| 12/16/09 | Coinstar Money Transfer Signs an Agreement with Pocztowy Bank| Coinstar expands in Poland, one of top five recipient countries in the worldBELLEVUE, Wash., Dec 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coinstar Money Transfer Ltd., a subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:
CSTR), announced an agreement to offer money transfer services in all
Pocztowy Bank (Postal Bank) locations. Postal Bank is the largest
banking network in Poland, one of the top five recipient countries in
the world. With this agreement, Coinstar Money Transfer becomes a k... |
|  | | 12/14/09 | Paramount Home Entertainment and Redbox Extend Trial License Agreement Through June 2010| Trial License Agreement to Provide Redbox Customers Ongoing Access to Paramount Titles
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Home Entertainment Inc. (PHE) and Redbox Automated Retail, LLC (redbox), today announced that the companies will continue their relationship through at least June 30, 2010, lengthening the timeframe that Paramount has to extend the agreement through December 2014. This extension to the trial license agreement ensures redbox customers continued access... |
| | | 12/10/09 | Coinstar DVD Kiosk Installations Surpass Projections| Leading redbox Brand Installs One Kiosk Every Hour, 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a WeekBELLEVUE, Wash., Dec 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced that it now has installed
more than 22,210 DVD kiosks, exceeding the company's guidance for net
installations in 2009. In the past six months, the company's leading DVD
kiosk brand redbox has averaged 900 installations per month or more than
one kiosk every hour, 24 hours a day, seven da... |
| | | 12/03/09 | Poll Shows Shift in US Spending Habits|
More Women Than Men Plan on Changing Financial Plans
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2009--
The 2009 economic climate has caused an altruistic shift in American
spending habits that emphasizes saving money through non-traditional
channels. The new Coinstar Currency Poll on economic trends reveals that
more than three in five Americans (62 percent) plan to alter their
financial plans due to economic uncertainty in the months ahead.... |
| | | 11/24/09 | Poll Shows Shift in Charitable Giving towards Microdonations|
More than $30 Million Donated to Charity Partners through Coinstar
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2009--
The state of the economy has resulted in Americans scaling back their
charitable donations this year. According to the Coinstar National
Currency Poll on microdonation trends, 92 percent of those polled
donated money to charity in the last 12 months, however a quarter (25
percent) say their donations were smaller than the yea... |
| | | 11/16/09 | Coinstar Receives Distinguished Category Captain Award for Fourth Consecutive Year|
4th Wall Category Management Program Selected by Progressive Grocer
Magazine
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR), today announced that Progressive Grocer
Magazine has awarded Coinstar, Inc., the Category Captain award for
"other perimeter" in the nonfood category. For the fourth year in a row,
the Coinstar 4th Wall® category management program has been
recognized by Progressive Grocer Magazi... |
| | | 11/05/09 | Coinstar, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results|
Solid Performance In Core DVD and Coin Businesses
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced financial results for the
third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, which
reflect the sale of its entertainment services business on September 8,
2009.
As a result of the sale, Coinstar recorded income from discontinued
operations, net of tax, of $31.7 million, o... |
| | | 11/04/09 | Coinstar, Inc. to Present at Merriman Curhan Ford's Investor Summit 2009| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) plans to present at the Merriman Curhan
Ford 6th Annual Investor Summit 2009 in New York City on
November 10, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. EST. A live webcast of the presentation
will be available on the Investor Relations section of Coinstar’s
website, www.coinstar.com,
where it will be archived.
About Coinstar, Inc.
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CST... |
| | | 11/02/09 | Redbox Signs Distribution Agreement With NCircle Entertainment|
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and DALLAS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, and NCircle Entertainment, a leading distributor of children's entertainment, today announced a two-year distribution agreement providing redbox consumers increased access to NCircle titles at the more than 15,000 redbox locations nationwide. The agreement guarantees redbox will feature NCircle titles, including popular brands such as The Jim Henson Company's Sid the Science Kid, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in... |
| | | 11/02/09 | Redbox and Summit Entertainment Sign Distribution Agreement|
LOS ANGELES and OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Entertainment, a full-service worldwide film studio and Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, today announced a two-year distribution agreement which expands the depth and breadth of Summit Entertainment titles available at the more than 15,000 redbox DVD rental locations nationwide. The announcement was made by Stephen Nickerson, president of home entertainment at Summit Entertainment and Mitch Lowe, president, redbox.
