ValueVision Media Announces 10% Revenue Growth and $4 Million of EBITDA in Second Quarter Results

ValueVision Media Announces 10% Revenue Growth and $4 Million of EBITDA in Second Quarter Results

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ValueVision Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:VVTV) today announced results for the second quarter ended August 5, 2006.

Second Quarter Performance

ValueVision's second quarter revenues were $187 million, an increase of 10% over last year. Net loss for the quarter was ($0.7) million compared to a net loss of ($1.4) million for the same quarter last year. Second quarter EBITDA (defined below), excluding the expensing of stock options, was $4.0 million, compared to EBITDA of $2.5 million in the same quarter last year. The company recorded a charge for the expensing of stock options in the second quarter of $346,000.

"We are proud to have achieved another quarter of strong top line growth and positive EBITDA. Our team's execution continues to improve and our customers are increasingly pleased with our offers," said William J. Lansing, President and Chief Executive Officer of ValueVision Media, Inc.

Second Quarter Highlights

Successfully launched a redesign of our Internet site, ShopNBC.com, featuring enhanced site navigation.

Internet sales increased by more than 23% in the second quarter, and represent 23% of merchandise sales.

Delivered a record All Star event with over $16 million in sales during the 5 day promotion.

The balance sheet remains strong with approximately $75 million in cash and no debt.

Financial Guidance

"In the first half of this year we have delivered sales growth of 13% and have generated EBITDA of almost $7 million, excluding the impact of stock option expensing," said Lansing. He continued, "We are optimistic about the remainder of the year and are reaffirming our full year guidance of revenue growth in the high single-digit to low double-digit rates and EBITDA in excess of $12 million, excluding the impact of stock option expensing. We expect revenue growth in our fourth quarter will be less than in our first three quarters due to our conversion to a 4/5/4 fiscal calendar last year. This will result in the fourth quarter having 13 weeks compared to 14 weeks in our 2005 fiscal year."

Conference Call Information

Management has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. CDT on Thursday, August 17, 2006 to discuss second quarter results.

To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-888-790-3051 (Pass code: VALUEVISION) five to ten minutes prior to call time. If you are unable to participate live, a replay will be available for 30 days after the conference call. To access the replay, please dial 1-800-879-5206.

You also may participate via live audio stream by logging on to https://e-meetings.mci.com/ .

To access the audio stream, please use conference number 9665576 with pass code 'VALUEVISION'. A rebroadcast of the audio stream will be available using the same access information for 30 days after the initial broadcast.

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EBITDA Defined

The Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss) from continuing operations for the respective periods excluding depreciation and amortization expense, interest income (expense), and income taxes. Management views EBITDA as an important alternative operating performance measure because it is commonly used by analysts and institutional investors in analyzing the financial performance of companies in the broadcast and television home shopping sectors. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (loss) or to cash flows from operating activities (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) and should not be construed as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies. Management uses EBITDA to evaluate operating performance and as a measure of performance for incentive compensation purposes. Management has excluded non- cash stock option expense from its fiscal 2006 EBITDA presentation in order to maintain comparability of previously issues financial guidance and prior year's reported results.

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 http://www.valuevisionmedia.com/ or http://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.

VALUE VISION MEDIA, INC.
Key Performance Metrics*
(Unaudited)

Q2 YTD
For the three months For the six months
ending ending

8/5/2006 7/30/2005 % 8/5/2006 7/30/2005 %
Program Distribution
Cable FTEs 39,001 37,990 3% 38,633 37,759 2%
Satellite FTEs 25,747 23,956 7% 25,529 23,615 8%
Total FTEs (Average 000s) 64,748 61,946 5% 64,162 61,374 5%

Net Sales per FTE
(Annualized) $11.39 $10.78 6% $11.25 $10.39 8%

Active Customers - 12 month
rolling 817,676 773,210 6% n/a n/a

% New Customers - 12 month
rolling 55% 58% n/a n/a

% Retained - 12 month rolling 45% 42% n/a n/a

Customer Penetration - 12
month rolling 1.3% 1.2% n/a n/a

Product Mix
Jewelry 58% 57% 58% 56%
Apparel, Health & Beauty 8% 8% 8% 9%
Home & All Other 34% 35% 34% 35%

Shipped Units (000s) 1,259 1,159 9% 2,550 2,355 8%

Average Price Point
- shipped units $207 $205 1% $200 $194 3%

*Includes ShopNBC TV and ShopNBC.com only.

Reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss:

Six Month Six Month
Second Second Period Period
Quarter Quarter Ended Ended
5-Aug-06 30-Jul-05 5-Aug-06 30-Jul-05

EBITDA, before non-cash stock option
expense (000's) $4,024 $2,531 $6,778 $(2,134)
Less: non-cash stock option expense (346) - (746) -
EBITDA (as defined) (a) 3,678 2,531 6,032 (2,134)

A reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss
is as follows:

EBITDA, as defined 3,678 2,531 $6,032 $(2,134)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization (5,374) (5,026) (10,750) (10,131)
Interest income 1,015 743 1,961 1,406
Income taxes (15) 826 (30) 820
Discontinued operations of FanBuzz - (493) - (2,076)
Net loss $(696) $(1,419) $(2,787) $(12,115)

Fiscal 2006 Outlook
A reconciliation of EBITDA to
forecasted net loss is as follows:

EBITDA, as forecasted, before non-
cash stock option expense (000's) $12,000
Less: non-cash stock option expense,
as forecasted (2,000)
EBITDA (as defined) (a) 10,000

EBITDA, as forecasted $10,000
Less:
Depreciation and amortization, as
forecasted (22,650)
Interest income, as forecasted 2,800
Income taxes, as forecasted (50)
Net loss, as forecasted $(9,900)

(a) EBITDA as defined for this statistical presentation represents net
income (loss) from continuing operations for the respective periods
excluding depreciation and amortization expense, interest income (expense)
and income taxes.

Management views EBITDA as an important alternative operating performance
measure because it is commonly used by analysts and institutional
investors in analyzing the financial performance of companies in the
broadcast and television home shopping sectors.

However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating
income or to cash flows from operating activities (as determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) and should not
be construed as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA, as presented, may not be
comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies.
Management uses EBITDA to evaluate operating performance and as a measure
of performance for incentive compensation purposes.

Source: ValueVision Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Frank Elsenbast, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, +1-952-943-6516, or Amy Kahlow, Director of
Communications, +1-952-943-6717, both of ValueVision Media

Web site: http://www.shopnbc.com/
http://www.valuevisionmedia.com/

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