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from the refinancing in 2003 and beyond, annual interest
expense savings should be even greater in future years.
In 2001,we completed our exit from the Meals.com business.
We classified this former subsidiary as a discontinued
operation and wrote off its assets.
looking ahead
Coinstar is the only national network of self-service
coin counting machines—a business we created and
essentially have to ourselves. In constructing our
unique enterprise, we have also erected significant
barriers to entry. With more than 30 patents worldwide,
relationships with more than 200 retailers, a $150 million
infrastructure investment, an installed base of nearly
10,000 machines, and a longstanding reputation for
superior service—ours is a difficult business to replicate.
Regardless, we don’t take our position for granted, and
we will not let our achievements make us complacent.
We’ve set aggressive goals for 2002 and beyond.
Achieving these will require creative vision, exacting
discipline, and the talents of our extraordinary
employees. They are our true stars.
DAVID W.COLE,
Chief Executive Officer
RICHARD P. STILLMAN,
Chief Operating Officer
DIANE L. RENIHAN,
Chief Financial Officer