Exhibit 16.1
March 29, 2006
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
Dear Sirs/Madams:
We have read Item 4.01 of Valassis Employees' Retirement Savings Plan's Form 8-K dated March 29, 2006, and have the following comments:
- We agree with the statements made in paragraphs two and four.
- We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with the statements made in paragraphs one and three.
Yours truly,
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Detroit, Michigan