Employment Agreement between Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. and A. Curts Cooke (Chief Administrative Officer)

Summary

Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. has engaged A. Curts Cooke as its Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 19, 2003. Mr. Cooke will receive an annual salary of $300,000 as his sole compensation, except for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses according to company policy. The agreement is acknowledged and accepted by both parties as of the effective date.

EX-10.70 9 a2106800zex-10_70.txt EXHIBIT 10.70 EXHIBIT 10.70 March 19, 2003 Mr. A. Curts Cooke 93 Bracken Hill Road Hamburg, NJ 07419 Dear Curts: Effective today, March 19, 2003, you are being engaged as Chief Administrative Officer of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. ("RUSS"). You will receive compensation at the rate of $300,000 per annum. You hereby acknowledge that this is the sole compensation that you will receive from RUSS (other than reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in accordance with Company policy). Very truly yours, /s/ Angelica Berrie ----------------------- Angelica Berrie Chief Executive Officer ACCEPTED AND AGREED: /s/ A. Curts Cooke - ----------------------- A. Curts Cooke Dated: March 19, 2003 -