Edgar Filing: COINSTAR INC

Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For The Quarter Ended March 31, 2006

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 000-22555

COINSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		94-3156448
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1800 114th Avenue SE, Bellevue, Washington		98004
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(425) 943-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


Class		Outstanding at April 14, 2006
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		27,875,883

COINSTAR, INC.

FORM 10-Q

Index



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements:

	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 (unaudited)	Page 3

	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 (unaudited)	Page 4

	Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)	Page 5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 (unaudited)	Page 6

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 (unaudited)	Page 7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	Page 14

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	Page 22

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	Page 23

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	Page 23

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	Page 30

Item 6.	Exhibits	Page 31

SIGNATURE		Page 32

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

COINSTAR, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)


	March 31, 2006			December 31, 2005
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	40,717		$	45,365
Cash in machine or in transit		54,572			60,070
Cash being processed		57,177			69,832
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $630 and $469 at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively		9,407			9,046
Inventory		32,755			31,234
Deferred income taxes		17,329			17,330
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		9,125			11,020

Total current assets		221,082			243,897
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET		153,256			148,811
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES		2,444			5,385
OTHER ASSETS		5,130			5,392
EQUITY INVESTMENTS		19,904			19,966
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET		38,821			40,139
GOODWILL		184,265			179,811

TOTAL ASSETS	$	624,902		$	643,401

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	35,455		$	34,760
Accrued liabilities payable to retailers		64,509			77,175
Other accrued liabilities		23,129			26,941
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations		7,331			3,850

Total current liabilities		130,424			142,726
LONG-TERM DEBT, CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER		194,419			206,628

Total liabilities		324,843			349,354
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value—Authorized, 5,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding in 2006 or 2005		—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value—Authorized, 45,000,000 shares; 29,054,716 and 29,008,842 shares issued and 27,806,802 and 27,775,628 shares outstanding at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively		330,961			328,951
Accumulated deficit		(8,979	)		(13,158	)
Treasury stock		(23,165	)		(22,783	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,242			1,037

Total stockholders’ equity		300,059			294,047

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	624,902		$	643,401

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

COINSTAR, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006			2005
REVENUE	$	126,032		$	105,585
EXPENSES:
Direct operating		86,299			72,880
Marketing		924			957
Research and development		1,241			1,309
General and administrative		12,766			8,592
Depreciation and other		12,859			10,806
Amortization of intangible assets		1,327			1,031

Income from operations		10,616			10,010
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income and other, net		471			326
Interest expense		(3,732	)		(2,850	)
Income from equity investments		191			162
Early retirement of debt		(238	)		—

Income before income taxes		7,308			7,648
Income taxes		(3,129	)		(2,980	)

NET INCOME	$	4,179		$	4,668

NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic	$	0.15		$	0.18
Diluted	$	0.15		$	0.18
WEIGHTED SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic		27,716			25,272
Diluted		27,987			25,665

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

COINSTAR, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2006

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)


	Common Stock					Accumulated Deficit			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Total			Comprehensive Income
	Shares		Amount			Accumulated Deficit			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Total			Comprehensive Income
BALANCE, December 31, 2005	27,775,628		$	328,951		$	(13,158	)	$	(22,783	)	$	1,037		$	294,047
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net	49,211			708												708
Stock-based compensation expense				1,388												1,388
Restricted stock awards, withheld for taxes	(3,771	)		(91	)											(91	)
Other	434			5												5
Treasury stock purchase	(14,700	)								(382	)					(382	)
Comprehensive income:
Net income							4,179									4,179		$	4,179
Other comprehensive income :
Short term investments, net of tax benefit of $5													(4	)		(4	)		(4	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $82													117			117			117
Interest rate hedge on long-term debt, net of tax expense of $58													92			92			92

Total comprehensive income																		$	4,384

BALANCE, March 31, 2006	27,806,802		$	330,961		$	(8,979	)	$	(23,165	)	$	1,242		$	300,059

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

COINSTAR, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006			2005
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	4,179		$	4,668
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and other		12,859			10,806
Amortization of intangible assets		1,327			1,031
Amortization of deferred financing fees		191			175
Loss on early retirement of debt		238			—
Non-cash stock-based compensation		1,388			73
Deferred income taxes		2,797			2,896
Income from equity investments		(191	)		(162	)
Return on equity investments		288			219
Other		(86	)		(12	)
Cash provided (used) by changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		(184	)		658
Inventory		(1,679	)		(2,598	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,453			1,333
Other assets		(115	)		87
Accounts payable		613			3,581
Accrued liabilities payable to retailers		(12,883	)		(6,121	)
Other accrued liabilities		(5,496	)		(3,562	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		4,699			13,072
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		(7,417	)		(13,809	)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $0 in 2006 and 2005		(2,670	)		(1,469	)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		—			29

Net cash used by investing activities		(10,087	)		(15,249	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations		(17,946	)		(898	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan		708			684
Repurchase of common stock		(382	)		—

Net cash used by financing activities		(17,620	)		(214	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		207			(414	)

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, CASH IN MACHINE OR IN TRANSIT, AND CASH BEING PROCESSED		(22,801	)		(2,805	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, CASH IN MACHINE OR IN TRANSIT, AND CASH BEING PROCESSED:
Beginning of period		175,267			156,787

End of period	$	152,466		$	153,982

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	3,771		$	2,841
Cash paid during the period for taxes		165			84
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of vehicles financed by capital lease obligations	$	8,569		$	790
Common stock issued in conjunction with acquisition, net of issue costs of $26 in 2005		—			1,208
Accrued acquisition costs		1,793			123

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

COINSTAR, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

(unaudited)

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of company: Incorporated as a Delaware company in 1993, Coinstar is a multi-national company offering a range of 4th Wall ™ solutions for the retailers’ storefronts consisting of self-service coin counting, electronic payment (“e-payment”) services such as stored value cards, payroll cards, prepaid MasterCard^{^®} cards and prepaid wireless products via point-of-sale terminals and non-coin-counting kiosks, and entertainment services such as skill-crane machines, bulk vending machines and kiddie rides. We have also made strategic investments in Video Vending New York, Inc. (d.b.a. “DVDXpress”) and Redbox Automated Retail, LLC (“Redbox”), to offer self-service DVD kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies. Our services, in one form or another, are currently offered in supermarkets, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, drugstores, universities, shopping malls and convenience stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. As of March 31, 2006, we had a total of approximately 13,000 coin-counting machines installed, over 296,000 entertainment services machines installed and over 19,600 locations where our point-of-sale and non-coin-counting kiosks were installed.

Basis of presentation: The unaudited consolidated financial statements of Coinstar, Inc. included herein reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

These financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, filed with the SEC. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future quarter or for the entire fiscal year. Acquisitions are recorded and included in our results of operations as of the date acquired.

Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Coinstar, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiaries and other entities where we hold a controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These judgments are difficult as matters that are inherently uncertain directly impact their valuation and accounting. Actual results may vary from management’s estimates and assumptions.

We have estimated the value of our entertainment services coin-in-machine which was approximately $5.5 million and $5.0 million at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Coin-in-machine represents the cash deposited into our entertainment services machines at period end which has not yet been collected. Based on our estimate of coin-in-machine, we have recognized the related revenue, the corresponding reduction to inventory and increase to accrued liabilities which represents the direct operating expenses associated with the coin-in-machine estimate.

Stock-based compensation: Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123(R)”) using the modified–prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation expense recognized includes the estimated fair value of stock options granted on and subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R), and the estimated fair value of the portion vesting in the period for options granted prior to, but not vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS 123”). In accordance with the modified-prospective transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated.

Prior to the January 1, 2006 adoption of SFAS 123(R), we accounted for stock-based awards to employees using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. All options granted under the stock-based compensation plans had an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the stock at the date of grant. Accordingly, no compensation expense was recognized for our stock-based compensation.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and net income per share for the three month period ended March 31, 2005, had we applied the fair value recognition provision of SFAS 123, to the stock option awards. Disclosures for the period ended March 31, 2006 are not presented because the amounts are recognized in the consolidated financial statements.


	Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2005 (Pro Forma)
	(in thousands except per share data)
Net income as reported:	$	4,668
Add:
Total stock-based employee compensation expense included in the determination of net income as reported, net of taxes of $28		45
Deduct:
Total stock-based employee compensation determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of taxes of $551		(1,285	)

Pro forma net income:	$	3,428

Net income per share:
Basic:
As reported	$	0.18
Pro forma		0.14
Diluted:
As reported	$	0.18
Pro forma		0.14

The fair value for stock awards was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option valuation model. Options granted are valued using the single option valuation approach and compensation expense is recognized using a straight-line method. Total stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $1.4 million before income taxes. The related deferred tax asset for non-qualified stock options was approximately $0.4 million as of March 31, 2006. No amount of stock based compensation expense was capitalized as part of the carrying cost of our assets.

