J. We're delighted to have him as a valuable addition to our
senior management team.
Specific risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
Company's ability to continue to manufacture its products in the Far East, the
seasonality of revenues, the actions of competitors, ability to increase
production capacity, price competition, the effects of government regulation,
results of any enforcement action by the People's Republic of China ("PRC")
authorities with respect to the Company's PRC operations , the resolution of
various legal matters, possible delays in the introduction of new products,
customer acceptance of products, changes in foreign currency exchange rates,
issues related to the Company 's computer systems, the ability to obtain debt
financing to fund acquisitions, the current and future outlook of the global
retail market, the ability to integrate new business ventures, the ability to
meet covenants in Financing Agreement and other factors.

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OAKLAND, N.

Russ Berrie and Company, Inc.

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AT THE COMPANY
John Wille - Vice President + CFO
201-337 -9000

AT FINANCIAL DYNAMICS
Cara O'Brien/Melissa Myron - General Information
212-850-5600

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ET on Wednesday,
March 16, 2005 to discuss its financial results. The Company
previously filed a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission
extending the deadline for filing its 2005 10-K until March 31, 2006." The Company cautions readers that
results predicted by forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, those relating to the Company 's future business prospects,
revenues, working capital, liquidity, capital needs, interest costs and income
are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. OAKLAND, N.

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Additional written and oral forward-looking statements may be made by the
Company from time to time in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings
and otherwise. Founded in 1963 by the late Russell Berrie
from a rented garage in New Jersey, today the Company operates offices,
showrooms, and distribution centers all over the world and trades on the NYSE
under the symbol RUS.

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(NYSE: RUS) is scheduled to report financial results for the year ended
December 31, 2004 after the market close on Tuesday, March 15 , 2005.net.
A replay of the call will also be available for thirty days.

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Inc.viavid.

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Additional written and oral forward-looking statements may be made by the
Company from time to time in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings
and otherwise.

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(RUSS) a leader in the gift industry, (and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries), designs, develops, and distributes a variety
of innovative gift and juvenile products to specialty and mass market
retailers worldwide., a leader in the gift industry, and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, develops, and distributes a variety of
innovative gift, infant and juvenile products to specialty and mass market
retailers worldwide.

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Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a. The
Company now anticipates that it will file the 2005 10-K on or before April 7,
2006. Known for its teddy bears and other plush animals, the
Company's gift and juvenile lines are comprised of a diverse range of
everyday , seasonal, and occasion-themed products that help people celebrate
the milestones in their lives . Founded in 1963 by the late Russ Berrie from a
rented garage in New Jersey, today the Company operates offices, showrooms,
and distribution centers all over the world and trades on the NYSE under the
symbol RUS. These statements may be
identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases including, but not
limited to, "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "may," "planned,"
"potential," "should," "will" or "would.
Specific risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
Company's ability to continue to manufacture its products in the Far East, the
seasonality of revenues, the actions of competitors, ability to increase
production capacity, price competition , the effects of government regulation,
results of any enforcement action by the People's Republic of China ("PRC")
authorities with respect to the Company's PRC operations, the resolution of
various legal matters, possible delays in the introduction of new products,
customer acceptance of products , changes in foreign currency exchange rates,
issues related to the Company's computer systems, the ability to obtain debt
financing to fund acquisitions, the current and future outlook of the global
retail market, the ability to integrate new business ventures, the ability to
meet covenants in Financing Agreement and other factors.

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Russ Berrie and Company to Report Year End Financial Results After Market Close on Tuesday March 15 2005

Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (RUSS), a leader in the gift industry (and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries), designs, develops, and distributes a variety
of innovative gift, infant and juvenile products to specialty and mass market
retailers worldwide .

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OAKLAND, N. Founded in 1963 by the late Russ Berrie from a
rented garage in New Jersey, today the Company operates offices, showrooms,
and distribution centers throughout the world and trades on the NYSE under the
symbol RUS.

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The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides
a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements. Cappiello,
age 52, served in various executive capacities at Waterford Wedgwood, USA,
most recently as Chief Operating Officer.

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Russ Berrie and Company Inc. Delays Filing of 2005 Form 10-K

, RUSS BERRIE AND COMPANY,
INC. These statements may be
identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases including, but not
limited to, "anticipate ", "believe", "expect", "intend", "may", "planned",
"potential", "should", "will" or "would".

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Note: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements.

Russ Berrie And Company Inc. Announces Appointment of a New Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

They are popular gifts and sold as either toys or collectibles.

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(NYSE: RUS) today announced it will require additional time to file its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 , 2005 ("2005 10-K")
as a result of delays in compiling certain required information. Known for its teddy bears and other plush animals, the
Company's gift and infant and juvenile lines are comprised of a diverse range
of everyday, seasonal, and occasion-themed products that help people celebrate
the milestones in their lives.

Note: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers that
results predicted by forward-looking statements, including , without
limitation, those relating to the Company's future business prospects,
revenues, working capital, liquidity, capital needs, interest costs and income
are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

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Known for its teddy bears and other plush animals, the
Company's gift and juvenile lines are comprised of a diverse range of
everyday, seasonal, and occasion-themed products that help people celebrate
the milestones in their lives. Mr."

Russ Berrie and Company, Inc.

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Interested parties are
invited to listen to the call live over the Internet at http://www. Andy Gatto, President and CEO, commented, "Tony brings a wealth of
experience and success in information systems, operations and administration
to our Company.

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Some stuffed animals, sold as collectibles , may not be child safe.

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J. (NYSE: RUS) today announced that Anthony Cappiello has joined the Company
as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.

Stuffed or plush animals are available in many themes, styles, and sizes.

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, Russ Berrie and Company,
Inc. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides
a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements.