Outerwall 10-K 4 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 29, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	OUTERWALL INC
Entity Central Index Key	941,604
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		16,614,033
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 1.2

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 222,549	$ 242,696	$ 371,437	$ 282,894
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,272 and $2,223	38,464	48,590
Content library	188,490	180,121
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	51,368	39,819
Total current assets	500,871	511,226
Property and equipment, net	316,013	428,468
Deferred income taxes	2,606	11,363
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net (Note 6)	540,514	623,998
Other long-term assets	6,056	8,231
Total assets	1,366,060	1,583,286
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	184,010	168,633
Accrued payable to retailers	115,098	126,290
Other accrued liabilities	141,437	137,126
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	17,131	20,416
Total current liabilities	457,676	452,465
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities (Note 8)	897,366	973,669
Deferred income taxes	33,092	59,774
Total liabilities	$ 1,388,134	$ 1,485,908
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value - 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, $0.001 par value - 60,000,000 authorized; 36,720,579 and 36,600,166 shares issued; 16,607,516 and 18,926,242 shares outstanding;	485,163	473,592
Treasury stock	(1,151,063)	(996,293)
Retained earnings	643,452	620,389
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	374	(310)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(22,074)	97,378	$ 518,689	$ 549,088
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$ 1,366,060	$ 1,583,286

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 1,272	$ 2,223
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	36,720,579	36,600,166
Common stock, shares outstanding	16,607,516	18,926,242

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenue						$ 2,193,211		$ 2,291,586		$ 2,299,785
Expenses:
Direct operating	[1]					1,493,088		1,581,311		1,556,999
Marketing						35,674		35,293		30,227
Research and development						7,198		13,047		13,082
General and administrative						190,393		190,496		215,798
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)						27,153		557		4,495
Depreciation and other						171,390		187,824		189,401
Amortization of intangible assets						13,550		14,654		10,907
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)				$ 85,900		85,890		0		0
Total expenses						2,024,336		2,023,182		2,020,909
Operating income						168,875		268,404		278,876
Other income (expense), net:
Income (loss) from equity method investments, net (Note 7)						(800)		(28,734)		19,928
Interest expense, net						(42,353)		(47,644)		(32,807)
Other, net						(2,657)		(1,185)		(3,599)
Total other expense, net						(45,810)		(77,563)		(16,478)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes						123,065		190,841		262,398
Income tax expense						(73,619)		(66,164)		(39,710)
Income from continuing operations						49,446		124,677		222,688
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 12)						(5,109)		(18,059)		(47,896)
Net income						44,337		106,618		174,792
Foreign currency translation adjustment	[2]					684	[3]	457	[4]	856	[5]
Comprehensive income						45,021		107,075		175,648
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shares (Note 13):
Basic						48,117		120,748		217,215
Diluted						$ 48,118		$ 120,806		$ 217,394
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (Note 13):
Continuing operations (in usd per share)						$ 2.75		$ 5.98		$ 7.98
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)						(0.29)		(0.89)		(1.76)
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)						2.46		5.09		6.22
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (Note 13):
Continuing operations (in usd per share)						2.75		5.89		7.72
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)						(0.29)		(0.88)		(1.70)
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)						$ 2.46		$ 5.01		$ 6.02
Weighted average common shares [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares - basic (in shares)						17,467		20,192		27,216
Weighted average common shares - diluted (in shares)	[6]					17,487		20,503		28,169
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)		$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 1.20		$ 0		$ 0
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $118.7 million, $125.7 million and $129.1 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[2]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015, 2014 and 2013.
[3]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015.
[4]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014.
[5]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013.
[6]	Participating securities were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, as this calculation was more dilutive than the calculation using the treasury stock method.

Consolidated Statements Of Com5

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Depreciation and other excluded from direct operating expenses	$ 118,700,000	$ 125,700,000	$ 129,100,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax effect	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Statements Of Stoc

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Total		Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
BEGINING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012			28,626,323
BEGINING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 549,088,000		$ 504,881,000	$ (293,149,000)	$ 338,979,000	$ (1,623,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net (in shares)			411,902
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net	12,655,000		$ 12,655,000
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (in shares)			(76,401)
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation	(4,195,000)		$ (4,195,000)
Share-based payments expense (in shares)			223,173
Share-based payments expense	16,831,000		$ 16,831,000
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation expense	$ 3,287,000		$ 3,287,000
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(3,306,433)		(3,306,433)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (195,004,000)			(195,004,000)
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax (in shares)			272,336
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax	(38,175,000)		$ (49,532,000)	11,357,000
Debt conversion feature (in shares)			0
Debt conversion feature	(1,446,000)		$ (1,446,000)
Net income	174,792,000				174,792,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	856,000	[1],[2]				856,000	[3]
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013			26,150,900
ENDING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	518,689,000		$ 482,481,000	(476,796,000)	513,771,000	(767,000)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Footnote) [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax effect	0
BEGINING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012			28,626,323
BEGINING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 549,088,000		$ 504,881,000	(293,149,000)	338,979,000	(1,623,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(13,745,799)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (896,175,000)
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	16,607,516
ENDING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2015	$ (22,074,000)		$ 485,163,000	(1,151,063,000)	643,452,000	374,000
BEGINING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013			26,150,900
BEGINING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	518,689,000		$ 482,481,000	(476,796,000)	513,771,000	(767,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net (in shares)			103,260
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net	3,735,000		$ 3,735,000
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (in shares)			(61,543)
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation	(4,255,000)		$ (4,255,000)
Share-based payments expense (in shares)			227,092
Share-based payments expense	14,424,000		$ 13,036,000	1,388,000
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation expense	$ 1,920,000		$ 1,920,000
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(7,925,227)		(7,925,227)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (545,140,000)			(545,140,000)
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax (in shares)			431,760
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax	(516,000)		$ (24,771,000)	24,255,000
Adjustment and settlement of debt conversion feature classified as temporary equity	1,446,000		$ 1,446,000
Net income	106,618,000				106,618,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 457,000	[2],[4]				457,000	[3]
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	18,926,242		18,926,242
ENDING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 97,378,000		$ 473,592,000	(996,293,000)	620,389,000	(310,000)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Footnote) [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax effect	$ 0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net (in shares)	49,000		48,992
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net	$ 2,552,000		$ 2,552,000
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (in shares)			(60,255)
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation	(4,013,000)		$ (4,013,000)
Share-based payments expense (in shares)			206,676
Share-based payments expense	17,288,000		$ 12,258,000	5,030,000
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation expense	$ 774,000		$ 774,000
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(2,514,139)		(2,514,139)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (159,800,000)			(159,800,000)
Net income	44,337,000				44,337,000
Dividends (Note 20)	(21,274,000)				(21,274,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 684,000	[2],[5]				684,000
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	16,607,516
ENDING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2015	$ (22,074,000)		$ 485,163,000	$ (1,151,063,000)	$ 643,452,000	$ 374,000
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Footnote) [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax effect	$ 0
[1]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013.
[2]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015, 2014 and 2013.
[3]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
[4]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014.
[5]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015.

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Activities:
Net income		$ 44,337		$ 106,618		$ 174,792
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other		177,247		195,162		193,700
Amortization of intangible assets		13,594		14,692		10,933
Share-based payments expense		17,240		13,384		16,831
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments		(739)		(1,964)		(3,698)
Deferred income taxes		(19,619)		(22,611)		(10,933)
Impairment expense, restructuring and lease termination costs	[1]	2,054		0		32,732
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net		800		28,734		(19,928)
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount		2,761		4,116		6,394
(Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt		(5,854)		2,018		6,013
Gain on purchase of Gazelle (Note 3)		(989)		0		0
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)		85,890		0		0
Other		(972)		(1,750)		(2,039)
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		10,011		8,671		7,978
Content library		(8,320)		19,747		(22,459)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(10,065)		44,282		(50,542)
Other assets		162		1,702		230
Accounts payable		17,943		(68,912)		1,491
Accrued payable to retailers		(9,968)		(6,847)		(4,088)
Other accrued liabilities		10,572		1,309		(9,573)
Net cash flows from operating activities	[2]	326,085		338,351		327,834
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(77,591)		(97,924)		(161,412)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		3,225		1,977		13,344
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(17,980)		0		(244,036)
Receipt of note receivable principal		0		0		22,913
Cash paid for equity investments		0		(24,500)		(28,000)
Extinguishment payment received from equity investment		0		5,000		0
Net cash flows used in investing activities	[2]	(92,346)		(115,447)		(397,191)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes		0		295,500		343,769
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility		310,500		642,000		400,000
Principal payments on Credit Facility		(339,375)		(680,125)		(215,313)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	[3]	(9)		(2,911)		(2,203)
Settlement and conversion of convertible debt		0		(51,149)		(172,211)
Repurchase of Notes (Note 9)		(34,589)		0		0
Repurchases of common stock	[4]	(159,800)		(545,091)		(195,004)
Dividends paid (Note 20)		(21,210)		0		0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt		(11,510)		(13,996)		(14,834)
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments		739		1,964		3,698
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options		(1,461)		(520)		8,460
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	[2]	(256,715)	[5]	(354,328)	[6]	156,362	[7]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		2,829		2,683		1,538
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(20,147)		(128,741)		88,543
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period		242,696		371,437		282,894
End of period		222,549		242,696		371,437
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest		45,502		41,614		20,699
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net		100,544		36,777		55,989
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment financed by capital lease obligations		2,397		8,198		7,408
Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable		2,577		8,255		6,656
Non-cash gain included in equity investments		0		0		68,376
Common stock issued on conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax		0		24,255		14,292
Non-cash debt issue costs	[3]	$ 0		$ 4,500		$ 6,231
[1]	The non-cash restructuring, impairment and related costs in 2015 of $2.1 million is composed of $7.4 million in impairments of lease related assets partially offset by a $5.3 million benefit resulting from the lease termination. The 2013 non-cash charge represents asset impairments of $32.7 million related to our four ventures previously included in our former New Ventures segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio, which were discontinued during 2013.
[2]	During 2015 we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada. 2014 also includes the wind-down process of certain new ventures that were discontinued during 2013. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.
[3]	Total financing costs associated with the Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes issued in 2014 were $8.2 million composed of non-cash debt issue costs of $4.5 million recorded as debt discount associated with our issuance of $300.0 million senior unsecured notes due 2021, $1.5 million in deferred financing fees associated with the senior unsecured notes, and $2.2 million in deferred financing fees associated with the refinancing of our Credit Facility. The cash payments for financing costs associated with the Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes in 2014 were $2.9 million.
[4]	The total cost of repurchases of common stock in 2014 was $545.1 million, which includes $3.7 million in fees and expenses relating to the tender offer recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cash payments for the tender offer fees in 2014 were $3.7 million.
[5]	During 2015 we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.
[6]	During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.
[7]	During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.

Consolidated Statements Of Cas8

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Additional cash flow information
Impairment expense, restructuring and lease termination costs	[1]	$ 2,054	$ 0
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of		7,440
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination		5,300
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross			8,200
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		6,564	8,783
Principal		886,283	956,250
Payments of Financing Costs	[2]	9	2,911
Repurchases of common stock	[3]	$ (159,800)	(545,091)
Credit Facility
Additional cash flow information
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross			2,200
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 | Senior Notes
Additional cash flow information
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount				$ 4,500
Principal			300,000
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019 | Senior Notes
Additional cash flow information
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross			1,500
Tender Offer
Additional cash flow information
Professional fees paid			3,700
Payments for Fees			$ 3,700
[1]	The non-cash restructuring, impairment and related costs in 2015 of $2.1 million is composed of $7.4 million in impairments of lease related assets partially offset by a $5.3 million benefit resulting from the lease termination. The 2013 non-cash charge represents asset impairments of $32.7 million related to our four ventures previously included in our former New Ventures segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio, which were discontinued during 2013.
[2]	Total financing costs associated with the Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes issued in 2014 were $8.2 million composed of non-cash debt issue costs of $4.5 million recorded as debt discount associated with our issuance of $300.0 million senior unsecured notes due 2021, $1.5 million in deferred financing fees associated with the senior unsecured notes, and $2.2 million in deferred financing fees associated with the refinancing of our Credit Facility. The cash payments for financing costs associated with the Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes in 2014 were $2.9 million.
[3]	The total cost of repurchases of common stock in 2014 was $545.1 million, which includes $3.7 million in fees and expenses relating to the tender offer recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cash payments for the tender offer fees in 2014 were $3.7 million.

Organization and Business

Organization and Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business	Note 1: Organization and Business Description of Business We are a leading provider of automated retail solutions offering convenient products and services that benefit consumers and drive incremental retail traffic and revenue for retailers. During 2015: • We made the decision to discontinue operating SAMPLE it in the fourth quarter of 2015. As SAMPLE it does not represent a major component of our operations or financial results, the results of SAMPLE it do not qualify to be reported as a discontinued operation and remain in our All Other reporting category. See Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for additional information. • To align with a change in how our chief operating decision maker evaluates business performance, we added ecoATM, our electronic device recycling business, as a separate reportable segment in the first quarter of 2015. Previously, the results of ecoATM along with those of other self-service concepts were included in our former New Ventures segment. The combined results of the other self-service concepts are included in our All Other reporting category as they do not meet quantitative thresholds to be reported as a separate segment. See Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for additional information. • We discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada ("Redbox Canada") as the business was not meeting our performance expectations. We have reclassified the results of Redbox Canada to discontinued operations for all periods presented in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information. • We acquired certain assets and liabilities of Gazelle, Inc. ("Gazelle") in the fourth quarter of 2015. Results of operations for Gazelle from the acquisition date, November 10, 2015, are included in our ecoATM segment. See Note 3: Business Combinations and Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for additional information. Our core offerings in automated retail include our Redbox, Coinstar and ecoATM segments. Our Redbox segment consists of self-service kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies and video games. Our Coinstar segment consists of self-service coin-counting kiosks where consumers can convert their coins to cash or stored value products. We also offer self-service kiosks that exchange gift cards for cash under our Coinstar™ Exchange brand. Our ecoATM segment consists of self-service kiosks and an online solution where consumers can sell certain electronic devices for cash and generates revenue through the sale of devices collected to third party resellers, through online marketplaces and through the Gazelle direct-to-consumer storefront. In addition to our three reportable segments, we may also conduct business activities through other self-service concepts, where we identify, evaluate, build or acquire and develop new self-service retail concepts and regularly assess these concepts to determine whether continued funding or other alternatives are appropriate. On July 23, 2013 we acquired the remaining 77.0% equity interest in our ecoATM business. We paid $262.9 million in cash and the primary assets received included property and equipment of $23.2 million , identified intangible assets of $41.4 million and goodwill of $264.2 million , which is not deductible for tax purposes. The primary reason for the business combination was to expand Outerwall’s presence in automated retail and gain exposure to the growing demand for refurbished products and mobile devices. Since the acquisition date, the results of ecoATM operations, with the exception of expense for rights to receive cash which are unallocated corporate expenses, are included in our ecoATM segment. See Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for more information. Our kiosks are located primarily in supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants, convenience stores, financial institutions, malls and restaurants. Our kiosk and location counts as of December 31, 2015 , are as follows: Kiosks Locations Redbox 40,480 33,060 Coinstar 20,930 19,660 ecoATM 2,250 2,020 All Other (1) 120 120 Total 63,780 54,860 (1) As part of our decision to discontinue operating SAMPLE it in the fourth quarter of 2015, all SAMPLE it kiosks were removed from their locations during January 2016.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Outerwall Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies of which we may have significant influence, but not a controlling interest, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates in Financial Reporting We prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in our consolidated financial statements and our notes thereto. The most significant estimates and assumptions include the: • useful lives and salvage values of our content library; • determination of goodwill impairment; • lives and recoverability of equipment and other long-lived assets; • recognition and measurement of current and long-term deferred income taxes (including the measurement of uncertain tax positions); • recognition and measurement of purchase price allocation for business combinations; and • loss contingencies. It is reasonably possible that the estimates we make may change in the future and could have a material effect on our financial statements. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents were $222.5 million and $242.7 million at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Of this total, cash equivalents were $2.7 million and $0.9 million , respectively, and consisted of money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities such as money market funds, certificate of deposits, and commercial paper. Our cash balances with financial institutions may exceed the deposit insurance limits. Included in our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , were $83.3 million and $81.7 million , respectively that we identified for settling our accrued payable to our retailer partners in relation to our Coinstar kiosks. Separately included in our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , were $46.2 million and $66.5 million , respectively in cash and cash equivalents held in financial institutions domestically and $9.0 million and $11.6 million , respectively in cash and cash equivalents held in foreign financial institutions. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable represents receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. We determine the allowance based on historical experience and other currently available information. When a specific account is deemed uncollectible, the account is written off against the allowance. Amounts expensed for uncollectible accounts and amounts charged against the allowance were immaterial in all periods presented. Content Library Content library consists of movies and video games available for rent or purchase. We obtain our movie and video game content primarily through revenue sharing agreements and license agreements with studios and game publishers, as well as through distributors and other suppliers. The cost of content mainly includes the cost of the movies and video games, labor, overhead, freight, and studio revenue sharing expenses. The content purchases are capitalized and amortized to their estimated salvage value as a component of direct operating expenses over the usage period. For purchased content that we expect to sell at the end of its useful life, we determine an estimated salvage value. Content salvage values are estimated based on the amounts that we have historically recovered on disposal. For licensed content that we do not expect to sell, no salvage value is provided. The useful lives and salvage value of our content library are periodically reviewed and evaluated. Amortization charges are derived utilizing rental curves based on historical performance of movies and games over their useful lives and recorded on an accelerated basis, reflecting higher rentals of movies and video games in the first few weeks after release, and substantially all of the amortization expense is recognized within one year of purchase. In the second quarter of 2013, we completed a review of our content library amortization methodology and updated the methodology in order to add greater precision to product cost amortization. The previous method recognized accelerated amortization of content library costs at a rate faster than the decline in the content library's value due to the recognition of charges in addition to the normal rental curve amortization whenever individual discs were removed from kiosks, a process we define as "thinning". The Company's most recent analysis has shown that its amortization curves can reasonably capture the effect of thinning and therefore eliminates the need for additional charges at the time of thinning and provides a better correlation of costs to revenue. The modified approach to amortizing the cost of the content library is based on updated rental curves, which incorporate thinning estimates, and provides a more systematic method for recognizing the costs of movie and game titles that better aligns the recognition of costs with the related revenue. The Company believes that the change in its content library amortization methodology, made on a prospective basis, is a change in accounting estimate that is affected by a change in accounting principle. The Company believes that the modified content library amortization methodology is preferable because it better reflects the pattern of consumption of the expected benefits of the content library. A copy of our auditor's preferability letter is filed as an exhibit to our 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013. The effect of this change resulted in a reduction of product costs, as reported in direct operating expenses, of approximately $21.7 million in the second quarter of 2013, with those costs shifted to primarily the third and fourth quarters and some into 2014. The change resulted in a corresponding increase to the balance of our content library. In addition, the change in amortization methodology shifted product costs on titles purchased during the second half of 2013 into 2014 as amortization is less accelerated than under the prior method. Under the modified amortization methodology we continue to recognize substantially all of the amortization expense within one year of purchase. For year ended December 31, 2013, the change resulted in a total pretax benefit of $31.8 million or $1.17 per basic share and $1.12 per diluted share. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Expenditures that extend the life, increase the capacity, or improve the efficiency of property and equipment are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over the following approximate useful lives: Useful Life Coin-counting kiosks and components 2 - 10 years Redbox kiosks and components 3 - 5 years ecoATM kiosk and components 5 years Computers and software 3 - 5 years Office furniture and equipment 5 - 7 years Leased vehicles 3 - 6 years Leasehold improvements (shorter of life of asset or remaining lease term) 1 - 11 years Internal-Use Software We capitalize costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software during the application development stage. Capitalization of software development costs occurs after the preliminary project stage is complete, management authorizes the project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. We expense costs incurred for training, data conversion, and maintenance, as well as spending in the post-implementation stage. A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized only to the extent that it enables the software to perform a task it previously could not perform. The internal-use software is included in computers and software under property and equipment in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . We amortize the internal-use software based on the estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization Our intangible assets subject to amortization are primarily composed of developed technology and retailer relationships acquired in connection with our acquisitions. We used expectations of future cash flows, with appropriate discount rates based on the stage of the enterprise acquired, to estimate the fair value of our intangible assets. We amortize our intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of an acquired enterprise or assets over the estimated fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. We assess goodwill for potential impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of November 30, or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We may assess qualitative factors to make this determination, or bypass such a qualitative assessment and proceed directly to testing goodwill for impairment using a two-step process. Qualitative factors we may consider include, but are not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for our products and services, regulatory and political developments and entity specific factors such as strategies and financial performance. If, after completing such assessment, it is determined more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a two-step impairment test, whereby the first step is comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired and the second step of the test is not performed. The second step of the impairment test is performed when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, then the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill is compared with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to the excess. For additional information see Note 6: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets . Lives and Recoverability of Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets We evaluate the estimated remaining life and recoverability of equipment and other assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Factors that would indicate potential impairment include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in the market value of the long-lived asset(s), a significant change in the long-lived asset’s use or physical condition, and operating or cash flow losses associated with the use of the long-lived asset. When there is an indication of impairment, we prepare an estimate of future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition to test recoverability. If the sum of the future undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying value of the asset, it indicates that the long-lived asset is not recoverable, in which case we will then compare the estimated fair value to its carrying value. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value of the asset, we recognize the impairment loss and adjust the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we discontinued three new venture concepts, Rubi TM , Crisp Market TM and Star Studio TM . During the second quarter of 2013 we discontinued our Orango TM concept. As a result of the decision to discontinue the four concepts, for each concept we estimated the fair value of assets held utilizing a cash flow approach. For each of the concepts and for certain shared service assets used for the new ventures, as of December 31, 2013, we estimated the fair value of the assets was zero and recorded impairment charges for each concept. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information. On January 23, 2015, we made the decision to shut down our Redbox Canada operations as the business was not meeting the Company's performance expectations. On March 31, 2015, we completed the disposal of the Redbox Canada operations. As a result, we updated certain estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements and the remaining value of certain capitalized property and equipment, consisting primarily of installation costs, was amortized over the wind-down period ending March 31, 2015. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information. Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to more likely than not be realized in our future tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are expected to be recovered or settled. We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate or effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. In the event of a tax position where it would not be more likely than not that a tax benefit would be sustained, no tax benefit would be recognized in the financial statements. When applicable, associated interest and penalties have been recognized as a component of income tax expense. See Note 18: Income Taxes From Continuing Operations for additional information. Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities We account for tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction (i.e., sales, value added) on a net (excluded from revenue) basis. Convertible Debt In September 2009, we issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4% Convertible Senior Notes (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes were convertible as of December 31, 2013 and the debt conversion feature was classified as temporary equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets . On September 2, 2014, the Convertible Notes matured. In 2014, we retired or settled upon maturity, a combined 51,148 Convertible Notes for total consideration of $51.1 million in cash and the issuance of 431,760 shares of common stock. The amount by which total consideration exceeded the fair value of the Convertible Notes has been recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. The loss from early extinguishment of the Convertible Notes was approximately $0.3 million and is recorded in interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . Loss Contingencies We accrue estimated liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation and other sources when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the claim assessment or damages can be reasonably estimated. We believe that we have sufficient accruals to cover any obligations resulting from claims, assessments or litigation that have met these criteria. Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price or fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured as follows: • Redbox - Revenue from movie and video game rentals is recognized ratably over the term of a consumer’s rental transaction. Revenue from a direct sale out of the kiosk of previously rented movies or video games is recognized at the time of sale. On rental transactions for which the related movie or video game has not yet been returned to the kiosk at month-end, revenue is recognized with a corresponding receivable recorded in the balance sheet, net of a reserve for potentially uncollectible amounts. We record revenue net of refunds and applicable sales taxes collected from consumers. In the fourth quarter of 2014, Redbox launched Redbox Play Pass, a new loyalty program, where customers can earn points redeemable for movie rentals. As customers accumulate points, we defer the estimated fair value of the points earned as deferred revenue (included within other current accrued liabilities). We deferred $2.5 million and $1.5 million as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. • Coinstar - Revenue from a coin transaction, which is collected from either consumers or card issuers (in stored value product transactions), is recognized at the time the consumers’ coins are collected by our coin-counting kiosks. Our revenue represents the fee charged for coin transactions. • ecoATM - Revenue is recognized upon the sale and shipment of devices collected to third parties and consumers. • All Other - Revenue was recognized in our discontinued SAMPLE it concept when the service transaction was completed. Fees Paid to Retailers Fees paid to retailers relate to the amount we pay our retailers for the benefit of placing our kiosks in their stores and their agreement to provide certain services on our behalf to our consumers. The fee is generally calculated as a percentage of each coin-counting transaction or as a percentage of our net movie or video game rental revenue or a fixed fee and is recorded in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income within Direct operating expenses. The fee arrangements are based on our negotiations and evaluation of certain factors with the retailers such as total revenue, long-term non-cancelable contracts, installation of our kiosks in high traffic and/or urban or rural locations, co-op marketing incentives, or other criteria. Advertising Advertising costs, which are included as a component of marketing expenses, are expensed as incurred and totaled $15.2 million , $11.8 million and $11.7 million in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Research and Development Costs incurred for research and development activities are expensed as incurred. Foreign Currency Translation The functional currencies of our international subsidiaries are the British pound Sterling for our subsidiary Coinstar Limited in the United Kingdom, Canadian dollar for Coinstar International and Redbox Canada GP, and the Euro for our Coinstar Ireland Limited subsidiary. We translate assets and liabilities related to these operations to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the date of the Consolidated Balance Sheets ; we convert revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates. Transaction gains and losses including on foreign currency intercompany transactions not deemed to be of a long term investment nature are included in Other income (expense), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, except for those associated with discontinued operations which are included in Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . Translation gains and losses, including gains and losses on foreign currency intercompany transactions deemed to be of a long term investment nature, are reported as Accumulated other comprehensive loss in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . Share-Based Payments We measure and recognize expense for all share-based payment awards granted, including employee stock options and restricted stock awards, based on the estimated fair value of the award on the grant date. We utilize the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) valuation model for valuing our stock option awards and the determination of the expenses. The use of the BSM valuation model to estimate the fair value of stock option awards requires us to make judgments on assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield, expected term and expected volatility over the expected term of the award. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management’s best estimates at the time they are made, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the determination of expense could be materially different in the future. We amortize share-based payment expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the individual award with estimated forfeitures considered. Vesting periods are generally four years. Expense for performance based shares is recognized over the vesting period if and when we conclude that it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. We reassess the probability of vesting at each reporting period for awards with performance conditions and adjust compensation cost based on our probability assessment. Shares to be issued upon the exercise of stock options will come from newly issued shares. The expense related to restricted stock granted to movie studios as part of license agreements is adjusted based on the number of unvested shares and market price of our common stock each reporting period. Share-based payment expense is only recognized on awards that ultimately vest. Therefore, we have reduced the share-based payment expense to be recognized over the vesting period for anticipated future forfeitures. Forfeiture estimates are based on historical forfeiture patterns. We review and assess our forfeiture estimates quarterly and update them if necessary. Any changes to accumulated share-based payment expense are recognized in the period of change. If actual forfeitures differ significantly from our estimates, our results of operations could be materially impacted. For additional information see Note 10: Share-Based Payments . Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts for cash equivalents approximate fair value, which is the amount for which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. Available-for-sale securities are marked to fair value on a quarterly basis. The fair value of our revolving line of credit approximates its carrying amount. For additional information see Note 15: Fair Value . Reclassifications To be consistent with our 2015 reporting, the following have been retrospectively reported in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all periods presented with no effect on net income, cash flows or stockholder's equity: • Results of our Redbox Canada operations which were discontinued during the first quarter of 2015. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information; • Restructuring and related costs. See Note 11: Restructuring for additional information; and • Basic and diluted earnings per share as a result of applying the two-class method of calculating earnings per share (the “Two-Class Method”). During the first quarter of 2015, the Two-Class Method became significantly more dilutive than the previously applied treasury stock method as a result of stock repurchases increasing the average number of unvested restricted awards (“participating securities”) as a percentage of total common shares outstanding. The impact of applying the Two-Class Method on both income from continuing operations and basic and diluted weighted average shares used to calculate earnings per common share is as follows: As Reported Under the Treasury Stock Method Amount Allocated to Participating Securities As Revised Under the Two-Class Method In thousands, except per share data 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 Income from continuing operations used in basic per share calculation $ 124,677 $ 222,688 $ (3,929 ) $ (5,473 ) $ 120,748 $ 217,215 Income from continuing operations used in diluted per share calculation $ 124,677 $ 222,688 $ (3,871 ) $ (5,294 ) $ 120,806 $ 217,394 Weighted average shares used in basic per share calculation 20,192 27,216 — — 20,192 27,216 Weighted average shares used in diluted per share calculation 20,699 28,381 (196 ) (212 ) 20,503 28,169 Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 6.17 $ 8.18 $ (0.19 ) $ (0.20 ) $ 5.98 $ 7.98 Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 6.02 $ 7.85 $ (0.13 ) $ (0.13 ) $ 5.89 $ 7.72 See Note 13: Earnings Per Share for additional information. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Outerwall Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies of which we may have significant influence, but not a controlling interest, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Accounting Pronouncements Adopted During the Current Year In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360) Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity . ASU 2014-08 changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Under the ASU discontinued operations is defined as a: • Component of an entity, or group of components, that ◦ has been disposed of, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale, or has been abandoned/spun-off and ◦ represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results, or a ◦ business or nonprofit activity that, on acquisition, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08 during the first quarter of 2015 and applied the guidance to our disposition of our Redbox operations in Canada (“Redbox Canada”). See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . This ASU requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be presented in the balance sheet as noncurrent and is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. We elected to early adopt this new guidance in the fourth quarter of 2015 and have applied the changes retrospectively. The changes to our 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet as a result of adopting the new guidance are as follow: In thousands, except per share data As Reported Reclassifications As Revised Assets: Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 39,837 $ (18 ) $ 39,819 Deferred income taxes - long term $ 11,378 $ (15 ) $ 11,363 Liabilities: Deferred income taxes - current $ 21,432 $ (21,432 ) $ — Deferred income taxes - long term $ 38,375 $ 21,399 $ 59,774 Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Subtopic 835-30) . This ASU requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, instead of as a deferred charge. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (Subtopic 835-30) . This ASU provides additional guidance to ASU 2015-03, which did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. ASU 2015-15 noted that the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. As of December 31, 2015, we had $3.8 million of deferred financing fees recorded in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement . This ASU provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The guidance will not change GAAP for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 sets forth a new revenue recognition model that requires identifying the contract, identifying the performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to performance obligations and recognizing the revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date of December 15, 2016. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) : Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern . This ASU describes how an entity’s management should assess whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. Management should consider both quantitative and qualitative factors in making its assessment. If after considering management’s plans, substantial doubt about an entity’s going concern is alleviated, an entity shall disclose information in the footnotes that enables the users of the financial statements to understand the events that raised the going concern and how management’s plan alleviated this concern. If after considering management’s plans, substantial doubt about an entity’s going concern is not alleviated, the entity shall disclose in the footnotes indicating that a substantial doubt about the entity’s going concern exists within one year of the date of the issued financial statements. Additionally, the entity shall disclose the events that led to this going concern and management’s plans to mitigate them. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Note 3: Business Combinations Acquisition of Gazelle, Inc., On October 29, 2015 , Outerwall Inc. entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with Gazelle, Inc. , a Delaware corporation ("Gazelle") that provides consumers an on-line solution for the sale and purchase of used mobile phones, computers and tablets. This taxable transaction closed on November 10, 2015 . The primary reasons for the business combination were to help drive our ecoATM business to profitability, provide margin and revenue uplift opportunities, and leverage a direct-to-consumer channel for collected devices. We accounted for the purchase of Gazelle as a business combination. Costs related to this acquisition of approximately $0.3 million were expensed during the fourth quarter of 2015 and are included within general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . The following table shows the consideration transferred and the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the resultant purchase price allocation. Dollars in thousands November 10, 2015 Total consideration transferred $ 17,980 Assets acquired: Accounts receivable $ 67 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,963 Property and equipment 252 Intangible assets 16,000 Total assets acquired 20,282 Liabilities assumed: Deferred revenue (750 ) Deferred tax liabilities (563 ) Total liabilities assumed (1,313 ) Total net assets acquired $ 18,969 Bargain purchase gain $ 989 The assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the results of operations from the date of the acquisition, are included within our ecoATM segment. The purchase priced allocation resulted in the recognition of a gain on bargain purchase of approximately $1.0 million , which was included within other, net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . The gain on bargain purchase is primarily the result of acquiring certain assets of Gazelle, including the Gazelle trade name, in a transaction under which the previous investors were motivated to sell due to short-term liquidity concerns. Acquired identifiable intangible assets and their estimated useful life in years are as follows: Dollars in thousands Purchase Price Estimated Useful Life in Years Trade name $ 14,000 10 Developed technology $ 2,000 3 The following table shows the revenue and operating loss included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income resulting from the acquisition of Gazelle since the closing date, including the amortization for acquired intangibles which are included in our ecoATM segment: Year Ended Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 Revenue $ 13,269 Operating loss $ 948 Pro forma information The following unaudited pro forma information represents the results of operations for Outerwall Inc. and includes the Gazelle business acquired as if the acquisition was consummated as of January 1, 2014. Years Ended December 31, (Unaudited) Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Pro-forma revenue $ 2,264,467 $ 2,378,508 Pro-forma income from continuing operations $ 38,524 $ 114,641 The unaudited pro forma results have been adjusted with respect to certain aspects of our acquisition of Gazelle to reflect: • changes in assets to record their acquisition date fair values and the resulting changes in amortization; • adjustments for the bargain purchase gain and costs related to the acquisition; and • the income tax impact of the pro forma adjustments at a combined federal and state statutory rate of 37.5% . The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect future events that may occur after the acquisition, including, but not limited to, the anticipated realization of ongoing savings from operating synergies in subsequent periods.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Curr