Options granted are valued using the single option valuation approach. SFAS 123(R) requires that stock based compensation expense be recognized only for those options and awards expected to vest. Therefore, stock based compensation expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the date of grant based on our historical experience and expectations of future behavior. Prior to adoption of SFAS 123(R), the effect of forfeitures on the pro forma expense amounts was recognized as the forfeitures occurred.

The fair value for stock awards was estimated using the BSM option valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006			2005 (Pro Forma)
Expected term (in years)		3.6			5.0
Expected stock price volatility		47	%		54	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.4	%		3.7	%
Expected dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%
Estimated fair value per option granted	$	9.89		$	12.07

The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time from grant until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. Expected stock price volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock for the related vesting periods. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. We have not paid dividends in the past and do not plan to pay any dividends in the near future.

The following table presents the impact of our adoption of SFAS 123(R) on selected line items from our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2006.


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	As Reported Following SFAS 123(R)		If Reported Following APB 25
	(in thousands except per share data)
Condensed consolidated statement of operations:
Income from operations	$	10,616	$	12,004
Income before taxes		7,308		8,696
Net income		4,179		5,180

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.15	$	0.19
Diluted	$	0.15	$	0.19

Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R) we presented all tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options as operating cash inflows in the consolidated statements of cash flows, in accordance with the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-15, Classification in the Statement of Cash Flows of the Income Tax Benefit Received by a Company upon Exercise of a Nonqualified Employee Stock Option. SFAS 123(R) requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options to be classified as financing cash inflows when they are realized rather than operating cash inflows, on a prospective basis.

Recent accounting pronouncements: In November 2005, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-3, Transition Election Related to Accounting for the tax Effect of Share-Based Payment Awards (“FSP 123R-3”). This pronouncement provides an alternative method of calculating the excess tax benefits available to absorb any tax deficiencies recognized subsequent to the adoption of SFAS 123(R). We have up to one year from the effective date of FSP 123(R)-3 to make a one-time election to adopt the transition method. We are currently evaluating these alternative methods.

Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period balances to conform to the current period presentation.

NOTE 2: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT


	March 31, 2006			December 31, 2005
	(in thousands)
Coin, entertainment and e-payment machines	$	313,236		$	308,151
Computers		7,295			6,962
Office furniture and equipment		4,705			4,332
Vehicles		14,234			6,549
Leasehold improvements		2,294			2,290

		341,764			328,284
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(188,508	)		(179,473	)

	$	153,256		$	148,811

In March 2006 one of our existing vehicle lease agreements was amended, resulting in a change of classification of the lease from operating to capital. Non-cash purchases of vehicles financed by capital lease obligations related to this amendment resulted in the capitalization of approximately $7.5 million.

NOTE 3: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income, net of related tax effects, is as follows:


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006		2005
	(in thousands)
Net income	$	4,179	$	4,668
Other comprehensive income (loss)		205		(139	)

Total comprehensive income	$	4,384	$	4,529

NOTE 4: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

Stock options and awards: Stock options and awards are granted to employees under the 2000 Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (the “2000 Plan”) and the 1997 Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (the “1997 Plan”). Options awarded since 2005 vest annually over 4 years and expire after 5 years. Prior to 2005, options awarded generally vest over 4 years and expire after 10 years. We issue new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options.

A summary of stock option activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2006 is as follows:


	Shares		Weighted average exercise price		Weighted average remaining contractual term	Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)
Outstanding, December 31, 2005	2,656,697		$	20.81
Granted	147,696			24.84
Exercised	(49,211	)		14.38
Cancelled, expired or forfeited	(15,687	)		21.66

Outstanding, March 31, 2006	2,739,495			21.14	6.15	$	13,076

Exercisable, March 31, 2006	1,568,170			20.26	6.08	$	8,867

As of March 31, 2006, total unrecognized stock based compensation expense related to unvested stock options was approximately $8.9 million. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 26 months. During the three month period ended March 31, 2006, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was approximately $560,000.

Stock options have been granted to officers and employees to purchase common stock at prices ranging from $0.70 to $32.48 per share, which represented market value at the date of grant and our best estimate of market value for grants issued prior to our initial public offering. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006, we did not recognize any compensation expense related to the options issued under either the 2000 Plan or the 1997 Plan.

At March 31, 2006, there were 4,245,425 shares of unissued common stock reserved for issuance under all the stock plans of which 1,505,930 shares were available for future grants. The following table summarizes information about common stock options outstanding at March 31, 2006:


	Options Outstanding				Options Exercisable
Exercise price	Number of options outstanding at March 31, 2006	Weighted average remaining contractual life	Weighted average exercise price		Number of options exercisable at March 31, 2006	Weighted average exercise price
$ 0.70 – $18.19	638,253	5.97	$	15.68	449,426	$	14.70
18.20 – 21.24	672,409	6.45		19.99	474,002		20.25
21.25 – 23.30	622,838	5.63		22.97	429,326		23.02
23.31 – 24.90	684,511	6.48		24.44	124,933		24.42
24.91 – 32.48	121,484	6.14		28.11	90,483		29.01

	2,739,495	6.15		21.14	1,568,170		20.26

Restricted stock awards: Restricted stock awards are granted to certain officers under the 1997 Plan, which vest annually over 4 years. No restricted stock awards were granted, exercised or cancelled during the three month period ended March 31, 2006. During 2005, the Company granted 85,050 restricted stock awards with a weighted average fair value of $24.49 per share, the respective market price of the stock at the date granted. The restricted share units require no payment from the employee and compensation cost is recorded based on the market price on the grant date and is recorded equally over the vesting period of four years. Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards totaled approximately $93,500 for the three month period ended March 31, 2006.

As of March 31, 2006, total unrecognized stock based compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock awards was approximately $1.2 million. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 39 months. During the three month period ended March 31, 2006, the total fair value of restricted stock awards vested was approximately $300,000.

NOTE 5: INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of common and potential common shares outstanding (if dilutive) during the period. Potential common shares, composed of incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants, are included in the calculation of diluted net income per share to the extent such shares are dilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the periods indicated:


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006		2005
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Net income	$	4,179	$	4,668

Denominator:
Weighted average shares for basic calculation		27,716		25,272
Incremental shares from employee stock options and unvested restricted stock awards		271		393

Weighted average shares for diluted calculation		27,987		25,665

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, options and unvested restricted stock awards to acquire 1.2 million and 0.5 million shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of dilutive net income per common share because their impact would be antidilutive.

NOTE 6: BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

SFAS No. 131, Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, requires that companies report separately in the financial statements certain financial and descriptive information about operating segments profit or loss, certain specific revenue and expense items and segment assets. The method for determining what information is reported is based on the way that management organizes the operating segments for making operational decisions and assessments of financial performance. Our chief operating decision maker is considered to be the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). We are organized into two reportable business segments: the North American business (which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico), and our International business (which includes the United Kingdom). The total revenue of the North American segment mainly relates to operations located within the United States, and the total revenue of the International segment mainly relates to the operations located within the United Kingdom. Goodwill arising from our acquisitions has been allocated to the North American segment.


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006		2005
	(in thousands)
Revenue:
North American business	$	121,006	$	100,835
International business		5,026		4,750

Total revenue	$	126,032	$	105,585

Net income:
North American business	$	3,333	$	3,733
International business		846		935

Total net income	$	4,179	$	4,668


	March 31, 2006			December 31, 2005
	(in thousands)
Total assets:
North American business	$	615,971		$	632,949
International business		25,297			26,835
Intercompany eliminations		(16,366	)		(16,383	)

Total assets	$	624,902		$	643,401

Currently, we do not use product line financial performance as a basis for business operating decisions. However, our CEO does analyze our revenue based on revenue generated from our coin-counting and e-payment services business separate from revenue generated from our entertainment service business. Revenue for these two product lines is as follows:


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006		2005
Revenue:
Coin-counting and e-payment services	$	54,609	$	48,327
Entertainment services		71,423		57,258

Total revenue	$	126,032	$	105,585

We have coin-counting, entertainment and e-payment services machines that are placed with retailers that accounted for the following percentages of our consolidated revenue:


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006		2005
Wal-Mart, Inc.	28.5	%	28.8	%
The Kroger Company	10.4	%	10.2	%

NOTE 7: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Randall J. Fagundo, President of our entertainment services subsidiary, is a member of a limited liability company which has agreed to lease to Coinstar a 31,000 square foot building located in Louisville, Colorado. The terms of the agreement provide for a ten year lease term, commencing March 1, 2003, at monthly rental payments ranging from $25,353 for the first year to $33,076 for the tenth year, together with additional payments in respect of the tenant’s proportionate share of the maintenance and insurance costs and property tax assessments for the leased premises. We believe that the terms of this lease are comparable to those that would be entered into between unrelated parties on an arms’ length basis.

