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Exhibit 99
 
For Immediate Release

ValueVision Q3 Net Sales Rose 2% to $135M
and Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $0.5M

Q3 ’11 Highlights:
 
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Net sales increased 2% to $135M
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Gross profit rose 6.8% to $50M
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Gross margin rose 160 basis points to 37.2%
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Internet sales penetration rose 360 basis points to 44.1%
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Average homes rose 5% to 80.7M

MINNEAPOLIS– November 16, 2011 – ValueVision Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVTV), a multichannel electronic retailer operating as ShopNBC (www.shopnbc.com), today announced operating results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended October 29, 2011, having previewed Q3 results earlier this month. ValueVision will host an investor conference call and webcast today at 11am ET, details below.

 
SUMMARY RESULTS AND KEY OPERATING METRICS
($ Millions, except average price points)

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
10/29/11
   
10/30/10
         
10/29/011
   
10/30/10
       
   
Q3 '11
   
Q3 '10
   
Change
   
YTD
   
YTD
   
Change
 
Net Sales
  $ 135.2     $ 132.3       2.2 %   $ 410.9     $ 383.4       7.2 %
Gross Profit
  $ 50.2     $ 47.0       6.8 %   $ 154.9     $ 139.9       10.7 %
EBITDA, as adjusted
  $ (0.5 )   $ 0.6     $ (1.1 )   $ 3.7     $ (5.7 )   $ 9.4  
                                                 
Loss Before Debt Extinguishment
  $ (6.3 )   $ (5.8 )   $ (0.5 )   $ (14.1 )   $ (24.5 )   $ 10.4  
Debt Extinguishment*
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (25.7 )   $ -       n/a  
Net Loss
  $ (6.3 )   $ (5.8 )   $ (0.5 )   $ (39.7 )   $ (24.5 )   $ (15.3 )
                                                 
Homes (Average 000s)
    80,728       76,768       5.2 %     79,366       76,032       4.4 %
Net Shipped Units (000s)
    1,188       1,317       -9.8 %     3,480       3,590       -3.1 %
Average Price Point
  $ 105     $ 93       12.9 %   $ 108     $ 99       9.1 %
Return Rate %
    24.6 %     20.8 %  
+380 bps
      22.8 %     20.2 %  
+260 bps
 
Gross Margin %
    37.2 %     35.6 %  
+160 bps
      37.7 %     36.5 %  
+120 bps
 
Internet Sales as a % of Total Sales
    44.1 %     40.5 %  
+360 bps
      45.0 %     39.8 %  
+520 bps
 
 
* Debt Extinguishment expense was a one-time, non-cash charge attributed to early redemption of the GE Series B Preferred Stock in F11 Q1
 
ValueVision CEO Keith Stewart, commented, “As previously reported, lower than expected Q3 net sales and adjusted EBITDA is a disappointing setback in our progress toward rebuilding the business. Third quarter sales were principally impacted by a sales shortfall of 20% in consumer electronics along with a greater than anticipated decline of 13% in sales of watches, which off-set double-digit sales gains and strong margins in our jewelry, home, health and beauty and fashion and accessories categories.”


 
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Mr. Stewart added, “We are focused on improving the consumer electronics business with specific action plans underway. This includes recruiting new talent and expanding its merchandising team as well as improving product and brand assortment. The number of new vendors across our other categories continues to grow, as our multichannel retail business presents an attractive sales platform to expand their business and brand visibility. We expect to further reinforce that trend with additional prominent brands, such as Brooks Brothers and Hartmann luggage, that will delight the customer and further differentiate ShopNBC.”

ValueVision reported an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.5 million on lower than anticipated sales. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by additional TV distribution costs related to a 5% increase in average homes and improved channel position in certain markets. It is important to note that investments in distribution help drive increased customer penetration and can take several quarters before they become fully productive.

ValueVision EVP & CFO William McGrath stated, “Our balance sheet remains solid with cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, of $32.7 million in Q3 ’11 versus $42.5 million in Q2 ’11. The decrease in cash reflects planned increases in inventories in advance of the holiday season, continued use of ValuePay as a cost-effective promotional tool, and normal IT-related investments in capital expenditures.”