... |
| | | 10/13/09 | Coinstar, Inc. to Report 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results on November 5, 2009| BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) will report financial results for the third
quarter of 2009 on Thursday, November 5, 2009, after market close. At
2:00 p.m. PST (5:00 p.m. EST) Coinstar management will host a conference
call to review the results.
The live webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the
Investor Relations section of Coinstar's website at www.coinstar.com,
where it will be archived. A t... |
| | | 10/05/09 | Coinstar, Inc. to Present at William Blair Conference on October 6, 2009| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:CSTR) Chief Executive Officer Paul Davis and
Chief Financial Officer John Harvey plan to present at the William Blair
Emerging Growth Stock Conference in New York on October 6, 2009, at
11:45 a.m. EDT. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on
the Investor Relations section of Coinstar’s website, www.coinstar.com,
where it will be archived.
... |
| | | 10/01/09 | Coinstar Announces Chief Financial Officer's Resignation Date| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), today announced that Chief Financial
Officer John Harvey submitted his resignation effective November 9, the
last day the Company’s third quarter Form 10-Q is permitted to be filed.
On September 8, 2009, Coinstar announced that Harvey had decided to
leave the Company because of the extensive time his position required
for him to spend away from his family.... |
| | | 09/16/09 | Coinstar Closes Offering of Convertible Senior Notes|
Underwriters exercise option to purchase additional convertible
senior notes
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 16, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced that it has closed its
previously announced public offering of $175 million principal amount of
its 4.00% convertible senior notes due in 2014. In connection with the
closing, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an
additional $25 million principal am... |
| | | 09/10/09 | Coinstar Prices Offering of Convertible Senior Notes| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced that it has priced its
previously announced public offering of $175 million principal amount of
its convertible senior notes due in 2014. The Company also granted the
underwriters an option, exercisable within 30 days, to purchase up to an
additional $25 million principal amount of convertible senior notes to
cover over-allotments, if any.
... |
| | | 09/09/09 | Coinstar Announces Offering of Convertible Senior Notes| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced that it has commenced a
public offering of $175 million of convertible senior notes due in 2014.
The notes will be convertible, under certain circumstances, into cash up
to the aggregate principal amount of the notes and into shares of
Coinstar common stock in respect of the remainder, if any, of the
conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal... |
| | | 09/09/09 | Coinstar Announces Sale of Its Entertainment Services Business| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced the closing of the sale of
its entertainment services business to National Entertainment Network,
Inc.
With the transaction, National Entertainment Network assumed the
operations of the entertainment services business, including
substantially all of the business’s related assets and liabilities.
Coinstar received nominal consideration... |
| | | 09/08/09 | Coinstar Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition|
CFO John Harvey to Remain with Company During Transition
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 8, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), today announced that Chief Financial
Officer John Harvey has decided to leave the Company because of the
extensive time his position required for him to spend away from his
family. Harvey, appointed CFO in June 2009, has been commuting between
Bellevue, Wash. and Chicago on a weekly basis. The Company will... |
| | | 08/25/09 | Paramount Home Entertainment and Redbox Announce Trial License Program|
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Home Entertainment Inc. (PHE) and Redbox Automated Retail, LLC (Redbox), today announced that the companies have entered into a trial license program that will provide Redbox access to Paramount Pictures DVD releases through the end of 2009. As part of this program, PHE will receive access to detailed PHE rental data, which the studio will use to evaluate the impact and viability of the program.
PHE's titles will be made ... |
| | | 08/19/09 | Redbox(R) Files Federal Lawsuit Against Warner Home Video| OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbox Automated Retail,
LLC, filed suit in Delaware Federal Court against Warner Home Video on
Tuesday, August 18, 2009, to protect consumers' rights to access new release
DVDs. Redbox filed the action in response to new distribution terms imposed
by Warner Home Video that would prohibit redbox from providing consumers
access to Warner Home Video titles until at least 28 days after public
release.