Levine Investments Limited Partnership (“Levine Investments”), a shareholder of Coinstar, has agreed to lease to Coinstar three buildings located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Van Nuys, California and Chandler, Arizona. The terms of these agreements, commencing November 1, 2005, provide for monthly rental payments ranging from $16,250 to $22,000, together with additional payments in respect of the tenant’s proportionate share of the maintenance and insurance costs and property tax assessments for the leased premises. These leases expire at various times through November 1, 2007. We believe that the terms of these leases are comparable to those that would be entered into between unrelated parties on an arms’ length basis.

Approximately $1.5 million of our accounts receivable balance is due from a related party of our e-payment subsidiary. This receivable arose in the ordinary course of business and relates to the purchase of prepaid air time.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except for the consolidated historical information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our objectives, expectations and intentions. Our actual results could differ materially from results that may be anticipated by such forward-looking statements and discussed elsewhere herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below, those discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” and those discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may subsequently arise. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, prospects and results of operations.

Overview

We are a multi-national company offering a range of 4^th Wall solutions for retailers’ storefronts consisting of self-service coin counting; e-payment services such as stored value cards, payroll cards, prepaid MasterCard^{^®} cards and prepaid wireless products; and entertainment services such as skill-crane machines, bulk vending machines and kiddie rides. Due to our recent strategic investments in DVDXpress and Redbox, we are now able to offer self-service DVD kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies. These products and services are convenient, reliable, safe and fun. Providing a combination of 4^th Wall products and services greatly expands our opportunity to cross-sell these products and services. We also offer a range of point-of-sale terminals, stand-alone e-payment kiosks and e-payment enabled coin-counting machines in drugstores, universities, shopping malls, supermarkets and convenience stores in the United States and the United Kingdom.

We launched our business in North America with the installation of the first Coinstar^{^®} coin-counting machine in the early 1990s, and in 2001 we began offering our coin services in the United Kingdom. Since inception, our coin-counting machines have counted and processed more than 270 billion coins worth more than $13.5 billion in more than 385 million self-service coin-counting transactions. We now own and operate approximately 13,000 coin-counting machines in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom and more than 296,000 entertainment services machines in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. We also utilize more than 19,600 point-of-sale terminals and non-coin-counting kiosks for e-payment services in the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition, approximately 6,100 of our 13,000 coin-counting machines are e-payment enabled.

Our strategy, embodied in our 4^th Wall concept, is based on cross-selling our full range of products and services to retailers in each of our historically separate products and services. In addition, we believe that we will increase operating efficiencies by combining and concentrating our products and services in our retail partners’ storefronts. While the entertainment services market is relatively mature and has experienced slow growth, we believe that we have significant opportunities in combining it with self-service coin counting, e-payment services and DVD kiosks.

We expect to continue devoting significant resources to building our sales organization in connection with our 4^th Wall cross-selling strategy, adding administrative personnel to support our growing organization and developing the information technology systems and infrastructure necessary to support our products and services. We expect to continue evaluating new marketing and promotional programs to increase consumer utilization of our services as well as further expand our product research and development efforts.

Coin services

We are the leader in the self-service coin-counting services market. We own and operate the only multi-national fully automated network of self-service coin-counting machines across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. We estimate that at any one time, there is approximately $10.5 billion worth of coin sitting idle in households in the United States. In 2005, consumers processed more than $2.3 billion worth of coin through our coin-counting machines.

We own and service all of our coin-counting machines. Consumers feed loose change into the machines, which count the change and then dispense vouchers or, in some cases, issue e-payment products, at the consumer’s election. Each voucher lists the dollar value of coins counted, less our transaction fee, which is typically 8.9% of the value of each coin to cash transaction. In certain cases, when an e-payment product is issued instead of a voucher, the consumer does not pay a fee.

Entertainment services

We are the leading owner and operator of skill-crane and bulk vending machines in the United States. We estimate that the market for our entertainment services is approximately $1.1 billion in the United States.

Our entertainment services machines consist primarily of skill-crane machines, bulk vending and kiddie rides, which total over 296,000 pieces of equipment. The majority of our entertainment services revenue is derived from skill-crane machines that dispense plush toys, novelties and other items. As with our coin services business, we own and service all of our entertainment services machines, providing a convenient, fun and trouble free service to retailers and consumers.

E-payment services

We estimate that the e-payment services market is approximately $5.0 billion in the United States. We offer e-payment services, including loading prepaid wireless accounts, loading and reloading stored value cards, loading and reloading prepaid MasterCard^{^®} cards and prepaid phone cards and providing payroll card services. We believe these and other e-payment services represent a significant growth opportunity for us. We offer various e-payment services through point-of-sale terminals, stand-alone e-payment kiosks and e-payment-enabled coin-counting machines in supermarkets, drugstores, universities, shopping malls and convenience stores. We have relationships with national wireless carriers, such as Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Cingular Wireless. We generate revenue for ourselves and pay our retail partners a fee through our commissions earned on the sales of e-payment services.

Results of Operations

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform with current period presentation.

The following table shows revenue and expense as a percent of revenue for the periods indicated:


	Three Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2006		2005
Revenue	100.0	%	100.0	%
Expenses:
Direct operating	68.5		69.0
Marketing	0.7		0.9
Research and development	1.0		1.3
General and administrative	10.1		8.1
Depreciation and other	10.2		10.2
Amortization of intangible assets	1.1		1.0

Income from operations	8.4	%	9.5	%

Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

Revenue

Revenue increased to $126.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $105.6 million for the comparable 2005 period. Our revenue grew as a result of two primary factors, the acquisition of additional entertainment and e-payment subsidiaries during 2005 and an increase in coin-counting activity due to a greater number of installed machines, and increased trial and repeat usage.

Revenue for our coin and e-payment services increased from $48.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, to $54.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, or 13.0% as a result of an increase in the number of transactions, an increase in the number of coin-counting machines and e-payment point of sale locations in service and the volume of coins processed by the machines in service during this period. The total dollar value of coins processed through our network increased to approximately $570 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 from approximately $530 million for the comparable 2005 period. The installed base of coin-counting machines increased to approximately 13,000 at March 31, 2006, from approximately 12,200 machines at March 31, 2005.

Entertainment services revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $71.4 million. Adjusting for the timing of our acquisitions, entertainment revenues decreased slightly from comparable periods. We believe this is due to the

maturity of this industry as well as lack of increased foot traffic at our retail partners’ locations. Our entertainment services revenue is derived primarily from skill-crane machines, which comprised approximately 70% of our entertainment revenue, and bulk vending equipment installed in retail locations. Our installed base of entertainment services machines consists of over 296,000 machines at March 31, 2006.

Direct Operating Expenses

Direct operating expenses for our 4^th Wall product and service offerings consist of expenses associated with our coin-counting, entertainment services and e-payment services operations and support, as follows:

For coin services and e-payment services, these expenses consist primarily of the cost of (1) the percentage of transaction fees we pay to our retail partners, (2) coin pick-up, transportation and processing expenses and (3) field operations support and related expenses. Variations in the percentage of transaction fees we pay to our retail partners may result in increased expenses. Such variations are based on our evaluation of certain factors with the retailer, such as total revenue, e-payment capabilities, long-term non-cancelable contracts, installation of our machines in high traffic and/or urban or rural locations, new product commitments, or other criteria.

For entertainment services, these expenses consist primarily of (1) the fees we pay our retail partners as commissions, (2) the cost of plush toys and other products dispensed from the skill-crane and bulk-vending machines and (3) field operations support and related expenses.

Direct operating expenses increased to $86.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $72.9 million in the comparable prior year period. As the majority of our direct operating expenses are variable expenses, these expenses increased primarily due to our increased revenues during the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2005. Additionally, as of January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS 123(R) which requires us to expense stock option compensation. Approximately $254,000 of stock compensation expense has been recognized as direct operating expense during the first three months of 2006. Direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 68.5% in the three months ended March 31, 2006, from 69.0% in the same period of 2005. As we continue integrating our various business operations, we expect to realize ongoing operating expense efficiencies during 2006.

Marketing

Our marketing expenses consist primarily of marketing, advertising and public relations efforts in existing market regions and startup marketing expenses incurred to launch new services as well as existing services in new regional markets.

Marketing expenses decreased slightly to $0.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $1.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005. We have been directing most of our advertising dollars toward regional broadcasting and promotions as we introduce e-payment features on our coin-counting machines and other e-payment product channels like our gift card mall offerings. Our regional introduction of e-payment products enables us to use cost effective regional marketing strategies rather than more expensive national marketing campaigns. This directed marketing and advertising approach continues driving increased trial and repeat usage of both our coin services offering and e-payment products. Since revenues increased significantly and our marketing expenditures decreased, marketing as a percentage of revenue decreased to 0.7% in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from 0.9% in the comparable prior year period.

Research and Development

Our research and development expenses consist primarily of development costs of our coin-counting machine software, network applications, machine improvements and new product development.

Research and development expenses decreased slightly to $1.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $1.3 million in the comparable prior year period due to ongoing cost containment measures and timing of expenditures. Research and development expenses represent expenditures to support research and development to design complementary new product ideas to enhance our existing products and services, primarily on our coin-counting machines. We intend to continue to invest in research and development. Since revenues increased significantly and our research and development expenditures remained relatively consistent, research and development expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 1.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 from 1.3% in the comparable prior year period.

