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VCI [NYSE]
Valassis Communications Inc.
Services - Marketing Services - USA
Index- P/E- EPS (ttm)-3.75 Insider Own0.54% Shs Outstand48.16M Perf Week-4.39%
Market Cap1.13B Forward P/E13.20 EPS next Y1.78 Insider Trans-69.04% Shs Float47.90M Perf Month15.54%
Income-179.23M PEG- EPS next Q0.54 Inst Own88.32% Short Float5.35% Perf Quarter30.34%
Sales2.27B P/S0.50 EPS this Y-457.00% Inst Trans4.16% Short Ratio3.67 Perf Half Y80.77%
Book/sh1.31 P/B17.94 EPS next Y28.06% ROA-9.45% Target Price29.20 Perf Year1509.59%
Cash/sh2.30 P/C10.21 EPS next 5Y7.50% ROE-117.63% 52W Range1.14 - 25.11 Perf YTD28.70%
Dividend- P/FCF7.54 EPS past 5Y-14.01% ROI-12.74% 52W High-3.82% Beta3.84
Dividend %- Quick Ratio1.28 Sales past 5Y21.05% Gross Margin23.57% 52W Low2018.42% ATR1.19
Employees7000 Current Ratio1.35 Sales Q/Q-3.48% Oper. Margin-7.33% RSI (14)66.71 Volatility4.81% 5.18%
OptionableYes Debt/Eq16.56 EPS Q/Q356.07% Profit Margin-7.91% Rel Volume0.66 Prev Close23.50
ShortableYes LT Debt/Eq16.47 EarningsFeb 22 BMO Payout- Avg Volume699.40K Price24.15
Recom1.70 SMA2012.90% SMA5024.49% SMA20074.85% Volume395,634 Change2.77%
04-Feb-10Reiterated Benchmark Buy $23 → $28
31-Jul-09Upgrade Robert W. Baird Neutral → Outperform $10 → $15
31-Jul-09Upgrade Benchmark Hold → Buy
18-Feb-09Reiterated Deutsche Securities Hold $2 → $1.25
07-Nov-08Downgrade William Blair Outperform → Mkt Perform
18-Jul-08Reiterated Deutsche Securities Buy $18 → $16
02-May-08Upgrade Deutsche Securities Hold → Buy $14 → $18
16-Apr-08Reiterated Deutsche Securities Hold $13 → $14
15-Apr-08Initiated BMO Capital Markets Outperform $15
11-Jan-08Reiterated Deutsche Securities Hold $14.50 → $12
07-Nov-07Reiterated Deutsche Securities Hold $13.50 → $14.50
23-Aug-07Reiterated Lehman Brothers Underweight $16 → $10.50
04-May-07Reiterated Prudential Neutral $16 → $18
04-May-07Downgrade Deutsche Securities Buy → Hold $19
27-Apr-07Reiterated Lehman Brothers Underweight $15 → $16
21-Mar-07Upgrade Robert W. Baird Neutral → Outperform $18 → $25
08-Feb-07Reiterated Prudential Neutral $13 → $15
08-Feb-07Reiterated Deutsche Securities Buy $17 → $19
26-Jan-07Upgrade Deutsche Securities Hold → Buy $17
08-Feb-10 10:34AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and EDGAR Online
02-Feb-10 09:02PM  News Corp. reports 2Q profit on ad recovery AP
07:14PM  UPDATE - News Corp profit up on ad recovery, Avatar at Reuters
05:04PM  UPDATE - News Corp profit up on ad recovery, Avatar at Reuters
04:25PM  UPDATE - News Corp profit up on ad recovery, Avatar at Reuters
01:34PM  [video] Focus on Valassis Comm. at CNBC
10:01AM  [$$] NWSA Preview: Bar Has Been Raised at RealMoney by TheStreet.com
09:15AM  'Avatar' blues: $500 million settlement wipes out the Navis at Fortune
01-Feb-10 09:00PM  CME in talks to buy Dow Jones index arm at FT.com +17.44%
06:49PM  Australia shares rally early, as miners up sharply at MarketWatch
06:37PM  Lawsuit Settlement Punctuates Turnaround For Insert Distributor Investor's Business Daily
05:34PM  Boston Scientific, Gannett, AMR big movers AP
04:43PM  Valassis, Equifax, Autoliv Hit Highs at TheStreet.com
04:43PM  Vallasis, Equifax, Autoliv Hit Highs at TheStreet.com
03:50PM  Valassis to News Corp: Show Me the Money at TheStreet.com
01:15PM  Valassis shares jump after News Corp. settlement AP
12:49PM  Valassis Communications, Atlantic Southern Financial Group: Biggest Price Gainers (VCI, ASFN) at The Wall Street Journal Online
06:10AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
01:47AM  News Corp. To Pay Valassis $500M To Settle Suit at Barrons.com
31-Jan-10 11:48PM  [$$] News Corp. to Settle Suit for $500 Million at The Wall Street Journal Online
30-Jan-10 04:43PM  News Corp. to pay $500M settlement to Valassis AP
01:27PM  Valassis and News America Agree to Settle All Outstanding Lawsuits PR Newswire
29-Jan-10 01:14PM  U.S. Coupon Market Posts Record-breaking Distribution and Redemption Numbers in 2009 PR Newswire
22-Jan-10 03:17PM  Avoid This Garbage at Motley Fool
07-Jan-10 04:40PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and E EDGAR Online
05-Jan-10 07:11PM  Domino's CEO Brandon leaves for Michigan athletics AP +8.65%
21-Dec-09 04:11PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Fina EDGAR Online
02:01PM  InPlay: Valassis enters into interest rate swap agreement through 2012 Briefing.com
