American Greetings Expects FY 2012 Revenue to Grow 5%

For fiscal 2012, American Greetings Corporation AM expects revenue to grow approximately 5% compared to fiscal 2011. The Company expects cash flow from operating activities to fall within the range of $125 million to $145 million and capital expenditures between $45 million and $50 million, resulting in cash flow from operating activities minus capital expenditures of $80 million to $100 million. This cash flow estimate includes an aggregate use of cash of approximately $5 million to $15 million for the combination of working capital, deferred costs, and taxes.