General and Administrative

Our general and administrative expenses consist primarily of administrative support for field operations, customer service, systems and engineering support, computer network operations, finance, human resources, occupancy expenses, legal expenses and insurance.

General and administrative expenses increased to $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $8.6 million in the comparable prior year period. General and administrative expenses increased due to several factors including the adoption of SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006, acquisitions of businesses after the first quarter of 2005 and higher consulting costs related to Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance during 2006. Approximately $1.4 million of stock compensation expense has been recognized during the first quarter of 2006, $1.0 million of this expense has been allocated to general and administrative expense. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 10.1% in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from 8.1% in the comparable prior year period. Excluding the impact of stock compensation expense, which was 0.8%, our general and administrative expenses were 9.3%.

Depreciation and Other

Our depreciation and other expenses consist primarily of depreciation charges on our installed coin-counting and entertainment services machines as well as on computer equipment and leased automobiles. In certain instances, we prepay amounts to our retailers that are treated as machine installation costs. These costs are expensed over the contract term. The expense is included in depreciation and other expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and cash flows.

Depreciation and other expense increased to $12.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $10.8 million in the comparable prior year period. Depreciation expense increased primarily due to our increased base of installed machines, primarily entertainment machines. Depreciation and other expense as a percentage of revenue remained consistent in the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 at 10.2%.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Our amortization expense consists of amortization of intangible assets including retailer relationships that were valued in connection with our acquisitions.

Amortization of intangible assets increased to $1.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2006, from $1.0 million in the comparable 2005 period. Amortization expense of intangible assets increased due to acquisitions of our subsidiary companies. Our intangible assets are mainly comprised of the value assigned to acquired retailer relationships, and to a lesser extent, acquired internally developed software from our subsidiary companies. Amortization expense as a percentage of revenue increased to 1.1% in the three months ended March 31, 2006, from 1.0% in the same period during 2005.

Other Income and Expense

Interest income and other, net, increased to approximately $471,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from approximately $326,000 in the comparable prior year period. The increase in interest and other income is primarily due to an increase of interest earned on investments due to increased interest rates throughout the year and higher average investment balances.

Income from equity investments increased to approximately $191,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from approximately $162,000 in the comparable prior year period. Our equity investments currently consist of non-controlling investments in our e-payment and DVD kiosk services.

Interest expense and interest expense related to early retirement of debt increased to $4.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2006 from $2.9 million in the comparable prior year period. The increased interest expense is primarily due to increasing interest rates over the year and our early paydown of $16.9 million term debt during March 2006, which accelerated recognition of approximately $238,000 of interest expense from deferred financing fees.

Income Tax Expense

The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2006 was 42.8% compared with 39.0% for the first quarter of 2005. The increase in 2006 is largely attributable to the tax treatment of incentive stock options (“ISOs”) under newly adopted SFAS 123(R), which are expensed for financial statement reporting purposes however are not deductible for tax

purposes. This has the effect of increasing taxable income as compared to reported book income, thus increasing the overall effective tax rate. The effective tax rate also differed from the statutory rate in both periods due to state taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our business involves collecting and processing large volumes of cash, most of it in the form of coins. We present three categories of cash on our balance sheet: cash and cash equivalents, cash in machine or in transit, and cash being processed.

As of March 31, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents, cash in machine or in transit, and cash being processed totaling $152.5 million, which consisted of cash and cash equivalents immediately available to fund our operations of $40.7 million, cash in machine or in transit of $54.6 million and cash being processed of $57.2 million. Cash in machine or in transit represents coin residing in our coin-counting or entertainment services machines or being transported or counted by carriers which is not immediately available to us until it has been collected and deposited. Cash being processed represents coin residing in our coin-counting or entertainment services machines or being processed by carriers which we are mainly obligated to use to settle our accrued liabilities payable to our retailer partners. Working capital was $90.7 million at March 31, 2006, compared with $101.2 million at December 31, 2005. The decrease in net working capital was primarily the result of cash paid to retire $17.4 million of term debt, of which $16.9 million was a mandatory early retirement of debt based on certain consolidated leverage ratios in our credit facility agreement and $0.5 million was a scheduled quarterly principal payment.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Cash provided by operating activities decreased primarily as the result of an increased use of cash from changes in operating assets and liabilities offset by an increase of non-cash expenses included in net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The increased use of cash during the period ended March 31, 2006, was mainly due to the timing of payments to our retailers and suppliers compared to the prior year’s quarter.

Net cash used by investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 was $10.1 million compared to $15.2 million in the comparable prior year quarter. Net cash used by investing activities consisted primarily of capital expenditures made in each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, mainly for the purchase of coin and entertainment machines. As of March 31, 2006, we had entered into certain purchase agreements with suppliers of our machines, which require aggregate future purchases for coin and entertainment machines and components in the amount of $2.6 million.

Net cash used by financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 was $17.6 million. This amount represented cash used to make a scheduled principal payment of $0.5 million and an additional principal payment of $16.9 million on our term loan, and $0.5 million on capital lease payments, offset by net proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $0.3 million. Net cash used by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was $0.2 million.

On December 1, 2005, we invested $20.0 million to obtain a 47.3% interest in Redbox. We are accounting for our ownership under the equity method in our consolidated financial statements. Our 47.3% interest in this investment includes a conditional consideration agreement to contribute an additional $12.0 million if Redbox achieves certain targets within a one year period.

On August 5, 2005, we entered into a credit agreement to provide DVDXpress with a $4.5 million credit facility. Loans made pursuant to the credit agreement are secured by a first security interest in substantially all of DVDXpress’ assets as well as a pledge of their capital stock. Interest on the unpaid balance of the loan will bear interest at an annual rate equal to LIBOR plus three percent. As of March 31, 2006, DVDXpress has drawn down the full $4.5 million on this credit facility. On December 7, 2005 we signed an asset purchase option agreement that allows Coinstar to purchase substantially all of DVDXpress’ business assets and liabilities in exchange for any outstanding debt and accrued interest on the credit facility plus $10,000 and contingent consideration of up to $3.5 million based on achievement of specific conditions. Effective December 7, 2005, we have consolidated the fair value of DVDXpress’ financial results into our consolidated financial statements in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46R”).

On July 7, 2004, we entered into a senior secured credit facility to finance our acquisition of American Coin Merchandising, Inc. (“ACMI”, n/k/a Coinstar Entertainment Services, Inc.). This facility provided for advances totaling up to $310.0 million, consisting of a $60.0 million revolving credit facility and a $250.0 million term loan facility. Fees for this facility of approximately $5.7 million are being amortized over the life of the revolving line of credit and the term loan which are 5

years and 7 years, respectively. Loans under this facility are secured by a first security interest in substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, as well as a pledge of our subsidiaries’ capital stock. The credit facility matures on July 7, 2011. As of March 31, 2006, our original term loan balance of $250.0 million had been reduced to $188.4 million.

Advances under this credit facility may be made as either base rate loans (the higher of the Prime Rate or Federal Funds Effective Rate) or LIBOR rate loans at our election. Applicable interest rates are based upon either the LIBOR or base rate plus an applicable margin dependent upon a consolidated leverage ratio of outstanding indebtedness to EBITDA (to be calculated in accordance with the terms specified in the credit agreement). Our consolidated leverage ratios are based upon either LIBOR plus 200 basis points or the base rate plus 100 basis points. At March 31, 2006, our interest rate on this facility was 6.55%. On April 7, 2006, due to increases in the LIBOR rate, our interest rate was adjusted to 7.03%.

The credit facility contains standard negative covenants and restrictions on actions by us including, without limitation, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, fundamental changes or dispositions of our assets, payments of dividends or common stock repurchases, capital expenditures, foreign investments, acquisitions, sale and leaseback transactions and swap agreements, among other restrictions. In addition, the credit agreement requires that we meet certain financial covenants, ratios and tests, including maintaining a maximum consolidated leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as defined in the agreement. As of March 31, 2006, we were in compliance with all covenants.

Following our mandatory debt paydown of $16.9 million, our quarterly principal payments were reduced from $522,000 to $479,000. These quarterly principal payments will continue until March 31, 2011. The remaining principal balance of $178.8 million will be due July 7, 2011, the maturity date of the facility. At December 31, 2005, we had the intent and ability to refinance the mandatory early retirement of debt on a non-current basis using our revolving credit facility, which based on the terms of the agreement is long-term in nature and therefore classified this amount as non-current in the December 31, 2005 balance sheet. Commitment fees on the unused portion of the facility, currently 50 basis points, may vary and are based on our consolidated leverage ratio.

