HSN, Inc. Announces Notice of Full Redemption of 11.25% Senior Notes Due 2016

Interactive multichannel retailer HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI) announced today that it has given an irrevocable Notice of Redemption for all of its outstanding 11.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes, which have an outstanding principal balance of $240 million, will be redeemed on August 1, 2012 at 105.625% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The Company intends to fund the redemption through the use of its $250 million delayed draw term loan and cash on hand. On or after the date of redemption, the Senior Notes will no longer be deemed outstanding, interest will cease to accrue thereon and all rights of the holder of the Senior Notes shall cease to exist, except for the right to receive the redemption price.

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. is the trustee for the Senior Notes and is serving as the paying agent for this transaction. Copies of the Notice of Redemption and additional information relating to the redemption of the Senior Notes may be obtained from The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., 111 Sanders Creek Parkway, East Syracuse, New York 13057, attention: Bondholder Relations, telephone: (800) 254-2826.

HSN, Inc. expects to report approximately $18.3 million in pre-tax charges associated with redemption of the Senior Notes in the third quarter of 2012. These charges will result from the redemption premium of $13.5 million with the balance of $4.8 million related to the write-off of unamortized issuance costs and original issue discount.

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