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities	Note 4: Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities Prepaid expenses and other current assets December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Spare parts $ 9,780 $ 13,643 Licenses 6,394 5,881 Electronic devices inventory 7,846 5,259 Income taxes receivable 9,517 95 Prepaid rent 1,043 1,446 DVD cases and labels 1,371 1,330 Other 15,417 12,165 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 51,368 $ 39,819 Other accrued liabilities December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Payroll related expenses $ 40,676 $ 33,343 Studio revenue share and other content related expenses 28,964 23,226 Business taxes 16,080 21,629 Insurance 13,594 9,615 Deferred revenue 11,201 6,995 Income taxes payable 16 9,463 Accrued interest expense 6,913 6,974 Accrued early lease termination and sublease expenses 4,991 — Service contract provider expenses 4,070 4,191 Deferred rent expense 1,728 6,162 Other 13,204 15,528 Total other accrued liabilities $ 141,437 $ 137,126

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Note 5: Property and Equipment December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Kiosks and components $ 1,163,210 $ 1,165,925 Computers, servers, and software 193,507 200,915 Leasehold improvements 22,663 29,625 Office furniture and equipment 7,047 9,218 Vehicles 5,118 6,234 Property and equipment, at cost 1,391,545 1,411,917 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,075,532 ) (983,449 ) Property and equipment, net $ 316,013 $ 428,468 During 2015 we recognized: • $5.0 million of accelerated depreciation as a result of our decision to discontinue operating SAMPLE it. See Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for additional information; and • $7.4 million of impairment charges in connection with our early lease termination. See Note 11: Restructuring for additional information.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 6: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill We assess goodwill for potential impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of November 30, or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, it became evident that revenue and profitability trends in our ecoATM reporting unit were not being achieved as expected. For example collection rates, revenue and profitability on a per kiosk basis experienced declines versus prior periods and expected seasonal trends. As a result, we revised our internal expectations for future revenue growth and profitability lower than our previous estimates. This is primarily driven by certain challenges in an increasingly competitive industry which impact the per kiosk device collection, revenue and profitability expectations and the timing and installation of kiosks. Further, while these competitive challenges grew more acute during the second quarter, we also experienced the loss of a key executive at ecoATM. This led to an indication in the second quarter of 2015 that ecoATM’s fair value was more likely than not below its carrying value. As a result, we performed the first step of the goodwill impairment test with the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist. The first step of the impairment test was completed by comparing the carrying value of ecoATM, including goodwill, to its fair value determined using a weighted combination of a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) income based approach and a guideline public company market based approach. The DCF methodology requires significant judgment in selecting appropriate inputs including the risk adjusted market cost of capital for the discount rate, the terminal growth rate and projections of future cash flows, all of which are inherently uncertain. The guideline public company method involves significant judgment in selecting the appropriate inputs including the peer company group, the selection of relevant multiples and the determination of a reasonable control premium. Due to these significant judgments, the fair value determined in connection with the goodwill impairment test may not necessarily be indicative of the actual value that would be recognized in a future transaction. Completion of the first step of the impairment test determined that the carrying amount of ecoATM exceeded its fair value and that the second step of the impairment test needed to be performed. Under the second step of the impairment test, we completed the process of estimating the fair value of ecoATM’s assets and liabilities, including intangible assets consisting of developed technology, trade name and covenants not to compete for the purpose of deriving an estimate of the implied fair value of goodwill. The estimate of the implied fair value of goodwill was then compared to the recorded goodwill to determine the amount of the impairment. Significant assumptions used in measuring the value of these assets and liabilities included the discount rates and obsolescence rates used in valuing the intangible assets, and replacement costs for valuing the tangible assets. The inputs and assumptions used in our goodwill impairment test are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. Based on the result of the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis, we recognized a non-cash, non-tax deductible charge for goodwill impairment of $85.9 million related to our ecoATM business segment in the second quarter of 2015. As a result of the impairment recorded, the estimated fair value of the ecoATM reporting unit equaled its carrying value as of June 30, 2015. Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment charges that we have recorded are as follows: Dollars in thousands Goodwill $ 559,307 Accumulated impairment losses (85,890 ) Net goodwill at December 31, 2015 $ 473,417 Goodwill by Segment A reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amounts of goodwill by segment is as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, Goodwill Impairment December 31, Redbox $ 138,743 $ — $ 138,743 Coinstar 156,351 — 156,351 ecoATM 264,213 (85,890 ) 178,323 Total goodwill $ 559,307 $ (85,890 ) $ 473,417 We elected to by-pass the qualitative assessment and performed the annual goodwill impairment test based on a quantitative analysis as of November 30, 2015. We estimated the fair value of our goodwill bearing reporting units using both the income and market approaches and reconciled these approaches to our enterprise market capitalization as of November 30, considering a reasonable control premium. Our estimates of fair value can change significantly based on factors such as revenue growth rates, profit margins, discount rates, market conditions, market prices, and changes in business strategies. As the estimated fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its respective carrying value in the first step of the goodwill impairment test it was not necessary to proceed to the second step and there was no additional goodwill impairment in 2015. Subsequent to our testing date of November 30, we also considered the change in our market capitalization between the measurement date and December 31, 2015 and subsequent to our fiscal year end. Considering factors such as the average price of our stock during 2015, in conjunction with the other methodologies and factors noted above, we determined that the decrease in our market capitalization did not change our conclusions made as of the measurement date. The acquired assets and liabilities of Gazelle (See Note 3: Business Combinations for further information), are included in the carrying value of our ecoATM reporting unit. The estimate of ecoATM's fair value as of November 30, 2015, included the expected increase in our estimated future cash flows from the Gazelle acquisition. The expected future cash flows of our ecoATM reporting unit include key assumptions with inherent uncertainty which may change in future periods and may have a negative effect on the fair value resulting in potential future impairments, the most significant of which is our estimate of future cash flows predicated on estimated growth in kiosks, revenue and profitability measures. Additionally, fair value may be negatively impacted by changes in our strategy related to the ecoATM reporting unit and factors outside of our control such as increased competition from companies whose primary business consists of the purchase of used electronics and with companies in other businesses who also have buyback programs. Excluding the impact of Gazelle on the fair value and carrying value of the ecoATM reporting unit, there have been no significant changes in our expectations for the ecoATM reporting unit from the June 30, 2015 valuation date, when the estimated fair value of the ecoATM reporting unit equaled its carrying value, to the November 30, 2015 annual measurement date, that indicated the carrying value of the ecoATM reporting unit exceeded its fair value as of November 30, 2015. Other Intangible Assets The gross amount of our other intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization were as follows: Dollars in thousands Amortization December 31, Period 2015 2014 Retailer relationships 5 - 10 years $ 53,295 $ 53,295 Accumulated amortization (27,212 ) (23,200 ) Retailer relationships, net 26,083 30,095 Developed technology 3 - 5 years 36,000 34,000 Accumulated amortization (16,544 ) (9,633 ) Developed technology, net 19,456 24,367 Trade names 5 - 10 years 20,000 6,000 Accumulated amortization (3,133 ) (1,700 ) Trade names, net 16,867 4,300 Other 1 - 40 years 10,800 10,800 Accumulated amortization (6,109 ) (4,871 ) Other, net 4,691 5,929 Total intangible assets, net $ 67,097 $ 64,691 Amortization expense was as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Retailer relationships $ 4,012 $ 5,432 $ 6,250 Developed technology 6,911 6,800 2,833 Trade names 1,433 1,200 500 Other 1,238 1,260 1,350 Total amortization of intangible assets $ 13,594 $ 14,692 $ 10,933 Less: amortization included in discontinued operations (44 ) (38 ) (26 ) Total amortization of intangible assets from continuing operations $ 13,550 $ 14,654 $ 10,907 Assuming no future impairment, the expected future amortization as of December 31, 2015 , is as follows: Dollars in thousands Retailer Relationships Developed Technology Trade Names Other Total 2016 $ 4,012 $ 7,467 $ 2,600 $ 1,081 $ 15,160 2017 4,012 7,467 2,600 1,081 15,160 2018 4,012 4,522 2,100 964 11,598 2019 4,012 — 1,400 801 6,213 2020 4,012 — 1,400 407 5,819 Thereafter 6,023 — 6,767 357 13,147 Total expected amortization $ 26,083 $ 19,456 $ 16,867 $ 4,691 $ 67,097

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	Note 7: Equity Method Investments Redbox Instant ™ by Verizon In February 2012, Redbox and Verizon Ventures IV LLC (“Verizon”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc., entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) and related arrangements. The LLC Agreement governed the relationship of the parties with respect to a joint venture, Redbox Instant by Verizon (the “Joint Venture”). Redbox initially acquired a 35.0% ownership interest in the Joint Venture and made an initial capital contribution of $14.0 million in cash in February 2012 subsequent to the formation of the Joint Venture. The following table summarizes Redbox's initial cash capital contribution and subsequent cash capital contributions representing its pro-rata share of requests made by the Joint Venture board of managers: Dollars in thousands Cash Contributions 2012 $ 24,500 2013 28,000 2014 24,500 Total cash capital contributions $ 77,000 On October 19, 2014, the Company and Verizon entered into an agreement whereby we would withdraw from the Joint Venture effective October 20, 2014. Pursuant to the agreement, all of Redbox’s rights under the Joint Venture’s operating agreement were extinguished for a total payment of $16.8 million made to Redbox and no further capital contributions were required. The $16.8 million payment received was composed of an $11.8 million expense reimbursement payment to satisfy all outstanding amounts due and additional expenses incurred by Redbox inclusive of transition services performed for the Joint Venture to Redbox and a $5.0 million extinguishment payment which is included within Income (loss) from equity method investments within our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Other Equity Method Investments We include our equity method investments within other long-term assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2015 , our $0.7 million investment in Pursuant Health, Inc., formerly known as SoloHealth, Inc., representing approximately 10% ownership, was our only equity method investment. Since we acquired ecoATM on July 23, 2013 , the results of ecoATM operations, with the exception of expense for rights to receive cash which are unallocated corporate expenses, are included in our ecoATM segment. See Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for more information. Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments and Summarized Financial Information Income (loss) from equity method investments within our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income is composed of the following: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Gain on previously held equity interest on ecoATM $ — $ — $ 68,376 Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees: Joint Venture — (25,793 ) (42,660 ) Pursuant Health and ecoATM (800 ) (530 ) (3,313 ) Total proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees (800 ) (26,323 ) (45,973 ) Amortization of difference in carrying amount and underlying equity in Joint Venture — (2,411 ) (2,475 ) Total income (loss) from equity method investments $ (800 ) $ (28,734 ) $ 19,928 A summary of financial information for our equity method investees in the aggregate, as provided to us by the investees, is as follows: Balance Sheets (1) December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Current assets $ 3,457 $ 3,408 Noncurrent assets $ 13,394 $ 20,376 Current liabilities $ 5,888 $ 7,321 Long-term liabilities $ 22,811 $ 18,754 (1) Represents Pursuant Health, Inc. only. Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Revenue $ 7,389 $ 29,963 $ 15,824 Cost of sales and service $ 10,129 $ 68,732 $ 25,092 Net loss from continuing operations $ 6,107 $ 140,919 $ 134,911

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabil

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities	Note 8: Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities Debt Other Liabilities Total Senior Notes Credit Facility Total Debt Capital Lease Obligations Asset retirement obligations Other long-term liabilities Dollars in thousands 2019 Notes 2021 Notes Term Loans Revolving Line of Credit As of December 31, 2015: Principal $ 350,000 $ 258,908 $ 136,875 $ 140,500 $ 886,283 Discount (3,275 ) (3,029 ) (260 ) — (6,564 ) Total 346,725 255,879 136,615 140,500 879,719 $ 5,889 $ 9,412 $ 19,477 $ 914,497 Less: current portion — — (13,125 ) — (13,125 ) (4,006 ) — — (17,131 ) Total long-term portion $ 346,725 $ 255,879 $ 123,490 $ 140,500 $ 866,594 $ 1,883 $ 9,412 $ 19,477 $ 897,366 Unamortized deferred financing fees (1) $ 495 $ 1,054 $ — $ 2,300 $ 3,849 $ 3,849 Debt Other Liabilities Total Senior Notes Credit Facility Total Debt Capital Lease Obligations Asset retirement obligations Other long-term liabilities Dollars in thousands 2019 Notes 2021 Notes Term Loans Revolving Line of Credit As of December 31, 2014: Principal $ 350,000 $ 300,000 $ 146,250 $ 160,000 $ 956,250 Discount (4,296 ) (4,152 ) (335 ) — (8,783 ) Total 345,704 295,848 145,915 160,000 947,467 $ 15,391 $ 13,576 $ 17,651 $ 994,085 Less: current portion — — (9,390 ) — (9,390 ) (11,026 ) — — (20,416 ) Total long-term portion $ 345,704 $ 295,848 $ 136,525 $ 160,000 $ 938,077 $ 4,365 $ 13,576 $ 17,651 $ 973,669 Unamortized deferred financing fees (1) $ 649 $ 1,372 $ — $ 2,965 $ 4,986 $ 4,986 (1) Deferred financing fees are recorded in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan. Interest Expense Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Cash interest expense $ 45,507 $ 41,562 $ 25,289 Non-cash interest expense: Amortization of debt discount 1,731 2,606 4,674 Amortization of deferred financing fees 1,030 1,510 1,720 Other — — (550 ) Total non-cash interest expense 2,761 4,116 5,844 Total cash and non-cash interest expense 48,268 45,678 31,133 (Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt (5,854 ) 2,018 6,013 Total interest expense $ 42,414 $ 47,696 $ 37,146 2019 Notes On March 12, 2013 , we entered into an indenture pursuant to which we issued $350.0 million principal amount of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”) at par for proceeds, net of expenses, of $343.8 million . The expenses were allocated between debt discount and deferred financing fees based on their nature. Each of our direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries guarantees the 2019 Notes. As of December 31, 2015 , we were in compliance with the covenants of the related indenture. 2021 Notes On June 9, 2014, we entered into an indenture pursuant to which we issued $300.0 million principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes") at par for proceeds, net of expenses, of $294.0 million . The expenses were allocated between debt discount and deferred financing fees based on their nature. Each of our direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries guarantees the 2021 Notes. During the second quarter of 2015, we registered the 2021 Notes and related guarantees under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) to allow holders to exchange the notes and related guarantees for the same principal amount of a new issue and related guarantees (collectively, the “Exchange Notes”) with substantially identical terms, except that the Exchange Notes are generally freely transferable under the Securities Act. The full principal amount of the 2021 Notes was exchanged for the Exchange Notes. On December 15, 2015 , we repurchased 41,092 Notes, or $41.1 million in face value of Notes, for $34.6 million in cash. The gain from early extinguishment of these Notes was approximately $5.9 million and is included in Interest expense, net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. As of December 31, 2015 , we were in compliance with the covenants of the related indenture. Revolving Line of Credit and Term Loan On June 24, 2014, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) providing for a senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amended and restated in its entirety the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 20, 2007 and amended and restated as of April 29, 2009 and as of July 15, 2011 and all amendments and restatements thereto. The credit facility provided under the previous credit agreement was replaced by the Credit Facility. As a result of this refinancing activity, we recorded a loss on the extinguishment of the previous credit agreement of $1.7 million in 2014 for certain previously capitalized and unamortized debt issuance costs. The loss on extinguishment is recorded within Interest expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . The Credit Facility consists of (a) a $150.0 million amortizing term loan (the “Term Loan”) and (b) a $600.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Line”), which includes (i) a $75.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, (ii) a $50.0 million sublimit for swingline loans and (iii) a $75.0 million sublimit for loans in certain foreign currencies available to us and certain wholly owned Company foreign subsidiaries (the “Foreign Borrowers”). We may, subject to applicable conditions and subject to obtaining commitments from lenders, request an increase in the Revolving Line of up to $200.0 million in aggregate (the “Accordion”). T he interest rate on amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility was 2.29% and 1.92% as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. As of December 31, 2015 , we were in compliance with the covenants of the Credit Facility. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires principal amortization payments under the Term Loan as follows: Dollars in thousands Repayment Amount 2016 $ 13,125 2017 15,000 2018 18,750 2019 90,000 Total $ 136,875 Convertible Debt On September 2, 2014, our 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes (the “Convertible Notes”) matured. The Convertible Notes were convertible as of December 31, 2013. In 2014, we retired or settled upon maturity, a combined 51,148 Convertible Notes for total consideration of $51.1 million in cash and the issuance of 431,760 shares of common stock. The amount by which total consideration exceeded the fair value of the Convertible Notes has been recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. The loss from early extinguishment of the Convertible Notes was approximately $0.3 million and is recorded in Interest expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Asset Retirement Obligation We have entered into agreements with our partners to place kiosks in their stores. Upon contract terminations, we are obligated to remove the kiosks from the store locations and, accordingly, we recognize the estimated fair value of the liability under the long-term section of our liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . Other Long-Term Liabilities Included in other long-term liabilities were primarily tenant improvements related to our office building renovation in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois; Bellevue, Washington; and San Diego, California as well as the related unrecognized tax benefits as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 2014 Tenant improvement and deferred rent and other $ 12,592 $ 13,012 Unrecognized tax benefit 6,885 4,639 Total other long-term liabilities $ 19,477 $ 17,651

Repurchases of Common Stock

Repurchases of Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Repurchases Of Common Stock	Note 9: Repurchases of Common Stock Board Authorization On February 3, 2015, our Board of Directors approved an additional stock repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of our common stock plus the cash proceeds received from the exercise of stock options by our executives, non-employee directors and employees. Repurchases Repurchased shares become a part of treasury stock. The shares tendered for tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock awards do not impact the repurchase program approved by our Board. The following tables present a summary of our 2015 authorized stock repurchase balance and repurchases made during the past three years: Dollars in thousands Board Authorization Authorized repurchase - as of January 1, 2015 $ 163,655 Additional board authorization 250,000 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 2,552 Repurchase of common stock from open market (159,800 ) Authorized repurchase - as of December 31, 2015 $ 256,407 Repurchases made in the year ended December 31, Number of Shares Repurchased Average Price per Share (in dollars) Total Purchase Price (in thousands) 2015 2,514,139 $ 63.56 $ 159,800 2014 Tender offer (1) 5,291,701 $ 70.07 370,789 Open market 2,633,526 $ 64.77 170,582 Total 2014 7,925,227 $ 68.31 541,371 2013 3,306,433 $ 58.98 195,004 Total 13,745,799 $ 65.20 $ 896,175 (1) Fees and expenses totaling $3.7 million associated with the tender offer do not impact the repurchase program approved by our Board, are excluded from the total purchase price shown here and were recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Share-Based Payments

