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): July 24, 2001 VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ---------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10991 38-2760940 - ----------------- ------------------------ ----------------- (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No) 19975 Victor Parkway, Livonia, Michigan 48152 --------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive office) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 734-591-3000 Item 5. OTHER EVENTS On July 24, 2001, Valassis announced that it has elected Kenneth V. Darish to its Board of Directors. A copy of the Company press release related to this event is being 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 July 24, 2001 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 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: July 24, 2001