2002
Working with Papel Media to develop a Hispanic newspaper database, Valassis launched the Hispanic FSI.
The first Integrated Solution was delivered, GM Hispanic Marketing Brand Bag, Direct Mail and Solo Insert.
Valassis increased its ownership of VRMS to 88%.
Valassis entered into a $125 million revolving credit facility.
Valassis named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for" by FORTUNE magazine.
2003
Valassis acquired NCH Marketing Inc., a coupon clearing and marketing services company with offices in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, England, United States and Mexico making Valassis an international company.
Valassis launched its Vision to be an innovative, integrated marketing solutions company focused on customers in a broad range of industries.
Valassis purchased remaining 12% of VRMS, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Valassis purchased the remaining part of PreVision Marketing, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Valassis offered 30-year convertible senior notes to institutional investors.
Valassis named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for" by FORTUNE magazine.
2004
Valassis began testing new media products and services in Europe.
Valassis purchased Direct Marketing Services.
Valassis named to IndustryWeek’s “50 Best Manufacturing Companies” list for the first time.
Valassis reached $1 billion revenue milestone.
Valassis named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for" by FORTUNE magazine.
2005
The Valassis Board of Directors approved the company’s share repurchase program of up to 5 million shares of common stock and utilization of up to $150 million of cash and up to 100% of 2006 free cash flow.
Valassis sold 110 integrated solutions exceeding its goal of 100.
Valassis launched eSettlement, a unique web-based system that links retailers and manufacturers in the management and settlement of trade promotions.
Valassis gained SysTrust certification on the co-op free-standing insert process. Valassis is the only company to offer this for FSIs.
Valassis was inducted into FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For - Hall of Fame” for being named to the list for eight consecutive years.