Share-Based Payments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Payments	Note 10: Share-Based Payments We currently grant share-based awards to our employees, non-employee directors and consultants under our 2011 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan permits the granting of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock. The following is the summary of grant information: Shares in thousands December 31, 2015 Unissued common stock reserved for issuance under all plans 1,034 Shares available for future grants 979 Certain information regarding our share-based payments is as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands except per share data 2015 2014 2013 Share-based payments expense: Share-based compensation - stock options $ 293 $ 803 $ 1,566 Share-based compensation - restricted stock 12,102 11,214 10,504 Share-based payments for content arrangements 4,982 1,367 4,761 Total share-based payments expense $ 17,377 $ 13,384 $ 16,831 Tax benefit on share-based payments expense $ 6,736 $ 5,134 $ 6,392 Per share weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted $ — $ — $ 53.90 Per share weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted $ 66.67 $ 71.37 $ 53.94 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1,061 $ 3,263 $ 10,567 Grant date fair value of restricted stock vested $ 12,631 $ 13,036 $ 12,641 December 31, 2015 Dollars in thousands Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense Weighted-Average Remaining Life Unrecognized share-based payments expense: Share-based compensation - stock options $ 149 0.9 years Share-based compensation - restricted stock 19,032 2.2 years Share-based payments for content arrangements 1,090 0.8 years Total unrecognized share-based payments expense $ 20,271 Share-Based Compensation Stock options Shares of common stock are issued upon exercise of stock options. The following table presents a summary of stock option activity for 2015 : Shares in thousands Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, December 31, 2014 128 $ 52.59 Granted — $ — Exercised (49 ) $ 52.10 Canceled, expired, or forfeited (24 ) $ 53.99 Outstanding, December 31, 2015 55 $ 52.40 Certain information regarding stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2015 , is as follows: Options Shares and intrinsic value in thousands Outstanding Exercisable Number 55 39 Weighted average per share exercise price $ 52.40 $ 51.67 Aggregate intrinsic value $ 35 $ 35 Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) 6.33 6.09 Restricted stock and performance based restricted stock awards Restricted stock awards are granted to eligible executives, non-employee directors and employees. Awards granted to employees and executives vest annually in equal installments over four years . Non-employee director awards vest one year after the grant date. Performance-based restricted stock awards are granted to executives only, with established performance criteria approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The fair value of non-performance-based awards is based on the market price on the grant date. We estimate forfeitures for restricted stock awards and recognize share-based compensation expense for only those awards expected to vest. Awards of performance-based restricted stock made prior to 2013, once earned, vest in equal installments over three years f rom the date of grant. Awards of performance-based restricted stock made in and subsequent to 2013, once earned, vest in two installments over three years from the date of grant ( 65% of the award vests two years from the date of grant and the remaining 35% of the award vests three years from the date of grant). The restricted shares require no payment from the grantee. The fair value of performance-based awards is based on achieving specific performance conditions and is recognized over the vesting period. The following table presents a summary of restricted stock award activity for 2015 : Shares in thousands Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested, December 31, 2014 609 $ 62.35 Granted 352 $ 66.67 Vested (188 ) $ 59.09 Forfeited (217 ) $ 65.26 Non-vested, December 31, 2015 556 $ 65.86 Share-Based Payments for Content Arrangements We have granted restricted stock as part of content license agreements with certain movie studios. The expense related to these agreements is included within direct operating expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and is adjusted based on the number of unvested shares and market price of our common stock each reporting period. See Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies for more information on changes in commitments to issue restricted stock for content license agreements. Information related to the shares of restricted stock granted as part of these agreements as of December 31, 2015 , is as follows: Whole shares Granted Vested Unvested Sony (1) 243,348 243,348 — Paramount (2)(3) 350,000 350,000 — (1) Includes 25,000 shares granted and fully vested in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to a one-year contract extension executed in 2015. (2) Includes 50,000 shares granted and fully vested in the first quarter of 2015 due to a one-year contract extension executed in 2015. (3) Includes 95,000 shares that vested on January 1, 2015. On October 16, 2015, Paramount elected to exercise its option to extend our existing content license agreement. This required us to issue 50,000 shares of additional restricted stock to Paramount during the first quarter of 2016, which we issued on January 4, 2016. Rights to Receive Cash As a part of the acquisition of ecoATM, we issued replacement awards for unvested restricted stock and options in ecoATM with rights to receive cash equal to the per share merger consideration for restricted stock and net of the exercise price for options. The replacement awards vest in accordance with the terms of the original replaced award. The fair value of the original and replacement awards amounted to $32.1 million , of which $1.4 million was attributed to pre-combination services rendered and included in the calculation of total consideration transferred. The replacement awards are considered liability classified as they represent rights to receive cash. Expense associated with the post-combination awards is recognized net of forfeitures, and cash payments are made in accordance with the awards' vesting schedule, generally on a monthly basis. We recognized $4.4 million , $13.3 million and $8.7 million in expense associated with the issuance of rights to receive cash for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The expected future recognition of expense associated with the rights to receive cash as of December 31, 2015 is as follows: Dollars in thousands Expected Expense 2016 $ 1,868 2017 284 Remaining total expected expense $ 2,152

Restructuring

Restructuring	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	Note 11: Restructuring 2015 Restructuring During the first quarter of 2015, we recorded restructuring charges arising from the following activities: • Discontinuing our Redbox operations in Canada. The disposal was completed on March 31, 2015. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for further information; • Reducing the size of our Redbox headquarters facility in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois through early termination of operating leases for certain floors. We ceased using the office space on March 31, 2015, and the effective date of the early termination is July 31, 2016. Prior to exercising our early termination option, the leases had been scheduled to expire in July 2021; and • Implementing actions to further align costs with revenues in our continuing operations primarily through workforce reductions across the Company and subleasing a floor of a corporate facility. The restructuring liability for this workforce reduction was recorded in the first quarter of 2015 in accordance with ASC 420, consistent with management's approval and commitment to the restructuring plan in the first quarter of 2015, and the communication of those plan details to affected employees within that quarter. During the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded restructuring charges arising from the following additional activities: • Discontinuing our SAMPLE it concept, which is recorded in our All Other reporting category. See Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for additional information; and • Continuing to implement actions to further align costs with revenues in our continuing operations primarily through workforce reductions across the Company, a one-time payment to settle an outstanding purchase commitment, and vacating a floor of a corporate facility. See Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies for further information related to the purchase commitment. We recorded the restructuring liabilities in the fourth quarter of 2015 under ASC 712, consistent with management's approval and commitment to the restructuring plan. We had a substantive plan in place, for purposes of ASC 712, based on the fact that the termination benefits to be paid to our employees were similar to the termination benefits historically paid by us, thereby enabling employees to determine the type and amount of benefits they would receive if they were involuntarily terminated. The restructuring liability represented our obligation related to our employees' rights to receive compensation attributable to services already rendered, which rights had already vested or accumulated. Due to the fact that management had approved and committed to the restructuring plan and based on historical experience, payment of the severance was probable and the amount was reasonably estimated. We do not expect significant future restructuring charges related to our 2015 restructuring activities. The total amount incurred for restructuring, exclusive of asset impairments incurred by reportable segment (on an allocated basis) and expense type is as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 Redbox Severance $ 4,236 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) 4,958 Purchase commitment settlement costs 7,021 Total Redbox restructuring costs 16,215 Coinstar Severance 492 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) 100 Purchase commitment settlement costs 1,369 Total Coinstar restructuring costs 1,961 ecoATM Severance 602 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) — Purchase commitment settlement costs 85 Total ecoATM restructuring costs 687 All Other Severance 822 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) 2 Purchase commitment settlement costs 26 Total All Other restructuring costs 850 Total restructuring costs in continuing operations 19,713 Restructuring costs in discontinued operations 522 Total restructuring costs $ 20,235 During 2015, we recognized $27.7 million in charges in connection with our restructuring and related costs including $7.4 million in impairments of lease related assets, and $20.2 million in restructuring costs, which include severance, net lease termination costs and a one-time payment to settle an outstanding purchase commitment. Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 Restructuring costs $ 20,235 Impairment of lease related assets (see Note 5) 7,440 Total restructuring and related costs 27,675 Less: restructuring costs included in discontinued operations (522 ) Restructuring and related costs from continuing operations $ 27,153 A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability balance by expense type is as follows: Dollars in thousands Severance Expense Lease Termination Costs Other Beginning Balance - January 1, 2015 $ — $ — $ — Costs charged to expense (1) 6,284 5,138 8,813 Reclassification of deferred balances (2) — 5,260 — Costs paid or otherwise settled (4,899 ) (5,407 ) (8,813 ) Ending Balance - December 31, 2015 $ 1,385 $ 4,991 $ — (1) Other includes an $8.5 million one-time payment to settle an outstanding purchase commitment. (2) Deferred rent liabilities related to the early lease termination that were reclassified to present the outstanding liability related to the terminated leases. 2013 Restructuring During the fourth quarter of 2013, as a result of a comprehensive operational review, we committed to a restructuring plan intended to, among other things, better align our cost structure with revenue growth in our core businesses. As part of the plan, we discontinued the Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio concepts (see Note 12: Discontinued Operations for further information). Also as part of the restructuring plan, we implemented actions to reduce costs in our continuing operations primarily through workforce reductions across the Company. The closure of all discontinued ventures and the workforce reductions were completed in 2014. The restructuring liabilities for the workforce reductions were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013 and in 2014 in accordance with ASC 420, consistent with management's approval and commitment to the restructuring plan, and the communication of plan details to affected employees. The total amount incurred for restructuring, exclusive of asset impairments incurred by reportable segment (on an allocated basis) and expense type is as follows : Dollars in thousands Cumulative as of December 31, 2014 Year Ended December 31, 2014 Year Ended December 31, 2013 Redbox Severance $ 4,305 $ 534 $ 3,771 Coinstar Severance 747 23 724 Total restructuring costs in continuing operations 5,052 557 4,495 Restructuring costs in discontinued operations 2,899 590 2,309 Total restructuring costs $ 7,951 $ 1,147 $ 6,804

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Note 12: Discontinued Operations On January 23, 2015, we made the decision to shut down our Redbox Canada operations as the business was not meeting the company's performance expectations. This represents a strategic shift which has a major effect on our operations as it represents a significant geographical area for our Redbox segment and the losses generated were significant to our total operations. On March 31, 2015, we completed the disposal of the Redbox Canada operations. As a result, we updated certain estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements and the remaining value of the content library and certain capitalized property and equipment consisting primarily of installation costs were amortized over the wind-down period ending March 31, 2015. We have reclassified the results of Redbox Canada to discontinued operations for all periods presented in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . In addition to Redbox Canada, during 2013, we discontinued certain new ventures. See below for additional information. The following table sets forth the components of discontinued operations included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Redbox Canada revenue $ 1,972 $ 11,417 $ 6,816 Certain new ventures revenue — 100 4,399 Total revenue $ 1,972 $ 11,517 $ 11,215 Redbox Canada loss before income tax $ (13,605 ) $ (23,707 ) $ (19,830 ) Certain new ventures loss before income tax — (1,259 ) (54,395 ) Total loss before income tax: (13,605 ) (24,966 ) (74,225 ) Redbox Canada income tax benefit 8,496 6,416 5,233 Certain new ventures income tax benefit — 491 21,096 Total income tax benefit 8,496 6,907 26,329 Redbox Canada loss, net of tax (5,109 ) (17,291 ) (14,597 ) Certain new ventures loss, net of tax — (768 ) (33,299 ) Total loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (5,109 ) $ (18,059 ) $ (47,896 ) Redbox Canada The disposition and operating results of Redbox Canada are presented in discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all periods presented. The following table sets forth the components of discontinued operations included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Major classes of line items constituting pretax loss of discontinued operations: Revenue $ 1,972 $ 11,417 $ 6,816 Direct operating 4,533 20,027 18,278 Marketing 112 2,947 2,175 Research and development — — 2 General and administrative 117 1,078 3,088 Restructuring and related costs 522 — — Depreciation and other 5,857 7,354 2,760 Amortization of intangible assets 44 38 26 Other expense, net (4,392 ) (3,680 ) (317 ) Pretax loss of discontinued operations related to major classes of pretax loss (13,605 ) (23,707 ) (19,830 ) Income tax benefit (1) 8,496 6,416 5,233 Net loss on discontinued operations $ (5,109 ) $ (17,291 ) $ (14,597 ) (1) The income tax benefit for 2015 includes a benefit on the rate differential between the U.S. and Canada. Significant operating and investing cash flows of Redbox Canada were as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Net loss on discontinued operations $ (5,109 ) $ (17,291 ) $ (14,597 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 5,901 7,392 2,786 Content library 3,328 (787 ) (410 ) Prepaid and other current assets 1,329 (293 ) (516 ) Accounts payable (2,663 ) 627 644 Accrued payables to retailers (155 ) (175 ) 247 Other accrued liabilities (806 ) (122 ) 506 Net cash flows from operating activities $ 1,825 $ (10,649 ) $ (11,340 ) Investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (292 ) (5,494 ) (9,330 ) Total cash flows used in investing activities $ (292 ) $ (5,494 ) $ (9,330 ) Discontinuation of Certain New Ventures During 2013, we discontinued four new venture concepts; Rubi, Crisp Market, Orango, and Star Studio. As a result, for each concept we estimated the fair value of assets held utilizing a cash flow approach. For each of the concepts and for certain shared service assets used for the new ventures, we estimated the fair value of the assets was zero and recorded impairment charges for each concept. Total asset impairment charges related to the concepts and relevant shared service assets were recorded in 2013 as follows: Dollars in thousands Impairment Expense Rubi $ 21,317 Orango 5,551 Crisp Market 289 Star Studio 2,786 Corporate assets utilized for discontinued concepts 2,789 Total impairment expense $ 32,732 We completed the wind-down process of all discontinued ventures in 2014. The results of the discontinued ventures and associated impairment and restructuring charges, net of tax, are recorded within Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (see Note 11: Restructuring ) . The continuing cash flows from these operations after discontinuation are insignificant and are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows .

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Note 13: Earnings Per Share Beginning in the first quarter of 2015, we began applying the two-class method of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (the “Two-Class Method”) as it became significantly more dilutive than the previously applied treasury stock method as a result of stock repurchases increasing the average number of unvested restricted awards as a percentage of total common shares outstanding. The Two-Class Method is an earnings allocation formula that treats a participating security, as having rights to earnings that otherwise would have been available to common shareholders and assumes all earnings for the period are distributed. Our unvested service-based restricted stock awards granted are participating securities as they entitle recipients to receive nonforfeitable dividends during the vesting period on a basis equivalent to the dividends paid to holders of common stock. Our calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows: Year Ended December 31, In thousands, except per share data 2015 2014 2013 Numerator Income from continuing operations $ 49,446 $ 124,677 $ 222,688 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (5,109 ) (18,059 ) (47,896 ) Net income $ 44,337 $ 106,618 $ 174,792 Income from continuing operations $ 49,446 $ 124,677 $ 222,688 Dividends and undistributed income allocated to participating shares (1,329 ) (3,929 ) (5,473 ) Income from continuing operations to common shares - basic 48,117 120,748 217,215 Effect of reallocating undistributed income from continuing operations to participating shares 1 58 179 Income from continuing operations to common shares - diluted $ 48,118 $ 120,806 $ 217,394 Denominator Weighted average common shares - basic 17,467 20,192 27,216 Dilutive effect of share-based payment awards 20 81 235 Dilutive effect of convertible debt — 230 718 Weighted average common shares - diluted (1) 17,487 20,503 28,169 Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations $ 2.75 $ 5.98 $ 7.98 Discontinued operations (0.29 ) (0.89 ) (1.76 ) Basic earnings per common share $ 2.46 $ 5.09 $ 6.22 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations $ 2.75 $ 5.89 $ 7.72 Discontinued operations (0.29 ) (0.88 ) (1.70 ) Diluted earnings per common share $ 2.46 $ 5.01 $ 6.02 Stock options and share-based awards not included in diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have be antidilutive 7 11 13 (1) Participating securities were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, as this calculation was more dilutive than the calculation using the treasury stock method.

Business Segments and Enterpris

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information	Note 14: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information Management, including our chief operating decision maker, who is our CEO, evaluates the performances of our business segments primarily on segment revenue and segment operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization and other, and share-based compensation granted to executives, non-employee directors and employees (“segment operating income (loss)”). Segment operating income (loss) contains internally allocated costs of our shared service support functions, including but not limited to, corporate executive management, business development, sales, finance, legal, human resources, information technology and risk management. We also review depreciation and amortization allocated to each segment. Share-based payments expense related to share-based compensation granted to executives, non-employee directors and employees and expense related to the rights to receive cash issued in connection with our acquisition of ecoATM are not allocated to our segments and are included in the Corporate Unallocated column in the analysis and reconciliation below; however, share-based payments expense related to our content arrangements with certain movie studios has been allocated to our Redbox segment and is included within direct operating expenses. Our performance evaluation does not include segment assets. Changes in our Organizational Structure We regularly assess the performance of our concepts to determine whether continued funding or other alternatives are appropriate and as a result, we discontinued operating SAMPLE it in the fourth quarter of 2015. As SAMPLE it did not represent a major component of our operations or financial results, the results of SAMPLE it did not qualify to be reported as a discontinued operation and remain in our All Other reporting category. During the first quarter of 2015, we added ecoATM, our electronic device recycling business, as a separate reportable segment. Previously, the results of ecoATM along with those of other self-service concepts were included in our former New Ventures segment. The combined results of the other self-service concepts are now included in our All Other reporting category in the reconciliation below, as they do not meet quantitative thresholds to be reported as a separate segment. All goodwill previously allocated to the New Ventures segment has been allocated to the ecoATM segment. See Note 6: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for further information. Results of operations for Gazelle from the acquisition date, November 10, 2015, are included in our ecoATM segment. See Note 3: Business Combinations for further information. On July 23, 2013, we completed the acquisition of ecoATM. Prior to July 23, 2013 we held a non-controlling equity interest in ecoATM and reported our share of ecoATM's operating results in loss from equity method investments in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . Subsequent to our acquisition of ecoATM on July 23, 2013, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the results of operations, with the exception of expense for rights to receive cash which are unallocated corporate expenses, are included in our ecoATM segment. Comparability of Segment Results We have recast prior period results for the following: • Discontinued operations, consisting of our Redbox operations in Canada which we shut down during the first quarter of 2015 . See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for further information; and • The addition of our ecoATM segment and our All Other reporting category, which we added during the first quarter of 2015. Our analysis and reconciliation of our segment information to the consolidated financial statements that follows covers our results of operations, which consists of our Redbox, Coinstar and ecoATM segments, Corporate Unallocated expenses and our All Other reporting category. All Other includes the results of other self-service concepts, which we regularly assess to determine whether continued funding or other alternatives are appropriate. Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 Redbox Coinstar ecoATM All Other Corporate Unallocated Total Revenue $ 1,760,899 $ 318,611 $ 113,558 $ 143 $ — $ 2,193,211 Expenses: Direct operating 1,213,744 159,211 113,141 4,431 2,561 1,493,088 Marketing 19,804 5,566 8,481 1,128 695 35,674 Research and development — — 5,545 (84 ) 1,737 7,198 General and administrative 129,013 31,561 10,875 7,188 11,756 190,393 Restructuring and related costs (Note 11) 23,540 2,076 687 850 — 27,153 Goodwill impairment (Note 6) — — 85,890 — — 85,890 Segment operating income (loss) 374,798 120,197 (111,061 ) (13,370 ) (16,749 ) 353,815 Less: depreciation and amortization (118,902 ) (31,871 ) (26,382 ) (7,785 ) — (184,940 ) Operating income (loss) 255,896 88,326 (137,443 ) (21,155 ) (16,749 ) 168,875 Loss from equity method investments, net — — — — (800 ) (800 ) Interest expense, net — — — — (42,353 ) (42,353 ) Other, net — — — — (2,657 ) (2,657 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 255,896 $ 88,326 $ (137,443 ) $ (21,155 ) $ (62,559 ) $ 123,065 Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2014 Redbox Coinstar ecoATM All Other Corporate Unallocated Total Revenue $ 1,881,718 $ 315,628 $ 94,187 $ 53 $ — $ 2,291,586 Expenses: Direct operating 1,318,509 161,214 92,182 2,821 6,585 1,581,311 Marketing 20,969 6,346 3,513 1,272 3,193 35,293 Research and development 120 531 5,691 2,854 3,851 13,047 General and administrative 135,554 26,989 12,773 3,522 11,658 190,496 Restructuring and related costs (Note 11) 534 23 — — — 557 Segment operating income (loss) 406,032 120,525 (19,972 ) (10,416 ) (25,287 ) 470,882 Less: depreciation and amortization (149,236 ) (35,471 ) (17,031 ) (740 ) — (202,478 ) Operating income (loss) 256,796 85,054 (37,003 ) (11,156 ) (25,287 ) 268,404 Loss from equity method investments, net — — — — (28,734 ) (28,734 ) Interest expense, net — — — — (47,644 ) (47,644 ) Other, net — — — — (1,185 ) (1,185 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 256,796 $ 85,054 $ (37,003 ) $ (11,156 ) $ (102,850 ) $ 190,841 Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2013 Redbox Coinstar ecoATM All Other Corporate Unallocated Total Revenue $ 1,967,715 $ 300,218 $ 31,824 $ 28 $ — $ 2,299,785 Expenses: Direct operating 1,365,368 158,562 27,271 2,162 3,636 1,556,999 Marketing 20,835 6,244 938 651 1,559 30,227 Research and development 76 6,962 2,772 1,897 1,375 13,082 General and administrative 160,863 25,220 7,868 7,683 14,164 215,798 Restructuring and related costs (Note 11) 3,771 724 — — — 4,495 Segment operating income (loss) 416,802 102,506 (7,025 ) (12,365 ) (20,734 ) 479,184 Less: depreciation and amortization (159,851 ) (33,921 ) (6,077 ) (459 ) — (200,308 ) Operating income (loss) 256,951 68,585 (13,102 ) (12,824 ) (20,734 ) 278,876 Loss from equity method investments, net — — — — 19,928 19,928 Interest expense, net — — — — (32,807 ) (32,807 ) Other, net — — — — (3,599 ) (3,599 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 256,951 $ 68,585 $ (13,102 ) $ (12,824 ) $ (37,212 ) $ 262,398 Significant Retailer Relationships The following retailers accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenue: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. 16.6 % 15.5 % 15.2 % Walgreen Co. 13.4 % 13.8 % 14.7 % The Kroger Company 9.8 % 9.8 % 10.0 % Revenue and Long-lived Assets by Geographic Location Revenue is allocated to geographic locations based on the location of the kiosk. Revenue by geographic location was as follows: Years Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 U.S. $ 2,145,887 $ 2,242,753 $ 2,254,790 All other 47,324 48,833 44,995 Total revenue $ 2,193,211 $ 2,291,586 $ 2,299,785 Long-lived assets by geographic location were as follows: Years Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 U.S. $ 848,450 $ 1,027,271 $ 1,140,224 All other 14,133 33,426 38,406 Total long-lived assets $ 862,583 $ 1,060,697 $ 1,178,630

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Note 15: Fair Value Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs: • Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or • Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. The factors or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Assets and Liabilities Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities that are measured and reported at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands): Fair Value at December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities $ 2,743 $ — $ — Fair Value at December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities $ 916 $ — $ — Money Market Demand Accounts and Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities We determine fair value for our money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities based on quoted market prices. The fair value of these assets is included in cash and cash equivalents on our Consolidated Balance Sheets . Assets and Liabilities Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis We recognize or disclose the fair value of certain assets such as non-financial assets, primarily long-lived assets, goodwill, intangible assets and certain other assets in connection with impairment evaluations. All of our nonrecurring valuations use significant unobservable inputs and therefore fall under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. For more information regarding the goodwill impairment charge recognized in 2015, and the related fair value, see Note 6: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets . Notes Receivable On June 9, 2011, we completed the sale transaction of the Money Transfer Business to Sigue Corporation (“Sigue”). We received $19.5 million in cash and a note receivable of $29.5 million (the “Sigue Note”). In December 2011, as part of the sale transaction, we were required to provide Sigue with an additional loan of $4.0 million under terms consistent with the Sigue Note. We estimated the fair value of the Sigue Note based on the future note payments discounted at a market rate for similar risk profile companies, approximately 18.0% , which reflected our best estimate of default risk, and was not an exit price based measure of fair value or the stated value on the face of the Sigue Note. We evaluated the Sigue Note for collectability on a quarterly basis. Our evaluation at September 30, 2013 included consideration of ongoing discussions surrounding early payment on the note and certain indemnification obligations we have previously undertaken, as a result of our evaluation we did not record interest income on the note and also recorded a charge of $2.8 million against the note balance to arrive at a carrying value which approximated its estimated fair value. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we received $24.8 million in cash from Sigue for full settlement of the Sigue Note, interest and a release of certain indemnification claims. We recorded a benefit of $2.5 million from the release of indemnification related reserves. Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments The carrying value of our term loans approximates their fair value and falls under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We estimated the fair value of our 2019 Notes and 2021 Notes outstanding using quoted market prices by independent dealers. The estimated fair value of our 2019 Notes and 2021 Notes was approximately $312.0 million and $213.0 million at December 31, 2015 , and $350.0 million and $300.0 million at December 31, 2014 , respectively. The fair value estimate of our senior unsecured notes falls under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We have reported the carrying value, face value less the unamortized debt discount, of our senior unsecured notes, issued at par, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies Lease Commitments Operating Leases We lease our corporate administrative, marketing, and product development facilities in Bellevue, Washington under operating leases that expire December 31, 2019 . We lease our Redbox facility in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois under an operating lease that expires on July 31, 2021 . Under certain circumstances, we have the ability to extend the lease for a five -year period, rent additional office space under a right of first offer and refusal and have the option to terminate the lease in July 2016. Under the terms of the lease, we are responsible for certain tax, construction and operating costs associated with the rented space. We early terminated our operating lease of certain floors of our Redbox headquarters and recognized the fair value of the ongoing lease payments and other related costs through the effective date of termination, July 31, 2016, as of the cease use date, March 31, 2015. See Note 11: Restructuring for additional information; We entered into a new operating lease of 16,085 square feet of office space for Redbox in Woodland Hills, California which expires May 31, 2022 . We lease our ecoATM facility in San Diego, California. The lease for this space will expire on August 10, 2025 . Additionally, with the acquisition of Gazelle in the fourth quarter of 2015, we acquired facilities in Boston, Massachusetts and Louisville, Kentucky. The leases for these spaces will expire on November 30, 2020 and February 28, 2018 , respectively. Rent expense, net of sublease income under our operating lease agreements was $18.0 million , $16.8 million and $12.3 million during 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Capital Leases We lease automobiles and computer equipment under capital leases expiring at various dates through 2022. We assess these leases as they come due as to whether we should purchase, enter into new capital leases, or enter into operating leases. Assets held under capital leases are included in property and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and include the following: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 2014 Gross property and equipment $ 26,394 $ 41,336 Accumulated depreciation (20,735 ) (26,831 ) Net property and equipment $ 5,659 $ 14,505 As of December 31, 2015 , our future minimum lease payments, net of sublease income are as follows: Dollars in thousands Capital Leases Operating Leases (1) 2016 $ 4,144 $ 18,969 2017 1,011 13,445 2018 429 10,215 2019 305 7,986 2020 209 4,936 Thereafter 123 7,132 Total minimum lease commitments 6,221 62,683 Less: sublease income — (1,332 ) Total minimum lease commitments, net 6,221 $ 61,351 Less: amounts representing interest (332 ) Present value of capital lease obligations 5,889 Less: Current portion of capital lease obligations (4,006 ) Long-term portion of capital lease obligations $ 1,883 (1) Includes all operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year. Purchase Commitments Pursuant to the manufacturing and services agreement entered into as part of the NCR Asset Acquisition, Outerwall, Redbox or an affiliate were committed to purchase goods and services from NCR for a period of five years from June 22, 2012. At the end of the five-year period, if the aggregate amount paid in margin to NCR for goods and services delivered were to equal less than $25.0 million , Outerwall was to pay NCR the difference between such aggregate amount and $25.0 million . We made purchases in 2015, 2014 and 2013 that reduced this commitment by $0.4 million , $2.1 million and $7.1 million , respectively. During the fourth quarter of 2015, we made a one-time payment of $8.5 million in cash to satisfy all outstanding obligations related to, and to effectively settle, our remaining purchase commitment of $15.4 million established by the manufacturing and services agreement. The one-time payment was recognized as restructuring and related costs in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . We have entered into certain miscellaneous purchase agreements, primarily related to purchases of equipment, which resulted in total purchase commitments of $24.5 million as of December 31, 2015 . Content License Agreements On January 21, 2016, Redbox entered into an amendment to the existing agreement with Universal Home Entertainment LLC (“Universal”), extending the agreement through December 31, 2017. See Note 21: Subsequent Events in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. On October 16, 2015, Paramount elected to exercise its option to extend our existing content license agreement. This extended the license period through December 31, 2016, with no further options to renew, and required us to issue 50,000 shares of additional restricted stock to Paramount during the first quarter of 2016, which we issued on January 4, 2016. On July 14, 2015, Sony elected to exercise its option to extend our existing content license agreement. This extended the license period through September 30, 2016, with no further options to renew, and required us to issue 25,000 shares of additional restricted stock to Sony during the fourth quarter of 2015, which we issued on October 2, 2015. On June 5, 2015, Redbox entered into an amendment to the existing April 22, 2010, agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (“Fox”) that maintains a 28-day window on Blu-ray Disc and DVD titles through June 30, 2017, and includes a revenue sharing arrangement between Redbox and Fox. On March 26, 2015, we entered into a revenue sharing agreement with Warner Home Video, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., (the “Warner Agreement”) under which Redbox agreed to license minimum quantities of theatrical and direct-to-video titles for rental through March 31, 2017. The Warner Agreement maintains a 28-day window on such titles. We have entered into certain license agreements to obtain content for movie and video game rentals. A summary of the estimated movie commitments in relation to these agreements as of December 31, 2015 , is presented in the following table: Dollars in thousands December 31, Total 2016 2017 Total estimated movie commitments (1) $ 448,718 $ 381,275 $ 67,443 (1) Subsequent to year end and not included in this table, Redbox entered into an amendment to the existing agreement with Universal, extending the agreement through December 31, 2017. See Note 21: Subsequent Events for additional information. General terms of our content license agreements with studios are as follows as of December 31, 2015 : Studio End Date Release Date Fox 6/30/2017 Delay (1) Sony 9/30/2016 Day & Date (2) Paramount 12/31/2016 Day & Date (2) Warner 3/31/2017 Delay (1) Lionsgate 9/30/2016 (3) Day & Date (2) Universal 12/31/2015 (4) Delay (1) (1) Content licensed under the agreement is available for rental after a certain number of days following the retail release. (2) Content licensed under the agreement is available for rental on the same day and date as the retail release. (3) Agreement extends the term of the arrangement automatically for an additional year under certain conditions. (4) Subsequent to year end, Redbox entered into an amendment to the existing agreement with Universal, extending the agreement through December 31, 2017. See Note 21: Subsequent Events for additional information. Revenue Share Commitments Certain of our Retailer agreements include minimum revenue share commitments through the term of the arrangement. Our minimum commitments under these agreements are presented in the following table: Dollars in thousands December 31, Total 2016 2017 2018 Redbox $ 2,365 $ 1,711 $ 523 $ 131 Letters of Credit As of December 31, 2015 , we had five irrevocable standby letters of credit that totaled $6.5 million . These standby letters of credit, which expire at various times through November 2016 , are used to collateralize certain obligations to third parties. As of December 31, 2015 , no amounts were outstanding under these standby letter of credit agreements. Legal Matters In October 2009, an Illinois resident, Laurie Piechur, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a putative class action complaint against our Redbox subsidiary in the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois. The plaintiff alleged that, among other things, Redbox charges consumers illegal and excessive late fees in violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and that Redbox's rental terms violate the Illinois Rental Purchase Agreement Act or the Illinois Automatic Contract Renewal Act and the plaintiff is seeking monetary damages and other relief. In November 2009, Redbox removed the case to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. In February 2010, the District Court remanded the case to the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois. In May 2010, the court denied Redbox's motion to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint. In November 2011, the plaintiff moved for class certification, and Redbox moved for summary judgment. The court denied Redbox's motion for summary judgment in February 2012. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on April 19, 2012, and an amended motion for class certification on June 5, 2012. The court denied Redbox's motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The amended class certification motion was briefed and argued. At the hearing on plaintiff's amended motion for class certification, the plaintiff dismissed all claims but two and is pursuing only her claims under the Illinois Rental Purchase Agreement Act and the Illinois Automatic Contract Renewal Act. On May 21, 2013, the court denied plaintiff's amended class action motion. On January 29, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court denied plaintiff’s petition for leave to appeal the trial court’s denial of class certification. Redbox has moved to dismiss all remaining claims on mootness grounds, and the Court granted Redbox’s motion on December 11, 2014. The plaintiffs appealed on January 7, 2015. Oral argument was held November 10, 2015. The Appellate Court affirmed the trial court’s rulings on January 11, 2016. We continue to believe that the claims against us are without merit and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter should plaintiff seek further appellate review. Currently, no accrual has been established as it was not possible to estimate the possible loss or range of loss because this matter had not advanced to a stage where we could make any such estimate. Other Contingencies During the year ended December 31, 2013, we resolved a previously disclosed loss contingency related to a supply agreement and recorded a benefit of $11.4 million in the direct operating line item in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income .

