, individually or in the aggregate, is deemed to be material to the financial condition of the Company.