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Coinstar Reports Record Results for the Third Quarter of 2002; North American Core Business Earnings Per Share of $0.41 on EBITDA Growth of 51 Percent.


Business Editors

BELLEVUE Bellevue (bĕl`vy).

1 City (1990 pop. 30,982), Sarpy co., E Nebr., a suburb of Omaha, on the Missouri River; inc. 1855.
, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2002

Coinstar Inc. (Nasdaq:CSTR CSTR Centre for Speech Technology Research
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) today announced results for the three months ended September September: see month.  30, 2002.

CONSOLIDATED con·sol·i·date  
v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates

v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine:
 RESULTS

For the third quarter of 2002, Coinstar reported consolidated revenues of $42.9 million and consolidated net income of $8.8 million, or $0.38 per diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 share. This compared to the third quarter of 2001 consolidated revenues of $35.2 million and consolidated net income of $1.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.

NORTH AMERICAN North American

named after North America.


North American blastomycosis
see North American blastomycosis.

North American cattle tick
see boophilusannulatus.
 CORE BUSINESS

Revenues for the North American core business were $41.1 million in the third quarter of 2002, an increase of 18.5 percent from the third quarter of 2001.

Direct contribution (defined as revenues less direct operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
) increased 23.4 percent, year-over-year, to $24.0 million, as the direct contribution margin expanded to 58.3 percent in the third quarter of 2002 from 56.0 percent in the third quarter of 2001.

Earnings before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation expense and other income/expense (EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become ) increased 51.3 percent--to a record $15.7 million in the third quarter of 2002--from $10.4 million in the third quarter of 2001.

The company posted net income of $9.3 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, from the North American core business. This compared favorably fa·vor·a·ble  
adj.
1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds.

2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis.

3.
 with net income of $2.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the same period last year.

For the third quarter of 2002, the North American core business generated free cash flow (defined as EBITDA less capital expenditures and net interest expense) of $9.7 million.

"Once again, this quarter's results surpassed our guidance and set new records for revenues, EBITDA, net income, and free cash flow," said Dave Cole, chief executive officer of Coinstar.

Recent Developments

On October October: see month.  17, 2002, Coinstar and Prizm Technology announced a pilot to test consumer acceptance of a service that will allow prepaid pre·pay  
tr.v. pre·paid, pre·pay·ing, pre·pays
To pay or pay for beforehand.



pre·payment n.
 wireless phone users to recharge re·charge  
tr.v. re·charged, re·charg·ing, re·charg·es
To charge again, especially to reenergize a storage battery.



re
 their account balances at Coinstar Centers. Using the service, a customer with a prepaid wireless plan will go to the Coinstar Center and, by entering a phone number and inserting in·sert  
tr.v. in·sert·ed, in·sert·ing, in·serts
1. To put or set into, between, or among: inserted the key in the lock. See Synonyms at introduce.

2.
 cash, add minutes to their account. The 73 pilot locations are expected to be installed by mid-November n. 1. the middle part of November.

Noun 1. mid-November - the middle part of November
period, period of time, time period - an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue
 2002.

"As we have said before, we believe the prepaid market offers an excellent opportunity to leverage our network capabilities and more than 10,000 convenient locations," said Rich Stillman Stillman is a surname, and may refer to:
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  • Marie Spartali Stillman
  • Norman Stillman
  • Patrick M. Stillman
  • Richard J.
, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president.
 of Coinstar. "Prepaid cellular is one example of what we expect will be a series of tests in prepaid and other new product areas."

Coinstar's annual research survey of households in a Coinstar market was completed in the third quarter of 2002, quantifying the benefits of the company's integrated marketing campaign. Over the past year, Coinstar added an estimated 2.8 million new users, as trial usage increased to 17.5 percent, up 2.8 percentage points from the third quarter of 2001. "Because some 80 percent of first-time users become loyal, repeat customers, the increased trial rates translate (1) To change one language into another; for example, assemblers, compilers and interpreters translate source language into machine language.

(2) In computer graphics, to move an image on screen without rotating it.
 into additional revenue streams," added Stillman.

In addition, Coinstar narrowed its estimate of the viable universe of high-traffic supermarkets in the United States This is a list of supermarket companies in the United States of America and the names of supermarkets which are owned or franchised by these companies. For supermarkets worldwide see List of supermarkets. . "Previously, we set the range at 11,000 to 15,000 stores," said Cole. "We are now targeting the high-end high-end
adj. Informal
1. Appealing to sophisticated and discerning customers: a high-end department store; high-end video equipment.