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantor Subsidiaries	Note 17: Guarantor Subsidiaries Certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries have, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 2019 Notes and 2021 Notes. Pursuant to SEC regulations, we have presented in columnar format the condensed consolidating financial information for Outerwall Inc., the guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, and all non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis in the following tables: CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS As of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 160,167 $ 19,372 $ 43,010 $ — $ 222,549 Accounts receivable, net of allowances 3,983 33,269 1,212 — 38,464 Content library — 188,490 — — 188,490 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 17,720 33,049 599 — 51,368 Intercompany receivables 35,654 527,996 426 (564,076 ) — Total current assets 217,524 802,176 45,247 (564,076 ) 500,871 Property and equipment, net 97,659 204,081 14,273 — 316,013 Deferred income taxes — — 2,606 — 2,606 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 249,703 290,811 — — 540,514 Other long-term assets 4,596 1,293 167 — 6,056 Investment in related parties 921,456 27,798 — (949,254 ) — Total assets $ 1,490,938 $ 1,326,159 $ 62,293 $ (1,513,330 ) $ 1,366,060 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 16,127 $ 167,694 $ 189 $ — $ 184,010 Accrued payable to retailers 71,947 30,157 12,994 — 115,098 Other accrued liabilities 57,025 82,401 2,011 — 141,437 Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 16,832 — 299 — 17,131 Intercompany payables 459,789 85,487 18,800 (564,076 ) — Total current liabilities 621,720 365,739 34,293 (564,076 ) 457,676 Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 877,325 19,882 159 — 897,366 Deferred income taxes 13,965 19,083 44 — 33,092 Total liabilities 1,513,010 404,704 34,496 (564,076 ) 1,388,134 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ Equity: Preferred stock — — — — — Common stock 599,675 252,727 4,636 (371,875 ) 485,163 Treasury stock (1,151,063 ) — 3,000 (3,000 ) (1,151,063 ) Retained earnings 530,140 668,728 18,963 (574,379 ) 643,452 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (824 ) — 1,198 — 374 Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) (22,072 ) 921,455 27,797 (949,254 ) (22,074 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,490,938 $ 1,326,159 $ 62,293 $ (1,513,330 ) $ 1,366,060 CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS As of December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 180,889 $ 17,939 $ 43,868 $ — $ 242,696 Accounts receivable, net of allowances 3,203 43,874 1,513 — 48,590 Content library — 176,490 3,631 — 180,121 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,884 23,923 1,012 — 39,819 Intercompany receivables 40,762 467,181 — (507,943 ) — Total current assets 239,738 729,407 50,024 (507,943 ) 511,226 Property and equipment, net 133,923 263,412 31,133 — 428,468 Deferred income taxes — — 11,363 — 11,363 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 249,717 374,281 — — 623,998 Other long-term assets 6,665 1,231 335 — 8,231 Investment in related parties 917,234 (5,114 ) — (912,120 ) — Total assets $ 1,547,277 $ 1,363,217 $ 92,855 $ (1,420,063 ) $ 1,583,286 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 12,899 $ 153,260 $ 2,474 $ — $ 168,633 Accrued payable to retailers 69,189 42,977 14,124 — 126,290 Other accrued liabilities 59,770 74,536 2,820 — 137,126 Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 20,020 — 396 — 20,416 Intercompany payables 309,932 121,015 76,996 (507,943 ) — Total current liabilities 471,810 391,788 96,810 (507,943 ) 452,465 Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 949,588 22,946 1,135 — 973,669 Deferred income taxes 28,500 31,249 25 — 59,774 Total liabilities 1,449,898 445,983 97,970 (507,943 ) 1,485,908 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ Equity: Common stock 588,105 225,729 12,393 (352,635 ) 473,592 Treasury stock (996,293 ) — — — (996,293 ) Retained earnings 506,360 691,505 (17,991 ) (559,485 ) 620,389 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (793 ) — 483 — (310 ) Total stockholders’ equity 97,379 917,234 (5,115 ) (912,120 ) 97,378 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,547,277 $ 1,363,217 $ 92,855 $ (1,420,063 ) $ 1,583,286 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year Ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Revenue $ 271,430 $ 1,874,457 $ 47,324 $ — $ 2,193,211 Expenses: Direct operating 143,429 1,328,269 21,390 — 1,493,088 Marketing 6,485 28,916 273 — 35,674 Research and development (83 ) 7,281 — — 7,198 General and administrative 47,699 142,012 682 — 190,393 Restructuring and related costs 2,926 24,227 — — 27,153 Depreciation and other 32,643 134,522 4,225 — 171,390 Amortization of intangible assets 14 13,536 — — 13,550 Goodwill impairment — 85,890 — — 85,890 Total expenses 233,113 1,764,653 26,570 — 2,024,336 Operating income 38,317 109,804 20,754 — 168,875 Other income (expense), net: Loss from equity method investments, net (800 ) — — — (800 ) Interest income (expense) 30,177 (72,164 ) (366 ) — (42,353 ) Other, net 15,273 1,354 (19,284 ) — (2,657 ) Total other income (expense), net 44,650 (70,810 ) (19,650 ) — (45,810 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 82,967 38,994 1,104 — 123,065 Income tax expense (31,603 ) (41,785 ) (231 ) — (73,619 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations 51,364 (2,791 ) 873 — 49,446 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 640 (28,068 ) 22,319 — (5,109 ) Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries (7,667 ) 23,192 — (15,525 ) — Net income (loss) 44,337 (7,667 ) 23,192 (15,525 ) 44,337 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1) (31 ) — 715 — 684 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 44,306 $ (7,667 ) $ 23,907 $ (15,525 ) $ 45,021 (1) Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015 . CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year Ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Revenue $ 266,848 $ 1,975,905 $ 48,833 $ — $ 2,291,586 Expenses: Direct operating 142,472 1,415,132 23,707 — 1,581,311 Marketing 7,227 27,631 435 — 35,293 Research and development 3,456 9,591 — — 13,047 General and administrative 39,412 150,211 873 — 190,496 Restructuring and related costs 23 534 — — 557 Depreciation and other 35,155 148,217 4,452 — 187,824 Amortization of intangible assets 1,433 13,221 — — 14,654 Total expenses 229,178 1,764,537 29,467 — 2,023,182 Operating income 37,670 211,368 19,366 — 268,404 Other income (expense), net: Loss from equity method investments, net (530 ) (28,204 ) — — (28,734 ) Interest income (expense), net (48,007 ) 572 (209 ) — (47,644 ) Other, net 14,077 1,334 (16,596 ) — (1,185 ) Total other income (expense), net (34,460 ) (26,298 ) (16,805 ) — (77,563 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 3,210 185,070 2,561 — 190,841 Income tax expense (618 ) (64,989 ) (557 ) — (66,164 ) Income from continuing operations 2,592 120,081 2,004 — 124,677 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (803 ) (874 ) (16,382 ) — (18,059 ) Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries 104,829 (14,378 ) — (90,451 ) — Net income (loss) 106,618 104,829 (14,378 ) (90,451 ) 106,618 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1) 368 — 89 — 457 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 106,986 $ 104,829 $ (14,289 ) $ (90,451 ) $ 107,075 (1) Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014 . CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year Ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Revenue $ 255,251 $ 1,999,539 $ 44,995 $ — $ 2,299,785 Expenses: Direct operating 138,859 1,394,932 36,155 (12,947 ) 1,556,999 Marketing 6,540 23,269 418 — 30,227 Research and development 8,973 4,111 (2 ) — 13,082 General and administrative 33,023 169,099 721 12,955 215,798 Restructuring and related costs 724 3,771 — — 4,495 Depreciation and other 28,101 157,292 4,008 — 189,401 Amortization of intangible assets 2,245 8,662 — — 10,907 Total expenses 218,465 1,761,136 41,300 8 2,020,909 Operating income (loss) 36,786 238,403 3,695 (8 ) 278,876 Other income (expense), net: Income (loss) from equity method investments, net 65,063 (45,135 ) — — 19,928 Interest income (expense), net (32,930 ) 257 (134 ) — (32,807 ) Other, net (3,868 ) 479 (218 ) 8 (3,599 ) Total other income (expense), net 28,265 (44,399 ) (352 ) 8 (16,478 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 65,051 194,004 3,343 — 262,398 Income tax benefit (expense) 30,893 (70,577 ) (26 ) — (39,710 ) Income from continuing operations 95,944 123,427 3,317 — 222,688 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (30,834 ) (2,708 ) (14,354 ) — (47,896 ) Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries 109,682 (11,037 ) — (98,645 ) — Net income (loss) 174,792 109,682 (11,037 ) (98,645 ) 174,792 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1) (105 ) — 961 — 856 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 174,687 $ 109,682 $ (10,076 ) $ (98,645 ) $ 175,648 (1) Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013 . CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 44,337 $ (7,667 ) $ 23,192 $ (15,525 ) $ 44,337 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and other 32,643 136,367 8,237 — 177,247 Amortization of intangible assets 14 13,536 44 — 13,594 Share-based payments expense 10,323 6,917 — — 17,240 Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments (739 ) — — — (739 ) Deferred income taxes (14,533 ) (12,730 ) 7,644 — (19,619 ) Restructuring, impairment and related costs 509 1,545 — — 2,054 Loss from equity method investments, net 800 — — — 800 Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount 2,761 — — — 2,761 Gain from early extinguishment of debt (5,854 ) — — — (5,854 ) Gain on purchase of Gazelle — (989 ) — — (989 ) Goodwill impairment — 85,890 — — 85,890 Other (539 ) 295 (728 ) — (972 ) Equity in loss (income) of subsidiaries 7,667 (23,192 ) — 15,525 — Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (781 ) 10,673 119 — 10,011 Content library — (11,951 ) 3,631 — (8,320 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,826 ) (7,599 ) 360 — (10,065 ) Other assets 66 (62 ) 158 — 162 Accounts payable (1,316 ) 21,447 (2,188 ) — 17,943 Accrued payable to retailers 2,758 (12,820 ) 94 — (9,968 ) Other accrued liabilities (391 ) 11,337 (374 ) — 10,572 Net cash flows from operating activities (1) 74,899 210,997 40,189 — 326,085 Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (26,861 ) (49,071 ) (1,659 ) — (77,591 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 17 3,208 — — 3,225 Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (17,980 ) — — (17,980 ) Investments in and advances to affiliates 187,538 (145,721 ) (41,817 ) — — Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (1) 160,694 (209,564 ) (43,476 ) — (92,346 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility 310,500 — — — 310,500 Principal payments on Credit Facility (339,375 ) — — — (339,375 ) Repurchases of common stock (159,800 ) — — — (159,800 ) Repurchase of Notes (34,589 ) — — — (34,589 ) Dividends paid (21,210 ) — — — (21,210 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt (11,110 ) — (400 ) — (11,510 ) Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes (9 ) — — — (9 ) Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments 739 — — — 739 Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options (1,461 ) — — — (1,461 ) Net cash flows used in financing activities (1) (256,315 ) — (400 ) — (256,715 ) Year Ended December 31, 2015 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — 2,829 — 2,829 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (20,722 ) 1,433 (858 ) — (20,147 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 180,889 17,939 43,868 — 242,696 End of period $ 160,167 $ 19,372 $ 43,010 $ — $ 222,549 (1) During 2015 we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 106,618 $ 104,829 $ (14,378 ) $ (90,451 ) $ 106,618 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and other 35,139 150,904 9,119 — 195,162 Amortization of intangible assets 1,433 13,259 — — 14,692 Share-based payments expense 9,693 3,691 — — 13,384 Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments (1,964 ) — — — (1,964 ) Deferred income taxes 304 (17,232 ) (5,683 ) — (22,611 ) Loss from equity method investments, net 530 28,204 — — 28,734 Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount 4,116 — — — 4,116 Loss from early extinguishment of debt 2,018 — — — 2,018 Other (1,250 ) (548 ) 48 — (1,750 ) Equity in loss (income) of subsidiaries (104,829 ) 14,378 — 90,451 — Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (1,130 ) 8,787 1,014 — 8,671 Content library 36 20,206 (495 ) — 19,747 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 40,826 3,753 (297 ) — 44,282 Other assets 75 1,558 69 — 1,702 Accounts payable (3,017 ) (65,737 ) (158 ) — (68,912 ) Accrued payable to retailers (1,896 ) (5,149 ) 198 — (6,847 ) Other accrued liabilities (840 ) 1,988 161 — 1,309 Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities (1) 85,862 262,891 (10,402 ) — 338,351 Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (33,602 ) (57,909 ) (6,413 ) — (97,924 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 750 1,227 — — 1,977 Cash paid for equity investments — (24,500 ) — — (24,500 ) Extinguishment payment received from equity investment — 5,000 — — 5,000 Investments in and advances to affiliates 166,145 (178,406 ) 12,261 — — Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (1) 133,293 (254,588 ) 5,848 — (115,447 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes 295,500 — — — 295,500 Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility 642,000 — — — 642,000 Principal payments on Credit Facility (680,125 ) — — — (680,125 ) Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes (2,911 ) — — — (2,911 ) Settlement and conversion of convertible debt (51,149 ) — — — (51,149 ) Repurchases of common stock (545,091 ) — — — (545,091 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt (13,552 ) (3 ) (441 ) — (13,996 ) Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments 1,964 — — — 1,964 Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options (520 ) — — — (520 ) Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities (1) (353,884 ) (3 ) (441 ) — (354,328 ) Year Ended December 31, 2014 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 368 — 2,315 — 2,683 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (134,361 ) 8,300 (2,680 ) — (128,741 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 315,250 9,639 46,548 — 371,437 End of period $ 180,889 $ 17,939 $ 43,868 $ — $ 242,696 (1) During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 2013 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 174,792 $ 109,682 $ (11,037 ) $ (98,645 ) $ 174,792 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and other 29,640 158,801 5,259 — 193,700 Amortization of intangible assets 2,245 8,688 — — 10,933 Share-based payments expense 9,903 6,928 — — 16,831 Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments (3,698 ) — — — (3,698 ) Deferred income taxes 9,228 (15,727 ) (4,434 ) — (10,933 ) Restructuring, impairment and related costs 32,444 288 — — 32,732 Loss (income) from equity method investments, net (65,063 ) 45,135 — — (19,928 ) Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount 6,394 — — — 6,394 Loss from early extinguishment of debt 6,013 — — — 6,013 Other 827 (2,951 ) 31 54 (2,039 ) Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries (109,682 ) 11,037 — 98,645 — Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (1,144 ) 10,639 (1,517 ) — 7,978 Content library 1,093 (23,357 ) (195 ) — (22,459 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (43,762 ) (6,280 ) (500 ) — (50,542 ) Other assets 201 400 (371 ) — 230 Accounts payable 1,319 (408 ) 226 354 1,491 Accrued payable to retailers (6,181 ) 1,633 460 — (4,088 ) Other accrued liabilities 13,184 (22,751 ) (6 ) — (9,573 ) Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities (1) 57,753 281,757 (12,084 ) 408 327,834 Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (58,763 ) (88,431 ) (14,218 ) — (161,412 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 12,147 1,189 8 — 13,344 Acquisition of ecoATM, net of cash acquired (244,036 ) — — — (244,036 ) Receipt of note receivable principal 22,913 — — — 22,913 Cash paid for equity investments — (28,000 ) — — (28,000 ) Investments in and advances to affiliates 125,856 (156,659 ) 30,857 (54 ) — Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (1) (141,883 ) (271,901 ) 16,647 (54 ) (397,191 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes 343,769 — — — 343,769 Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility 400,000 — — — 400,000 Principal payments on Credit Facility (215,313 ) — — — (215,313 ) Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes (2,203 ) — — — (2,203 ) Conversion of convertible debt (172,211 ) — — — (172,211 ) Repurchases of common stock (195,004 ) — — — (195,004 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt (14,200 ) (217 ) (417 ) — (14,834 ) Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments 3,698 — — — 3,698 Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options 8,460 — — — 8,460 Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities (1) 156,996 (217 ) (417 ) — 156,362 Year Ended December 31, 2013 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (105 ) — 1,643 — 1,538 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 72,761 9,639 5,789 354 88,543 Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 242,489 — 40,759 (354 ) 282,894 End of period $ 315,250 $ 9,639 $ 46,548 $ — $ 371,437 (1) During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.

Income Taxes From Continuing Op

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes From Continuing Operations	Note 18: Income Taxes From Continuing Operations Components of Income Taxes The components of income from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 U.S. operations $ 121,940 $ 188,473 $ 259,057 Foreign operations 1,125 2,368 3,341 Total income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 123,065 $ 190,841 $ 262,398 Components of Income Tax Expense The components of income tax expense from continuing operations were as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. Federal $ 89,996 $ 69,117 $ 38,876 State and local 10,658 12,294 10,104 Foreign 469 415 (424 ) Total current 101,123 81,826 48,556 Deferred: U.S. Federal (27,641 ) (16,232 ) (3,642 ) State and local 380 427 (5,653 ) Foreign (243 ) 143 449 Total deferred (27,504 ) (15,662 ) (8,846 ) Total income tax expense $ 73,619 $ 66,164 $ 39,710 Rate Reconciliation The income tax expense differs from the amount that would result by applying the U.S. statutory rate to income before income taxes as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 U.S Federal tax expense at statutory rates 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes, net of federal benefit 5.8 4.1 3.9 Federal and state credits (1.6 ) (1.1 ) (0.9 ) Domestic production activities deduction (4.9 ) (3.6 ) (0.6 ) Goodwill Impairment 24.4 — — Recognition of outside basis differences — (1.1 ) (15.4 ) ecoATM option payments 0.2 1.4 0.7 Valuation allowance 0.2 — 2.3 Acquisition of ecoATM — — (9.3 ) Other 0.7 — (0.6 ) Effective tax rate 59.8 % 34.7 % 15.1 % Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2015 , was higher than the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 35.0% primarily due to an $85.9 million non-tax deductible goodwill impairment charge recorded in the second quarter of 2015 and state income taxes, partially offset by the domestic production activities deduction and federal and state tax credits. On December 18, 2015, the President signed into law the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, which retroactively extended a number of tax deductions and credits that otherwise would have expired, including the research and development credit and bonus depreciation. We reported the 2015 impact of the Act in the fourth quarter. Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2014 was lower than the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 35.0% due primarily to the domestic production activities deduction and federal and state tax credits, partially offset by state income taxes. Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 was lower than the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 35.0% due primarily to the following items: • During the fourth quarter of 2013, we reported a $16.7 million tax benefit related to the recognition of a worthless stock deduction from an outside basis difference in a corporate subsidiary. • During the third quarter of 2013, we reported a $24.3 million tax benefit related to the non-taxable gain upon the re-measurement of our previously held equity interest in ecoATM. • During the second quarter of 2013, we entered into an arrangement to sell certain NCR kiosks and a series of transactions to reorganize Redbox related subsidiary structures through the sale of a wholly owned subsidiary. As a result of the series of transactions we recorded a discrete one-time tax benefit of $17.8 million , net of a valuation allowance, through the realization of capital and ordinary gains and losses. The combined impact of these three items was a 22.4 percentage point reduction in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition, our 2013 effective tax rate was increased by state income taxes, offset partially by the domestic production activities deduction. We did not provide for U.S. income taxes on certain undistributed earnings of foreign operations that were considered permanently invested outside of the United States. Upon repatriation, some of these earnings would generate foreign tax credits, which may reduce the U.S. tax liability associated with any future foreign dividend. At December 31, 2015 , the cumulative amount of earnings upon which U.S. income taxes have not been provided was approximately $18.8 million . Unrecognized Tax Benefits The aggregate changes in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits were as follows: Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Balance, beginning of the year $ 4,639 $ 2,781 $ 2,383 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 1,837 1,836 824 Additions for tax positions related to prior years 527 806 18 Reductions for tax positions related to prior years (118 ) — (257 ) Reductions from lapse of applicable statute of limitations — (784 ) (49 ) Settlements — — (138 ) Balance, end of year $ 6,885 $ 4,639 $ 2,781 We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to income tax matters in Income tax expense. We accrued interest of $0.3 million and $0.1 million as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. It was not necessary to accrue interest in 2013 or accrue for penalties in any period presented. Tax Years Open for Examination As of December 31, 2015 , for our major tax jurisdictions, the years 2012 through 2014 were open for examination by U.S. Federal and most state tax authorities. Additionally, the years 1998 through 2011 are subject to examination, to the extent that net operating loss and income tax credit carryforwards from those years were utilized in 2010 and later years. Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the carrying amounts used for income tax purposes. Future tax benefits for net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are also recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not. In determining our tax provisions, management determined the deferred tax assets and liabilities for each separate tax jurisdiction and considered a number of factors including the positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of our deferred tax assets to determine whether a valuation allowance should be recognized with respect to our deferred tax assets. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities and the net increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance were as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Income tax loss carryforwards $ 3,015 $ 5,690 Capital loss carryforwards 4,759 5,930 Credit carryforwards 3,482 2,929 Accrued liabilities and allowances 27,188 22,652 Stock-based compensation 9,065 11,901 Intangible assets 13,109 17,166 Other 5,720 3,776 Gross deferred tax assets 66,338 70,044 Less: Valuation Allowance (7,141 ) (6,898 ) Total deferred tax assets 59,197 63,146 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (42,984 ) (68,417 ) Product costs (46,699 ) (43,140 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (89,683 ) (111,557 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (30,486 ) $ (48,411 ) Change in Valuation Allowance Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Increase in valuation allowance $ 243 $ — $ 6,898 The increase in our valuation allowance is due to changes in the expected future and actual utilization of capital losses and state tax credit carryforwards. Deferred Tax Assets Relating to Income Tax Loss Carryforwards Our deferred tax assets relating to income tax loss carryforwards and expiration periods are summarized as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 Federal State Foreign Net operating loss carryforwards $ 23 $ 24,570 $ 7,082 Deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards $ 8 $ 1,118 $ 1,889 Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between 2029-2034 2017-2033 2033-2035 U.S. State Tax Credits and Expiration Periods The following table shows our U.S. state tax credits before valuation allowances and related expiration periods. Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 Amount Expiration U.S state tax credits: Illinois state tax credits $ 2,894 2017-2021 California U.S. state tax credits 588 Do not expire Total U.S. state tax credits $ 3,482

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	Note 19: Retirement Plans We sponsor a defined contribution plan for our employees who satisfy certain age and service requirements. Our contributions to these plans were $4.3 million , $4.3 million and $4.9 million in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.

