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INTERNATIONAL GREETINGS PLC 10 August 1999 CAPITALISATION ISSUE UPDATE COMPANY NAME *INTERNATIONAL GREETINGS PLC SECURITY TITLE *Ord Shs. MNEMONIC CODE *IGR SEDOL CODE *452-690 TERMS *Two New Shares for every One held. DEALINGS COMMENCE NEW SHS *06-09-99 PROVISIONAL EX DATE *06-09-99 RECORD DATE *03-09-99 NOTES *Confirmation of Dates .