International Greetings FD dips in

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Sheryl Tye, finance director at International Greetings, has spent just under £10,000 on shares in the greetings card group.

The acquisition of 26,000 shares at 38p each cost £9,880, that's far more than they would have cost just a week ago.

International Greetings shares rallied from about 23p ahead of full year results on 29 July and have continued climbing since. They closed up 5% at 39.5p Monday.

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Annual revenue from continuing operations increased by 13% and the maker of gift wrap, crackers, cards, stationery and accessories is eyeing a return to profitability in 2009/10.

Loss from continuing operations, before significant items and tax narrowed to £0.3m from £8.1m a year earlier. Revenue rose to £216.9m from £191.7m.

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