Dividends

Dividends	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends	Note 20: Dividends On February 3, 2015 , our Board of Directors decided to initiate a quarterly cash dividend. The first cash dividend of $0.30 per outstanding share of our common stock was paid on March 18, 2015 , to all stockholders of record on March 3, 2015 . Additional cash dividends of $0.30 per outstanding share of our common stock were paid on June 23, 2015 , September 15, 2015 , and December 8, 2015 . Total dividends paid in 2015 were $21.3 million , including $0.6 million paid to recipients of unvested restricted stock awards. See Note 13: Earnings Per Share for additional information.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note 21: Subsequent Events Studio Agreement On January 21, 2016, Redbox entered into an amendment to the existing agreement with Universal, extending the agreement through December 31, 2017. After accounting for this amendment, our total estimated movie commitments to purchase content was approximately $640.5 million . Dividend On February 3, 2016 , the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share expected to be paid on March 29, 2016 , to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2016 .

Summary of Significant Accoun30

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation, Policy	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Outerwall Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies of which we may have significant influence, but not a controlling interest, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates in Financial Reporting, Policy	Use of Estimates in Financial Reporting We prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in our consolidated financial statements and our notes thereto. The most significant estimates and assumptions include the: • useful lives and salvage values of our content library; • determination of goodwill impairment; • lives and recoverability of equipment and other long-lived assets; • recognition and measurement of current and long-term deferred income taxes (including the measurement of uncertain tax positions); • recognition and measurement of purchase price allocation for business combinations; and • loss contingencies. It is reasonably possible that the estimates we make may change in the future and could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents were $222.5 million and $242.7 million at December 31, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Of this total, cash equivalents were $2.7 million and $0.9 million , respectively, and consisted of money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities such as money market funds, certificate of deposits, and commercial paper. Our cash balances with financial institutions may exceed the deposit insurance limits.
Accounts Receivable, Policy	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable represents receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. We determine the allowance based on historical experience and other currently available information. When a specific account is deemed uncollectible, the account is written off against the allowance. Amounts expensed for uncollectible accounts and amounts charged against the allowance were immaterial in all periods presented.
Content Library, Policy	Content Library Content library consists of movies and video games available for rent or purchase. We obtain our movie and video game content primarily through revenue sharing agreements and license agreements with studios and game publishers, as well as through distributors and other suppliers. The cost of content mainly includes the cost of the movies and video games, labor, overhead, freight, and studio revenue sharing expenses. The content purchases are capitalized and amortized to their estimated salvage value as a component of direct operating expenses over the usage period. For purchased content that we expect to sell at the end of its useful life, we determine an estimated salvage value. Content salvage values are estimated based on the amounts that we have historically recovered on disposal. For licensed content that we do not expect to sell, no salvage value is provided. The useful lives and salvage value of our content library are periodically reviewed and evaluated. Amortization charges are derived utilizing rental curves based on historical performance of movies and games over their useful lives and recorded on an accelerated basis, reflecting higher rentals of movies and video games in the first few weeks after release, and substantially all of the amortization expense is recognized within one year of purchase. In the second quarter of 2013, we completed a review of our content library amortization methodology and updated the methodology in order to add greater precision to product cost amortization. The previous method recognized accelerated amortization of content library costs at a rate faster than the decline in the content library's value due to the recognition of charges in addition to the normal rental curve amortization whenever individual discs were removed from kiosks, a process we define as "thinning". The Company's most recent analysis has shown that its amortization curves can reasonably capture the effect of thinning and therefore eliminates the need for additional charges at the time of thinning and provides a better correlation of costs to revenue. The modified approach to amortizing the cost of the content library is based on updated rental curves, which incorporate thinning estimates, and provides a more systematic method for recognizing the costs of movie and game titles that better aligns the recognition of costs with the related revenue. The Company believes that the change in its content library amortization methodology, made on a prospective basis, is a change in accounting estimate that is affected by a change in accounting principle. The Company believes that the modified content library amortization methodology is preferable because it better reflects the pattern of consumption of the expected benefits of the content library. A copy of our auditor's preferability letter is filed as an exhibit to our 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013. The effect of this change resulted in a reduction of product costs, as reported in direct operating expenses, of approximately $21.7 million in the second quarter of 2013, with those costs shifted to primarily the third and fourth quarters and some into 2014. The change resulted in a corresponding increase to the balance of our content library. In addition, the change in amortization methodology shifted product costs on titles purchased during the second half of 2013 into 2014 as amortization is less accelerated than under the prior method. Under the modified amortization methodology we continue to recognize substantially all of the amortization expense within one year of purchase. For year ended December 31, 2013, the change resulted in a total pretax benefit of $31.8 million or $1.17 per basic share and $1.12 per diluted share.
Property and Equipment, Policy	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Expenditures that extend the life, increase the capacity, or improve the efficiency of property and equipment are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over the following approximate useful lives: Useful Life Coin-counting kiosks and components 2 - 10 years Redbox kiosks and components 3 - 5 years ecoATM kiosk and components 5 years Computers and software 3 - 5 years Office furniture and equipment 5 - 7 years Leased vehicles 3 - 6 years Leasehold improvements (shorter of life of asset or remaining lease term) 1 - 11 years
Internal-Use Software, Policy	Internal-Use Software We capitalize costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software during the application development stage. Capitalization of software development costs occurs after the preliminary project stage is complete, management authorizes the project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. We expense costs incurred for training, data conversion, and maintenance, as well as spending in the post-implementation stage. A subsequent addition, modification or upgrade to internal-use software is capitalized only to the extent that it enables the software to perform a task it previously could not perform. The internal-use software is included in computers and software under property and equipment in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . We amortize the internal-use software based on the estimated useful life on a straight-line basis.
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization, Policy	Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization Our intangible assets subject to amortization are primarily composed of developed technology and retailer relationships acquired in connection with our acquisitions. We used expectations of future cash flows, with appropriate discount rates based on the stage of the enterprise acquired, to estimate the fair value of our intangible assets. We amortize our intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives.
Goodwill, Policy	Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of an acquired enterprise or assets over the estimated fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. We assess goodwill for potential impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of November 30, or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We may assess qualitative factors to make this determination, or bypass such a qualitative assessment and proceed directly to testing goodwill for impairment using a two-step process. Qualitative factors we may consider include, but are not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for our products and services, regulatory and political developments and entity specific factors such as strategies and financial performance. If, after completing such assessment, it is determined more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a two-step impairment test, whereby the first step is comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired and the second step of the test is not performed. The second step of the impairment test is performed when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, then the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill is compared with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to the excess. For additional information see Note 6: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets .
Lives and Recoverability of Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets, Policy	Lives and Recoverability of Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets We evaluate the estimated remaining life and recoverability of equipment and other assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Factors that would indicate potential impairment include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in the market value of the long-lived asset(s), a significant change in the long-lived asset’s use or physical condition, and operating or cash flow losses associated with the use of the long-lived asset. When there is an indication of impairment, we prepare an estimate of future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition to test recoverability. If the sum of the future undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying value of the asset, it indicates that the long-lived asset is not recoverable, in which case we will then compare the estimated fair value to its carrying value. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value of the asset, we recognize the impairment loss and adjust the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. During the fourth quarter of 2013, we discontinued three new venture concepts, Rubi TM , Crisp Market TM and Star Studio TM . During the second quarter of 2013 we discontinued our Orango TM concept. As a result of the decision to discontinue the four concepts, for each concept we estimated the fair value of assets held utilizing a cash flow approach. For each of the concepts and for certain shared service assets used for the new ventures, as of December 31, 2013, we estimated the fair value of the assets was zero and recorded impairment charges for each concept. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information. On January 23, 2015, we made the decision to shut down our Redbox Canada operations as the business was not meeting the Company's performance expectations. On March 31, 2015, we completed the disposal of the Redbox Canada operations. As a result, we updated certain estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements and the remaining value of certain capitalized property and equipment, consisting primarily of installation costs, was amortized over the wind-down period ending March 31, 2015. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information.
Income Tax, Policy	Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to more likely than not be realized in our future tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are expected to be recovered or settled. We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate or effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. In the event of a tax position where it would not be more likely than not that a tax benefit would be sustained, no tax benefit would be recognized in the financial statements. When applicable, associated interest and penalties have been recognized as a component of income tax expense. See Note 18: Income Taxes From Continuing Operations for additional information.
Tax Collected From Customers And Remitted To Governmental Authorities, Policy	Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities We account for tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction (i.e., sales, value added) on a net (excluded from revenue) basis.
Convertible Debt, Policy	Convertible Debt In September 2009, we issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4% Convertible Senior Notes (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes were convertible as of December 31, 2013 and the debt conversion feature was classified as temporary equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets . On September 2, 2014, the Convertible Notes matured. In 2014, we retired or settled upon maturity, a combined 51,148 Convertible Notes for total consideration of $51.1 million in cash and the issuance of 431,760 shares of common stock. The amount by which total consideration exceeded the fair value of the Convertible Notes has been recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. The loss from early extinguishment of the Convertible Notes was approximately $0.3 million and is recorded in interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income .
Loss Contingencies, Policy	Loss Contingencies We accrue estimated liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation and other sources when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the claim assessment or damages can be reasonably estimated. We believe that we have sufficient accruals to cover any obligations resulting from claims, assessments or litigation that have met these criteria.
Revenue Recognition, Policy	Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price or fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured as follows: • Redbox - Revenue from movie and video game rentals is recognized ratably over the term of a consumer’s rental transaction. Revenue from a direct sale out of the kiosk of previously rented movies or video games is recognized at the time of sale. On rental transactions for which the related movie or video game has not yet been returned to the kiosk at month-end, revenue is recognized with a corresponding receivable recorded in the balance sheet, net of a reserve for potentially uncollectible amounts. We record revenue net of refunds and applicable sales taxes collected from consumers. In the fourth quarter of 2014, Redbox launched Redbox Play Pass, a new loyalty program, where customers can earn points redeemable for movie rentals. As customers accumulate points, we defer the estimated fair value of the points earned as deferred revenue (included within other current accrued liabilities). We deferred $2.5 million and $1.5 million as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. • Coinstar - Revenue from a coin transaction, which is collected from either consumers or card issuers (in stored value product transactions), is recognized at the time the consumers’ coins are collected by our coin-counting kiosks. Our revenue represents the fee charged for coin transactions. • ecoATM - Revenue is recognized upon the sale and shipment of devices collected to third parties and consumers. • All Other - Revenue was recognized in our discontinued SAMPLE it concept when the service transaction was completed.
Fees Paid To Retailers, Policy	Fees Paid to Retailers Fees paid to retailers relate to the amount we pay our retailers for the benefit of placing our kiosks in their stores and their agreement to provide certain services on our behalf to our consumers. The fee is generally calculated as a percentage of each coin-counting transaction or as a percentage of our net movie or video game rental revenue or a fixed fee and is recorded in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income within Direct operating expenses. The fee arrangements are based on our negotiations and evaluation of certain factors with the retailers such as total revenue, long-term non-cancelable contracts, installation of our kiosks in high traffic and/or urban or rural locations, co-op marketing incentives, or other criteria.
Advertising, Policy	Advertising Advertising costs, which are included as a component of marketing expenses, are expensed as incurred and totaled $15.2 million , $11.8 million and $11.7 million in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.
Research and Development, Policy	Research and Development Costs incurred for research and development activities are expensed as incurred.
Foreign Currency Translations, Policy	Foreign Currency Translation The functional currencies of our international subsidiaries are the British pound Sterling for our subsidiary Coinstar Limited in the United Kingdom, Canadian dollar for Coinstar International and Redbox Canada GP, and the Euro for our Coinstar Ireland Limited subsidiary. We translate assets and liabilities related to these operations to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the date of the Consolidated Balance Sheets ; we convert revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates. Transaction gains and losses including on foreign currency intercompany transactions not deemed to be of a long term investment nature are included in Other income (expense), net on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, except for those associated with discontinued operations which are included in Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . Translation gains and losses, including gains and losses on foreign currency intercompany transactions deemed to be of a long term investment nature, are reported as Accumulated other comprehensive loss in our Consolidated Balance Sheets .
Share-Based Payments, Policy	Share-Based Payments We measure and recognize expense for all share-based payment awards granted, including employee stock options and restricted stock awards, based on the estimated fair value of the award on the grant date. We utilize the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) valuation model for valuing our stock option awards and the determination of the expenses. The use of the BSM valuation model to estimate the fair value of stock option awards requires us to make judgments on assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield, expected term and expected volatility over the expected term of the award. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management’s best estimates at the time they are made, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the determination of expense could be materially different in the future. We amortize share-based payment expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the individual award with estimated forfeitures considered. Vesting periods are generally four years. Expense for performance based shares is recognized over the vesting period if and when we conclude that it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. We reassess the probability of vesting at each reporting period for awards with performance conditions and adjust compensation cost based on our probability assessment. Shares to be issued upon the exercise of stock options will come from newly issued shares. The expense related to restricted stock granted to movie studios as part of license agreements is adjusted based on the number of unvested shares and market price of our common stock each reporting period. Share-based payment expense is only recognized on awards that ultimately vest. Therefore, we have reduced the share-based payment expense to be recognized over the vesting period for anticipated future forfeitures. Forfeiture estimates are based on historical forfeiture patterns. We review and assess our forfeiture estimates quarterly and update them if necessary. Any changes to accumulated share-based payment expense are recognized in the period of change. If actual forfeitures differ significantly from our estimates, our results of operations could be materially impacted. For additional information see Note 10: Share-Based Payments .
Reclassifications, Policy	Reclassifications To be consistent with our 2015 reporting, the following have been retrospectively reported in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all periods presented with no effect on net income, cash flows or stockholder's equity: • Results of our Redbox Canada operations which were discontinued during the first quarter of 2015. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information; • Restructuring and related costs. See Note 11: Restructuring for additional information; and • Basic and diluted earnings per share as a result of applying the two-class method of calculating earnings per share (the “Two-Class Method”). During the first quarter of 2015, the Two-Class Method became significantly more dilutive than the previously applied treasury stock method as a result of stock repurchases increasing the average number of unvested restricted awards (“participating securities”) as a percentage of total common shares outstanding. The impact of applying the Two-Class Method on both income from continuing operations and basic and diluted weighted average shares used to calculate earnings per common share is as follows: As Reported Under the Treasury Stock Method Amount Allocated to Participating Securities As Revised Under the Two-Class Method In thousands, except per share data 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 Income from continuing operations used in basic per share calculation $ 124,677 $ 222,688 $ (3,929 ) $ (5,473 ) $ 120,748 $ 217,215 Income from continuing operations used in diluted per share calculation $ 124,677 $ 222,688 $ (3,871 ) $ (5,294 ) $ 120,806 $ 217,394 Weighted average shares used in basic per share calculation 20,192 27,216 — — 20,192 27,216 Weighted average shares used in diluted per share calculation 20,699 28,381 (196 ) (212 ) 20,503 28,169 Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 6.17 $ 8.18 $ (0.19 ) $ (0.20 ) $ 5.98 $ 7.98 Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 6.02 $ 7.85 $ (0.13 ) $ (0.13 ) $ 5.89 $ 7.72 See Note 13: Earnings Per Share for additional information. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Outerwall Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies of which we may have significant influence, but not a controlling interest, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted During the Current Year, Policy	Accounting Pronouncements Adopted During the Current Year In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360) Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity . ASU 2014-08 changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Under the ASU discontinued operations is defined as a: • Component of an entity, or group of components, that ◦ has been disposed of, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale, or has been abandoned/spun-off and ◦ represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results, or a ◦ business or nonprofit activity that, on acquisition, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08 during the first quarter of 2015 and applied the guidance to our disposition of our Redbox operations in Canada (“Redbox Canada”). See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for additional information. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . This ASU requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be presented in the balance sheet as noncurrent and is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. We elected to early adopt this new guidance in the fourth quarter of 2015 and have applied the changes retrospectively. The changes to our 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet as a result of adopting the new guidance are as follow: In thousands, except per share data As Reported Reclassifications As Revised Assets: Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 39,837 $ (18 ) $ 39,819 Deferred income taxes - long term $ 11,378 $ (15 ) $ 11,363 Liabilities: Deferred income taxes - current $ 21,432 $ (21,432 ) $ — Deferred income taxes - long term $ 38,375 $ 21,399 $ 59,774 Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Subtopic 835-30) . This ASU requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, instead of as a deferred charge. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (Subtopic 835-30) . This ASU provides additional guidance to ASU 2015-03, which did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. ASU 2015-15 noted that the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. As of December 31, 2015, we had $3.8 million of deferred financing fees recorded in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement . This ASU provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The guidance will not change GAAP for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 sets forth a new revenue recognition model that requires identifying the contract, identifying the performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to performance obligations and recognizing the revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date of December 15, 2016. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) : Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern . This ASU describes how an entity’s management should assess whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. Management should consider both quantitative and qualitative factors in making its assessment. If after considering management’s plans, substantial doubt about an entity’s going concern is alleviated, an entity shall disclose information in the footnotes that enables the users of the financial statements to understand the events that raised the going concern and how management’s plan alleviated this concern. If after considering management’s plans, substantial doubt about an entity’s going concern is not alleviated, the entity shall disclose in the footnotes indicating that a substantial doubt about the entity’s going concern exists within one year of the date of the issued financial statements. Additionally, the entity shall disclose the events that led to this going concern and management’s plans to mitigate them. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted.
Earnings Per Share, Policy	Beginning in the first quarter of 2015, we began applying the two-class method of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (the “Two-Class Method”) as it became significantly more dilutive than the previously applied treasury stock method as a result of stock repurchases increasing the average number of unvested restricted awards as a percentage of total common shares outstanding. The Two-Class Method is an earnings allocation formula that treats a participating security, as having rights to earnings that otherwise would have been available to common shareholders and assumes all earnings for the period are distributed. Our unvested service-based restricted stock awards granted are participating securities as they entitle recipients to receive nonforfeitable dividends during the vesting period on a basis equivalent to the dividends paid to holders of common stock.
Segment Reporting, Policy	Management, including our chief operating decision maker, who is our CEO, evaluates the performances of our business segments primarily on segment revenue and segment operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization and other, and share-based compensation granted to executives, non-employee directors and employees (“segment operating income (loss)”). Segment operating income (loss) contains internally allocated costs of our shared service support functions, including but not limited to, corporate executive management, business development, sales, finance, legal, human resources, information technology and risk management. We also review depreciation and amortization allocated to each segment. Share-based payments expense related to share-based compensation granted to executives, non-employee directors and employees and expense related to the rights to receive cash issued in connection with our acquisition of ecoATM are not allocated to our segments and are included in the Corporate Unallocated column in the analysis and reconciliation below; however, share-based payments expense related to our content arrangements with certain movie studios has been allocated to our Redbox segment and is included within direct operating expenses. Our performance evaluation does not include segment assets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts for cash equivalents approximate fair value, which is the amount for which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. Available-for-sale securities are marked to fair value on a quarterly basis. The fair value of our revolving line of credit approximates its carrying amount. For additional information see Note 15: Fair Value . To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs: • Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or • Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. The factors or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Organization and Business (Tabl

Organization and Business (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Kiosk And Location Counts	Our kiosk and location counts as of December 31, 2015 , are as follows: Kiosks Locations Redbox 40,480 33,060 Coinstar 20,930 19,660 ecoATM 2,250 2,020 All Other (1) 120 120 Total 63,780 54,860 (1) As part of our decision to discontinue operating SAMPLE it in the fourth quarter of 2015, all SAMPLE it kiosks were removed from their locations during January 2016.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Useful Lives	Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over the following approximate useful lives: Useful Life Coin-counting kiosks and components 2 - 10 years Redbox kiosks and components 3 - 5 years ecoATM kiosk and components 5 years Computers and software 3 - 5 years Office furniture and equipment 5 - 7 years Leased vehicles 3 - 6 years Leasehold improvements (shorter of life of asset or remaining lease term) 1 - 11 years December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Kiosks and components $ 1,163,210 $ 1,165,925 Computers, servers, and software 193,507 200,915 Leasehold improvements 22,663 29,625 Office furniture and equipment 7,047 9,218 Vehicles 5,118 6,234 Property and equipment, at cost 1,391,545 1,411,917 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,075,532 ) (983,449 ) Property and equipment, net $ 316,013 $ 428,468
Comparison of Earnings Per Share Calculation Methods	The impact of applying the Two-Class Method on both income from continuing operations and basic and diluted weighted average shares used to calculate earnings per common share is as follows: As Reported Under the Treasury Stock Method Amount Allocated to Participating Securities As Revised Under the Two-Class Method In thousands, except per share data 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 Income from continuing operations used in basic per share calculation $ 124,677 $ 222,688 $ (3,929 ) $ (5,473 ) $ 120,748 $ 217,215 Income from continuing operations used in diluted per share calculation $ 124,677 $ 222,688 $ (3,871 ) $ (5,294 ) $ 120,806 $ 217,394 Weighted average shares used in basic per share calculation 20,192 27,216 — — 20,192 27,216 Weighted average shares used in diluted per share calculation 20,699 28,381 (196 ) (212 ) 20,503 28,169 Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 6.17 $ 8.18 $ (0.19 ) $ (0.20 ) $ 5.98 $ 7.98 Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 6.02 $ 7.85 $ (0.13 ) $ (0.13 ) $ 5.89 $ 7.72
Early Adoption of ASU 2015-17 Income Taxes	The changes to our 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet as a result of adopting the new guidance are as follow: In thousands, except per share data As Reported Reclassifications As Revised Assets: Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 39,837 $ (18 ) $ 39,819 Deferred income taxes - long term $ 11,378 $ (15 ) $ 11,363 Liabilities: Deferred income taxes - current $ 21,432 $ (21,432 ) $ — Deferred income taxes - long term $ 38,375 $ 21,399 $ 59,774

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table shows the consideration transferred and the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the resultant purchase price allocation. Dollars in thousands November 10, 2015 Total consideration transferred $ 17,980 Assets acquired: Accounts receivable $ 67 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,963 Property and equipment 252 Intangible assets 16,000 Total assets acquired 20,282 Liabilities assumed: Deferred revenue (750 ) Deferred tax liabilities (563 ) Total liabilities assumed (1,313 ) Total net assets acquired $ 18,969 Bargain purchase gain $ 989
Intangible Assets Acquired and Estimated Useful Life	Acquired identifiable intangible assets and their estimated useful life in years are as follows: Dollars in thousands Purchase Price Estimated Useful Life in Years Trade name $ 14,000 10 Developed technology $ 2,000 3
Revenue and Operating Loss from the Acquisition of Gazelle	The following table shows the revenue and operating loss included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income resulting from the acquisition of Gazelle since the closing date, including the amortization for acquired intangibles which are included in our ecoATM segment: Year Ended Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 Revenue $ 13,269 Operating loss $ 948
Pro Forma Information	Pro forma information The following unaudited pro forma information represents the results of operations for Outerwall Inc. and includes the Gazelle business acquired as if the acquisition was consummated as of January 1, 2014. Years Ended December 31, (Unaudited) Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Pro-forma revenue $ 2,264,467 $ 2,378,508 Pro-forma income from continuing operations $ 38,524 $ 114,641

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu34

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Spare parts $ 9,780 $ 13,643 Licenses 6,394 5,881 Electronic devices inventory 7,846 5,259 Income taxes receivable 9,517 95 Prepaid rent 1,043 1,446 DVD cases and labels 1,371 1,330 Other 15,417 12,165 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 51,368 $ 39,819
Other Accrued Liabilities	Other accrued liabilities December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Payroll related expenses $ 40,676 $ 33,343 Studio revenue share and other content related expenses 28,964 23,226 Business taxes 16,080 21,629 Insurance 13,594 9,615 Deferred revenue 11,201 6,995 Income taxes payable 16 9,463 Accrued interest expense 6,913 6,974 Accrued early lease termination and sublease expenses 4,991 — Service contract provider expenses 4,070 4,191 Deferred rent expense 1,728 6,162 Other 13,204 15,528 Total other accrued liabilities $ 141,437 $ 137,126

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over the following approximate useful lives: Useful Life Coin-counting kiosks and components 2 - 10 years Redbox kiosks and components 3 - 5 years ecoATM kiosk and components 5 years Computers and software 3 - 5 years Office furniture and equipment 5 - 7 years Leased vehicles 3 - 6 years Leasehold improvements (shorter of life of asset or remaining lease term) 1 - 11 years December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Kiosks and components $ 1,163,210 $ 1,165,925 Computers, servers, and software 193,507 200,915 Leasehold improvements 22,663 29,625 Office furniture and equipment 7,047 9,218 Vehicles 5,118 6,234 Property and equipment, at cost 1,391,545 1,411,917 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,075,532 ) (983,449 ) Property and equipment, net $ 316,013 $ 428,468

Goodwill and Other Intangible36

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Amount and Accumulated Impairment	Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment charges that we have recorded are as follows: Dollars in thousands Goodwill $ 559,307 Accumulated impairment losses (85,890 ) Net goodwill at December 31, 2015 $ 473,417
Goodwill by Segment	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amounts of goodwill by segment is as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, Goodwill Impairment December 31, Redbox $ 138,743 $ — $ 138,743 Coinstar 156,351 — 156,351 ecoATM 264,213 (85,890 ) 178,323 Total goodwill $ 559,307 $ (85,890 ) $ 473,417
Gross Amount Of Other Intangible Assets And The Related Accumulated Amortization	The gross amount of our other intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization were as follows: Dollars in thousands Amortization December 31, Period 2015 2014 Retailer relationships 5 - 10 years $ 53,295 $ 53,295 Accumulated amortization (27,212 ) (23,200 ) Retailer relationships, net 26,083 30,095 Developed technology 3 - 5 years 36,000 34,000 Accumulated amortization (16,544 ) (9,633 ) Developed technology, net 19,456 24,367 Trade names 5 - 10 years 20,000 6,000 Accumulated amortization (3,133 ) (1,700 ) Trade names, net 16,867 4,300 Other 1 - 40 years 10,800 10,800 Accumulated amortization (6,109 ) (4,871 ) Other, net 4,691 5,929 Total intangible assets, net $ 67,097 $ 64,691
Amortization Of Intangible Assets	Amortization expense was as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Retailer relationships $ 4,012 $ 5,432 $ 6,250 Developed technology 6,911 6,800 2,833 Trade names 1,433 1,200 500 Other 1,238 1,260 1,350 Total amortization of intangible assets $ 13,594 $ 14,692 $ 10,933 Less: amortization included in discontinued operations (44 ) (38 ) (26 ) Total amortization of intangible assets from continuing operations $ 13,550 $ 14,654 $ 10,907
Future Amortization Expense	Assuming no future impairment, the expected future amortization as of December 31, 2015 , is as follows: Dollars in thousands Retailer Relationships Developed Technology Trade Names Other Total 2016 $ 4,012 $ 7,467 $ 2,600 $ 1,081 $ 15,160 2017 4,012 7,467 2,600 1,081 15,160 2018 4,012 4,522 2,100 964 11,598 2019 4,012 — 1,400 801 6,213 2020 4,012 — 1,400 407 5,819 Thereafter 6,023 — 6,767 357 13,147 Total expected amortization $ 26,083 $ 19,456 $ 16,867 $ 4,691 $ 67,097

