starbuxsux
10 years ago
Outerwall Profit Tops Views, Shuts Down Redbox Ops in Canada
Feb 05, 2015 19:15:00 (ET)
By Maria Armental
Outerwall Inc. will pay its first dividend next month and set aside an additional $250 million to buy back stock as part of its pledge to return 75% to $100% of its annual free cash flow to shareholders.
Shareholders will receive 30 cents a share on March 18.
With the increase, Outerwall, which owns the Redbox movie and videogame rental kiosks and was previously known as Coinstar Inc., has $413.7 million available to buy back shares.
The news come as the company reported it was shutting down its Red box operations in Canada.
Revenue in that segment edged down to $494 million, despite a price increase in December that helped offset weaker results from September and October and an overall decline in the rental market.
Rentals declined 10.7 million to about 181.3 million in the fourth quarter, with same-store sales falling 1.3%, compared with a 0.9% improvement a year earlier. The decline, the company said, was somewhat offset by the higher prices and a continued shift to the more expensive Blu-ray rentals.
Overall, Outerwall reported net income of $43.8 million, or $2.35 a share, compared with $22.7 million, or 82 cents, a year earlier. Core profit rose to $2.44 a share from $1.68 a year earlier.
Revenue rose 1.16% to $600.6 million.
Outerwall had projected a profit of $2.40 to $2.52 million on revenue of $598 million to $602 million.
For the year, the company expects core profit from continuing operations of $6.71 to $7.71 a share on revenue of $2.31 billion to $2.46 billion, compared with the consensus of $7.57 a share on $2.4 billion in revenue.
It said it plans to close 1,000 to 1,900 Redbox kiosks in the U.S. and up to 100 Coinstar kiosks and open 600 to 1,200 ecoATM kiosks, which allow consumers to sell and recycle used cellphones, tablets and MP3 players.
In the fourth quarter, Outerwall installed 380 net ecoATM kiosks, bringing its total to 1,890 at the end of the quarter.
Shares fell 0.86% to $61 in recent after-hours trading.
Through Thursday's closing, the company's stock--which set a 52-week-high on Jan. 16 trading at $77.94--was down 2.60% over the past 12 months.
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starbuxsux
10 years ago
Outerwall Inc. Announces New Dividend Policy and Declares First-Ever Quarterly Dividend; Board Approves Additional $250 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) today announced that on February 3, 2015, its board of directors initiated a new quarterly dividend policy and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on March 18, 2015, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 3, 2015. This marks the first cash dividend paid to stockholders in the company's history. The declaration and payment of future dividends will be subject to the board's approval.
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Also on February 3, 2015, the board of directors approved an additional share repurchase authorization of up to $250 million of its common stock, bringing the total available for repurchases to $413.7 million.
"The board's decisions to initiate a quarterly dividend policy and increase the share repurchase authorization reflect confidence in Outerwall's financial strength and long-term prospects and our commitment to return 75- to-100 percent of annual free cash flow to stockholders," said Nora M. Denzel, Outerwall's interim chief executive officer.
"Quarterly dividends and share repurchases are key elements of our capital allocation strategy that also includes disciplined investments in the business."
About Outerwall Inc.
Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) has more than 20 years of experience creating some of the most profitable spaces for their retail partners. Outerwall delivers breakthrough kiosk experiences that delight consumers and generate revenue for retailers. As the company that brought consumers Redbox® entertainment, Coinstar® money services, and ecoATM® electronics recycling kiosks, Outerwall is leading the next generation of automated retail and paving the way for inventive, scalable businesses. Outerwall™ kiosks are in neighborhood grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchants, malls, and other retail locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Learn more at www.outerwall.com.
SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "anticipate," "goals," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding future dividends and share repurchases. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may vary materially from the results expressed or implied in such statements. Differences may result from actions taken by Outerwall Inc. or its subsidiaries, as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Outerwall Inc.'s control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
competition from other entertainment providers,
the ability to achieve the strategic and financial objectives for our entry into new businesses, including ecoATM and SAMPLEit,
our ability to repurchase stock and the availability of an open trading window,
our declaration and payment of dividends, including our board's discretion to change the dividend policy,
the termination, non-renewal or renegotiation on materially adverse terms of our contracts with our significant retailers and suppliers,
payment of increased fees to retailers, suppliers and other third-party providers, including financial service providers,
the timing of new DVD releases and the inability to receive delivery of DVDs on the date of their initial release to the general public, or shortly thereafter, or in sufficient quantity, for home entertainment viewing,
the effective management of our content library,
the timing of the release slate and the relative attractiveness of titles in a particular quarter or year,
the ability to attract new retailers, penetrate new markets and distribution channels and react to changing consumer demands,
the ability to generate sufficient cash flow to timely and fully service indebtedness and adhere to certain covenants and restrictions,
the ability to adequately protect our intellectual property, and
the application of substantial federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations specific to our business.
The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. For more information on factors that may affect future performance, please review "Risk Factors" described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements reflect Outerwall Inc.'s expectations as of the date of this press release. Outerwall Inc. undertakes no obligation to update the information provided herein.
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/outerwall-inc-announces-new-dividend-policy-and-declares-first-ever-quarterly-dividend-board-approves-additional-250-million-share-repurchase-authorization-300031861.html
SOURCE Outerwall Inc.
starbuxsux
10 years ago
Outerwall (OUTR) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
Posted by Noah on Feb 4th, 2015 // No Comments
Outerwall (NASDAQ:OUTR) is set to issue its Q414 quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $596.40 million for the quarter.
Shares of Outerwall (NASDAQ:OUTR) opened at 62.25 on Wednesday. Outerwall has a 52-week low of $51.17 and a 52-week high of $77.94. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $70.32 and a 200-day moving average of $62.69. The company has a market cap of $1.137 billion and a P/E ratio of 16.96.
OUTR has been the subject of a number of recent research reports.
Analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of Outerwall from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $79.80 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Analysts at Northland Securities lowered their price target on shares of Outerwall from $94.00 to $79.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Analysts at B. Riley lowered their price target on shares of Outerwall from $62.00 to $57.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st.
Finally, analysts at Dougherty & Co reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Outerwall in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Outerwall presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $69.16.
Outerwall Inc, formerly Coinstar, Inc, is a provider of automated retail solutions, which offers convenient products and services. the Company’s offerings in automated retail include its Redbox business, where consumers can rent or purchase movies and video games from self-service kiosks (NASDAQ:OUTR), and its Coin business, where consumers can convert their coin to cash or stored value products at self-service coin counting kiosks (Coin segment).
starbuxsux
10 years ago
Outerwall Sees 4Q EPS $2.40-$2.52>OUTR
Jan 20, 2015 08:30:00 (ET)
Outerwall Announces Leadership Change
Director Nora M. Denzel Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer
J. Scott Di Valerio Steps Down as CEO
Provides Narrowed Fourth Quarter 2014 Guidance At or Above Previous Guidance Ranges
PR Newswire
BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 20, 2015
BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) today announced that Nora M. Denzel, a member of Outerwall's Board of Directors since 2013, has been appointed by the Board to serve as interim chief executive officer and that J. Scott Di Valerio has stepped down as Outerwall's chief executive officer and resigned from the Board.
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"On behalf of the company, we want to thank Scott for his many contributions to Outerwall. We believe the company is well-positioned due to its strong operating and financial foundation and a deep and talented team of employees. Outerwall continues to capitalize on its market-leading brands to drive profitability and deliver value for shareholders, partners and customers," said Nelson Chan, chair of Outerwall's Board of Directors. "To accelerate the progress we are making, the Board believes that now is the right time for a leadership change.
"We are pleased that Nora has agreed to serve as interim CEO and share her significant technology experience and expertise in this role," continued Chan. "Nora has been an active and valuable contributor to the Outerwall Board since she joined in 2013, including service on the Audit and Compensation Committees. She has a deep understanding of our business, operations and the strategies we are implementing to drive results."