2.
 of that range at 13,000 to 15,000 solid installation opportunities."

North American Core Business Outlook

As a result of the stronger than expected third-quarter performance, Coinstar reaffirmed guidance at the high end of previously issued ranges for revenues and direct contribution, and raised the ranges for EBITDA and net income. For its North American core business, the company now expects 2002 revenues of $148.5 to $150.0 million, direct contribution of $84.0 to $85.5 million, EBITDA of $50.0 to $51.5 million, and net income from continuing operations continuing operations

Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the
 of $21.5 to $23.0 million, or approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 $0.95 to $1.00 per share.

COINSTAR INTERNATIONAL

Coinstar Ltd. generated revenues of $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2002, compared with $524,000 in the third quarter of 2001. EBITDA for the third quarter of 2002 was a negative $13,000, compared with a negative $400,000 in the year-ago period. During the third quarter, the company installed 28 machines in the United Kingdom, bringing the total at the end of the period to 474 machines.

"Our results continue to confirm the appeal of the U.K. as a market for Coinstar," said Alex (language) Alex - 1. A polymorphic language being developed by Stephen Crawley <sxc@itd.dtso.oz.au> of Defence Science & Tech Org, Australia. Alex has abstract data types, type inference and inheritance.

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 Camara Ca´ma`ra

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( ) r>, and Ca"ma*ra dos De`pu*ta"dos

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, vice president of U.K. operations.

As a result, the company raised its full year guidance for its U.K. operation. For 2002, the company expects revenues of $5.4 to $6.0 million and EBITDA of negative $100,000 to positive $300,000 for operations in the United Kingdom.

Note: Coinstar will conduct a conference call to discuss third-quarter results today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern/8:00 a.m. Pacific time. The call will be simulcast Simulcast is a portmanteau of "simultaneous broadcast", and refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time.  on the company's Web site at www.coinstar.com.

About Coinstar Inc.

Coinstar Inc. owns and operates the only nationwide network of supermarket-based machines that offer coin counting and other electronic services. The company has more than 10,000 machines linked by a sophisticated interactive network throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , as well as in Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of  and the United Kingdom.

This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 Coinstar's anticipated growth and future operating results that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking for·ward-look·ing
adj.
Concerned with or making provision for the future: forward-looking educators; a forward-looking corporate plan.

Adj. 1.
. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements relating to Coinstar's financial performance for the full year of 2002. Actual results may vary significantly from the results expressed or implied Inferred from circumstances; known indirectly.

In its legal application, the term implied is used in contrast with express, where the intention regarding the subject matter is explicitly and directly indicated.
 in such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such varying results include, but are not limited to, the ability to bring new and repeat customers to Coinstar machines, the ability to obtain new agreements with potential retail partners for the installation of Coinstar units in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  and the United Kingdom, the successful deployment Installing, setting up, testing and running. This military term, which means the placement of troops and equipment in the field, is widely used with computers as an alternate to the word "implementation.  and operation of our coin processing network, additional potential competitors COMPETITORS, French law. Persons who compete or aspire to the same office, rank or employment. As an English word in common use, it has a much wider application. Ferriere, Dict. de Dr. h.t. , and uncertainties relating to the ultimate success of new business initiatives. These and other risks are more fully described under the caption "Risk Factors" included in the most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Coinstar Inc. Coinstar undertakes no duty or obligation to update the information provided herein.

Pro Forma As a matter of form or for the sake of form. Used to describe accounting, financial, and other statements or conclusions based upon assumed or anticipated facts.

The phrase pro forma
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 with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP GAAP

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GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
"). Management uses such pro forma measures internally to evaluate the Company's performance and manage its operations. Definitions of such pro forma measurements are provided below. These definitions are provided to allow the reader to reconcile pro forma data and GAAP.

Direct contribution is defined as revenue less direct operating expenses. We use direct contribution as a measure of operating performance to assist in understanding our machine operating results.

EBITDA represents earnings before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation expense and other income/expense. We believe EBITDA provides useful information regarding our ability to service and/or and/or  
conj.
Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved.

Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing.
 incur To become subject to and liable for; to have liabilities imposed by act or operation of law.

Expenses are incurred, for example, when the legal obligation to pay them arises. An individual incurs a liability when a money judgment is rendered against him or her by a court.
 indebtedness INDEBTEDNESS. The state, of being in debt, without regard to the ability or inability of the party to pay the same. See 1 Story, Eq. 343; 2 Hill. Ab. 421.
     2.
.