Equity Method Investments (Tabl

Equity Method Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Contributions to Equity Method Investment	The following table summarizes Redbox's initial cash capital contribution and subsequent cash capital contributions representing its pro-rata share of requests made by the Joint Venture board of managers: Dollars in thousands Cash Contributions 2012 $ 24,500 2013 28,000 2014 24,500 Total cash capital contributions $ 77,000
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	Income (loss) from equity method investments within our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income is composed of the following: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Gain on previously held equity interest on ecoATM $ — $ — $ 68,376 Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees: Joint Venture — (25,793 ) (42,660 ) Pursuant Health and ecoATM (800 ) (530 ) (3,313 ) Total proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees (800 ) (26,323 ) (45,973 ) Amortization of difference in carrying amount and underlying equity in Joint Venture — (2,411 ) (2,475 ) Total income (loss) from equity method investments $ (800 ) $ (28,734 ) $ 19,928 A summary of financial information for our equity method investees in the aggregate, as provided to us by the investees, is as follows: Balance Sheets (1) December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 Current assets $ 3,457 $ 3,408 Noncurrent assets $ 13,394 $ 20,376 Current liabilities $ 5,888 $ 7,321 Long-term liabilities $ 22,811 $ 18,754 (1) Represents Pursuant Health, Inc. only. Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Revenue $ 7,389 $ 29,963 $ 15,824 Cost of sales and service $ 10,129 $ 68,732 $ 25,092 Net loss from continuing operations $ 6,107 $ 140,919 $ 134,911

Debt and Other Long-Term Liab38

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Other Long Term Liabilities	Debt Other Liabilities Total Senior Notes Credit Facility Total Debt Capital Lease Obligations Asset retirement obligations Other long-term liabilities Dollars in thousands 2019 Notes 2021 Notes Term Loans Revolving Line of Credit As of December 31, 2015: Principal $ 350,000 $ 258,908 $ 136,875 $ 140,500 $ 886,283 Discount (3,275 ) (3,029 ) (260 ) — (6,564 ) Total 346,725 255,879 136,615 140,500 879,719 $ 5,889 $ 9,412 $ 19,477 $ 914,497 Less: current portion — — (13,125 ) — (13,125 ) (4,006 ) — — (17,131 ) Total long-term portion $ 346,725 $ 255,879 $ 123,490 $ 140,500 $ 866,594 $ 1,883 $ 9,412 $ 19,477 $ 897,366 Unamortized deferred financing fees (1) $ 495 $ 1,054 $ — $ 2,300 $ 3,849 $ 3,849 Debt Other Liabilities Total Senior Notes Credit Facility Total Debt Capital Lease Obligations Asset retirement obligations Other long-term liabilities Dollars in thousands 2019 Notes 2021 Notes Term Loans Revolving Line of Credit As of December 31, 2014: Principal $ 350,000 $ 300,000 $ 146,250 $ 160,000 $ 956,250 Discount (4,296 ) (4,152 ) (335 ) — (8,783 ) Total 345,704 295,848 145,915 160,000 947,467 $ 15,391 $ 13,576 $ 17,651 $ 994,085 Less: current portion — — (9,390 ) — (9,390 ) (11,026 ) — — (20,416 ) Total long-term portion $ 345,704 $ 295,848 $ 136,525 $ 160,000 $ 938,077 $ 4,365 $ 13,576 $ 17,651 $ 973,669 Unamortized deferred financing fees (1) $ 649 $ 1,372 $ — $ 2,965 $ 4,986 $ 4,986 (1) Deferred financing fees are recorded in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan.
Interest Expense	Interest Expense Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Cash interest expense $ 45,507 $ 41,562 $ 25,289 Non-cash interest expense: Amortization of debt discount 1,731 2,606 4,674 Amortization of deferred financing fees 1,030 1,510 1,720 Other — — (550 ) Total non-cash interest expense 2,761 4,116 5,844 Total cash and non-cash interest expense 48,268 45,678 31,133 (Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt (5,854 ) 2,018 6,013 Total interest expense $ 42,414 $ 47,696 $ 37,146
Maturities of Term Loan	The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires principal amortization payments under the Term Loan as follows: Dollars in thousands Repayment Amount 2016 $ 13,125 2017 15,000 2018 18,750 2019 90,000 Total $ 136,875
Other Long-term Liabilities	Included in other long-term liabilities were primarily tenant improvements related to our office building renovation in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois; Bellevue, Washington; and San Diego, California as well as the related unrecognized tax benefits as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 2014 Tenant improvement and deferred rent and other $ 12,592 $ 13,012 Unrecognized tax benefit 6,885 4,639 Total other long-term liabilities $ 19,477 $ 17,651

Repurchases of Common Stock (Ta

Repurchases of Common Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Repurchases	The following tables present a summary of our 2015 authorized stock repurchase balance and repurchases made during the past three years: Dollars in thousands Board Authorization Authorized repurchase - as of January 1, 2015 $ 163,655 Additional board authorization 250,000 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 2,552 Repurchase of common stock from open market (159,800 ) Authorized repurchase - as of December 31, 2015 $ 256,407 Repurchases made in the year ended December 31, Number of Shares Repurchased Average Price per Share (in dollars) Total Purchase Price (in thousands) 2015 2,514,139 $ 63.56 $ 159,800 2014 Tender offer (1) 5,291,701 $ 70.07 370,789 Open market 2,633,526 $ 64.77 170,582 Total 2014 7,925,227 $ 68.31 541,371 2013 3,306,433 $ 58.98 195,004 Total 13,745,799 $ 65.20 $ 896,175 (1) Fees and expenses totaling $3.7 million associated with the tender offer do not impact the repurchase program approved by our Board, are excluded from the total purchase price shown here and were recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Share-Based Payments (Tables)

Share-Based Payments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Grant Information	The following is the summary of grant information: Shares in thousands December 31, 2015 Unissued common stock reserved for issuance under all plans 1,034 Shares available for future grants 979
Summary of Share Based Payments	Certain information regarding our share-based payments is as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands except per share data 2015 2014 2013 Share-based payments expense: Share-based compensation - stock options $ 293 $ 803 $ 1,566 Share-based compensation - restricted stock 12,102 11,214 10,504 Share-based payments for content arrangements 4,982 1,367 4,761 Total share-based payments expense $ 17,377 $ 13,384 $ 16,831 Tax benefit on share-based payments expense $ 6,736 $ 5,134 $ 6,392 Per share weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted $ — $ — $ 53.90 Per share weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted $ 66.67 $ 71.37 $ 53.94 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1,061 $ 3,263 $ 10,567 Grant date fair value of restricted stock vested $ 12,631 $ 13,036 $ 12,641 December 31, 2015 Dollars in thousands Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense Weighted-Average Remaining Life Unrecognized share-based payments expense: Share-based compensation - stock options $ 149 0.9 years Share-based compensation - restricted stock 19,032 2.2 years Share-based payments for content arrangements 1,090 0.8 years Total unrecognized share-based payments expense $ 20,271
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table presents a summary of stock option activity for 2015 : Shares in thousands Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, December 31, 2014 128 $ 52.59 Granted — $ — Exercised (49 ) $ 52.10 Canceled, expired, or forfeited (24 ) $ 53.99 Outstanding, December 31, 2015 55 $ 52.40
Information Regarding Stock Options Outstanding	Certain information regarding stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2015 , is as follows: Options Shares and intrinsic value in thousands Outstanding Exercisable Number 55 39 Weighted average per share exercise price $ 52.40 $ 51.67 Aggregate intrinsic value $ 35 $ 35 Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) 6.33 6.09
Summary of Restricted Stock Award Activity	The following table presents a summary of restricted stock award activity for 2015 : Shares in thousands Restricted Stock Awards Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested, December 31, 2014 609 $ 62.35 Granted 352 $ 66.67 Vested (188 ) $ 59.09 Forfeited (217 ) $ 65.26 Non-vested, December 31, 2015 556 $ 65.86
Information Related To Share Based Payments For Content Arrangements	Information related to the shares of restricted stock granted as part of these agreements as of December 31, 2015 , is as follows: Whole shares Granted Vested Unvested Sony (1) 243,348 243,348 — Paramount (2)(3) 350,000 350,000 —
Expected Amortization Expense of Share-Based Compensation	The expected future recognition of expense associated with the rights to receive cash as of December 31, 2015 is as follows: Dollars in thousands Expected Expense 2016 $ 1,868 2017 284 Remaining total expected expense $ 2,152

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The total amount incurred for restructuring, exclusive of asset impairments incurred by reportable segment (on an allocated basis) and expense type is as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 Redbox Severance $ 4,236 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) 4,958 Purchase commitment settlement costs 7,021 Total Redbox restructuring costs 16,215 Coinstar Severance 492 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) 100 Purchase commitment settlement costs 1,369 Total Coinstar restructuring costs 1,961 ecoATM Severance 602 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) — Purchase commitment settlement costs 85 Total ecoATM restructuring costs 687 All Other Severance 822 Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments) 2 Purchase commitment settlement costs 26 Total All Other restructuring costs 850 Total restructuring costs in continuing operations 19,713 Restructuring costs in discontinued operations 522 Total restructuring costs $ 20,235
Restructuring and Related Costs from Continuing Operations	Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 Restructuring costs $ 20,235 Impairment of lease related assets (see Note 5) 7,440 Total restructuring and related costs 27,675 Less: restructuring costs included in discontinued operations (522 ) Restructuring and related costs from continuing operations $ 27,153
Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability balance by expense type is as follows: Dollars in thousands Severance Expense Lease Termination Costs Other Beginning Balance - January 1, 2015 $ — $ — $ — Costs charged to expense (1) 6,284 5,138 8,813 Reclassification of deferred balances (2) — 5,260 — Costs paid or otherwise settled (4,899 ) (5,407 ) (8,813 ) Ending Balance - December 31, 2015 $ 1,385 $ 4,991 $ — (1) Other includes an $8.5 million one-time payment to settle an outstanding purchase commitment. (2) Deferred rent liabilities related to the early lease termination that were reclassified to present the outstanding liability related to the terminated leases.
Restructuring and Related Costs - 2013 Restructuring Plan	Dollars in thousands Cumulative as of December 31, 2014 Year Ended December 31, 2014 Year Ended December 31, 2013 Redbox Severance $ 4,305 $ 534 $ 3,771 Coinstar Severance 747 23 724 Total restructuring costs in continuing operations 5,052 557 4,495 Restructuring costs in discontinued operations 2,899 590 2,309 Total restructuring costs $ 7,951 $ 1,147 $ 6,804

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations Included in Financial Statements	The following table sets forth the components of discontinued operations included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Redbox Canada revenue $ 1,972 $ 11,417 $ 6,816 Certain new ventures revenue — 100 4,399 Total revenue $ 1,972 $ 11,517 $ 11,215 Redbox Canada loss before income tax $ (13,605 ) $ (23,707 ) $ (19,830 ) Certain new ventures loss before income tax — (1,259 ) (54,395 ) Total loss before income tax: (13,605 ) (24,966 ) (74,225 ) Redbox Canada income tax benefit 8,496 6,416 5,233 Certain new ventures income tax benefit — 491 21,096 Total income tax benefit 8,496 6,907 26,329 Redbox Canada loss, net of tax (5,109 ) (17,291 ) (14,597 ) Certain new ventures loss, net of tax — (768 ) (33,299 ) Total loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (5,109 ) $ (18,059 ) $ (47,896 )
Discontinued Operations Included in Financial Statements - Redbox Canada	The following table sets forth the components of discontinued operations included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Major classes of line items constituting pretax loss of discontinued operations: Revenue $ 1,972 $ 11,417 $ 6,816 Direct operating 4,533 20,027 18,278 Marketing 112 2,947 2,175 Research and development — — 2 General and administrative 117 1,078 3,088 Restructuring and related costs 522 — — Depreciation and other 5,857 7,354 2,760 Amortization of intangible assets 44 38 26 Other expense, net (4,392 ) (3,680 ) (317 ) Pretax loss of discontinued operations related to major classes of pretax loss (13,605 ) (23,707 ) (19,830 ) Income tax benefit (1) 8,496 6,416 5,233 Net loss on discontinued operations $ (5,109 ) $ (17,291 ) $ (14,597 )
Discontinued Operations Cash Flows	Significant operating and investing cash flows of Redbox Canada were as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Net loss on discontinued operations $ (5,109 ) $ (17,291 ) $ (14,597 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 5,901 7,392 2,786 Content library 3,328 (787 ) (410 ) Prepaid and other current assets 1,329 (293 ) (516 ) Accounts payable (2,663 ) 627 644 Accrued payables to retailers (155 ) (175 ) 247 Other accrued liabilities (806 ) (122 ) 506 Net cash flows from operating activities $ 1,825 $ (10,649 ) $ (11,340 ) Investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (292 ) (5,494 ) (9,330 ) Total cash flows used in investing activities $ (292 ) $ (5,494 ) $ (9,330 )
Asset Impairment Charges	Dollars in thousands Impairment Expense Rubi $ 21,317 Orango 5,551 Crisp Market 289 Star Studio 2,786 Corporate assets utilized for discontinued concepts 2,789 Total impairment expense $ 32,732

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and Diluted EPS Calculations	Our calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows: Year Ended December 31, In thousands, except per share data 2015 2014 2013 Numerator Income from continuing operations $ 49,446 $ 124,677 $ 222,688 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (5,109 ) (18,059 ) (47,896 ) Net income $ 44,337 $ 106,618 $ 174,792 Income from continuing operations $ 49,446 $ 124,677 $ 222,688 Dividends and undistributed income allocated to participating shares (1,329 ) (3,929 ) (5,473 ) Income from continuing operations to common shares - basic 48,117 120,748 217,215 Effect of reallocating undistributed income from continuing operations to participating shares 1 58 179 Income from continuing operations to common shares - diluted $ 48,118 $ 120,806 $ 217,394 Denominator Weighted average common shares - basic 17,467 20,192 27,216 Dilutive effect of share-based payment awards 20 81 235 Dilutive effect of convertible debt — 230 718 Weighted average common shares - diluted (1) 17,487 20,503 28,169 Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations $ 2.75 $ 5.98 $ 7.98 Discontinued operations (0.29 ) (0.89 ) (1.76 ) Basic earnings per common share $ 2.46 $ 5.09 $ 6.22 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations $ 2.75 $ 5.89 $ 7.72 Discontinued operations (0.29 ) (0.88 ) (1.70 ) Diluted earnings per common share $ 2.46 $ 5.01 $ 6.02 Stock options and share-based awards not included in diluted EPS calculation because their effect would have be antidilutive 7 11 13 (1) Participating securities were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, as this calculation was more dilutive than the calculation using the treasury stock method.

Business Segments and Enterpr44

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 Redbox Coinstar ecoATM All Other Corporate Unallocated Total Revenue $ 1,760,899 $ 318,611 $ 113,558 $ 143 $ — $ 2,193,211 Expenses: Direct operating 1,213,744 159,211 113,141 4,431 2,561 1,493,088 Marketing 19,804 5,566 8,481 1,128 695 35,674 Research and development — — 5,545 (84 ) 1,737 7,198 General and administrative 129,013 31,561 10,875 7,188 11,756 190,393 Restructuring and related costs (Note 11) 23,540 2,076 687 850 — 27,153 Goodwill impairment (Note 6) — — 85,890 — — 85,890 Segment operating income (loss) 374,798 120,197 (111,061 ) (13,370 ) (16,749 ) 353,815 Less: depreciation and amortization (118,902 ) (31,871 ) (26,382 ) (7,785 ) — (184,940 ) Operating income (loss) 255,896 88,326 (137,443 ) (21,155 ) (16,749 ) 168,875 Loss from equity method investments, net — — — — (800 ) (800 ) Interest expense, net — — — — (42,353 ) (42,353 ) Other, net — — — — (2,657 ) (2,657 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 255,896 $ 88,326 $ (137,443 ) $ (21,155 ) $ (62,559 ) $ 123,065 Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2014 Redbox Coinstar ecoATM All Other Corporate Unallocated Total Revenue $ 1,881,718 $ 315,628 $ 94,187 $ 53 $ — $ 2,291,586 Expenses: Direct operating 1,318,509 161,214 92,182 2,821 6,585 1,581,311 Marketing 20,969 6,346 3,513 1,272 3,193 35,293 Research and development 120 531 5,691 2,854 3,851 13,047 General and administrative 135,554 26,989 12,773 3,522 11,658 190,496 Restructuring and related costs (Note 11) 534 23 — — — 557 Segment operating income (loss) 406,032 120,525 (19,972 ) (10,416 ) (25,287 ) 470,882 Less: depreciation and amortization (149,236 ) (35,471 ) (17,031 ) (740 ) — (202,478 ) Operating income (loss) 256,796 85,054 (37,003 ) (11,156 ) (25,287 ) 268,404 Loss from equity method investments, net — — — — (28,734 ) (28,734 ) Interest expense, net — — — — (47,644 ) (47,644 ) Other, net — — — — (1,185 ) (1,185 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 256,796 $ 85,054 $ (37,003 ) $ (11,156 ) $ (102,850 ) $ 190,841 Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2013 Redbox Coinstar ecoATM All Other Corporate Unallocated Total Revenue $ 1,967,715 $ 300,218 $ 31,824 $ 28 $ — $ 2,299,785 Expenses: Direct operating 1,365,368 158,562 27,271 2,162 3,636 1,556,999 Marketing 20,835 6,244 938 651 1,559 30,227 Research and development 76 6,962 2,772 1,897 1,375 13,082 General and administrative 160,863 25,220 7,868 7,683 14,164 215,798 Restructuring and related costs (Note 11) 3,771 724 — — — 4,495 Segment operating income (loss) 416,802 102,506 (7,025 ) (12,365 ) (20,734 ) 479,184 Less: depreciation and amortization (159,851 ) (33,921 ) (6,077 ) (459 ) — (200,308 ) Operating income (loss) 256,951 68,585 (13,102 ) (12,824 ) (20,734 ) 278,876 Loss from equity method investments, net — — — — 19,928 19,928 Interest expense, net — — — — (32,807 ) (32,807 ) Other, net — — — — (3,599 ) (3,599 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 256,951 $ 68,585 $ (13,102 ) $ (12,824 ) $ (37,212 ) $ 262,398
Significant Retailer Relationship	The following retailers accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenue: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. 16.6 % 15.5 % 15.2 % Walgreen Co. 13.4 % 13.8 % 14.7 % The Kroger Company 9.8 % 9.8 % 10.0 %
Revenue and Long-lived Assets by Geographic Location	Revenue is allocated to geographic locations based on the location of the kiosk. Revenue by geographic location was as follows: Years Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 U.S. $ 2,145,887 $ 2,242,753 $ 2,254,790 All other 47,324 48,833 44,995 Total revenue $ 2,193,211 $ 2,291,586 $ 2,299,785 Long-lived assets by geographic location were as follows: Years Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 U.S. $ 848,450 $ 1,027,271 $ 1,140,224 All other 14,133 33,426 38,406 Total long-lived assets $ 862,583 $ 1,060,697 $ 1,178,630

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities that are measured and reported at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands): Fair Value at December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities $ 2,743 $ — $ — Fair Value at December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities $ 916 $ — $ —

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets	Assets held under capital leases are included in property and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and include the following: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 2014 Gross property and equipment $ 26,394 $ 41,336 Accumulated depreciation (20,735 ) (26,831 ) Net property and equipment $ 5,659 $ 14,505
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	As of December 31, 2015 , our future minimum lease payments, net of sublease income are as follows: Dollars in thousands Capital Leases Operating Leases (1) 2016 $ 4,144 $ 18,969 2017 1,011 13,445 2018 429 10,215 2019 305 7,986 2020 209 4,936 Thereafter 123 7,132 Total minimum lease commitments 6,221 62,683 Less: sublease income — (1,332 ) Total minimum lease commitments, net 6,221 $ 61,351 Less: amounts representing interest (332 ) Present value of capital lease obligations 5,889 Less: Current portion of capital lease obligations (4,006 ) Long-term portion of capital lease obligations $ 1,883 (1) Includes all operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year.
Schedule of Estimated Commitments Under Content License Agreements	We have entered into certain license agreements to obtain content for movie and video game rentals. A summary of the estimated movie commitments in relation to these agreements as of December 31, 2015 , is presented in the following table: Dollars in thousands December 31, Total 2016 2017 Total estimated movie commitments (1) $ 448,718 $ 381,275 $ 67,443
Summary of General Terms of Content License Agreements	General terms of our content license agreements with studios are as follows as of December 31, 2015 : Studio End Date Release Date Fox 6/30/2017 Delay (1) Sony 9/30/2016 Day & Date (2) Paramount 12/31/2016 Day & Date (2) Warner 3/31/2017 Delay (1) Lionsgate 9/30/2016 (3) Day & Date (2) Universal 12/31/2015 (4) Delay (1) (1) Content licensed under the agreement is available for rental after a certain number of days following the retail release. (2) Content licensed under the agreement is available for rental on the same day and date as the retail release. (3) Agreement extends the term of the arrangement automatically for an additional year under certain conditions. (4) Subsequent to year end, Redbox entered into an amendment to the existing agreement with Universal, extending the agreement through December 31, 2017. See Note 21: Subsequent Events for additional information. Reve
Schedule of Estimated Revenue Share Commitments to Retailers	Certain of our Retailer agreements include minimum revenue share commitments through the term of the arrangement. Our minimum commitments under these agreements are presented in the following table: Dollars in thousands December 31, Total 2016 2017 2018 Redbox $ 2,365 $ 1,711 $ 523 $ 131