"I look forward to continuing to work alongside the Outerwall Board and management team in this expanded role," said Nora M. Denzel, interim CEO of Outerwall. "With the support of our management team and dedicated employees, I am confident that we will continue to successfully execute on our business priorities."
The Outerwall Board will immediately initiate a search process to identify the next CEO.
Company Narrows Fourth Quarter 2014 Guidance Ranges
Outerwall currently expects consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter of 2014 to be approximately $598 million to $602 million. Core adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is expected to be approximately $140 million to $142 million, and core diluted EPS from continuing operations is expected to be between $2.40 and $2.52. In addition, Outerwall expects free cash flow for the full-year 2014 to be between $235 million and $240 million.
Outerwall will provide 2015 annual guidance on its upcoming fourth quarter 2014 earnings conference call. The company currently expects low single-digit revenue growth and core adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to be approximately in-line with expected 2014 actuals.
FOURTH QUARTER 2014 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
On February 5, 2015, Outerwall will report its fourth quarter and full-year 2014 financial results after the market close. The company's earnings press release and prepared remarks will be available in the Investor Relations section of Outerwall's website at www.outerwall.com.
Outerwall also will host a conference call on February 5, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. PST (5:30 EST) to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2014 results and full-year 2015 guidance in more detail. The conference call will be webcast live and archived in the Investor Relations section of Outerwall's website at www.outerwall.com.
ABOUT NORA M. DENZEL
Nora M. Denzel has been a Director of Outerwall since February 2013. From February 2008 through August 2012, Denzel held various management positions at Intuit Inc., including senior vice president of marketing, big data and social product design, and senior vice president and general manager of QuickBooks employee management business unit. Previously, Denzel served as senior vice president of the global software business unit and the storage and consulting divisions at Hewlett-Packard Company from August 2000 to February 2006. Denzel has also worked at Legato Systems Inc., a data storage management software company, and International Business Machines Corporation.
ABOUT OUTERWALL INC.
Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) has more than 20 years of experience creating some of the most profitable spaces for their retail partners. Outerwall delivers breakthrough kiosk experiences that delight consumers and generate revenue for retailers. As the company that brought consumers Redbox(R) entertainment, Coinstar(R) money services, and ecoATM(R) electronics recycling kiosks, Outerwall is leading the next generation of automated retail and paving the way for inventive, scalable businesses. Outerwall(TM) kiosks are in neighborhood grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchants, malls, and other retail locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Learn more at www.outerwall.com.
SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "anticipate," "goals," "guidance," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements in this release include, among other things, statements regarding Outerwall Inc.'s management changes and certain financial information, including updated guidance. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and actual results may vary materially from the results expressed or implied in such statements. Differences may result from actions taken by Outerwall Inc., as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Outerwall Inc.'s control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
-- execution and integration of management changes,
-- actions by Outerwall Inc.'s board and management,
-- changes resulting from completing our financial statements and guidance
analysis process,
-- changes in rental prices,
-- competition from other entertainment providers,
-- the ability to achieve the strategic and financial objectives for our
entry into new businesses, including ecoATM and SAMPLEit,
-- our ability to repurchase stock and the availability of an open trading
window,
-- the termination, non-renewal or renegotiation on materially adverse terms
of our contracts with our significant retailers and suppliers,
-- payment of increased fees to retailers, suppliers and other third-party
providers, including financial service providers,
-- the timing of new DVD releases and the inability to receive delivery of
DVDs on the date of their initial releases to the general public, or
shortly thereafter, or in sufficient quantity, for home entertainment
viewing,
-- the effective management of our content library,
-- the timing of the release slate and the relative attractiveness of titles
in a particular quarter or year,
-- the ability to attract new retailers, penetrate new markets and
distribution channels and react to changing consumer demands,
-- the ability to generate sufficient cash flow to timely and fully service
indebtedness and adhere to certain covenants and restrictions,
-- the ability to adequately protect our intellectual property, and
-- the application of substantial federal, state, local and foreign laws and
regulations specific to our business.