On September 23, 2004, we purchased an interest rate cap and sold an interest rate floor at zero net cost, which protects us against certain interest rate fluctuations of the LIBOR rate, on $125.0 million of our variable rate debt under our credit facility. The interest rate cap and floor became effective on October 7, 2004 and expires on October 9, 2007. The interest rate cap and floor consists of a LIBOR ceiling of 5.18% and a LIBOR floor that steps up in each of the three years beginning October 7, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The LIBOR floor rates are 1.85%, 2.25% and 2.75% for each of the respective three-year periods. Under this interest rate hedge, we will continue to pay interest at prevailing rates plus any spread, as defined by our credit facility, but will be reimbursed for any amounts paid on LIBOR in excess of the ceiling. Conversely, we will be required to pay the financial institution that originated the instrument if LIBOR is less than the respective floor rates. We have recognized the fair value of the interest rate cap and floor as an asset of $0.4 million at March 31, 2006.

As of March 31, 2006, we had nine irrevocable letters of credit that totaled $15.9 million. These letters of credit, which expire at various times through December 2006, are available to collateralize certain obligations to third parties. As of March 31, 2006, no amounts were outstanding under these letters of credit.

Under the terms of our existing credit agreement, we are permitted and our Board of Directors has authorized us to repurchase up to $3.0 million of our common stock plus proceeds from the issuance of new shares of capital stock under our employee equity compensation plans. As of March 31, 2006, the cumulative proceeds received from option exercises or other equity purchases under our equity compensation plans subsequent to July 7, 2004, totaled approximately $11.3 million bringing the total authorized for purchase under our credit agreement to $14.3 million. During March 2006, we repurchased 14,700 shares of our common stock for approximately $382,000.

As of March 31, 2006, our net deferred income tax assets totaled $19.8 million. In the quarter ended March 31, 2006, we recorded $3.1 million of income tax expense, which, as a result of our federal and state NOL carryforwards, will not result in cash payments for income taxes other than those required by some foreign jurisdictions and states, and federal alternative minimum taxes.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As March 31, 2006, off-balance sheet arrangements are comprised of our conditional consideration agreement related to our equity investments, obligations under our interest rate hedge and our operating leases and letters of credit. We have no other off-balance sheet arrangements that have had or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition or consolidated financial statements.

Contractual Obligations

The tables below summarize our contractual obligations and other commercial commitments as of March 31, 2006:


	Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations As of March 31, 2006	Total		Less than 1 year		1 - 3 years		4 - 5 years		After 5 years
	(in thousands)
Long-term debt	$	188,391	$	1,961	$	3,835	$	3,835	$	178,760
Capital lease obligations (1)		13,576		6,174		6,868		534		—
Operating leases (2)		13,097		5,295		5,460		1,539		803
Purchase obligations (3)		8,582		8,582		—		—		—
Asset retirement obligations(4)		1,610		—		—		—		1,610

Total contractual cash obligations	$	225,256	$	22,012	$	16,163	$	5,908	$	181,173

(1)	Capital lease obligations represent gross minimum lease payments, which include interest.

(2)	One of our lease agreements is a triple net operating lease. Accordingly, we are responsible for other obligations including, but not limited to, taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance as incurred.

(3)	Purchase obligations consist of outstanding purchase orders issued in the ordinary course of our business.

(4)

Asset retirement obligations represent total estimated costs for future retirement of machines. In accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143, we recorded a liability based on an estimated fair value of these total future asset retirement obligations.


	Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
Other Commercial Commitments As of March 31, 2006	Total		Less than 1 year		1 - 3 years		4 - 5 years		After 5 years
	(in thousands)
Letters of credit	$	15,913	$	15,913	$	—	$	—	$	—

Total commercial commitments	$	15,913	$	15,913	$	—	$	—	$	—

We believe our existing cash, cash equivalents and amounts available to us under our credit facility will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements and capital expenditure needs for at least the next 12 months. After that time, the extent of additional financing needed, if any, will depend on the success of our business. If we significantly increase installations beyond planned levels, or if coin–counting machine volumes generated or entertainment services machine plays are lower than historical levels, our cash needs may increase. Furthermore, our future capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including cash required by future acquisitions, consumer usage, the timing and number of machine installations, the number of available installable machines held, the type and scope of service enhancements, the cost of developing potential new product and service offerings and enhancements.

Quarterly Financial Results

The following table sets forth selected unaudited quarterly financial information for the last eight quarters. This information has been prepared on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements and includes, in the opinion of management, all normal and recurring adjustments that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the quarterly results for the periods. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results for future periods. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year balances to conform with the current year presentation.


	Three Month Periods Ended
	March 31, 2006(1)			Dec. 31, 2005			Sept. 30, 2005			June 30, 2005			March 31, 2005			Dec. 31, 2004			Sept. 30, 2004			June 30, 2004
	(in thousands, except per share data)
	(unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Revenue	$	126,032		$	125,607		$	118,707		$	109,840		$	105,585		$	109,793		$	106,430		$	47,825
Expenses:
Direct operating		86,299			83,871			78,022			74,389			72,880			73,678			69,937			23,093
Marketing		924			5,031			2,785			1,975			957			4,567			3,642			3,666
Research and development		1,241			1,446			1,445			1,516			1,309			1,058			1,410			1,556
General and administrative		12,766			9,800			9,546			8,687			8,592			9,423			8,098			4,890
Depreciation and other		12,859			11,887			11,696			10,958			10,806			10,116			9,821			7,450
Amortization of intangible assets		1,327			1,281			1,140			1,104			1,031			993			884			84

Income from operations		10,616			12,291			14,073			11,211			10,010			9,958			12,638			7,086
Interest income and other, net		471			499			345			379			326			137			124			14
Interest expense and early retirement of debt		(3,970	)		(3,613	)		(3,353	)		(3,100	)		(2,850	)		(3,812	)		(2,793	)		(126	)
Equity investment income		191			(161	)		127			153			162			64			66			47

Income before income taxes		7,308			9,016			11,192			8,643			7,648			6,347			10,035			7,021
Income taxes		(3,129	)		(3,497	)		(4,372	)		(3,378	)		(2,980	)		(1,796	)		(3,386	)		(2,470	)

Net income	$	4,179		$	5,519		$	6,820		$	5,265		$	4,668		$	4,551		$	6,649		$	4,551

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.15		$	0.20		$	0.27		$	0.21		$	0.18		$	0.20		$	0.31		$	0.21
Diluted	$	0.15		$	0.20		$	0.27		$	0.21		$	0.18		$	0.20		$	0.30		$	0.21

(1)	Includes the impact of expensing stock option compensation under SFAS 123(R).

Seasonality

We have historically experienced seasonality in our coin services revenues, with highest revenues experienced in the third calendar quarter, followed by the fourth calendar quarter, and relatively lower revenues in the first half of the year. Our entertainment revenues also experienced seasonality, with peak revenues in the fourth quarter and periods surrounding the Easter holiday season. We expect our results of operations will continue to fluctuate both as a result of seasonal fluctuations and our revenue mix between relatively higher margin coin and e-payment services and relatively lower margin entertainment services.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The following discussion about our market risk involves forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ from those projected in our forward-looking statements.

We are subject to the risk of fluctuating interest rates in the normal course of business, primarily as a result of our credit agreement and investment activities that generally bear interest at variable rates. Because our investments have maturities of three months or less, and our credit facility interest rates are based upon either the LIBOR or base rate plus an applicable margin, we believe that the risk of material loss is low and that the carrying amount of these balances approximates fair value. For our debt obligation which has a variable interest rate, the rate presented reflects the current rate in effect at April 7, 2006, which is 7.03%. This rate is based on LIBOR plus a margin of 2.0%.

The table below presents principal amounts, at book value, by year of maturity and our current interest rate.


Liabilities	Expected Maturity Date												March 31, 2006				Average interest rate
(in thousands)	2006		2007		2008		2009		2010		Thereafter		Total		Fair Value		Average interest rate
Long-term debt:
Variable rate	$	1,481	$	1,917	$	1,918	$	1,917	$	1,918	$	179,240	$	188,391	$	188,391	7.03	%

We have variable-rate debt that, at March 31, 2006, had an outstanding balance of $188.4 million. Under the terms of our credit agreement, we have entered into a zero net cost interest rate hedge on $125.0 million of this outstanding debt balance which will decrease our sensitivity to changes in the LIBOR rate. Based on our outstanding debt obligations and our interest rate hedge as of March 31, 2006, an increase of 1.0% in interest rates over the next year would increase our annualized interest expense and related cash payments by approximately $0.7 million; a decrease of 1.0% in interest rates over the next year would decrease our annualized interest expense and related cash payments by approximately $1.8 million. Such potential increases or decreases are based on certain simplified assumptions, including minimum quarterly principal repayments made on variable-rate debt for all maturities and an immediate, across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the periods.