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS As of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 160,167 $ 19,372 $ 43,010 $ — $ 222,549 Accounts receivable, net of allowances 3,983 33,269 1,212 — 38,464 Content library — 188,490 — — 188,490 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 17,720 33,049 599 — 51,368 Intercompany receivables 35,654 527,996 426 (564,076 ) — Total current assets 217,524 802,176 45,247 (564,076 ) 500,871 Property and equipment, net 97,659 204,081 14,273 — 316,013 Deferred income taxes — — 2,606 — 2,606 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 249,703 290,811 — — 540,514 Other long-term assets 4,596 1,293 167 — 6,056 Investment in related parties 921,456 27,798 — (949,254 ) — Total assets $ 1,490,938 $ 1,326,159 $ 62,293 $ (1,513,330 ) $ 1,366,060 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 16,127 $ 167,694 $ 189 $ — $ 184,010 Accrued payable to retailers 71,947 30,157 12,994 — 115,098 Other accrued liabilities 57,025 82,401 2,011 — 141,437 Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 16,832 — 299 — 17,131 Intercompany payables 459,789 85,487 18,800 (564,076 ) — Total current liabilities 621,720 365,739 34,293 (564,076 ) 457,676 Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 877,325 19,882 159 — 897,366 Deferred income taxes 13,965 19,083 44 — 33,092 Total liabilities 1,513,010 404,704 34,496 (564,076 ) 1,388,134 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ Equity: Preferred stock — — — — — Common stock 599,675 252,727 4,636 (371,875 ) 485,163 Treasury stock (1,151,063 ) — 3,000 (3,000 ) (1,151,063 ) Retained earnings 530,140 668,728 18,963 (574,379 ) 643,452 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (824 ) — 1,198 — 374 Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) (22,072 ) 921,455 27,797 (949,254 ) (22,074 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,490,938 $ 1,326,159 $ 62,293 $ (1,513,330 ) $ 1,366,060 CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS As of December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 180,889 $ 17,939 $ 43,868 $ — $ 242,696 Accounts receivable, net of allowances 3,203 43,874 1,513 — 48,590 Content library — 176,490 3,631 — 180,121 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,884 23,923 1,012 — 39,819 Intercompany receivables 40,762 467,181 — (507,943 ) — Total current assets 239,738 729,407 50,024 (507,943 ) 511,226 Property and equipment, net 133,923 263,412 31,133 — 428,468 Deferred income taxes — — 11,363 — 11,363 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 249,717 374,281 — — 623,998 Other long-term assets 6,665 1,231 335 — 8,231 Investment in related parties 917,234 (5,114 ) — (912,120 ) — Total assets $ 1,547,277 $ 1,363,217 $ 92,855 $ (1,420,063 ) $ 1,583,286 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 12,899 $ 153,260 $ 2,474 $ — $ 168,633 Accrued payable to retailers 69,189 42,977 14,124 — 126,290 Other accrued liabilities 59,770 74,536 2,820 — 137,126 Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 20,020 — 396 — 20,416 Intercompany payables 309,932 121,015 76,996 (507,943 ) — Total current liabilities 471,810 391,788 96,810 (507,943 ) 452,465 Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 949,588 22,946 1,135 — 973,669 Deferred income taxes 28,500 31,249 25 — 59,774 Total liabilities 1,449,898 445,983 97,970 (507,943 ) 1,485,908 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ Equity: Common stock 588,105 225,729 12,393 (352,635 ) 473,592 Treasury stock (996,293 ) — — — (996,293 ) Retained earnings 506,360 691,505 (17,991 ) (559,485 ) 620,389 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (793 ) — 483 — (310 ) Total stockholders’ equity 97,379 917,234 (5,115 ) (912,120 ) 97,378 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,547,277 $ 1,363,217 $ 92,855 $ (1,420,063 ) $ 1,583,286
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year Ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Revenue $ 271,430 $ 1,874,457 $ 47,324 $ — $ 2,193,211 Expenses: Direct operating 143,429 1,328,269 21,390 — 1,493,088 Marketing 6,485 28,916 273 — 35,674 Research and development (83 ) 7,281 — — 7,198 General and administrative 47,699 142,012 682 — 190,393 Restructuring and related costs 2,926 24,227 — — 27,153 Depreciation and other 32,643 134,522 4,225 — 171,390 Amortization of intangible assets 14 13,536 — — 13,550 Goodwill impairment — 85,890 — — 85,890 Total expenses 233,113 1,764,653 26,570 — 2,024,336 Operating income 38,317 109,804 20,754 — 168,875 Other income (expense), net: Loss from equity method investments, net (800 ) — — — (800 ) Interest income (expense) 30,177 (72,164 ) (366 ) — (42,353 ) Other, net 15,273 1,354 (19,284 ) — (2,657 ) Total other income (expense), net 44,650 (70,810 ) (19,650 ) — (45,810 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 82,967 38,994 1,104 — 123,065 Income tax expense (31,603 ) (41,785 ) (231 ) — (73,619 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations 51,364 (2,791 ) 873 — 49,446 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 640 (28,068 ) 22,319 — (5,109 ) Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries (7,667 ) 23,192 — (15,525 ) — Net income (loss) 44,337 (7,667 ) 23,192 (15,525 ) 44,337 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1) (31 ) — 715 — 684 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 44,306 $ (7,667 ) $ 23,907 $ (15,525 ) $ 45,021 (1) Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015 . CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year Ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Revenue $ 266,848 $ 1,975,905 $ 48,833 $ — $ 2,291,586 Expenses: Direct operating 142,472 1,415,132 23,707 — 1,581,311 Marketing 7,227 27,631 435 — 35,293 Research and development 3,456 9,591 — — 13,047 General and administrative 39,412 150,211 873 — 190,496 Restructuring and related costs 23 534 — — 557 Depreciation and other 35,155 148,217 4,452 — 187,824 Amortization of intangible assets 1,433 13,221 — — 14,654 Total expenses 229,178 1,764,537 29,467 — 2,023,182 Operating income 37,670 211,368 19,366 — 268,404 Other income (expense), net: Loss from equity method investments, net (530 ) (28,204 ) — — (28,734 ) Interest income (expense), net (48,007 ) 572 (209 ) — (47,644 ) Other, net 14,077 1,334 (16,596 ) — (1,185 ) Total other income (expense), net (34,460 ) (26,298 ) (16,805 ) — (77,563 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 3,210 185,070 2,561 — 190,841 Income tax expense (618 ) (64,989 ) (557 ) — (66,164 ) Income from continuing operations 2,592 120,081 2,004 — 124,677 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (803 ) (874 ) (16,382 ) — (18,059 ) Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries 104,829 (14,378 ) — (90,451 ) — Net income (loss) 106,618 104,829 (14,378 ) (90,451 ) 106,618 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1) 368 — 89 — 457 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 106,986 $ 104,829 $ (14,289 ) $ (90,451 ) $ 107,075 (1) Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014 . CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year Ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Revenue $ 255,251 $ 1,999,539 $ 44,995 $ — $ 2,299,785 Expenses: Direct operating 138,859 1,394,932 36,155 (12,947 ) 1,556,999 Marketing 6,540 23,269 418 — 30,227 Research and development 8,973 4,111 (2 ) — 13,082 General and administrative 33,023 169,099 721 12,955 215,798 Restructuring and related costs 724 3,771 — — 4,495 Depreciation and other 28,101 157,292 4,008 — 189,401 Amortization of intangible assets 2,245 8,662 — — 10,907 Total expenses 218,465 1,761,136 41,300 8 2,020,909 Operating income (loss) 36,786 238,403 3,695 (8 ) 278,876 Other income (expense), net: Income (loss) from equity method investments, net 65,063 (45,135 ) — — 19,928 Interest income (expense), net (32,930 ) 257 (134 ) — (32,807 ) Other, net (3,868 ) 479 (218 ) 8 (3,599 ) Total other income (expense), net 28,265 (44,399 ) (352 ) 8 (16,478 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 65,051 194,004 3,343 — 262,398 Income tax benefit (expense) 30,893 (70,577 ) (26 ) — (39,710 ) Income from continuing operations 95,944 123,427 3,317 — 222,688 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (30,834 ) (2,708 ) (14,354 ) — (47,896 ) Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries 109,682 (11,037 ) — (98,645 ) — Net income (loss) 174,792 109,682 (11,037 ) (98,645 ) 174,792 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1) (105 ) — 961 — 856 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 174,687 $ 109,682 $ (10,076 ) $ (98,645 ) $ 175,648 (1) Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013 .
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 44,337 $ (7,667 ) $ 23,192 $ (15,525 ) $ 44,337 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and other 32,643 136,367 8,237 — 177,247 Amortization of intangible assets 14 13,536 44 — 13,594 Share-based payments expense 10,323 6,917 — — 17,240 Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments (739 ) — — — (739 ) Deferred income taxes (14,533 ) (12,730 ) 7,644 — (19,619 ) Restructuring, impairment and related costs 509 1,545 — — 2,054 Loss from equity method investments, net 800 — — — 800 Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount 2,761 — — — 2,761 Gain from early extinguishment of debt (5,854 ) — — — (5,854 ) Gain on purchase of Gazelle — (989 ) — — (989 ) Goodwill impairment — 85,890 — — 85,890 Other (539 ) 295 (728 ) — (972 ) Equity in loss (income) of subsidiaries 7,667 (23,192 ) — 15,525 — Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (781 ) 10,673 119 — 10,011 Content library — (11,951 ) 3,631 — (8,320 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,826 ) (7,599 ) 360 — (10,065 ) Other assets 66 (62 ) 158 — 162 Accounts payable (1,316 ) 21,447 (2,188 ) — 17,943 Accrued payable to retailers 2,758 (12,820 ) 94 — (9,968 ) Other accrued liabilities (391 ) 11,337 (374 ) — 10,572 Net cash flows from operating activities (1) 74,899 210,997 40,189 — 326,085 Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (26,861 ) (49,071 ) (1,659 ) — (77,591 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 17 3,208 — — 3,225 Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (17,980 ) — — (17,980 ) Investments in and advances to affiliates 187,538 (145,721 ) (41,817 ) — — Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (1) 160,694 (209,564 ) (43,476 ) — (92,346 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility 310,500 — — — 310,500 Principal payments on Credit Facility (339,375 ) — — — (339,375 ) Repurchases of common stock (159,800 ) — — — (159,800 ) Repurchase of Notes (34,589 ) — — — (34,589 ) Dividends paid (21,210 ) — — — (21,210 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt (11,110 ) — (400 ) — (11,510 ) Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes (9 ) — — — (9 ) Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments 739 — — — 739 Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options (1,461 ) — — — (1,461 ) Net cash flows used in financing activities (1) (256,315 ) — (400 ) — (256,715 ) Year Ended December 31, 2015 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — 2,829 — 2,829 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (20,722 ) 1,433 (858 ) — (20,147 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 180,889 17,939 43,868 — 242,696 End of period $ 160,167 $ 19,372 $ 43,010 $ — $ 222,549 (1) During 2015 we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 106,618 $ 104,829 $ (14,378 ) $ (90,451 ) $ 106,618 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and other 35,139 150,904 9,119 — 195,162 Amortization of intangible assets 1,433 13,259 — — 14,692 Share-based payments expense 9,693 3,691 — — 13,384 Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments (1,964 ) — — — (1,964 ) Deferred income taxes 304 (17,232 ) (5,683 ) — (22,611 ) Loss from equity method investments, net 530 28,204 — — 28,734 Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount 4,116 — — — 4,116 Loss from early extinguishment of debt 2,018 — — — 2,018 Other (1,250 ) (548 ) 48 — (1,750 ) Equity in loss (income) of subsidiaries (104,829 ) 14,378 — 90,451 — Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (1,130 ) 8,787 1,014 — 8,671 Content library 36 20,206 (495 ) — 19,747 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 40,826 3,753 (297 ) — 44,282 Other assets 75 1,558 69 — 1,702 Accounts payable (3,017 ) (65,737 ) (158 ) — (68,912 ) Accrued payable to retailers (1,896 ) (5,149 ) 198 — (6,847 ) Other accrued liabilities (840 ) 1,988 161 — 1,309 Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities (1) 85,862 262,891 (10,402 ) — 338,351 Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (33,602 ) (57,909 ) (6,413 ) — (97,924 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 750 1,227 — — 1,977 Cash paid for equity investments — (24,500 ) — — (24,500 ) Extinguishment payment received from equity investment — 5,000 — — 5,000 Investments in and advances to affiliates 166,145 (178,406 ) 12,261 — — Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (1) 133,293 (254,588 ) 5,848 — (115,447 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes 295,500 — — — 295,500 Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility 642,000 — — — 642,000 Principal payments on Credit Facility (680,125 ) — — — (680,125 ) Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes (2,911 ) — — — (2,911 ) Settlement and conversion of convertible debt (51,149 ) — — — (51,149 ) Repurchases of common stock (545,091 ) — — — (545,091 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt (13,552 ) (3 ) (441 ) — (13,996 ) Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments 1,964 — — — 1,964 Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options (520 ) — — — (520 ) Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities (1) (353,884 ) (3 ) (441 ) — (354,328 ) Year Ended December 31, 2014 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 368 — 2,315 — 2,683 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (134,361 ) 8,300 (2,680 ) — (128,741 ) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 315,250 9,639 46,548 — 371,437 End of period $ 180,889 $ 17,939 $ 43,868 $ — $ 242,696 (1) During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 2013 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 174,792 $ 109,682 $ (11,037 ) $ (98,645 ) $ 174,792 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and other 29,640 158,801 5,259 — 193,700 Amortization of intangible assets 2,245 8,688 — — 10,933 Share-based payments expense 9,903 6,928 — — 16,831 Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments (3,698 ) — — — (3,698 ) Deferred income taxes 9,228 (15,727 ) (4,434 ) — (10,933 ) Restructuring, impairment and related costs 32,444 288 — — 32,732 Loss (income) from equity method investments, net (65,063 ) 45,135 — — (19,928 ) Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount 6,394 — — — 6,394 Loss from early extinguishment of debt 6,013 — — — 6,013 Other 827 (2,951 ) 31 54 (2,039 ) Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries (109,682 ) 11,037 — 98,645 — Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (1,144 ) 10,639 (1,517 ) — 7,978 Content library 1,093 (23,357 ) (195 ) — (22,459 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (43,762 ) (6,280 ) (500 ) — (50,542 ) Other assets 201 400 (371 ) — 230 Accounts payable 1,319 (408 ) 226 354 1,491 Accrued payable to retailers (6,181 ) 1,633 460 — (4,088 ) Other accrued liabilities 13,184 (22,751 ) (6 ) — (9,573 ) Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities (1) 57,753 281,757 (12,084 ) 408 327,834 Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (58,763 ) (88,431 ) (14,218 ) — (161,412 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 12,147 1,189 8 — 13,344 Acquisition of ecoATM, net of cash acquired (244,036 ) — — — (244,036 ) Receipt of note receivable principal 22,913 — — — 22,913 Cash paid for equity investments — (28,000 ) — — (28,000 ) Investments in and advances to affiliates 125,856 (156,659 ) 30,857 (54 ) — Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities (1) (141,883 ) (271,901 ) 16,647 (54 ) (397,191 ) Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes 343,769 — — — 343,769 Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility 400,000 — — — 400,000 Principal payments on Credit Facility (215,313 ) — — — (215,313 ) Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes (2,203 ) — — — (2,203 ) Conversion of convertible debt (172,211 ) — — — (172,211 ) Repurchases of common stock (195,004 ) — — — (195,004 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt (14,200 ) (217 ) (417 ) — (14,834 ) Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments 3,698 — — — 3,698 Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options 8,460 — — — 8,460 Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities (1) 156,996 (217 ) (417 ) — 156,362 Year Ended December 31, 2013 Outerwall Inc. Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications Total Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (105 ) — 1,643 — 1,538 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 72,761 9,639 5,789 354 88,543 Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 242,489 — 40,759 (354 ) 282,894 End of period $ 315,250 $ 9,639 $ 46,548 $ — $ 371,437 (1) During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.

Income Taxes from Continuing 48

Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	The components of income from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 U.S. operations $ 121,940 $ 188,473 $ 259,057 Foreign operations 1,125 2,368 3,341 Total income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 123,065 $ 190,841 $ 262,398
Components of Income Tax Expense	The components of income tax expense from continuing operations were as follows: Year Ended December 31, Dollars in thousands 2015 2014 2013 Current: U.S. Federal $ 89,996 $ 69,117 $ 38,876 State and local 10,658 12,294 10,104 Foreign 469 415 (424 ) Total current 101,123 81,826 48,556 Deferred: U.S. Federal (27,641 ) (16,232 ) (3,642 ) State and local 380 427 (5,653 ) Foreign (243 ) 143 449 Total deferred (27,504 ) (15,662 ) (8,846 ) Total income tax expense $ 73,619 $ 66,164 $ 39,710
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	Rate Reconciliation The income tax expense differs from the amount that would result by applying the U.S. statutory rate to income before income taxes as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 U.S Federal tax expense at statutory rates 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes, net of federal benefit 5.8 4.1 3.9 Federal and state credits (1.6 ) (1.1 ) (0.9 ) Domestic production activities deduction (4.9 ) (3.6 ) (0.6 ) Goodwill Impairment 24.4 — — Recognition of outside basis differences — (1.1 ) (15.4 ) ecoATM option payments 0.2 1.4 0.7 Valuation allowance 0.2 — 2.3 Acquisition of ecoATM — — (9.3 ) Other 0.7 — (0.6 ) Effective tax rate 59.8 % 34.7 % 15.1 %
Summary of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	The aggregate changes in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits were as follows: Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Balance, beginning of the year $ 4,639 $ 2,781 $ 2,383 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 1,837 1,836 824 Additions for tax positions related to prior years 527 806 18 Reductions for tax positions related to prior years (118 ) — (257 ) Reductions from lapse of applicable statute of limitations — (784 ) (49 ) Settlements — — (138 ) Balance, end of year $ 6,885 $ 4,639 $ 2,781
Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities and the net increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance were as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Income tax loss carryforwards $ 3,015 $ 5,690 Capital loss carryforwards 4,759 5,930 Credit carryforwards 3,482 2,929 Accrued liabilities and allowances 27,188 22,652 Stock-based compensation 9,065 11,901 Intangible assets 13,109 17,166 Other 5,720 3,776 Gross deferred tax assets 66,338 70,044 Less: Valuation Allowance (7,141 ) (6,898 ) Total deferred tax assets 59,197 63,146 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (42,984 ) (68,417 ) Product costs (46,699 ) (43,140 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (89,683 ) (111,557 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (30,486 ) $ (48,411 )
Change in Valuation Allowance	Change in Valuation Allowance Dollars in thousands Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Increase in valuation allowance $ 243 $ — $ 6,898
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards	Our deferred tax assets relating to income tax loss carryforwards and expiration periods are summarized as follows: Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 Federal State Foreign Net operating loss carryforwards $ 23 $ 24,570 $ 7,082 Deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards $ 8 $ 1,118 $ 1,889 Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between 2029-2034 2017-2033 2033-2035
Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards	U.S. State Tax Credits and Expiration Periods The following table shows our U.S. state tax credits before valuation allowances and related expiration periods. Dollars in thousands December 31, 2015 Amount Expiration U.S state tax credits: Illinois state tax credits $ 2,894 2017-2021 California U.S. state tax credits 588 Do not expire Total U.S. state tax credits $ 3,482

Organization and Business (Deta

Organization and Business (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 23, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)KioskLocations	Nov. 10, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Property, plant, and equipment			$ 252
Goodwill		$ 473,417		$ 559,307
Kiosks | Kiosk		63,780
Locations | Locations		54,860
Redbox
Goodwill		$ 138,743		138,743
Kiosks | Kiosk		40,480
Locations | Locations		33,060
Coinstar
Goodwill		$ 156,351		156,351
Kiosks | Kiosk		20,930
Locations | Locations		19,660
ecoATM
Goodwill		$ 178,323		$ 264,213
Kiosks | Kiosk		2,250
Locations | Locations		2,020
All Other
Kiosks | Kiosk		120
Locations | Locations		120
ecoATM
Percentage of voting interests acquired	77.00%
Payments to acquire ecoATM	$ 262,900
Property, plant, and equipment	23,200
Intangible assets	41,400
Goodwill	$ 264,200

Summary of Significant Accoun50

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Coin Counting Kiosks [Member] | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years
Coin Counting Kiosks [Member] | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Redbox Kiosks [Member] | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Redbox Kiosks [Member] | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
ecoATM Kiosks [Member] [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Computers, servers, and software | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Computers, servers, and software | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Office Equipment [Member] | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Office Equipment [Member] | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Leased Vehicles [Member] | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Leased Vehicles [Member] | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	6 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	1 year
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	11 years

Summary of Significant Accoun51

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Change To Two Class Method) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Change To Two Class Method [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations used in basic per share calculation		$ 48,117	$ 120,748	$ 217,215
Income from continuing operations used in diluted per share calculation		$ 48,118	$ 120,806	$ 217,394
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS (in shares)		17,467	20,192	27,216
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS (in shares)	[1]	17,487	20,503	28,169
Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations (in usd per share)		$ 2.75	$ 5.98	$ 7.98
Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations (in usd per share)		$ 2.75	$ 5.89	$ 7.72
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Change To Two Class Method [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations used in basic per share calculation			$ 124,677	$ 222,688
Income from continuing operations used in diluted per share calculation			$ 124,677	$ 222,688
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS (in shares)			20,192	27,216
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS (in shares)			20,699	28,381
Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations (in usd per share)			$ 6.17	$ 8.18
Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations (in usd per share)			$ 6.02	$ 7.85
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Change To Two Class Method [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations used in basic per share calculation			$ (3,929)	$ (5,473)
Income from continuing operations used in diluted per share calculation			$ (3,871)	$ (5,294)
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS (in shares)			0	0
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS (in shares)			(196)	(212)
Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations (in usd per share)			$ (0.19)	$ (0.20)
Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations (in usd per share)			$ (0.13)	$ (0.13)
[1]	Participating securities were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, as this calculation was more dilutive than the calculation using the treasury stock method.

Summary of Significant Accoun52

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 51,368	$ 39,819
Deferred income taxes assets - long term	2,606	11,363
Deferred income taxes liabilities - current		0
Deferred income taxes liabilities - long term	$ 33,092	59,774
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		39,837
Deferred income taxes assets - long term		11,378
Deferred income taxes liabilities - current		21,432
Deferred income taxes liabilities - long term		38,375
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(18)
Deferred income taxes assets - long term		(15)
Deferred income taxes liabilities - current		(21,432)
Deferred income taxes liabilities - long term		$ 21,399

Summary of Significant Accoun53

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)note$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 02, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 222,549,000	$ 242,696,000	$ 371,437,000		$ 282,894,000
Cash equivalents			2,700,000	900,000
Cash identified for settling accrued payable to retailer partners			83,300,000	81,700,000
Direct operating benefit	[1]		$ (1,493,088,000)	$ (1,581,311,000)	$ (1,556,999,000)
Content library, period of amortization			1 year
Earnings per share, basic | $ / shares			$ 2.46	$ 5.09	$ 6.22
Earnings per share, diluted | $ / shares			$ 2.46	$ 5.01	$ 6.02
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 200,000,000
Repayments of convertible debt			$ 0	$ 51,149,000	$ 172,211,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt			(5,854,000)	2,018,000	6,013,000
Advertising expense			15,200,000	11,800,000	11,700,000
Unamortized deferred financing fees	[2]		3,849,000	$ 4,986,000
Long-term assets
Unamortized deferred financing fees	[2]		3,849,000
Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate
Direct operating benefit		$ 21,700,000			$ 31,800,000
Earnings per share, basic | $ / shares					$ 1.17
Earnings per share, diluted | $ / shares					$ 1.12
Convertible Notes
Interest rate, per year						4.00%
Number of convertible senior note repurchased | note				51,148
Repayments of convertible debt				$ 51,100,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt				$ 300,000
Common Stock
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax (in shares) | shares				431,760	272,336
UNITED STATES
Cash and cash equivalents held in financial institutions			46,200,000	$ 66,500,000
Foreign
Cash and cash equivalents held in financial institutions			9,000,000	11,600,000
Play Pass
Deferred revenue			$ 2,500,000	$ 1,500,000
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $118.7 million, $125.7 million and $129.1 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[2]	Deferred financing fees are recorded in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan.

Business Combinations (Schedule

Business Combinations (Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 10, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Total consideration transferred	$ 17,980
Assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	67
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,963
Property and equipment	252
Intangible assets	16,000
Total assets acquired	20,282
Liabilities assumed:
Deferred revenue	(750)
Deferred tax liabilities	(563)
Total liabilities assumed	(1,313)
Total net assets acquired	18,969
Bargain purchase gain	$ 989	$ 989	$ 0	$ 0

Business Combinations (Business

Business Combinations (Business Combination, Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Nov. 10, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price		$ 16,000
Trade names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price	$ 14,000
Estimated Useful Life in Years	10 years
Developed technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price	$ 2,000
Estimated Useful Life in Years	3 years

Business Combinations (Revenue

Business Combinations (Revenue and Operating Loss from the Acquisition) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 13,269
Operating loss	$ 948

Business Combinations (Pro form

Business Combinations (Pro forma Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Pro-forma revenue	$ 2,264,467	$ 2,378,508
Pro-forma income from continuing operations	$ 38,524	$ 114,641

Business Combinations (Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 10, 2015	Oct. 29, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, date of acquisition agreement		Oct. 29, 2015
Business acquisition, name of acquired entity				Gazelle, Inc.
Business acquisition, effective date of acquisition	Nov. 10, 2015
Bargain purchase gain	$ 989			$ 989	$ 0	$ 0
Business combination, income tax rate used for pro forma				5.80%	4.10%	3.90%
Gazelle Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, income tax rate used for pro forma				37.50%
General and administrative expense
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, acquisition related costs			$ 300

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu59

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities (Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Spare parts	$ 9,780	$ 13,643
Licenses	6,394	5,881
Electronic devices inventory	7,846	5,259
Income taxes receivable	9,517	95
Prepaid rent	1,043	1,446
DVD cases and labels	1,371	1,330
Other	15,417	12,165
Total prepaid and other current assets	$ 51,368	$ 39,819

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu60

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities (Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Payroll related expenses	$ 40,676	$ 33,343
Studio revenue share and other content related expenses	28,964	23,226
Business taxes	16,080	21,629
Insurance	13,594	9,615
Deferred revenue	11,201	6,995
Income taxes payable	16	9,463
Accrued interest expense	6,913	6,974
Accrued early lease termination and sublease expenses	4,991	0
Service contract provider expenses	4,070	4,191
Deferred rent expense	1,728	6,162
Other	13,204	15,528
Total other accrued liabilities	$ 141,437	$ 137,126

Property and Equipment (Schedul

Property and Equipment (Schedule of Property and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 1,391,545	$ 1,411,917
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,075,532)	(983,449)
Property and equipment, net	316,013	428,468
Kiosks and components
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	1,163,210	1,165,925
Computers, servers, and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	193,507	200,915
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	22,663	29,625
Office furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	7,047	9,218
Vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 5,118	$ 6,234

Property and Equipment (Narrati

Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Accelerated depreciation related to SAMPLEit	$ 5,000
Impairment of lease related assets	$ 7,440	$ 32,732

Goodwill and Other Intangible63

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)	$ 85,900	$ 85,890	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill and Other Intangible64

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 559,307
Accumulated impairment losses	(85,890)
Net goodwill	$ 473,417	$ 559,307

Goodwill and Other Intangible65

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		$ 559,307
Goodwill Impairment	$ (85,900)	(85,890)	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill, ending balance		473,417	559,307
Redbox
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		138,743
Goodwill Impairment		0
Goodwill, ending balance		138,743	138,743
Coinstar
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		156,351
Goodwill Impairment		0
Goodwill, ending balance		156,351	156,351
ecoATM
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance		264,213
Goodwill Impairment		(85,890)
Goodwill, ending balance		$ 178,323	$ 264,213

Goodwill and Other Intangible66

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Gross Amount Of Other Intangible Assets And The Related Accumulated Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 67,097	$ 64,691
Retailer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	53,295	53,295
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(27,212)	(23,200)
Intangible assets, net	$ 26,083	30,095
Retailer relationships | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	5 years
Retailer relationships | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	10 years
Developed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	$ 36,000	34,000
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(16,544)	(9,633)
Intangible assets, net	$ 19,456	24,367
Developed technology | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	3 years
Developed technology | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	5 years
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	$ 20,000	6,000
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(3,133)	(1,700)
Intangible assets, net	$ 16,867	4,300
Trade names | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	5 years
Trade names | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	10 years
Other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	$ 10,800	10,800
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(6,109)	(4,871)
Intangible assets, net	$ 4,691	$ 5,929
Other intangible assets | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	1 year
Other intangible assets | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Period	40 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible67

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Amortization Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets including discontinued operations	$ 13,594	$ 14,692	$ 10,933
Less: amortization included in discontinued operations	(44)	(38)	(26)
Amortization of intangible assets	13,550	14,654	10,907
Retailer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets including discontinued operations	4,012	5,432	6,250
Developed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets including discontinued operations	6,911	6,800	2,833
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets including discontinued operations	1,433	1,200	500
Other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets including discontinued operations	$ 1,238	$ 1,260	$ 1,350

Goodwill and Other Intangible68

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Expected Future Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,016	$ 15,160
2,017	15,160
2,018	11,598
2,019	6,213
2,020	5,819
Thereafter	13,147
Intangible assets, net	67,097	$ 64,691
Retailer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,016	4,012
2,017	4,012
2,018	4,012
2,019	4,012
2,020	4,012
Thereafter	6,023
Intangible assets, net	26,083	30,095
Developed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,016	7,467
2,017	7,467
2,018	4,522
2,019	0
2,020	0
Thereafter	0
Intangible assets, net	19,456	24,367
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,016	2,600
2,017	2,600
2,018	2,100
2,019	1,400
2,020	1,400
Thereafter	6,767
Intangible assets, net	16,867	4,300
Other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,016	1,081
2,017	1,081
2,018	964
2,019	801
2,020	407
Thereafter	357
Intangible assets, net	$ 4,691	$ 5,929

Equity Method Investments (Capi

Equity Method Investments (Capital Contributions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Redbox Instant By Verizon
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash Contributions	$ 14,000	$ 24,500	$ 28,000	$ 24,500	$ 77,000

Equity Method Investments (Equi

Equity Method Investments (Equity Investments and Ownership Percentages) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 29, 2012
Redbox Instant By Verizon
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage		35.00%
SoloHealth
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$ 0.7
Ownership Percentage	10.00%

Equity Method Investments (Sche

Equity Method Investments (Schedule of Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain on previously held equity interest on ecoATM	$ 0	$ 0	$ 68,376
Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees:	(800)	(26,323)	(45,973)
Amortization of difference in carrying amount and underlying equity in Joint Venture	0	(2,411)	(2,475)
Total income (loss) from equity method investments	(800)	(28,734)	19,928
Redbox Instant By Verizon
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees:	0	(25,793)	(42,660)
Pursuant Health and ecoATM
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees:	$ (800)	$ (530)	$ (3,313)

Equity Method Investments (Summ

Equity Method Investments (Summarized Financial Information of Equity Method Investees) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Current assets	[1]	$ 3,457	$ 3,408
Noncurrent assets	[1]	13,394	20,376
Current liabilities	[1]	5,888	7,321
Long-term liabilities	[1]	$ 22,811	$ 18,754
[1]	Represents Pursuant Health, Inc. only.Statement of OperationsYear Ended December 31,Dollars in thousands2015 2014 2013Revenue$7,389 $29,963 $15,824Cost of sales and service$10,129 $68,732 $25,092Net loss from continuing operations$6,107 $140,919 $134,911

Equity Method Investments (Prop

Equity Method Investments (Proportionate Share of Joint Venture Summarized Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 7,389	$ 29,963	$ 15,824
Cost of sales and service	10,129	68,732	25,092
Net loss and loss from continuing operations	$ 6,107	$ 140,919	$ 134,911

Equity Method Investments (Narr

Equity Method Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				36 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total extinguishment payment			$ 16,800
Expense reimbursement payment			11,800
Extinguishment payment received from equity investment		$ 0	5,000	$ 0
Redbox Instant By Verizon
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage	35.00%
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	$ 14,000		$ 24,500	$ 28,000	$ 24,500	$ 77,000
SoloHealth
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage		10.00%
Equity Method Investments		$ 700

Debt and Other Long-Term Liab75

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Schedule Of Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt
Principal		$ 886,283	$ 956,250
Discount		(6,564)	(8,783)
Total		879,719	947,467
Less: current portion		(13,125)	(9,390)
Total long-term portion		866,594	938,077
Other Liabilities
Capital Lease Obligations		5,889	15,391
Capital Lease Obligations, Current		(4,006)	(11,026)
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent		1,883	4,365
Asset retirement obligations		9,412	13,576
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current		0	0
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent		9,412	13,576
Other long-term liabilities		19,477	17,651
Other Long-term Liabilities, Current		0	0
Other Long-term Liabilities, Noncurrent		19,477	17,651
Long Term Debt And Other Long Term Liabilities		914,497	994,085
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities		(17,131)	(20,416)
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities (Note 8)		897,366	973,669
Unamortized deferred financing fees	[1]	3,849	4,986
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019
Debt
Principal		350,000	350,000
Discount		(3,275)	(4,296)
Total		346,725	345,704
Less: current portion		0	0
Total long-term portion		346,725	345,704
Other Liabilities
Unamortized deferred financing fees	[1]	495	649
Senior Notes | 2021 Notes
Debt
Principal		258,908	300,000
Discount		(3,029)	(4,152)
Total		255,879	295,848
Less: current portion		0	0
Total long-term portion		255,879	295,848
Other Liabilities
Unamortized deferred financing fees	[1]	1,054	1,372
Credit Facility | Term Loans
Debt
Principal		136,875	146,250
Discount		(260)	(335)
Total		136,615	145,915
Less: current portion		(13,125)	(9,390)
Total long-term portion		123,490	136,525
Other Liabilities
Unamortized deferred financing fees	[1]	0	0
Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit
Debt
Principal		140,500	160,000
Discount		0	0
Total		140,500	160,000
Less: current portion		0	0
Total long-term portion		140,500	160,000
Other Liabilities
Unamortized deferred financing fees	[1]	$ 2,300	$ 2,965
[1]	Deferred financing fees are recorded in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan.