"Warner Home Video's actions com... |
| | | 08/17/09 | Federal Court Rules Redbox Can Pursue Antitrust Suit Against Universal Studios Home Entertainment| OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States District
Court for the District of Delaware announced today that it has denied
Universal Studios Home Entertainment's motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit
filed by redbox.
"The Federal Court's decision marks an important step forward in our
effort to protect consumers' right to convenient, affordable access to new
release DVDs at redbox locations nationwide," said Mitch Lowe, president,
redbox. "We appreciate t... |
| | | 08/13/09 | Redbox on Pace to Rent Half Billionth DVD This Weekend| Commitment to Customer Convenience and Value Driving redbox Success
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbox, the
fully-automated new release DVD rental provider, is on pace to rent its half
billionth DVD this weekend. The milestone comes only five years after redbox
first debuted with 12 kiosks in Denver. Forty-eight states, millions of
customers and more than 15,000 retail locations later, redbox will celebrate
its half billionth rental.
"Redbox is... |
| | | 08/12/09 | Redbox and Lionsgate Sign Multi-Year Distribution Agreement| OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, today announced a multi-year distribution agreement with Lionsgate® (NYSE: LGF - News), the leading next generation studio, expanding the depth and breadth of Lionsgate titles available at the more than 15,000 redbox DVD rental locations nationwide. The announcement was made by Steve Beeks, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Lionsgate, and Mitch Lowe, President of Redbox.
"The multi-year agreement with Lion... |
| | | 08/12/09 | Redbox(R) Files Federal Lawsuit Against 20th Century Fox| OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, filed suit in Delaware Federal Court against 20th Century Fox on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, to protect consumers' rights to access new release DVDs. Redbox filed the action in response to new distribution terms proposed by 20th Century Fox that would prohibit redbox from providing consumers access to 20th Century Fox DVDs until at least 30 days after public release.
"Redbox's cornerstone principles include provid... |
| | | 08/04/09 | Coinstar Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced financial results for the
quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2009.
Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, were as follows:
Revenue
$
314.0
million
... |
| | | 08/03/09 | Coinstar Announces Nationwide Agreement with Kroger to Expand Availability of Redbox DVD Rental Kiosks| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced an agreement with
The Kroger Co. to expand the presence of its redbox fully
automated DVD rental kiosks at stores the company operates nationwide. Redbox
DVD kiosks are currently available at more than 200 Kroger locations,
and more than 2,600 Kroger-operated supermarkets and convenience stores
will feature the popular redbox DVD kiosks within the next year.... |
| | | 07/17/09 | Coinstar to Webcast Second Quarter 2009 Conference Call on August 4, 2009| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) will host a conference call on Tuesday,
August 4, in conjunction with its second quarter earnings release.
What:
... |
| | | 07/09/09 | Coinstar Money Transfer Expands Nationally with China Construction Bank| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2009--
Coinstar Money Transfer Ltd. (CMT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), today announced its expansion with China
Construction Bank (CCB), a leading commercial bank headquartered in
Beijing, China. Coinstar’s money transfer service is now available in
approximately 1,500 branches across 24 Chinese provinces, and later this
year the service will be available in 13 more provi... |
| | | 06/23/09 | CAN’T AFFORD TO GET AWAY? TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE EXPERT STEPHANIE OSWALD OFFERS WAYS TO “VACATION ON A DIME”| Coinstar and Redbox Partner to Help Families Have Fun at Home This Summer
BELLEVUE, Wash. – June 23, 2009 – For the many Americans forgoing a vacation this summer as they look to save money, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to have fun while staying at home. To help families create an unforgettable start to the summer, Coinstar and redbox are partnering with travelgirl magazine editor-in-chief Stephanie Oswald, giving families tips on how to get creative with their stay-at-home va... |
| | | 06/02/09 | Coinstar Adds Prepaid Online Gaming Cards to ‘Pay As You Go’ offerings| Retailers are eager to participate in the booming digital entertainment market
BELLEVUE, Wash. — June 2, 2009 — Coinstar E-Payment Services, a subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), today announced that it will launch a line of digital entertainment products in U.S. retail locations.