Free cash flow is defined as EBITDA less capital expenditures less net interest expense.

Non-cash stock-based compensation represents charges associated with certain option grants to employees and/or non-employee directors.


                            Coinstar, Inc.
                Consolidated Statements of Operations 1
                 (in thousands, except per share data)
                              (unaudited)

                            Three months ended   Nine months ended
                            ------------------- -------------------
                            Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
                              2002      2001      2002      2001
                            ------------------- -------------------
Revenue                      $42,941   $35,176  $114,024   $93,621
Expenses
     Direct operating         18,141    15,667    49,778    42,343
     Regional sales and
      marketing                2,711     3,176     6,034     6,047
     Product research and
      development              1,170     1,108     3,748     3,094
     Selling, general and
      administrative           5,284     5,400    16,630    16,314
     Depreciation and
      amortization             6,409     6,394    19,382    19,640
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations         9,226     3,431    18,452     6,183
Other income (expense)
     Interest income              86       215       266       598
     Interest expense           (535)   (2,078)   (3,253)   (6,237)
     Other                       (19)        1       (49)        5
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income from continuing
 operations                    8,758     1,569    15,416       549

Discontinued operations:
    Loss from discontinued
     operations                   --        --        --    (5,737)
    Loss on disposal of
     discontinued operations      --        --        --    (3,552)
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
     Net loss from
      discontinued
      operations                  --        --        --    (9,289)
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
 Income (loss) before
  extraordinary item           8,758     1,569    15,416    (8,740)

Extraordinary item:
    Loss related to early
     retirement of debt           --        --    (6,308)       --
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------

Net income (loss)             $8,758    $1,569    $9,108   $(8,740)
                            ========= ========= ========= =========

Net income (loss) per share:
 Basic:
    Continuing operations      $0.40     $0.07     $0.71     $0.03
    Discontinued operations       --        --        --     (0.45)
    Extraordinary item            --        --     (0.29)       --
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
 Net income (loss) per share   $0.40     $0.07     $0.42    $(0.42)
                            ========= ========= ========= =========
 Diluted:
    Continuing operations      $0.38     $0.07     $0.68     $0.03
    Discontinued operations       --        --        --     (0.43)
    Extraordinary item            --        --     (0.28)       --
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
 Net income (loss) per share   $0.38     $0.07     $0.40    $(0.40)
                            ========= ========= ========= =========

Weighted shares outstanding:
         Basic                21,944    20,928    21,760    20,718
         Diluted              22,767    22,057    22,724    21,725

=====================================================================
1 These consolidated statements of operations are prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.


                            Coinstar, Inc.
                     Consolidated Balance Sheets 1
                            (in thousands)

                                               Sept. 30   Dec. 31
                                                 2002       2001
                                             ----------------------
Assets                                         (unaudited)
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                      $44,563  $52,267
   Cash due to retailers                           56,077   53,668
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets        2,474    1,978
                                                 -------- --------
      Total current assets                        103,114  107,913

Property and equipment:
    Coinstar units                                151,003  137,308
    Computers                                       8,861    7,751
    Office furniture and equipment                  1,287    1,490
    Leased vehicles                                 4,358    4,183
    Leasehold improvements                            684      572
                                                 -------- --------
                                                  166,193  151,304
    Accumulated depreciation                     (105,987) (89,215)
                                                 -------- --------
                                                   60,206   62,089
Other assets                                        1,144    1,185
                                                 -------- --------
       Total assets                              $164,464 $171,187
                                                 ======== ========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                               $5,554   $5,810
    Accrued liabilities payable to retailers       56,077   53,668
    Accrued liabilities                             9,003   11,839
    Current portion of long-term debt and
     capital lease obligations                     13,769      898
                                                 -------- --------
         Total current liabilities                 84,403   72,215
 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations      25,413   61,745
                                                 -------- --------
         Total liabilities                        109,816  133,960

 Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock                                 178,968  171,059
     Accumulated other comprehensive income           438       34
     Accumulated deficit                         (124,758)(133,866)
                                                 -------- --------
     Total stockholders' equity                    54,648   37,227
                                                 -------- --------
         Total liabilities and stockholders'
          equity                                 $164,464 $171,187
                                                 ======== ========

=====================================================================
1 These consolidated balance sheets are prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.