The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. For more information on factors that may affect performance (including future results), please review "Risk Factors" described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements reflect Outerwall Inc.'s expectations as of the date of this press release. Outerwall Inc. undertakes no obligation to update the information provided herein.
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/outerwall-announces-leadership-change-300022719.html
SOURCE Outerwall Inc.
/Web site: http://www.outerwall.com
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stocktrademan
10 years ago
$OUTR DD Notes ~ http://www.ddnotesmaker.com/OUTR
bullish
good price action
double bottom
$OUTR recent news/filings
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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:26:55 GMT ~ Verizon profits may take a hit, Redbox hikes DVD rental fees & Starz for sale?
read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-profits-may-take-a-hit--redbox-hikes-dvd-rental-fees---starz-for-sale-172656776.html
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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:22:00 GMT ~ Redbox tells DVD movie renters to dig deeper
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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:44:38 GMT ~ Does Redbox Rental Price Increase Help Netflix?
read full: http://247wallst.com/media/2014/11/24/does-redbox-rental-price-increase-help-netflix/
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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:04:00 GMT ~ Redbox owner Outerwall up 7% after DVD rental price rise
read full: http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=1B35294D-9673-4EB5-93B6-1166DEE97DD3&siteid=yhoof2
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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:34:02 GMT ~ Outerwall hikes prices for movie, video game rentals
read full: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/outerwall-hikes-prices-movie-video-133402412.html
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$OUTR company information
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Link: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/OUTR/company-info
Ticker: $OUTR
OTC Market Place: Not Available
CIK code: 0000941604
Company name: Outerwall Inc.
Company website: http://www.coinstar.com
Incorporated In: DE, USA
$OUTR share structure
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Market Value: $1,202,182,230 a/o Nov 21, 2014
Shares Outstanding: 18,914,132 a/o Oct 24, 2014
Float: Not Available
Authorized Shares: Not Available
Par Value: 0.001
$OUTR extra dd links
Company name: Outerwall Inc.
Company website: http://www.coinstar.com
## STOCK DETAILS ##
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starbuxsux
10 years ago
Coinstar Makes Cents for Spirit of 12 Partners
Sep 09, 2014 14:30:00 (ET)
Enables Seattle Seahawks Fans to Donate at Kiosks
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinstar, a leader in money services, today announced that consumers may donate coins to the Seattle Seahawks Spirit of 12 Partners at select Coinstar(R) kiosks in Washington state through December 29, 2014. This is an extension of the partnership between the Seattle Seahawks and Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) supporting Seattle youth services. Outerwall, together with its consumer brands: Redbox(R) entertainment, Coinstar, and ecoATM(R) electronics recycling kiosks, are donating up to $100,000 to the program's community-based nonprofits.
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The Spirit of 12 Partners for 2014 include Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State Association, Camp Fire Snohomish, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Treehouse and YMCA of Greater Seattle.
"The Seattle Seahawks have some of the greatest fans in football, and we are thrilled to make it easy for them to support the Spirit of 12 partners," said Jim Gaherity, President of Coinstar. "If every Seahawks fan attending a home game this season donates 12 cents, that would provide another $60,000 to support community services provided by the Spirit of 12 nonprofit organizations."
"We hope the "12s" will take advantage of this convenient opportunity to support local, community-based nonprofits that directly impact youth in our region," said Seahawks Vice President of Community Relations Mike Flood.
Each of these five non-profit partners has a designated timeframe for consumers to make donations to their favorite organization. Consumers can locate Coinstar kiosks accepting donations to the Spirit of 12 by visiting http://www.coinstar.com/charitypartners/Spiritof12.
Treehouse September 6 through September 28
Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State September 29 through October 21
Association
YMCA of Greater Seattle October 22 through November 13
Girl Scouts of Western Washington November 14 through December 6
Camp Fire Snohomish December 7 through December 29
About Spirit of 12 Partners
In the fall of 2004, the Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation unveiled the Spirit of 12 Partners program, a collaboration among Seattle youth service organizations, the Seahawks, CenturyLink and The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Under this program, community-based nonprofits sell the Seahawks game day program during the team's home games. Each partner keeps 100% of the proceeds, which is matched by The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. In 2013, more than $365,000 was raised in the program and more than $2.70 million in total funds since 2004.