On July 7, 2004, we entered into a senior secured credit facility to finance our acquisition of ACMI. As of March 31, 2006, our credit agreement provides for advances totaling up to $248.4 million, consisting of a $60.0 million revolving credit facility and a $188.4 million term loan facility. Included in the terms of this agreement was a requirement to enter into an interest rate protection agreement for a minimum notional amount of $125.0 million. Loans made pursuant to the credit agreement are secured by a first security interest in substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, as well as a pledge of our subsidiaries’ capital stock. The credit facility matures on July 7, 2011.

On September 23, 2004, we purchased an interest rate cap and sold an interest rate floor at zero net cost, which protects us against certain interest rate fluctuations of the LIBOR rate on $125.0 million of our variable rate debt under our credit facility. The effective date of the interest rate cap and floor was October 7, 2004 and expires on October 9, 2007. The interest rate cap and floor consists of a LIBOR ceiling of 5.18% and a LIBOR floor that will step up in each of the three years beginning October 7, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The LIBOR floor rates are 1.85%, 2.25% and 2.75% for each of the respective three-year periods. Under this hedge, we will continue to pay interest at prevailing rates plus any spread, as defined by our credit facility, but will be reimbursed for any amounts paid on LIBOR in excess of the ceiling. Conversely, we will be required to pay the financial institution that originated the instrument if LIBOR is less than the respective floor rates.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report and has determined that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

We also maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act). No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described below before making an investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business could be harmed, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.

Certain statements in the risks described below are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “future,” “may,” “will,” “seek,” “should,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “plans,” “intends,” “likely,” or other similar words or phrases. Except for historical matters, the matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other statements or filings we make from time-to-time may be forward-looking statements. We caution you that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. We are including this Cautionary Statement to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any such forward-looking statements.

The termination, non-renewal or renegotiation on materially adverse terms of our contracts with any one or more of our significant retail partners could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We derive substantially all of our revenue from two sources: coin-counting machines installed in high traffic supermarkets and entertainment services machines installed in supermarkets, mass merchandisers, restaurants, bowling centers, truckstops, warehouse clubs and similar locations. The success of our business depends in large part on our ability to maintain contractual relationships with our existing retail partners in locations where we can operate profitably. If we are unable to maintain or renew such contracts with our existing retail partners, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be significantly impaired. For example, our coin and entertainment services agreements with Wal-Mart, Inc. and the Kroger Company account for approximately 28.5% and 10.4% of our consolidated revenue, respectively. If we are unable to provide existing retail partners like Wal-Mart and Kroger with direct and indirect benefits that are superior to or competitive with other providers or systems (including coin-counting systems which the retail partners could operate themselves or through a third party) or alternative potential uses of the floor space that our machines occupy, we may encounter difficulties maintaining existing retailer relationships.

Our typical contract is for a set term, which typically ranges from one to three years and automatically renews until we or our partner gives notice of termination before a certain time prior to the end of the initial term or renewal period. Certain contract provisions with some of our retail partners vary, including product offerings, the service fee we pay each retail partner, frequency of service, and the ability to cancel the contract upon notice after a certain period of time. Our entertainment services relationship with Wal-Mart, Inc. is governed by a contract that Wal-Mart, Inc. may terminate at any time. Cancellation of this contract would seriously harm our business and reputation.

We may be unable to continue to pay our retail partners a service fee that allows us to operate our coin-counting and entertainment services machines at historical levels of profitability.

We have faced and continue to face ongoing pricing pressure from our current retail partners to increase the service fee we pay to them on coin and entertainment services or to make other financial concessions to win or retain business. If we are unable to respond effectively to ongoing pricing pressures, we may fail to retain certain of our retail partners. These fee arrangements are based on our evaluation of certain unique factors with the retailer, such as total revenue, e-payment capabilities, long-term non-cancelable contracts, installation of our machines in high traffic and/or urban or rural locations, new product commitments, or other criteria. Together with other factors, these arrangements could significantly increase our expenses relative to coin and entertainment services in future periods.

We may be unable to attract new retail partners and penetrate new markets and distribution channels.

In order to continue our coin-counting and entertainment services machine installation growth, we will need to attract new retail partners and develop operational or unit production cost efficiencies that make it feasible for us to penetrate lower density markets and/or new distribution channels. We may be unable to attract new retail partners or drive down costs relating to the manufacture, installation or servicing of coin-counting or entertainment services machines to levels that would enable us to operate profitably in lower density markets. If we are unable to do so, our future operating results could be adversely affected.

We may be unable to identify and define product trends, as well as to anticipate, gauge and react to changing consumer demands in a timely manner.

To be competitive, we need to develop new services that are accepted by the market and establish third-party relationships necessary to develop and commercialize such services. For example, toy and other products dispensed in our entertainment services machines must appeal to a broad range of consumers whose preferences cannot be predicted with certainty and are subject to change. If we misjudge the market for our toy products, we may be faced with significant excess inventories for some products and missed opportunities for other products. In addition, because we place orders for toy products well in advance of purchases by consumers, we could experience excess inventory if our consumers purchase fewer products than anticipated. In order to develop and commercialize new non-entertainment vending products or services, we will need to enhance the capabilities of our coin-counting and entertainment services machines and our network and establish market acceptance of such products or services. We cannot assure you that new or additional products or services that we may attempt to commercialize will be successful.

We may be unable to achieve the strategic and financial objectives for our entry into the entertainment services business, and our failure to do so could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

We first entered the entertainment services business as a result of our acquisition of ACMI on July 7, 2004. Since that time, we have further expanded this line of business through acquisitions, such as Amusement Factory. Our entertainment services business now represents our largest source of revenue. There are a number of financial and operational risks associated with our entry into this line of business. For example,

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We may be unable to leverage the comparatively lower growth and lower margin entertainment services business with our coin counting business.

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We may be unable to duplicate the operating results for the entertainment services business in line with pre-acquisition historical results or our expectations.

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We may be unable to successfully integrate the acquired business’ disparate operational, technical and administrative functions. Acquisition integration will take time and will divert significant management attention and other assets.

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We may be unable to adequately anticipate and address the operational risks that are peculiar to this line of business and the entertainment services industry generally. For example, as compared to our coin-counting business, our entertainment services business incurs higher operating expenses, due in part to such factors as maintaining inventory of consumer products to support our skill-crane and bulk vending machine business. Our experience in evaluating inventory of this kind is limited.

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We may have assumed unknown liabilities when we acquired various entities and assets that now comprise our entertainment services business.

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We may incur adverse accounting charges. For example, in connection with our acquisition of ACMI, we recorded approximately $136.1 million of goodwill in connection with the acquisition that will not be amortized, but instead must be tested periodically for impairment. Any impairment of this goodwill in the future could result in substantial charges to our operating results.

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We are subject to certain operational restrictions in view of our senior secured credit facility used to finance our acquisition of ACMI.

For these and other reasons, we may be unable to achieve the strategic and financial objectives for our entry into the entertainment services business. Our failure to do so could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

We have substantial indebtedness.

On July 7, 2004, we entered into a senior secured credit facility to finance our acquisition of ACMI. The credit agreement provides for advances totaling up to $310.0 million, consisting of a $60.0 million revolving credit facility and a $250.0 million term loan facility. Since the debt inception, we have repaid $61.6 million of the debt outstanding. The credit facility bears interest at variable rates pegged to prevailing interest rates. As a result, our operating results are exposed to risks of fluctuations in interest rates. Loans made pursuant to the credit agreement are secured by a first security interest in substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, as well as a pledge of our subsidiaries’ capital stock. The credit facility matures on July 7, 2011.

This debt financing may limit our ability to effect future financings or may negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth. Substantial financial leverage poses the risk that we may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to service the indebtedness, or to adequately fund our operations. Moreover, the credit agreement governing our indebtedness contains financial and other covenants that could impair our flexibility to pursue growth opportunities. The credit agreement contains negative covenants and restrictions relating to such things as certain common stock repurchases, liens, investments, capital expenditures, indebtedness, cash payments of dividends, and fundamental changes or dispositions of our assets. In addition, the credit agreement requires that we meet certain financial covenants, ratios and tests, including maintaining a maximum consolidated leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, all as defined in the credit agreement. If the covenants are not met, our lenders would be entitled, under certain circumstances, to declare our indebtedness immediately due and payable.

Competitive pressures could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our coin-counting business faces competition from supermarket retailers, banks and other companies that purchase and operate coin-counting equipment from companies such as ScanCoin AB, Cummins-Allison Corporation and others. Our current retail partners may choose to replace our coin-counting machines with competitor machines and operate such machines themselves or through a third party. In addition, retailers, some of which have significantly more resources than us, may decide to enter the self-service coin-counting business. Some banks and other competitors already provide coin-counting free of charge or for an amount that yields very low margins or that may not generate a profit at all. An expansion of the coin-counting services provided by any of these competitors could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Our entertainment services business faces competition from a number of regional and local operators of entertainment services equipment. Many of these competitors are engaged in expansion programs, and we have experienced and we expect to continue to experience intense competition for new locations and acquisition candidates. Our entertainment services equipment also competes with other vending machines, coin-operated entertainment devices, and seasonal and bulk merchandise for sites within retail locations. We may be unable to maintain current sites in the retail locations or that we will be able to obtain sites in the future on attractive terms or at all. It is possible that a well-financed vending machine manufacturer or other vending machine operator with existing relationships with retail accounts could compete with us in certain markets or capture additional market share at our expense.