                            Coinstar, Inc.
                     North American Core Business 1
                        Selected Financial Data
                 (in thousands, except per share data)
                              (unaudited)

                            Three months ended   Nine months ended
                            ---------------------------------------
                            Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
                               2002      2001      2002      2001
                            ---------------------------------------
Revenue                      $41,062   $34,652  $110,019   $92,811
Expenses
     Direct operating         17,103    15,240    47,511    41,565
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
Direct contribution 2         23,959    19,412    62,508    51,246
     Regional sales and
      marketing                2,203     3,000     5,384     5,912
     Product research and
      development              1,147     1,083     3,682     2,943
     Selling, general and
      administrative           4,919     4,958    14,990    15,585
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
EBITDA 2                      15,690    10,371    38,452    26,806
     Depreciation and
      amortization             6,050     6,323    18,554    19,569
     Non-cash stock-based
      compensation                42       146       916       175
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations         9,598     3,902    18,982     7,062
Other income (expense)
      Interest income 3          240       275       670     1,139
      Interest expense          (535)   (2,078)   (3,253)   (6,237)
      Other                      (19)       17       (49)      156
                            --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income from continuing
 operations                   $9,284    $2,116   $16,350    $2,120
                            ========= ========= ========= =========

Net income per share from
      continuing operations:
         Basic                 $0.42     $0.10     $0.75     $0.10
         Diluted               $0.41     $0.10     $0.72     $0.10

Weighted shares outstanding:
         Basic                21,944    20,928    21,760    20,718
         Diluted              22,767    22,057    22,724    21,725

=====================================================================
Capital Expenditures 4
 North American capital
 expenditures from continuing
 operations:                   $5,726    $5,551   $12,842   $13,310


1 North American core business refers to Coinstar's United States
and Canadian operations.

2 For discussion and use of these measures, see above under "Pro
Forma Results" or refer to Coinstar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2001.

3 Interest income includes intercompany interest earned from our
United Kingdom operation of $154 and $404 for the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 2002, and $61 and $85 for the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 2001.

4 In 2001, approximately $533 and $2,085 of capital expenditures
for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001 relate
to machines purchased by the North American core business which were
leased to the International business for use in the United Kingdom.


                            Coinstar, Inc.
                        International Business 1
                        Selected Financial Data
                 (in thousands, except per share data)
                              (unaudited)

                           Three months ended     Nine months ended
                        --------------------------------------------
                          Sept. 30,   Sept. 30,  Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
                            2002        2001       2002      2001
                        --------------------------------------------
Revenue                     $1,879        $524    $4,005      $919
Expenses
     Direct operating        1,038         426     2,267       830
                           -------     -------   -------   -------
Direct contribution 2          841          98     1,738        89
     Regional sales and
      marketing                508         177       650       178
     Product research
      and development           23          14        66        31
     Selling, general
      and
      administrative           323         307       724       663
                           -------     -------   -------   -------
EBITDA 2                       (13)       (400)      298      (783)
     Depreciation and
      amortization            (359)        (70)     (828)      (71)
                           -------     -------   -------   -------
Loss from operations          (372)       (470)     (530)     (854)
Other  expense
      Interest expense 3      (154)        (61)     (404)      (85)
      Other                     --         (17)       --       (32)
                           -------     -------   -------   -------
Net loss                     $(526)      $(548)    $(934)    $(971)
                           =======     =======   =======   =======

Net loss per share:
         Basic              $(0.02)     $(0.03)   $(0.04)   $(0.05)
         Diluted            $(0.02)     $(0.02)   $(0.04)   $(0.04)

Weighted shares
 outstanding:
         Basic              21,944      20,928    21,760    20,718
         Diluted            22,767      22,057    22,724    21,725

Capital Expenditures
     International
      capital
      expenditures:           $814         $--    $3,366       $--

=====================================================================

Supplemental Disclosure
                                       Three months ended
                          --------------------------------------------
 United Kingdom             Dec. 31,    Mar. 31,   June 30,  Sept. 30,
  Installations               2001        2002      2002      2002
                          --------------------------------------------
 Number of new Coinstar
  units installed                99          86       111        28
 Installed base of
  Coinstar units at end
  of period                     249         335       446       474


1 International business refers to Coinstar's United Kingdom
operation.

2 For discussion and use of these measures, see above under "Pro
Forma Results" or refer to Coinstar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2001.

3 Interest expense represents the interest payable on intercompany
loans between the United Kingdom operation and the North American core
business.