02:00PM  Valassis Enters Into Interest Rate Swap Agreement Through 2012 PR Newswire
18-Dec-09 01:46PM  These Stocks Can Easily Double Your Money at Motley Fool
17-Dec-09 12:00PM  Nine Best Financial Moves Of 2009 at Forbes.com
16-Dec-09 01:41PM  It Takes 'Just two Eyes' to Bring Missing Children Home for the Holidays PR Newswire
15-Dec-09 11:52AM  [$$] Solar Energy Has Some Momentum at RealMoney by TheStreet.com
10-Dec-09 08:23AM  Weak Economy Spurs Web Coupon Demand TheStreet.com
09-Dec-09 04:38PM  Valassis Communications, Reading International: Biggest Price Gainers (VCI, RDIB) at The Wall Street Journal Online +19.44%
12:13PM  Valassis sees 2010 earnings above expectations AP
11:48AM  Direct Marketer Valassis Jumps on 2010 View at Barrons.com
09:51AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
09:00AM  Valassis Announces Full-Year 2010 Guidance PR Newswire
07-Dec-09 02:10PM  5 Deathbed Stocks? at Motley Fool
04-Dec-09 01:05PM  Statesman partnering with direct mailer at bizjournals.com +6.56%
10:00AM  Valassis Provides Extended Reach and Targeting in Austin Through 'Austin American-Statesman' Alliance PR Newswire
03-Dec-09 09:00AM  Valassis Responds to Clients and Enhances CRM Software PR Newswire
01-Dec-09 05:31PM  Judge Denies News America's Post-Trial Motions in Wayne County Case PR Newswire
24-Nov-09 09:00AM  Valassis to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference and the J.P. Morgan SMid Cap Conference PR Newswire
13-Nov-09 10:05AM  Five For Friday: PowerRatings Five Day Gainers TradingMarkets.com +5.12%
09:05AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Financials EDGAR Online Financials
09-Nov-09 10:15AM  New Findings Point to Continued Rise in Coupon Distribution and Usage PR Newswire
06-Nov-09 04:43PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report EDGAR Online
02-Nov-09 11:08AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
29-Oct-09 09:59PM  Valassis Communications Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript at Seeking Alpha +19.68%
06:08PM  Earnings roundup: AutoNation, KBR AP
02:48PM  Valassis posts 3Q net income on lower costs AP
11:00AM  Valassis Communications Inc. Earnings Call scheduled for 11:00 am ET today CCBN
10:59AM  Valassis Reports an Increase in Net Earnings of $19 Million and an Increase in Adjusted EBITDA* of $29 Million for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 PR Newswire
10:10AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements a EDGAR Online
09:57AM  UPDATE - Valassis posts Q3 profit, ups FY profit view at Reuters
07:07AM  Q3 2009 Valassis Communications Inc. Earnings Release - Before Market Open CCBN
22-Oct-09 09:00AM  Valassis Announces Its Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call PR Newswire
15-Oct-09 03:24PM  What's the Point of Growth? at Motley Fool
12-Oct-09 05:05AM  Enbridge, Ingersoll-Rand: Ratings Changes at TheStreet.com
06-Oct-09 01:27PM  Interest in Coupons and Savings Leads to Launch of RedPlum(TM) Radio Show Focused on Living a Value Lifestyle PR Newswire +5.54%
02-Oct-09 06:09AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
30-Sep-09 03:56PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and E EDGAR Online
23-Sep-09 09:18AM  Valassis to Present at the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference Sept. 30, 2009 PR Newswire
10-Sep-09 02:56PM  RedPlum(TM) Releases Second-annual Coupon and Savings Survey in Conjunction With National Coupon Month PR Newswire
09-Sep-09 06:03AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
08-Sep-09 09:59AM  Trial Date Set for Federal Action Against News America PR Newswire
21-Aug-09 02:33PM  [video] The 1,000% Club: Valassis at CNBC
09:48AM  Valassis CEO Alan F. Schultz to Appear on CNBC's 'Street Signs' on Friday, Aug. 21 PR Newswire
17-Aug-09 09:00AM  Distribution Shift in Los Angeles Market Delivers Optimum Value for Shoppers PR Newswire
13-Aug-09 02:09PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers EDGAR Online
07-Aug-09 02:09PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report EDGAR Online
05-Aug-09 01:58PM  OpenTable Is a Tasty Treat at Motley Fool
01-Aug-09 09:20AM  New Star Analyst Rankings for VALASSIS COMMUN INC StarMine
31-Jul-09 07:47PM  Valassis Communications, Inc Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript at Seeking Alpha +5.46%
