8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 28, 2006

ValueVision Media, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	0-20243	41-1673770
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
6740 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota		55344-3433
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 943-6000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The following information is furnished on this Current Report.

On August 28, 2006, we issued a press release announcing that our board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99 Press Release dated August 28, 2006

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ValueVision Media, Inc.
August 28, 2006	By:	Nathan E. Fagre
		Name: Nathan E. Fagre
		Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Press Release dated August 28, 2006

EX-99

EXHIBIT 99

ValueVision Media Announces Stock Buyback Program

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—(PR NEWSWIRE)—August 28, 2006—ValueVision Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:VVTV) today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a $10 million stock buyback program.

The program permits the Company to buy back up to $10 million of common stock over the next 12 months. The timing and amount of any repurchase will be determined by Company management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The buyback will be funded through existing cash balances.

“This buyback program reflects our belief in the strong prospects for our business.” said William J. Lansing, President and Chief Executive Officer of ValueVision Media, Inc. “ValueVision will have the opportunity to repurchase shares at attractive prices while also preserving a substantial cash reserve to fund future investments in our rapidly growing business.”

About ValueVision Media, Inc
Founded in 1990, ValueVision Media is an integrated direct marketing company that sells general merchandise directly to consumers through television, the Internet, and direct mail. It operates ShopNBC, one of the top three television shopping networks in the United States. For more information, please visit www.valuevisionmedia.com or www.shopnbc.com.

Forward-Looking Information
This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are accordingly subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations contained herein due to various important factors, including (but not limited to): consumer spending and debt levels; interest rates; competitive pressures on sales, pricing and gross profit margins; the level of cable distribution for the Company’s programming and the fees associated therewith; the success of the Company’s e-commerce and rebranding initiatives; the performance of its equity investments; the success of its strategic alliances and relationships; the ability of the Company to manage its operating expenses successfully; risks associated with acquisitions; changes in governmental or regulatory requirements; litigation or governmental proceedings affecting the Company’s operations; and the ability of the Company to obtain and retain key executives and employees. More detailed information about those factors is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. The Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SOURCE: ValueVision Media, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, Frank Elsenbast, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 952-943-6516 or Amy Kahlow, Director of Communications, 952-943-6717.