Defects, failures or security breaches in our coin-counting machines’ operating system could harm our business.

The operation of our coin-counting machines depends on sophisticated software, computing systems and communication services that may contain undetected errors or may be subject to failures. These errors may arise particularly when new services or service enhancements are added. We have in the past experienced limited delays and disruptions resulting from upgrading or improving our operating systems. Future upgrades or improvements that may be necessary to expand and maintain our business could result in delays or disruptions that could have the effect of seriously harming our operations. We also rely on a long distance telecommunication network that is not owned by us and is subject to service disruptions. Further, while we have taken significant steps to protect the security of our network, security breaches may result from intentional acts of third parties or from computer viruses. Any service disruptions, whether due to errors or delays in our software or computing systems, interruptions or breaches in the communications network, or security breaches of the system, could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Lack of consumer confidence, whether real or perceived, in our coin-counting machines could harm our business.

The accuracy of the coin-counting functionality of our machines is important to consumers and our retail partners. The failure to maintain consumer confidence in our technology and systems could harm our business. Our inability to collect the data from our coin-counting machines could lead to a delay in processing coins and crediting the accounts of our retail partners for vouchers that have already been redeemed. Any loss or delay in collecting coin data could seriously harm our operations.

We may be unable to adequately protect or enforce our patents and other proprietary rights.

Our success depends, in part, on our ability to protect our intellectual property and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through a combination of patents, licenses and other intellectual property arrangements, without infringing the proprietary rights of third parties. We have over 60 United States and international patents relevant to aspects of self-service coin-counting, including: machine networking, fraud avoidance and voucher authentication, among others. We also have additional patent applications pending in the United States and several foreign jurisdictions directed to this technology.

Our patents may not be held valid if challenged, pending patent applications may not be issued, and other parties may claim rights in or ownership of our patents and other proprietary rights. Since many patent applications in the United States are not publicly disclosed until the patent is issued, others may have filed applications, which, if issued as patents, could cover our products or technology. Patents issued to us may be circumvented or fail to provide adequate protection of our technologies. Our competitors might independently develop or patent technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to our technologies.

We also rely on trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other proprietary intellectual property to develop and maintain our competitive position. Although we protect our intellectual property in part by confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants, vendors and corporate partners, these parties may breach these agreements. We may have inadequate remedies for any such breach and our trade secrets may otherwise become known or be discovered independently by our competitors. The failure to protect our intellectual property rights effectively or to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of others could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Certain parties may assert claims of patent infringement or misappropriation against us based on current or pending United States and/or foreign patents, copyrights or trade secrets, or contracts. If such claims were successful, our business could be harmed. Defending our company and our retail partners against these types of claims, regardless of their merits, could require us to incur substantial costs and divert the attention of key personnel. Parties making these types of claims may be able to obtain injunctive or other equitable relief, which could effectively block our ability to provide our coin-counting service and operate our coin-counting equipment in the United States and abroad. Such types of claims could also result in an award of substantial damages. If third parties have or obtain proprietary rights that our products infringe, we may be unable to obtain necessary licenses from others at a reasonable cost or at all. For example, we have from time to time engaged in discussions with a former supplier, ScanCoin AB, in an effort to clarify certain contract rights and obligations as well as ownership of certain of our intellectual property. In addition, if we instigate litigation to enforce our patents or protect our other proprietary rights, or to determine the validity and scope of other parties’ proprietary rights, such litigation could cause us to spend significant financial and management resources.

Acquisitions involve risks that could harm our business and impair our ability to realize potential benefits from such acquisitions.

As part of our business strategy, we have in the past sought and may in the future seek to acquire or invest in businesses, products or technologies that we feel could complement or expand our business. We may be unable to adequately address the financial, legal and operational risks raised by such acquisitions, which could harm our business and prevent us from realizing the projected benefits of the acquisitions. Further, the evaluation and negotiation of potential acquisitions, as well as the integration of an acquired business, will divert management time and other resources. In addition, we cannot assure you that any particular transaction, even if successfully completed, will ultimately benefit our business. Certain financial and operational risks related to acquisitions that may have a material impact on our business are:

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use of cash resources and incurrence of debt and contingent liabilities in funding acquisitions,

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stockholder dilution if an acquisition is consummated through an issuance of our securities,

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amortization expenses related to acquired intangible assets and other adverse accounting consequences,

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costs incurred in identifying and performing due diligence on potential acquisition targets that may or may not be successful,

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difficulties and expenses in assimilating the operations, products, technology, information systems or personnel of the acquired company,

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impairment of relationships with employees, retailers and affiliates of our business and the acquired business,

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the assumption of known and unknown liabilities of the acquired company, including intellectual property claims,

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entrance into markets in which we have no direct prior experience, and

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impairment of goodwill arising from our acquisitions.

Our future operating results may fluctuate.

Our future operating results will depend significantly on our ability to continue to drive new and repeat consumer utilization of our coin-counting services and entertainment services equipment, our ability to develop and commercialize new products and services and the costs incurred to do so, and our ability to successfully integrate new lines of business into our operations. Our operating results have a history of fluctuating. Our future operating results also may fluctuate based upon several factors, including:

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the transaction fee we charge consumers to use our services,

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the amount of service fees that we pay to our retail partners,

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our ability to establish or maintain relationships with significant retail partners,

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the commercial success of our retail partners, which could be affected by such factors as severe weather, strikes or general economic conditions,

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fluctuations in revenue generated by our coin-counting and entertainment services equipment,

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fluctuations in product cost and of operations caused by various factors including rising petroleum costs, labor costs and transportation costs,

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our ability to effectively manage the product mix of our entertainment services equipment to maximize consumer preferences,

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fluctuations in interest rates, which affects our debt service obligations,

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the timing of, and our ability to develop and successfully commercialize, product enhancements and new products,

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the level of product and price competition,

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our success in maintaining and expanding our network and managing our growth,

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the successful operation of our coin-counting network,

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activities of and acquisitions or announcements by competitors,

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relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.

In addition, we have historically experienced seasonality in our coin services business, with highest revenues experienced in the third calendar quarter, followed by the fourth calendar quarter, and relatively lower revenues in the first half of the year. Our entertainment business has also experienced seasonality, with peak revenues in the fourth quarter and periods surrounding the Easter holiday season. While our entertainment services business may offset the historical seasonality of the coin-counting business to some degree, we expect our results of operations will continue to fluctuate both as a result of seasonal fluctuations and our revenue mix between relatively higher margin coin and e-payment services and relatively lower margin entertainment services.

Higher petroleum prices may adversely affect our operating results and reduce our profitability.

We source a substantial amount of goods, particularly plush toys and other products dispensed from our entertainment services machines, internationally resulting in significant transportation-related costs. Petroleum-based resins are used in the manufacture of these products. In addition, we operate a large number of vehicles used by our field service personnel for the purpose of servicing and maintaining our coin-counting and entertainment services machines. Significant increases in petroleum prices during current or prior periods have negatively impacted our results of operations. The cost of petroleum may continue to increase as a result of natural disasters, political and geopolitical issues and otherwise. Further increases could harm our financial condition and increases and decreases in fuel costs may have a significant affect on our operating margins.

We depend upon third-party manufacturers, suppliers and service providers

We currently conduct limited manufacturing operations and depend, and will continue to depend, on outside parties to manufacture key components of our coin-counting and entertainment services machines. We intend to continue to expand our installed base for coin-counting machines in North America and in the United Kingdom and for entertainment services machines in the United States and Mexico. Such expansion may be limited by the manufacturing capacity of our third-party manufacturers and suppliers. Third-party manufacturers may not be able to meet our manufacturing needs in a satisfactory and timely manner. If there is an unanticipated increase in demand for coin-counting machine or entertainment services equipment installations, we may be unable to meet such demand due to manufacturing constraints.

We obtain some key hardware components used in the coin-counting machines and entertainment services equipment from a limited number of suppliers. We may be unable to continue to obtain an adequate supply of these components in a timely manner or, if necessary, from alternative sources. If we are unable to obtain sufficient quantities of components or to locate alternative sources of supply on a timely basis, we may experience delays in installing or maintaining coin-counting machines or entertainment services equipment, either of which could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We rely on third-party service providers for substantial support and service efforts that we currently do not provide directly. In particular, we contract with third-party providers to arrange for pick-up, processing and deposit of coins as well as limited servicing of our machines. We generally contract with a single transportation provider and coin processor to service a particular region and either party generally can terminate the contracts with advance notice ranging from 30 to 90 days. We do not currently have, nor do we expect to have in the foreseeable future, the internal capability to provide back-up coin processing service in the event of a sudden disruption in service from a commercial coin processor. Any failure by us to maintain our existing coin processing relationships or to establish new relationships on a timely basis or on acceptable terms could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

There are risks associated with conducting our business and sourcing goods internationally.