02:48AM  Valassis upgraded by Robert W. Baird and Benchmark Briefing.com
30-Jul-09 11:00AM  Valassis Communications Inc. Earnings Call scheduled for 11:00 am ET today CCBN +29.81%
10:55AM  UPDATE - Valassis Q2 profit more than doubles, shares rise at Reuters
08:40AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements a EDGAR Online
08:30AM  Valassis Reports Net Earnings Up 141% for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2009 PR Newswire
07:07AM  Q2 2009 Valassis Communications Inc. Earnings Release - Time Not Supplied CCBN
29-Jul-09 10:21AM  RedPlum Reaches More Deal-seeking Shoppers; Coupon Redemption Rates Increase PR Newswire
24-Jul-09 03:02PM  Rupert Murdoch's marketing firm takes another legal hit at Fortune
23-Jul-09 05:00PM  Valassis wins $300M in suit against News Corp. AP +22.76%
04:42PM  [$$] Jury Finds in Favor of Valassis at The Wall Street Journal Online
03:02PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
12:58PM  Valassis Communications, Medarex: Biggest Price Gainers (VCI, MEDX) at The Wall Street Journal Online
12:35PM  UPDATE - Valassis wins $300 mln in News Corp unit lawsuit at Reuters
11:28AM  Jury Awards Valassis $300 Million in First News America Lawsuit PR Newswire
09:00AM  Valassis Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call PR Newswire
16-Jul-09 04:24PM  149th Missing Child Recovered as a Result of RedPlum Products PR Newswire +5.35%
01-Jul-09 08:36AM  Valassis Announces Contact Information for Trial Transcripts and Other Information Related to its Ongoing Trial in Wayne County Circuit Court Against News America Marketing PR Newswire +5.73%
30-Jun-09 01:50PM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
01:34PM  Valassis Discontinues Evaluating Sale of NCH Marketing Services, Inc. PR Newswire
15-Jun-09 09:06AM  RedPlum Partners With 'The Supermarket Guru' Phil Lempert to Help Consumers Save Money and Make the Best Selections at the Grocery Store PR Newswire
05-Jun-09 09:21AM  VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits EDGAR Online
04-Jun-09 05:48PM  Valassis Regains Compliance with Current NYSE Listing Standards PR Newswire
03-Jun-09 09:00AM  Valassis to Present at the Noble Financial Equity Conference June 9, 2009 PR Newswire
27-May-09 04:17PM  Valassis and The Dallas Morning News Join Forces to Extend Reach and Targeting for Advertisers in Dallas-Ft. Worth PR Newswire
Valassis Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide various media and marketing services in the United States and internationally. It operates in four segments: Shared Mail, Neighborhood Targeted, Free-standing Inserts, and International, Digital Media, and Services. The Shared Mail segment combines the individual print advertisements of various clients into single shared mail package delivered primarily through the U.S. postal service (USPS). It also offers solo mail and other products and services, which include list procurement, addressing, processing, and the distribution of brochures and circulars for individual clients through the USPS. The Neighborhood Targeted segment provides customers with print and media placement of free-standing solo insert formats, as well as specialty print promotion products in various customized formats. It also offers newspaper-delivered or direct-to-door sampling products; door hangers; newspaper polybag advertising; and provides brokering of advertising printed directly on pages of newspapers. The Free-standing Inserts segment offers promotional booklets containing the coupons of multiple advertisers that are distributed to approximately 60 million households through newspapers and shared mail. It also provides customized free-standing inserts featuring multiple brands of a single client. The International, Digital Media, and Services segment provides coupon clearing, promotion information management products, and marketing services. It also provides promotion security and consulting services, including the execution of sweepstakes and contests; produces direct-mail programs based on multiple data sources, including frequent shopper card data; and offers proprietary software solutions for customers to manage and analyze frequent shopper data. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
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