Conference Call / Webcast Today, Wednesday, November 16 at 11am ET:

 
Webcast/Replay:
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/d86zj5dm
 
Telephone:
866-510-0705; Passcode: 57151307

Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA represents net loss for the respective periods excluding depreciation and amortization expense, interest income (expense) and income taxes. The company defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding debt extinguishment, non-operating gains (losses); non-cash impairment charges and write-downs; restructuring; and non-cash share-based compensation expense. The company has included the term “Adjusted EBITDA” in our EBITDA reconciliation in order to adequately assess the operating performance of our ”core” television and internet businesses and in order to maintain comparability to our analyst's coverage and financial guidance, when given. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA allows investors to make a more meaningful comparison between our core business operating results over different periods of time with those of other similar companies. In addition, management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a metric measure to evaluate operating performance under its management and executive incentive compensation programs. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (loss), net 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. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies. The company has included a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, in this release. 
 
 
About ValueVision Media/ShopNBC
ValueVision Media, Inc. operates ShopNBC, a multichannel electronic retailer that enables customers to interact and shop via TV, Internet, mobile devices, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The ShopNBC television network reaches over 80 million cable and satellite homes, in addition to live nationwide streaming at www.shopnbc.com and iPhone and Android devices. ShopNBC merchandise is focused on Home & Consumer Electronics, Health & Beauty, Fashion & Accessories, and Jewelry & Watches. Net sales for the past 12 months were approximately $590 million, 45% of which was via the Internet or mobile. Please visit the company's investor relations website at www.shopnbc.com/ir for this and other company information.



 
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Forward-Looking Information
This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on management's current expectations and accordingly are 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 preferences, spending and debt levels; interest rates; competitive pressures on sales, pricing and gross profit margins; the level of cable and satellite distribution for the company's programming and the fees associated therewith; the Company’s ability to successfully execute the rebuilding strategy; the ability to achieve the most effective product category mixes to maximize sales and margin objectives; the success of the company's e-commerce and new sales initiatives; the success of its strategic alliances and relationships; the ability of the company to manage its operating expenses successfully; working capital levels; the ability of the Company to successfully manage the ValuePay program; the ability of the Company to establish and maintain acceptable commercial terms with third party vendors and other third parties with whom the Company has contractual relationships, and to successfully manage key vendor relationships; 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. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this announcement. 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.

Contact:
 
Investor / Media Relations:
Investors:
Anthony Giombetti
Norberto Aja, David Collins, Jennifer Neuman
ValueVision Media, Inc.
Jaffoni & Collins
agiombetti@shopnbc.com
vvtv@jcir.com
(612) 308-1190
(212) 835-8500
 

 

 
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VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except share and per share data)

   
October 29,
   
January 29,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 27,742     $ 46,471  
Restricted cash and investments
    4,961       4,961  
Accounts receivable, net
    87,520       90,183  
Inventories
    55,681       39,800  
Prepaid expenses and other
    4,787       3,942  
Total current assets
    180,691       185,357  
Property and equipment, net
    28,700       25,775  
FCC broadcasting license
    23,111       23,111  
NBC Trademark License Agreement, net
    2,256       928  
Other Assets
    2,778       3,188  
    $ 237,536     $ 238,359  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 56,201     $ 58,310  
Accrued liabilities
    47,198       43,405  
Current portion of accrued dividends
    -       1,355  
Deferred revenue
    606       728  
Total current liabilities
    104,005       103,798  
                 
                 
Deferred revenue
    -       425  
Long Term Payable
    -       4,894  
Term Loan
    25,000       25,000  
Accrued Dividends - Series B Preferred Stock
    -       6,491  
Series B Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock
    -       14,599  
$.01 par value;  0 and 4,929,266 shares issued and outstanding
               
Total liabilities
    129,005       155,207  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
                 
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 48,472,205 and 37,781,688 shares issued and outstanding
    485       378  
                 
Warrants to purchase 6,014,744 shares of common stock
    602       602  
                 
Additional paid-in capital
    402,429       337,421  
                 
Accumulated deficit
    (294,985 )     (255,249 )
Total shareholders' equity
    108,531       83,152  
    $ 237,536     $ 238,359  

