Valassis Reports Earnings Growth on Lower Revenues

LIVONIA, MI—Feb 22, 2010—Valassis (NYSE: VCI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended Dec. 31, 2009. We reported quarterly revenue of $605.0 million, a decrease of 3.4% from $626.3 million for the prior year quarter. Fourth-quarter net earnings was $24.0 million compared to a loss of $222.0 million for the prior year quarter which included a $245.7 million non-cash impairment charge ($223.4 million, net of tax) related to goodwill and other intangible assets.