"We need somebody that's willing to work with us," the executive added.

The executive added that the designer simply had no interest in the bottom line.

But a final decision will be made next week, the executive added.

"People are trying to take the time to come up with something for the intermediate term," the executive added.

"We're probably going to lose money on it," the executive added.

Some executives add a more strategic reason for the need to increase their Japanese sales.

In fact, it has been trying to strike such a deal, the executives added.

But, added an executive inside the firm, "David does not want to let go."

It is possible that the rule will not be changed at all, the executive added.

The executive added: 'I've no idea what the insurance claim will be.