Martin Hornung Appointed as Executive Director

International Greetings PLC 10 March 2000 New Director to join International Greetings Board International Greetings plc, the greetings and stationery products group, announced today that Martin Hornung has today been appointed to the Board to spearhead the international development strategy of the group. Martin, aged 43, has been part of the senior management team since he joined International Greetings in 1991 and has significant experience in all areas of the business. During the last year he has been actively involved with the US division and has also led the group's development of Halloween products in the UK and Europe. John Elfed Jones, Chairman, commented: 'I am delighted with Martin's appointment to the Board. An additional executive director at this time will allow the group to achieve its strategic objectives for growth in Europe and the USA. Martin's knowledge and commitment will be of tremendous value for the future.' Mr Hornung has confirmed that there is no further information relating to himself which is required under paragraph 16.8(e) of the AIM Rules. Martin is also a director of Scandinavian Design Limited and International Greetings Asia, Limited, both 100% subsidiaries of International Greetings plc. For further information, contact: International Greetings plc 01707 630 630 Nick Fisher, Joint Chief Executive Officer Grandfield 0171 417 4170 Clare Abbot/Michael Henman