EX-99.1 2 b57149ahexv99w1.txt JOINT FILING UNDERTAKING Page 16 of 17 Pages EXHIBIT 99.1 JOINT FILING UNDERTAKING The undersigned, being duly authorized thereunto, hereby execute this agreement as an exhibit to this Schedule 13D to evidence the agreement of the below-named parties, in accordance with the rules promulgated pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to file this Schedule jointly on behalf of each such party. The execution and filing of this agreement shall not be construed as an admission that the below-named parties are a group, or have agreed to act as a group. Dated: October 5, 2005 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. By: /s/ Robert J. Small ---------------------------------------- Name: Robert J. Small Title: Chairman of the Board AAH HOLDINGS CORPORATION By: /s/ Robert J. Small ---------------------------------------- Name: Robert J. Small Title: Chairman of the Board BERKSHIRE FUND V, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Fifth Berkshire Associates LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Robert J. Small ---------------------------------------- Name: Robert J. Small Title: Managing Director BERKSHIRE FUND VI, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Sixth Berkshire Associates LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Robert J. Small ---------------------------------------- Name: Robert J. Small Title: Managing Director Page 17 of 17 Pages BERKSHIRE INVESTORS LLC By: /s/ Robert J. Small ---------------------------------------- Name: Robert J. Small Title: Managing Director