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
September 11, 2008
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
ValueVision Media, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Minnesota | | 0-20243 | | 41-1673770 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | | | | Identification Number) |
6740 Shady Oak Road,
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344-3433
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
952-943-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01Other Events
On September 11, 2008, we issued a press release announcing that our board of directors has appointed a special committee of independent directors to review strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. The special committee will consist of two current independent directors, George A. Vandeman, who will serve as its chairman, and Robert J. Korkowski. A third independent director is expected to be appointed to our board of directors and will serve on the special committee. The special committee has retained Piper Jaffray & Co. to assist in this process. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated September 11, 2008
SIGNATURE
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.
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| | VALUEVISION MEDIA, INC.
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| | /s/ Nathan E. Fagre | |
| | Nathan E. Fagre | |
| | Senior Vice President and General Counsel | |
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Date: September 15, 2008
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated September 11, 2008