We currently have coin operations in Canada and the United Kingdom. We also now have entertainment services equipment operating in Mexico. We expect to continue increasing our deployment of both coin-counting machines and entertainment services equipment internationally. Exchange rate fluctuations, restrictions on the repatriation of funds, adverse changes in tax, tariff and trade regulations, difficulties with foreign distributors and difficulties in managing an organization outside the United States are risks that could seriously harm the development of our business and ability to operate our machines profitably.

In addition, substantially all of the plush toys and other products dispensed from our entertainment services machines are produced by foreign manufacturers, including a majority purchased directly from manufacturers in China. We purchase our other vending products from vendors who obtain a significant percentage of such products from foreign manufacturers. As a result, we are subject to changes in governmental policies, the imposition of tariffs, import and export controls, transportation delays and interruptions, political and economic disruptions and labor strikes that could disrupt the supply and timely delivery of products from such manufacturers. A reduction or interruption in supplies or a significant increase in the price of one or more supplies necessary for our toy manufacture, such as petroleum, could have a material adverse effect on our business. We also could be affected by labor strikes in the sea shipping, trucking and railroad industries. Such disruptions could interrupt supplies or increase our transportation costs and thereby reduce profit margins in a particular period.

Our business, operating results and financial condition can be adversely affected by severe weather, natural disasters and other events beyond our control, such fires, power failures, telecommunications loss and terrorist attacks.

Our operational and financial performance is a direct reflection of customer use of and our ability to operate and service our coin-counting and entertainment services machines installed in retail and similar locations. Severe weather, natural disasters and other events beyond our control can, for extended periods of time, significantly reduce customer use of our machines as well as interrupt our own ability to manufacture, operate and service our machines. In some cases, severe weather, natural disasters and other events beyond our control may result in the total loss of our machines, which losses may not be fully covered by our insurance. For example, the hurricanes occurring in the gulf coast region of the United States in 2005 caused damage or operational interruptions to some of the retail and other locations where our machines are installed.

We are subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws and government regulation specific to our business.

Our current business is subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws and government regulation, including government regulation relating to coins, toy safety, child protection, vehicle safety, access to machines in public places, charitable fundraising, the transfer of money or things of value, weights and measures, gaming, sweepstakes, contests and consumer protection. The application of existing laws and regulations, changes in or enactment of new laws and regulations

that apply or may in the future apply to our current or future products or services, changes in governmental authorities’ interpretation of the application of various government regulations to our business, or the failure or inability to gain and retain required permits and approvals could materially and adversely affect our business in the future. In addition, certain jurisdictions may also require us to hold certain licenses, permits and approvals in connection with the operation of our coin-counting and entertainment services machines. For example, in Washington state, skill-crane machines are subject to the licensing requirements of the Washington State Gambling Commission. There can be no assurance that we will be granted all necessary permits or approvals in the future or that current permits and approvals will be renewed. Given the unique nature of our business and new products and services we may develop in the future, the application of various laws and regulations to our business is or in the future may be uncertain.

Recall of any of the products dispensed by our entertainment services machines or by the entertainment services industry generally could adversely affect our entertainment services business.

Our entertainment services machines, and the entertainment services industry generally, are subject to regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and similar state and international regulatory authorities. The toys and other products dispensed from our entertainment services machines could be subject to involuntary recalls and other actions by regulatory authorities. Concerns about product safety may lead us to voluntarily recall or discontinue offering selected products. Defects in any of our products distributed through our entertainment services machines could result in the rejection of our entertainment services products by consumers, damage to our reputation, lost sales, potential inventory valuation write-downs, excess inventory, diverted development resources and increased customer service and support costs, any of which could harm our business. Any such errors, defects or recalls may not be covered by insurance or cause our insurance costs to increase in future periods.

We may be subject to product liability claims if people or property are harmed by our products and services.

Some of the products we sell, especially through our entertainment services machines, may expose us to product liability claims arising from personal injury, death or property damage. Any such product liability claim may result in adverse publicity regarding us, our entertainment service machines and the products we sell. Even if we successfully defend ourselves against this type of claim, we could be forced to spend a substantial amount of money in litigation expenses and our management could be required to spend valuable time in defending against these claims. Our vendors may not indemnify us against product liability. There is a risk that such claims or liabilities may exceed, or fall outside the scope of, our insurance coverage and we cannot be certain that insurance will continue to be available to us on economically reasonable terms, or at all. Any imposition of product liability could harm our business, financial condition and operating results.

Our stock price has been and may continue to be volatile.

Our stock price has fluctuated substantially since our initial public offering in July 1997. For example, during the last twelve months, the sale price of our common stock has ranged from $16.95 to $27.13 per share. The market price of our stock could decline from current levels or continue to fluctuate. The market price of our stock may be significantly affected by the following factors:

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the termination, modification or non-renewal of one or more retail partner relationships,

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operating results below market expectations and changes in, or our failure to meet, financial estimates of securities analysts or our own guidance,

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trends and fluctuations in the use of our coin-counting and entertainment services machines,

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period-to-period fluctuations in our financial results,

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release of analyst reports,

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announcements regarding the establishment, modification or termination of relationships regarding the development of new products and services,

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announcements of technological innovations or new products or services by us or our competitors,

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ineffective internal controls,

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industry developments, and

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economic or other external factors.

In addition, the securities markets have experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also seriously harm the market price of our common stock.

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud.

Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent or detect fraud. Any inability to provide reliable financial reports or prevent or detect fraud could harm our business. We continue to evaluate our internal control procedures to satisfy the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires management and our auditors to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of our internal controls. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny, civil or criminal penalties or shareholder litigation. In addition, failure to maintain adequate internal controls could result in financial statements that do not accurately reflect our financial condition.

Our anti-takeover mechanisms may affect the price of our common stock and make it harder for a third party to acquire us without the consent of our board of directors.

We have implemented anti-takeover provisions that may discourage takeover attempts and depress the market price of our stock. Provisions in our certificate of incorporation, bylaws and rights plan could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so would be beneficial to our stockholders. Delaware law also imposes some restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between us and any acquirer of 15% or more of our outstanding common stock. Furthermore, Washington law may impose additional restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between us and any acquirer of 10% or more of our outstanding common stock. These provisions may make it harder for a third party to acquire us without the consent of our board of directors, even if the offer from a third party may be considered beneficial by some stockholders.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

c) Under the terms of our existing credit agreement, we are permitted and our Board of Directors has authorized us to repurchase up to $3.0 million of our common stock plus proceeds from the issuance of new shares of capital stock under our employee equity compensation plans. As of March 31, 2006, the cumulative proceeds received from option exercises or other equity purchases under our equity compensation plans subsequent to the date we entered into our credit agreement, totaled approximately $11.3 million bringing the total authorized for purchase to approximately $14.3 million. During the quarter ended March 31, 2006, we repurchased 14,700 shares of our common stock at approximately $0.4 million. Approximately $ 13.9 million remains available to repurchase shares as of March 31, 2006. We may repurchase shares in the future subject to open trading windows, overall market conditions, stock prices and our cash position and requirements going forward. The repurchase program will continue until (a) such time when the maximum dollar amount authorized has been utilized or (b) our Board of Directors elects to discontinue the repurchase program.

The following table summarizes information regarding shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2006.


Period	Total Number of Shares Repurchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of the Publicly Announced Repurchase Program	Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program
January 1 through 31, 2006	—		—	—	$	14,273,818
February 1 through 28, 2006	—		—	—		14,273,818
March 1 through 31, 2006	14,700	$	26.00	14,700		13,891,624

Three months ended March 31, 2006	14,700	$	26.00	14,700	$	13,891,624

Item 6.

Exhibits


Exhibit Number		Description of Document

10.1		Lease agreement (Van Nuys, CA) dated November 1, 2005 by and between Adventure Vending Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc., and Van Nuys Airpark Building 5, LLC.

10.2		Lease agreement (Arlington Heights, IL) dated November 1, 2005 by and between Adventure Vending Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc., and Van Nuys Airpark Building 5, LLC.

10.3		Lease agreement (Chandler, AZ) dated November 1, 2005 by and between Adventure Vending Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc., and Levine & Riggle Rental Company Limited Partnership.

10.4*		2006 Incentive Compensation Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on February 16, 2006 (File Number 000-22555)).

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

*	Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

Where You Can Get Information We File with the SEC

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, as well as registration and proxy statements and other information, with the SEC. These documents are available on our website at www.coinstar.com under: About Us—Investor Relations—SEC Filings. In addition, copies of these reports and other information may be obtained at prescribed rates from the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can get further information about the SEC’s Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, registration statements and other information regarding registrants like us that file electronically with the SEC.

SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.


COINSTAR, INC.

By:		/s/ BRIAN V. TURNER
		Brian V. Turner
		Chief Financial Officer
		May 3, 2006

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