About Coinstar
Coinstar, part of the Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) family, is a leader in money services. It owns and operates the only multi-national, fully automated network of self-service coin-counting kiosks and now also operates Coinstar Exchange, a new network of gift card-exchange kiosks. The company has approximately 20,300 coin-counting locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Coinstar kiosks process more than $3 billion in coins annually. Coinstar makes it simple to convert coins to cash or consumers can receive no-fee coin-counting when choosing a gift card or eCertificate. For more information on Coinstar and Coinstar Exchange please visit www.coinstar.com and for information on Outerwall Inc., please visit www.outerwall.com.
About Outerwall Inc.
Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) has more than 20 years of experience creating some of the most profitable spaces for their retail partners. The company mission is to create a better everyday by delivering breakthrough kiosk experiences that delight consumers and generate revenue for retailers. As the company that brought consumers Redbox(R) entertainment, Coinstar(R) money services, and ecoATM(R) electronics recycling kiosks, Outerwall is leading the next generation of automated retail and paving the way for inventive, scalable businesses. Outerwall(TM) kiosks are in neighborhood grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchants, malls, and other retail locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Learn more at www.outerwall.com.
SOURCE Coinstar
/CONTACT: Martha Belden, Outerwall Inc., 425-943-8755, martha.belden@outerwall.com
/Web site: http://www.outerwall.com
/Web site: http://www.coinstar.com
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starbuxsux
10 years ago
Insider Buying: Mark Horak Buys 1,000 Shares of Outerwall Stock (OUTR)
Outerwall (NASDAQ:OUTR) Insider Mark Horak purchased 1,000 shares of Outerwall stock on the open market in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 5th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $55.40 per share, with a total value of $55,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 6,942 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $384,587. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.
A number of research firms have recently commented on OUTR. Analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of Outerwall from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday. They now have a $54.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “underweight” rating on shares of Outerwall in a research note on Friday, August 1st. They now have a $48.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $49.00. Finally, analysts at B. Riley reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Outerwall in a research note on Friday, August 1st. They now have a $58.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $64.00. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the stock. Outerwall presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $64.75.
Shares of Outerwall (NASDAQ:OUTR) opened at 56.94 on Friday. Outerwall has a 1-year low of $46.25 and a 1-year high of $74.30. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $56.71 and its 200-day moving average is $65.5. The company has a market cap of $1.093 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.40.
Outerwall (NASDAQ:OUTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The company reported $1.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.40 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $549.17 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $560.25 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Outerwall will post $5.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Outerwall Inc, formerly Coinstar, Inc, is a provider of automated retail solutions, which offers convenient products and services.
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starbuxsux
10 years ago
Redbox Games Week Is Back August 10-16
9:00 AM ET 8/8/14 | Marketwire
Redbox, America's destination for new-release entertainment at an incredible value, is bringing back its popular promotion, Games Week, offering free one-day video game rentals when customers reserve a game online August 10-16.*
"Anyone looking to try a video game should take part in Games Week at Redbox. It's a great way to experience the best the industry has to offer," said Ryan Calnan, director of video games, Redbox. "It also gives everyone a chance to try our convenient 'reserve online' feature, which ensures that the game you want to play is waiting for you when you get to the box."
It's easy to reserve a video game online at redbox.com or by using the Redbox mobile app. Consumers can find the nearest Redbox(R) location online at redbox.com/locations, via the Redbox app, or by texting FIND to 727272.**
With online reservations, a rent-and-return-anywhere(R) policy, over 36,000 U.S. locations and top titles like "Minecraft," "Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark" and "How to Train Your Dragon 2" available to rent for $2 a day, Redbox makes trying games easy, convenient and affordable.
