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): January 12, 1999 VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ----------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10991 38-2760940 ------------------ ----------- --------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No) 19975 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan 48152 ---------------------------------------- --------- (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 734-591-3000 2 Item 5. Other Events On January 12, 1999, the Company announced the completion of a debt restructuring plan. A copy of the Company's press release is filed as an Exhibit to this Form 8-K. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Valassis Communications, Inc. dated January 12, 1999. -2- 3 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. VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. By: /s/Robert L. Recchia ------------------------ Robert L. Recchia Chief Financial Officer Dated: January 13, 1999 -3-