TOKYO, Feb. 25--Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has concluded a Product License Agreement with the
world football governing body FIFA concerning the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Germany(TM), which will start on June 9, 2006.
This Agreement grants Casio an exclusive worldwide license to sell watches
and clocks bearing the Official Marks of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany(TM)
and FIFA Brand. Casio plans to release watches with the Official Emblem of the
2006 FIFA World Cup Germany(TM), FIFA Brand Licensee Emblem and images of FIFA
World Cup Trophy, expanding the product line-up as the event approaches.
The FIFA World Cup(TM) is one of the world's biggest sporting events. Teams
from 197 countries and regions around the world will participate in preliminary
matches, with 32 national teams qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Germany(TM). This major month-long event is expected to attract a cumulative
audience of approximately 30 billion TV viewers from around the world.
Casio concluded similar product license contracts for the 1994 FIFA World
Cup USA(TM) and the 1998 FIFA World Cup France(TM), during which the company
sold official licensed watches and clocks. Casio is once again pleased to have
this golden opportunity to build Casio brand and products awareness by
marketing official licensed watches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany(TM)
around the globe.
About Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of
consumer electronics products and business equipment solutions. Since its
establishment in 1957, Casio has been dedicated to the creation of innovative
and imaginative products incorporating both originality and advanced
technology. News and product information from Casio is available at
http://world.casio.com .
For media inquiries, please contact:
Benjamin Gurnsey, Cosmo PR
Tel: +81-3-5561-2915
Fax: +81-3-5561-2912
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
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