                Coinstar North American Core Business 1
                   Selected Quarterly Financial Data
            (in thousands, except per share and unit data)
                              (unaudited)

                                        Three months ended
                         ---------------------------------------------
                         Sept. 30,Dec. 31, Mar. 31, June 30, Sept. 30,
                           2000     2000     2001     2001     2001
                         ---------------------------------------------

Number of new Coinstar
 units installed, net         359      413       95      193       70
Installed base of
 Coinstar units at end of
 period                     8,069    8,482    8,577    8,770    8,840
Designated marketing
 areas                        118      122      123      123      124
Average age of network
 for the period (months)     26.2     27.6     29.7     31.9     33.8
Average units installed     7,878    8,288    8,521    8,609    8,808
Dollar value of coins
 processed               $320,655 $315,715 $303,799 $348,255 $389,208

Revenue                   $28,546  $28,107  $27,130  $31,029  $34,652
Annualized revenue per
 average installed unit   $14,495  $13,565  $12,696  $14,406  $15,737

Direct contribution 2     $15,569  $15,195  $14,373  $17,461  $19,412
Direct contribution
 margin (%)                  54.5%    54.1%    53.0%    56.3%    56.0%
Annualized direct
 contribution per average
      installed unit       $7,906   $7,333   $6,708   $8,102   $8,816

Regional sales and
 marketing                 $4,906   $2,402     $377   $2,535   $3,000
Product research and
 development                 $825     $886     $915     $945   $1,083
Selling, general and
 administrative            $4,281   $4,789   $4,942   $5,685   $4,958

EBITDA 2                   $5,557   $7,118   $8,139   $8,296  $10,371
EBITDA margin (%)              19%      25%      30%      27%      30%

Depreciation and
 amortization              $6,017   $6,635   $6,763   $6,483   $6,323
Non-cash stock-based
 compensation                  --     $505       --      $29     $146
Interest and other
 expense, net              $1,389   $1,655   $1,365   $1,791   $1,786

 Net income (loss) from
  continuing operations   $(1,849) $(1,677)     $11      $(7)  $2,116
 Net income (loss) per
  share from continuing
      operations:
      Basic                $(0.09)  $(0.08)   $0.00    $0.00    $0.10
      Diluted              $(0.09)  $(0.08)   $0.00    $0.00    $0.10


1 North American core business refers to Coinstar's United States
and Canadian operations.

2 For discussion and use of these measures, see above under "Pro
Forma Results" or refer to Coinstar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2001.


                Coinstar North American Core Business 1
                   Selected Quarterly Financial Data
            (in thousands, except per share and unit data)
                              (unaudited)

                                        Three months ended
                             -----------------------------------------
                              Dec. 31,  Mar. 31,  June 30,  Sept. 30,
                                2001      2002      2002       2002
                             -----------------------------------------

Number of new Coinstar units
 installed, net                   487       192       140         239
Installed base of Coinstar
 units at end of period         9,327     9,519     9,659       9,898
Designated marketing areas        130       130       132         133
Average age of network for
 the period (months)             35.3      36.8      38.7        40.4
Average units installed         9,110     9,399     9,541       9,786
Dollar value of coins
 processed                   $393,186  $362,607  $411,933    $461,207

Revenue                       $35,005   $32,282   $36,675     $41,062
Annualized revenue per
 average installed unit       $15,371   $13,739   $15,375     $16,785

Direct contribution 2         $19,968   $17,670   $20,879     $23,959
Direct contribution margin
 (%)                             57.0%     54.7%     56.9%       58.3%
Annualized direct
 contribution per average
      installed unit           $8,768    $7,520    $8,753      $9,794

Regional sales and marketing   $2,858      $420    $2,761      $2,203
Product research and
 development                   $1,019    $1,228    $1,307      $1,147
Selling, general and
 administrative                $5,586    $4,961    $5,110      $4,919

EBITDA 2                      $10,505   $11,061   $11,701     $15,690
EBITDA margin (%)                  30%       34%       32%         38%

Depreciation and amortization  $6,559    $6,424    $6,080      $6,050
Non-cash stock-based
 compensation                     $20      $608      $266         $42
Interest and other expense,
 net                           $1,845    $1,526      $792        $314

 Net income (loss) from
  continuing operations        $2,081    $2,503    $4,563      $9,284
 Net income (loss) per share
  from continuing operations:
      Basic                     $0.10     $0.12     $0.21       $0.42
      Diluted                   $0.09     $0.11     $0.20       $0.41


1 North American core business refers to Coinstar's United States
and Canadian operations.

2 For discussion and use of these measures, see above under "Pro
Forma Results" or refer to Coinstar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2001.

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