Coinstar has partnered with leading online game companies including Aeria Games, Rixty Inc., Spare Change and Wild Tangent, to offer more than 15 products that provide consumers flexible on... |
| | | 05/21/09 | Coinstar Names Michael J. Skinner President of Coin and E-Payment Services| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced that it has promoted
Michael J. Skinner to the position of president of Coin and E-Payment
Services, effective immediately.
Skinner, 55, joined Coinstar in 2004 and has served in leadership roles
for the Company’s E-Payment and Entertainment lines of business. Since
2008, Skinner has held the position of vice president and general
manager of... |
| | | 05/07/09 | Coinstar Announces First Quarter 2009 Results| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced results for the three month
period ended March 31, 2009. Led by growth, Coinstar saw consolidated
revenue increase to $271.2 million or a 42.3% increase from the prior
year period.
Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2009, were as follows:
Revenue
... |
| | | 04/20/09 | Coinstar to Webcast First Quarter 2009 Conference Call on May 7, 2009| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 20, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) will host a conference call on Thursday,
May 7, in conjunction with its first quarter earnings release.
What:
Coinstar’s First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
... |
| | | 04/06/09 | Coinstar Names Gregg Kaplan President and Chief Operating Officer| Additional Executive Appointments Strengthen Senior Team BELLEVUE, Wash., Apr 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced that it has appointed Gregg
Kaplan, former chief executive officer of Redbox Automated Retail, LLC
("Redbox"), to the positions of president and chief operating officer of
Coinstar, succeeding Paul D. Davis. Consistent with the leadership
succession plan previously announced on Sept. 2, 2008, Paul Davis became
... |
| | | 04/06/09 | Coinstar Announces CFO Transition Plan| Chief Financial Officer Brian Turner Resigns; Company Names John Harvey New CFO BELLEVUE, Wash., Apr 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR), today announced that Chief Financial
Officer Brian V. Turner has elected to leave the Company after six years
of service and that John Harvey, chief financial officer of Redbox
Automated Retail, LLC ("Redbox"), has been appointed chief financial
officer of Coinstar. Brian Turner will stay on as chief fin... |
| | | 03/25/09 | Coinstar Named ‘Top Performer’ in Prepaid Category by Retailers |
BELLEVUE, Wash. — March 25, 2009 — Coinstar E-Payment Services, a subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc (NASDAQ: CSTR), today announced it was named a top prepaid performer in the 2009 Convenience Store Decisions brand preference study.
The study polled 65 decision makers from convenience store chains about the sales and product performance of their prepaid providers. Survey questions included which prepaid manufacturer offers the most effective sales program, the best quality products and the b... |
| | | 03/04/09 | Coinstar Names Retail Industry Strategist Daniel W. O'Connor to Its Board of Directors| BELLEVUE, Wash., Mar 04, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced that its Board of Directors
has appointed retail industry strategist Daniel W. O'Connor as a new
independent director. This appointment fulfills a commitment Coinstar
made last year to add a shareholder representative to the Board.
"Mr. O'Connor joins Coinstar's Board with over 25 years experience
working with major brands in the retail and consumer products space
... |
| | | 02/12/09 | Coinstar Enhances 4th Wall Portfolio by Deepening Commitment to DVD Kiosk Market| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced its intent to purchase the
remaining stake of Redbox Automated Retail, LLC (“Redbox”), an automated
DVD rental service, from GetAMovie Inc. and other minority interest
holders. Upon closing these transactions, Coinstar is expected to own
100 percent of Redbox. Coinstar’s long history and expertise in
self-service and front of store retail ... |
| | | 02/12/09 | Coinstar Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2009--
Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced results for the three
month and full-year periods ended December 31, 2008.
Despite unprecedented economic challenges, Coinstar's 4th Wall®
bundle of products and services continued to grow. Led by both organic
and acquisition related growth of its DVD, Money Transfer, and Coin
product lines, Coinstar saw consolidated revenue grow 67% from the pri... |
| | | 01/19/09 | Coinstar to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2008 Conference Call on February 12, 2009| BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2009--Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) will host a conference call on Thursday,
February 12, in conjunction with its fourth quarter earnings release.
What: Coinstar's Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
When: Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern/
2:00 p.m. Pacific
Where: www.coinstar.com; click on about us, investor relations
Earnings will be released after the close... |
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