*First rental day only. Online reservations only. Limit one discount per transaction, regardless of # of rentals. Only available for online reservations. Additional day charges apply. Can't be combined with other offers.
**When you text FIND to 727272, you'll get up to 2 messages. Up to 2 msgs/wk. Msg & data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel, HELP for help. By joining you agree to autodialed texts from Redbox. Opt-in not required to rent/buy from Redbox.
About Redbox Redbox, an Outerwall Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTR) brand, offers new-release DVD, Blu-ray Disc(R) and video-game rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 3.3 billion discs and is available at about 36,000 locations, including leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, and select Walgreens, Walmart and McDonald's locations. For more information, visit www.redbox.com and for more information about Outerwall Inc., visit www.outerwall.com.
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starbuxsux
10 years ago
$OUTR - Outerwall Inc. Announces 2014 Second Quarter Results
4:01 PM ET 7/31/14 | Dow Jones
Outerwall Inc. Announces 2014 Second Quarter Results
Reports Solid Profitability and Strong Operating and Free Cash Flow; Updates Full-Year 2014 Guidance
PR Newswire
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 31, 2014
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.
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"Our 2014 second quarter results reflect our ability to leverage our core capabilities of operating and scaling automated retail businesses profitably despite the impact of a weak content release schedule on our Redbox business," said J. Scott Di Valerio, Outerwall's chief executive officer. "June represented the lowest monthly theatrical box office in Redbox history. Box office in June was down 83 percent from June 2013 as only four titles were released during the month. While the release schedule was not compelling for consumers during the quarter, consumer engagement with Redbox remained strong as demonstrated by a significant year-over-year increase in e-mail open rates, e-mail subscribers and Redbox app downloads.
"Coinstar produced solid results in the quarter, with revenue, segment operating income and segment operating margin increasing year-over-year, " Di Valerio added. "We also continued to scale ecoATM. We finalized kiosk installation agreements with retail partners in the mass merchant and grocery channels. Overall, we delivered solid results during the quarter despite external challenges and believe we are well-positioned to deliver value to our consumers, retail partners and shareholders."
2014 2013 Change
Second Quarter Second Quarter %
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GAAP Results
-- Consolidated revenue $ 549.2 million $553.1 million (0.7)%
-- Income from continuing
operations $ 21.8 million $ 50.4 million (56.7)%
-- Net income $ 21.8 million $ 46.9 million (53.6)%
-- Diluted EPS from
continuing operations $ 1.08 $ 1.77 (39.0)%
-- Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 62.8 million $ 30.2 million 108.2%
Core Results*
-- Core adjusted EBITDA
from continuing
operations $ 110.3 million $129.9 million (15.1)%
-- Core diluted EPS from
continuing operations $ 1.42 $ 2.04 (30.4)%
-- Free cash flow $ 36.8 million $(5.9) million 719.1%
*Refer to Appendix A for a discussion of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Core and Non-Core Results.
Highlights from the second quarter of 2014 include:
-- Managed business for profitability and operating cash flow despite a weak
release schedule that impacted Redbox revenue
-- Generated $36.8 million in free cash flow in the quarter, bringing the
year-to-date total to $104.4 million
-- Repurchased approximately $50.0 million or approximately 712,000 shares
of common stock during the quarter
-- Completed a $300 million debt offering and amended and extended the
company's credit facility, effectively locking in attractive interest
rates, extending debt maturities and maintaining financial flexibility
"We produced solid results in the second quarter of 2014 with consolidated revenues and profitability in-line with our expectations despite weaker than expected performance from our Redbox business. In addition, we generated strong cash flow in the quarter and repurchased $50 million of our common stock, reflecting our commitment to returning cash to shareholders," said Galen C. Smith, chief financial officer of Outerwall.
For year-over-year comparison purposes, the company noted the following:
-- In the second quarter of 2013, the company implemented a new accounting
methodology for amortizing its content library that was prospectively
applied. Had this new methodology been applied retrospectively, Redbox
content costs, which are included in direct operating expenses, would
have been $29.4 million higher on a pretax basis in the second quarter of
2013 as content costs would have shifted from prior periods to the second
quarter of 2013.