 
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VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC.
 AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)
 (Unaudited)

                         
                         
   
For the Three Month Periods Ended
   
For the Nine Month Periods Ended
 
                         
   
October 29,
   
October 30,
   
October 29,
   
October 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
 Net sales
    135,187     $ 132,283     $ 410,857     $ 383,437  
 Cost of sales
    84,945       85,234       255,955       243,495  
Gross profit
    50,242       47,049       154,902       139,942  
 Margin %
    37.2 %     35.6 %     37.7 %     36.5 %
 Operating expense:
                               
 Distribution and selling
    47,577       42,752       140,366       133,815  
 General and administrative
    4,824       4,445       14,796       14,007  
 Depreciation and amortization
    3,210       2,997       9,278       10,215  
 Restructuring costs
    -       451       -       877  
 Total operating expense
    55,611       50,645       164,440       158,914  
 Operating loss
    (5,369 )     (3,596 )     (9,538 )     (18,972 )
                                 
 Other income (expense):
                               
 Interest income
    17       -       61       51  
 Interest expense
    (982 )     (2,203 )     (4,528 )     (6,148 )
Debt extinguishment
    -       -       (25,679 )     -  
 Total other expense
    (965 )     (2,203 )     (30,146 )     (6,097 )
                                 
 Loss before income taxes
    (6,334 )     (5,799 )     (39,684 )     (25,069 )
                                 
 Income tax (provision) benefit
    (16 )     (15 )     (52 )     591  
                                 
 Net loss
  $ (6,350 )   $ (5,814 )   $ (39,736 )   $ (24,478 )
                                 
 Net loss per common share
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.18 )   $ (0.87 )   $ (0.75 )
                                 
 Net loss per common share
                               
 ---assuming dilution
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.18 )   $ (0.87 )   $ (0.75 )
                                 
 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
                               
 Basic
    48,472,205       32,781,462       45,752,867       32,721,377  
 Diluted
    48,472,205       32,781,462       45,752,867       32,721,377  


 
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VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC.
 
AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                         
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss:
 
                         
                         
   
For the Three Month Periods Ended
   
For the Nine Month Periods Ended
 
                         
   
October 29,
   
October 30,
   
October 29,
   
October 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
                         
Adjusted EBITDA (000's)
  $ (537 )   $ 578     $ 3,677     $ (5,656 )
Less:
                               
Debt extinguishment
    -       -       (25,679 )     -  
Restructuring costs
    -       (451 )     -       (877 )
Non-cash share-based compensation
    (1,561 )     (616 )     (3,737 )     (2,114 )
EBITDA (as defined) (a)
    (2,098 )     (489 )     (25,739 )     (8,647 )
                                 
                                 
A reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss is as follows:
                               
                                 
EBITDA (as defined) (a)
    (2,098 )     (489 )     (25,739 )     (8,647 )
Adjustments:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    (3,271 )     (3,107 )     (9,478 )     (10,325 )
Interest income
    17       -       61       51  
Interest expense
    (982 )     (2,203 )     (4,528 )     (6,148 )
Income taxes
    (16 )     (15 )     (52 )     591  
Net loss
  $ (6,350 )   $ (5,814 )   $ (39,736 )   $ (24,478 )

 
(a)   EBITDA as defined for this statistical presentation represents net income (loss) for the respective periods excluding depreciation and amortization expense, interest income (expense) and income taxes.  The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding debt extinguishment, non-operating gains (losses); non-cash impairment charges and writedowns, restructuring costs; and non-cash share-based compensation expense.

Management has included the term Adjusted EBITDA in its EBITDA reconciliation in order to adequately assess the operating performance of the Company's "core" television and Internet businesses and in order to maintain comparability to its analyst's coverage and financial guidance, when given.  Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA allows investors to make a more meaningful comparison between our core business operating results over different periods of time with those of other similar companies.  In addition, management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a metric measure to evaluate operating performance under its management and executive incentive compensation programs.  Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (loss), net income (loss) or to cash flows from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as a measure of liquidity.  Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies.


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