International Greetings brings seasonal cheer

By Cheryl Cole Aim-listed International Greetings has built itself into a major force world...

By Cheryl Cole Aim-listed International Greetings has built itself into a major force worldwide in gift-wrap, greetings cards and other paper products. Active acquisition and strong organic growth have meant that profits have risen for six years. International Greetings is probably the third-largest company in its field. The US's Hallmark is the biggest, with a market capitalisation of £3bn. American Greetings comes in second at £2bn. International Greetings is a relative minnow, but boasts 45% of UK market share. The Aim-listed company is worth an estimated £145m. It h...