-- In the second quarter of 2013, the company recognized a $17.8 million tax
benefit as a result of selling several thousand NCR kiosks through a
wholly owned subsidiary.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2014 decreased $3.9 million, or 0.7% to $549.2 million compared with $553.1 million for the second quarter of 2013. The year-over-year decline in consolidated revenue was primarily due to the impact of a weak content release schedule on the Redbox business, partially offset by an increase in revenue from the Coinstar segment and the inclusion of the ecoATM business that was acquired in late July 2013 and is included in the company's New Ventures segment.
Operating income for the second quarter of 2014 was $47.9 million and operating margin was 8.7% compared with operating income of $76.1 million and operating margin of 13.8% in the second quarter of 2013. The year-over-year decrease in both the operating income and margin was primarily due to the impact of a weak content release schedule on Redbox revenue and the change in the content amortization accounting methodology that occurred in the second quarter of 2013 as noted above. Had the updated amortization accounting methodology been in effect prior to the second quarter of 2013, operating income and operating margin would have been $46.7 million and 8.4%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2013.
Income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2014 was $21.8 million, or $1.08 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations, compared with $50.4 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2013. The year-over-year decrease in income from continuing operations was primarily due to lower revenues and the impact of the change in the amortization accounting methodology that was implemented in the second quarter of 2013. Had this methodology been in effect prior to the second quarter of 2013, income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2013 would have been $32.2 million.
Core adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2014 was $110.3 million, compared with $129.9 million in the second quarter of 2013. The year-over-year decline was primarily due to lower segment operating income at Redbox and higher segment operating losses in New Ventures as the company continued to invest as it scales its ecoATM business. The declines were partially offset by increased Coinstar segment operating income. Had the updated amortization accounting methodology been in effect prior to the second quarter of 2013, core adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2013 would have been $100.5 million.
Core diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2014 were $1.42 compared with $2.04 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2013. The company also noted that had the updated amortization accounting methodology been in effect prior to the second quarter of 2013, core diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2013 would have been lower by $0.64.
Net cash provided by operating activities in the second quarter of 2014 was $62.8 million compared with $30.2 million in the second quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily due to an increase in net operating cash inflows from changes in working capital and lower deferred income taxes.
Cash capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2014 were $26.1 million compared with $36.1 million in the second quarter of 2013.
Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2014 was $36.8 million, compared with negative $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2013, primarily driven by higher net operating cash flow and lower capital expenditures.
SEGMENT RESULTS
Redbox
Redbox segment revenue in the second quarter of 2014 was $445.5 million compared with $478.5 million in the second quarter of 2013. Redbox generated approximately 169.3 million rentals in the quarter, a decrease of 9.3% compared with the second quarter of 2013, on a considerably weaker release schedule than the year ago period. A key driver of Redbox performance is the availability of new release content, including the strength of titles and the release schedule. Total box office[1] in the second quarter 2014 was 37.5% lower than the second quarter of 2013. The impact of overall weaker releases in the second quarter of 2014 was further compounded by the scarcity of strong content available for rent in June. Compared with June 2013, the box office in June 2014 was 83.0% lower, and there were only four titles released during the month.
Redbox same store sales decreased 7.8% in the second quarter of 2014 compared with a decrease of 6.8% in the second quarter of 2013, primarily due to the impact of a weak content release slate and the timing of releases throughout the quarter. The company noted, however, that consumer engagement remained strong and grew in the second quarter of 2014 compared with the second quarter of 2013, with e-mail subscribers and Redbox app downloads growing by more than 20%. In addition, e-mail open rates, a measure of consumer interest in the product offering, increased 30% from the second quarter of 2013.
Net revenue per rental was $2.63, an increase of $0.07, or 2.7%, from the second quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily the result of a higher percentage of Blu-ray rentals as a percent of total rentals, a 29.1% reduction in promotional spend as Redbox continued its focus on increasing promotional efficiency through customer-specific offerings, and continued stabilization in single night rentals.
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