Debt and Other Long-Term Liab76

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Schedule Of Interest Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash interest expense	$ 45,507	$ 41,562	$ 25,289
Non-cash interest expense:
Amortization of debt discount	1,731	2,606	4,674
Amortization of deferred financing fees	1,030	1,510	1,720
Other	0	0	(550)
Total non-cash interest expense	2,761	4,116	5,844
Total cash and non-cash interest expense	48,268	45,678	31,133
(Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt	(5,854)	2,018	6,013
Total interest expense	$ 42,414	$ 47,696	$ 37,146

Debt and Other Long-Term Liab77

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total	$ 886,283	$ 956,250
Credit Facility | Term Loans
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2,016	13,125
2,017	15,000
2,018	18,750
2,019	90,000
Total	$ 136,875	$ 146,250

Debt and Other Long-Term Liab78

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Tenant improvement and deferred rent and other	$ 12,592	$ 13,012
Unrecognized tax benefit	6,885	4,639	$ 2,781	$ 2,383
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 19,477	$ 17,651

Debt and Other Long-Term Liab79

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Narrative) (Details)	Jun. 09, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 12, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)note	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)noteshares	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)shares	Sep. 02, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt						$ 200,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes			$ 0	$ 295,500,000	$ 343,769,000
Gain (loss) from early extinguishment of debt			5,854,000	(2,018,000)	(6,013,000)
Conversion of debt, cash			$ 0	$ 51,149,000	$ 172,211,000
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt		$ 350,000,000
Interest rate, per year		6.00%
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes		$ 343,800,000
Senior Notes | 2021 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt	$ 300,000,000
Interest rate, per year	5.875%
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	$ 294,000,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date			Dec. 15, 2015
Number of Senior Notes Repurchased | note			41,092
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount			$ 41,100,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount			34,600,000
Gain (loss) from early extinguishment of debt			$ 5,900,000
Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on amounts outstanding under the credit facility			2.29%	1.92%
Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, per year						4.00%
Gain (loss) from early extinguishment of debt				$ (300,000)
Number of notes retired | note				51,148
Conversion of debt, cash				$ 51,100,000
Revolving Line of Credit | Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gain (loss) from early extinguishment of debt				$ (1,700,000)
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 600,000,000
Sublimit for issuance of letters of credit			75,000,000
Sublimit for swingline loans			50,000,000
Sublimit for loans in certain foreign countries			75,000,000
Line of credit facility, option to increase borrowing capacity			200,000,000
Term Loans | Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 150,000,000
Common Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax (in shares) | shares				431,760	272,336

Repurchases of Common Stock (Na

Repurchases of Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 03, 2015
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Additional repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 250,000,000
Tender Offer
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Professional fees paid	$ 3,700,000

Repurchases of Common Stock (St

Repurchases of Common Stock (Stock Repurchase Program - 2015) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 03, 2015
Summary Of Authorized Stock Repurchases [Roll Forward]
Authorized repurchase - as of January 1, 2015	$ 163,655,000
Additional board authorization					$ 250,000,000
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	2,552,000
Repurchases of common stock	(159,800,000)	$ (545,140,000)	$ (195,004,000)	$ (896,175,000)
Authorized repurchase - as of December 31, 2015	$ 256,407,000	$ 163,655,000		$ 256,407,000

Repurchases of Common Stock (82

Repurchases of Common Stock (Stock Repurchase Program 2013 - 2015) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)		2,514,139	7,925,227	3,306,433	13,745,799
Average price per share (in usd per share)		$ 63.56	$ 68.31	$ 58.98	$ 65.20
Repurchases of common stock		$ 159,800	$ 545,140	$ 195,004	$ 896,175
Repurchases of common stock, excluding fees and expenses			$ 541,371
Open Market Share Repurchase
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)			2,633,526
Average price per share (in usd per share)			$ 64.77
Repurchases of common stock			$ 170,582
Tender Offer
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	[1]		5,291,701
Average price per share (in usd per share)	[1]		$ 70.07
Repurchases of common stock	[1]		$ 370,789
[1]	Fees and expenses totaling $3.7 million associated with the tender offer do not impact the repurchase program approved by our Board, are excluded from the total purchase price shown here and were recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Share-Based Payments (Summary o

Share-Based Payments (Summary of Grant Information) (Details) shares in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015shares
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Unissued common stock reserved for issuance under all plans	1,034
Shares available for future grants	979

Share-Based Payments (Schedule

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Information Regarding Share-Based Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense	$ 17,377	$ 13,384	$ 16,831
Tax benefit on share-based payments expense	$ 6,736	$ 5,134	$ 6,392
Per share weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$ 0	$ 0	$ 53.90
Per share weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted	$ 66.67	$ 71.37	$ 53.94
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 1,061	$ 3,263	$ 10,567
Grant date fair value of restricted stock vested	12,631	13,036	12,641
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense	293	803	1,566
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense	12,102	11,214	10,504
Content Arrangements
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense	$ 4,982	$ 1,367	$ 4,761

Share-Based Payments (Schedul85

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Unrecognized Compensation Cost And Weighted-Average Remaining Life) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	$ 20,271
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	$ 149
Weighted-Average Remaining Life	10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	$ 19,032
Weighted-Average Remaining Life	2 years 2 months 12 days
Content Arrangements
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	$ 1,090
Weighted-Average Remaining Life	9 months 22 days

Share-Based Payments (Summary86

Share-Based Payments (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning of year, shares | shares	128
Granted, shares | shares	0
Exercised, shares | shares	(49)
Cancelled, expired or forfeited, shares | shares	(24)
Outstanding, Ending balance, shares | shares	55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, Beginning of year, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 52.59
Granted, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	0
Exercised, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	52.10
Cancelled, expired or forfeited, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	53.99
Outstanding, Ending balance, weighted average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 52.40

Share-Based Payments (Schedul87

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Information Regarding Stock Options Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Options outstanding, Number	55	128
Options outstanding, weighted average per share exercise price	$ 52.40	$ 52.59
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 35
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	6 years 3 months 28 days
Options exercisable, Number	39
Options exercisable, weighted average per share exercise price	$ 51.67
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 35
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	6 years 1 month 2 days

Share-Based Payments (Summary88

Share-Based Payments (Summary Of Restricted Stock Award Activity) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
NON-VESTED, Beginning of year, shares	609
Granted (shares)	352
Vested, shares	(188)
Forfeited, shares	(217)
NON-VESTED, end of period, shares	556	609
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
NON-VESTED, Beginning of year, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 62.35
Per share weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted	66.67	$ 71.37	$ 53.94
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	59.09
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	65.26
NON-VESTED, end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 65.86	$ 62.35

Share-Based Payments (Schedul89

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Information Related To Restricted Stock Granted As Part Of DVD Arrangements) (Details) - shares		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (shares)					352,000
Vested (shares)					188,000
Unvested (shares)			556,000		556,000		609,000
Sony
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (shares)			25,000		243,348	[1]
Vested (shares)			25,000		243,348	[1]
Unvested (shares)	[1]		0		0
Paramount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (shares)				50,000	350,000	[2],[3]
Vested (shares)		95,000		50,000	350,000	[2],[3]
Unvested (shares)	[2],[3]		0		0
[1]	Includes 25,000 shares granted and fully vested in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to a one-year contract extension executed in 2015.
[2]	Includes 50,000 shares granted and fully vested in the first quarter of 2015 due to a one-year contract extension executed in 2015.
[3]	Includes 95,000 shares that vested on January 1, 2015.

Share-Based Payments (Rights to

Share-Based Payments (Rights to Receive Cash) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Remaining total expected expense	$ 20,271
ecoATM
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
2,016	1,868
2,017	284
Remaining total expected expense	$ 2,152

Share-Based Payments (Narrative

Share-Based Payments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 23, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense		$ 17,377	$ 13,384	$ 16,831
ecoATM
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Fair value of original and replacement awards	$ 32,100
Replacement awards attributable to pre-combination services	$ 1,400
Share-based payments expense		4,400	13,300	8,700
Content Arrangements
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense		4,982	1,367	4,761
Stock Options
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense		293	803	1,566
Restricted Stock
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based payments expense		$ 12,102	$ 11,214	$ 10,504
Paramount
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Shares of restricted stock to be issued in the first quarter of 2016		50,000
Awards Granted To Employees And Executives | Restricted Stock
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based payment award vesting period, years		4 years
Awards Granted To Non Employee Directors | Restricted Stock
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based payment award vesting period, years		1 year
Performance-based Restricted Stock Awards Granted to Executives
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Percentage of restricted stock awards vests two years from the date of grant		65.00%
Percentage of the restricted stock award vests three years from the date of grant		35.00%
Performance-based Restricted Stock Awards Granted to Executives | Restricted Stock
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Share-based payment award vesting period, years		3 years

Restructuring (Components of Re

Restructuring (Components of Restructuring Changes) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost	$ 8,500
Restructuring Charges	19,713
Restructuring and related costs	522
Restructuring Charges, Continuing and Discontinued Operations	20,235
Redbox
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance	4,236
Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments)	4,958
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost	7,021
Restructuring Charges	16,215
Coinstar
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance	492
Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments)	100
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost	1,369
Restructuring Charges	1,961
ecoATM
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance	602
Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments)	0
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost	85
Restructuring Charges	687
All Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance	822
Lease termination and related costs (excluding related asset impairments)	2
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost	26
Restructuring Charges	$ 850

Restructuring (Narratives) (Det

Restructuring (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges and Lease Termination Costs	$ 27,675
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of	7,440	$ 32,732
Restructuring Charges, Continuing and Discontinued Operations	$ 20,235

Restructuring (Components of 94

Restructuring (Components of Restructuring Changes from Continuing Operation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges, Continuing and Discontinued Operations	$ 20,235
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of	7,440		$ 32,732
Restructuring Charges and Lease Termination Costs	27,675
Less: restructuring costs included in discontinued operations	(522)
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)	$ 27,153	$ 557	$ 4,495

Restructuring (Schedule of Begi

Restructuring (Schedule of Beginning and End Liability Balance and Expense by Type) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges, Continuing and Discontinued Operations	$ 20,235
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost	8,500
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	0
Restructuring Charges, Continuing and Discontinued Operations	6,284	[1]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	0
Payments for Restructuring	(4,899)
Restructuring Reserve	1,385
Contract Termination Cost
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	0
Restructuring Charges, Continuing and Discontinued Operations	5,138
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	5,260	[2]
Payments for Restructuring	(5,407)
Restructuring Reserve	4,991
Other Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	0
Restructuring Charges, Continuing and Discontinued Operations	8,813
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	0
Payments for Restructuring	(8,813)
Restructuring Reserve	$ 0
[1]	Other includes an $8.5 million one-time payment to settle an outstanding purchase commitment.
[2]	Deferred rent liabilities related to the early lease termination that were reclassified to present the outstanding liability related to the terminated leases.

Restructuring (Restructuring an

Restructuring (Restructuring and Related Costs from 2013 Restructuring Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$ 1,147	$ 6,804
Cumulative as of end of period	7,951
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	557	4,495
Cumulative as of end of period	5,052
Redbox | Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	534	3,771
Cumulative as of end of period	4,305
Coinstar | Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	23	724
Cumulative as of end of period	747
Discontinued Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	590	$ 2,309
Cumulative as of end of period	$ 2,899

Discontinued Operations (Compon

Discontinued Operations (Components of Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operation, revenue	$ 1,972	$ 11,517	$ 11,215
Total loss before income tax	(13,605)	(24,966)	(74,225)
Discontinued operation, income tax benefit	8,496	6,907	26,329
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(5,109)	(18,059)	(47,896)
Redbox Canada
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operation, revenue	1,972	11,417	6,816
Total loss before income tax	(13,605)	(23,707)	(19,830)
Discontinued operation, income tax benefit	8,496	6,416	5,233
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(5,109)	(17,291)	(14,597)
Certain New Ventures
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operation, revenue	0	100	4,399
Total loss before income tax	0	(1,259)	(54,395)
Discontinued operation, income tax benefit	0	491	21,096
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 0	$ (768)	$ (33,299)

Discontinued Operations (Income

Discontinued Operations (Income Statement Disclosure of Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 1,972	$ 11,517	$ 11,215
Restructuring and related costs	522
Amortization of intangible assets	44	38	26
Pretax loss of discontinued operations related to major classes of pretax loss	(13,605)	(24,966)	(74,225)
Income tax benefit	8,496	6,907	26,329
Net loss on discontinued operations	(5,109)	(18,059)	(47,896)
Redbox Canada
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue	1,972	11,417	6,816
Direct operating	4,533	20,027	18,278
Marketing	112	2,947	2,175
Research and development	0	0	2
General and administrative	117	1,078	3,088
Restructuring and related costs	522	0	0
Depreciation and other	5,857	7,354	2,760
Amortization of intangible assets	44	38	26
Other expense, net	(4,392)	(3,680)	(317)
Pretax loss of discontinued operations related to major classes of pretax loss	(13,605)	(23,707)	(19,830)
Income tax benefit	8,496	6,416	5,233
Net loss on discontinued operations	$ (5,109)	$ (17,291)	$ (14,597)

Discontinued Operations (Signif

Discontinued Operations (Significant Operating and Investing Cash Flow Activity of Discontinued Operations) (Details) - Redbox Canada - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net loss on discontinued operations	$ (5,109)	$ (17,291)	$ (14,597)
Depreciation and amortization	5,901	7,392	2,786
Content library	3,328	(787)	(410)
Prepaid and other current assets	1,329	(293)	(516)
Accounts payable	(2,663)	627	644
Accrued payables to retailers	(155)	(175)	247
Other accrued liabilities	(806)	(122)	506
Net cash flows from operating activities	1,825	(10,649)	(11,340)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(292)	(5,494)	(9,330)
Total cash flows used in investing activities	$ (292)	$ (5,494)	$ (9,330)

Discontinued Operations (Discon

Discontinued Operations (Discontinuation of Certain New Ventures) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)concept
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of	$ 7,440	$ 32,732
Number of discontinued concepts | concept		4
Rubi
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of		$ 21,317
Orango
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of		5,551
Crisp Market
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of		289
Star Studio
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of		2,786
Corporate Assets
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of		$ 2,789

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations		$ 49,446	$ 124,677	$ 222,688
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(5,109)	(18,059)	(47,896)
Net income		44,337	106,618	174,792
Dividends and undistributed income allocated to participating shares		(1,329)	(3,929)	(5,473)
Income from continuing operations to common shares - basic		48,117	120,748	217,215
Effect of reallocating undistributed income from continuing operations to participating shares		1	58	179
Income from continuing operations to common shares - diluted		$ 48,118	$ 120,806	$ 217,394
Weighted average common shares - basic (in shares)		17,467	20,192	27,216
Dilutive effect of share-based payment awards (in shares)		20	81	235
Dilutive effect of convertible debt (in shares)		0	230	718
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS (in shares)	[1]	17,487	20,503	28,169
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (in usd per share)		$ 2.75	$ 5.98	$ 7.98
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)		(0.29)	(0.89)	(1.76)
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)		2.46	5.09	6.22
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (in usd per share)		2.75	5.89	7.72
Discontinued operations (in usd per share)		(0.29)	(0.88)	(1.70)
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)		$ 2.46	$ 5.01	$ 6.02
Stock options and share-based awards not included in diluted EPS calculation because their effect would be antidilutive		7	11	13
[1]	Participating securities were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share using the two-class method, as this calculation was more dilutive than the calculation using the treasury stock method.

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Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information (Schedule Of Segment Performance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue			$ 2,193,211	$ 2,291,586	$ 2,299,785
Expenses:
Direct operating	[1]		1,493,088	1,581,311	1,556,999
Marketing			35,674	35,293	30,227
Research and development			7,198	13,047	13,082
General and administrative			190,393	190,496	215,798
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)			27,153	557	4,495
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)		$ 85,900	85,890	0	0
Segment operating income (loss)			353,815	470,882	479,184
Less: depreciation and amortization			(184,940)	(202,478)	(200,308)
Operating income			168,875	268,404	278,876
Loss from equity method investments, net			(800)	(28,734)	19,928
Interest expense, net			(42,353)	(47,644)	(32,807)
Other, net			(2,657)	(1,185)	(3,599)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			123,065	190,841	262,398
Redbox
Expenses:
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			0
Coinstar
Expenses:
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			0
ecoATM
Expenses:
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			85,890
Operating segments | Redbox
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue			1,760,899	1,881,718	1,967,715
Expenses:
Direct operating			1,213,744	1,318,509	1,365,368
Marketing			19,804	20,969	20,835
Research and development			0	120	76
General and administrative			129,013	135,554	160,863
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)			23,540	534	3,771
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			0
Segment operating income (loss)			374,798	406,032	416,802
Less: depreciation and amortization			(118,902)	(149,236)	(159,851)
Operating income			255,896	256,796	256,951
Loss from equity method investments, net			0	0	0
Interest expense, net			0	0	0
Other, net			0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			255,896	256,796	256,951
Operating segments | Coinstar
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue			318,611	315,628	300,218
Expenses:
Direct operating			159,211	161,214	158,562
Marketing			5,566	6,346	6,244
Research and development			0	531	6,962
General and administrative			31,561	26,989	25,220
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)			2,076	23	724
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			0
Segment operating income (loss)			120,197	120,525	102,506
Less: depreciation and amortization			(31,871)	(35,471)	(33,921)
Operating income			88,326	85,054	68,585
Loss from equity method investments, net			0	0	0
Interest expense, net			0	0	0
Other, net			0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			88,326	85,054	68,585
Operating segments | ecoATM
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue			113,558	94,187	31,824
Expenses:
Direct operating			113,141	92,182	27,271
Marketing			8,481	3,513	938
Research and development			5,545	5,691	2,772
General and administrative			10,875	12,773	7,868
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)			687	0	0
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			85,890
Segment operating income (loss)			(111,061)	(19,972)	(7,025)
Less: depreciation and amortization			(26,382)	(17,031)	(6,077)
Operating income			(137,443)	(37,003)	(13,102)
Loss from equity method investments, net			0	0	0
Interest expense, net			0	0	0
Other, net			0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			(137,443)	(37,003)	(13,102)
Operating segments | All Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue			143	53	28
Expenses:
Direct operating			4,431	2,821	2,162
Marketing			1,128	1,272	651
Research and development			(84)	2,854	1,897
General and administrative			7,188	3,522	7,683
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)			850	0	0
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			0
Segment operating income (loss)			(13,370)	(10,416)	(12,365)
Less: depreciation and amortization			(7,785)	(740)	(459)
Operating income			(21,155)	(11,156)	(12,824)
Loss from equity method investments, net			0	0	0
Interest expense, net			0	0	0
Other, net			0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			(21,155)	(11,156)	(12,824)
Corporate unallocated
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue			0	0	0
Expenses:
Direct operating			2,561	6,585	3,636
Marketing			695	3,193	1,559
Research and development			1,737	3,851	1,375
General and administrative			11,756	11,658	14,164
Restructuring and related costs (Note 11)			0	0	0
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)			0
Segment operating income (loss)			(16,749)	(25,287)	(20,734)
Less: depreciation and amortization			0	0	0
Operating income			(16,749)	(25,287)	(20,734)
Loss from equity method investments, net			(800)	(28,734)	19,928
Interest expense, net			(42,353)	(47,644)	(32,807)
Other, net			(2,657)	(1,185)	(3,599)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			$ (62,559)	$ (102,850)	$ (37,212)
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $118.7 million, $125.7 million and $129.1 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Business Segments and Enterp103

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information (Schedule Of Contributions By Major Customers) (Details) - Customer Concentration Risk - Sales Revenue, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue contributed by major customers	16.60%	15.50%	15.20%
Walgreen Co.
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue contributed by major customers	13.40%	13.80%	14.70%
The Kroger Company
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue contributed by major customers	9.80%	9.80%	10.00%

Business Segments and Enterp104

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information (Schedule of Revenue and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,193,211	$ 2,291,586	$ 2,299,785
Long-Lived Assets	862,583	1,060,697	1,178,630
UNITED STATES
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	2,145,887	2,242,753	2,254,790
Long-Lived Assets	848,450	1,027,271	1,140,224
Foreign
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	47,324	48,833	44,995
Long-Lived Assets	$ 14,133	$ 33,426	$ 38,406

Fair Value (Assets And Liabilit

Fair Value (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$ 2,700	$ 900
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	2,743	916
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 09, 2011
Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable		$ 24.8
Benefit from Release of Indemnification Related Reserve		$ 2.5
Notes Receivable
Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Market discount rate	18.00%
Money Transfer Business
Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash Received From Sale Of Business						$ 19.5
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent						$ 29.5
Credit Facility Offered As Part Money Transfer Sale	$ 4
Notes Receivable
Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges			$ 2.8
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019
Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior unsecured notes				$ 312	$ 350
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Senior Notes | 2021 Notes
Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior unsecured notes				$ 213	$ 300

Commitments and Contingencie107

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)ft²Quantityshares	Sep. 30, 2015shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)ft²Quantityshares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost			$ 8,500,000
Purchase commitments			$ 24,500,000
Shares of restricted stock issued during the fourth quarter of 2015 | shares			352,000
Resolve of loss contingency related to a supply agreement					$ 11,400,000
Pending Litigation [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual	$ 0		$ 0
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of irrevocable standby letters of credit | Quantity	5		5
Maximum capacity to guarantee under existing letters of credit	$ 6,500,000		$ 6,500,000
Irrevocable standby letters of credit, amount outstanding	$ 0		$ 0
Manufacturing and Service Agreement as Part of Asset Acquisition [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase obligation, term			5 years
Minimum margin to be paid			$ 25,000,000
Purchases, Margin Reduction of Commitment Amount			400,000	$ 2,100,000	7,100,000
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement Cost			8,500,000
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Settlement of Remaining Balance			$ 15,400,000
Content Arrangements | Paramount
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Shares of restricted stock to be issued in the first quarter of 2016 | shares	50,000
Content Arrangements | Sony
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Shares of restricted stock issued during the fourth quarter of 2015 | shares		25,000
Operating Lease [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lease Extension Period			5 years
New operating lease square feet | ft²	16,085		16,085
Rent expense, net of sublease income under operating lease agreements			$ 18,000,000	$ 16,800,000	$ 12,300,000

Commitments and Contingencie108

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Capital Leased Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross property and equipment	$ 26,394	$ 41,336
Accumulated depreciation	(20,735)	(26,831)
Net property and equipment	$ 5,659	$ 14,505

Commitments and Contingencie109

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Minimum Lease Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	$ 4,144
2,017	1,011
2,018	429
2,019	305
2,020	209
Thereafter	123
Total minimum lease commitments	6,221
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals	0
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net Of Sublease Rentals	6,221
Less: amounts representing interest	(332)
Present value of capital lease obligations	5,889
Less: Current portion of capital lease obligations	(4,006)	$ (11,026)
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	1,883	$ 4,365
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	18,969
2,017	13,445
2,018	10,215
2,019	7,986
2,020	4,936
Thereafter	7,132
Total minimum lease commitments	62,683
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals	(1,332)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net Of Sublease Rentals	$ 61,351

Commitments and Contingencie110

Commitments and Contingencies (Summary of License Agreements) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Total estimated movie commitments	$ 448,718
Estimated movie commitments - 2016	381,275
Estimated movie commitments - 2017	$ 67,443

Commitments and Contingencie111

Commitments and Contingencies (Revenue Share Commitments) (Details) - Redbox $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Revenue Share Commitments [Line Items]
Total	$ 2,365
2,016	1,711
2,017	523
2,018	$ 131

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Condens

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 222,549	$ 242,696	$ 371,437	$ 282,894
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	38,464	48,590
Content library	188,490	180,121
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	51,368	39,819
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Total current assets	500,871	511,226
Property and equipment, net	316,013	428,468
Deferred income taxes	2,606	11,363
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	540,514	623,998
Other long-term assets	6,056	8,231
Investment in related parties	0	0
Total assets	1,366,060	1,583,286
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	184,010	168,633
Accrued payable to retailers	115,098	126,290
Other accrued liabilities	141,437	137,126
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	17,131	20,416
Intercompany payables	0	0
Total current liabilities	457,676	452,465
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	897,366	973,669
Deferred income taxes	33,092	59,774
Total liabilities	$ 1,388,134	$ 1,485,908
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock	485,163	473,592
Treasury stock	(1,151,063)	(996,293)
Retained earnings	643,452	620,389
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	374	(310)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(22,074)	97,378	518,689	549,088
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,366,060	1,583,286
Reportable Legal Entities | Outerwall Inc.
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	160,167	180,889	315,250	242,489
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	3,983	3,203
Content library	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17,720	14,884
Intercompany receivables	35,654	40,762
Total current assets	217,524	239,738
Property and equipment, net	97,659	133,923
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	249,703	249,717
Other long-term assets	4,596	6,665
Investment in related parties	921,456	917,234
Total assets	1,490,938	1,547,277
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	16,127	12,899
Accrued payable to retailers	71,947	69,189
Other accrued liabilities	57,025	59,770
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	16,832	20,020
Intercompany payables	459,789	309,932
Total current liabilities	621,720	471,810
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	877,325	949,588
Deferred income taxes	13,965	28,500
Total liabilities	$ 1,513,010	1,449,898
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock	$ 0
Common stock	599,675	588,105
Treasury stock	(1,151,063)	(996,293)
Retained earnings	530,140	506,360
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(824)	(793)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(22,072)	97,379
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,490,938	1,547,277
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	19,372	17,939	9,639	0
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	33,269	43,874
Content library	188,490	176,490
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	33,049	23,923
Intercompany receivables	527,996	467,181
Total current assets	802,176	729,407
Property and equipment, net	204,081	263,412
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	290,811	374,281
Other long-term assets	1,293	1,231
Investment in related parties	27,798	(5,114)
Total assets	1,326,159	1,363,217
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	167,694	153,260
Accrued payable to retailers	30,157	42,977
Other accrued liabilities	82,401	74,536
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	0	0
Intercompany payables	85,487	121,015
Total current liabilities	365,739	391,788
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	19,882	22,946
Deferred income taxes	19,083	31,249
Total liabilities	$ 404,704	445,983
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock	$ 0
Common stock	252,727	225,729
Treasury stock	0	0
Retained earnings	668,728	691,505
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	921,455	917,234
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,326,159	1,363,217
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	43,010	43,868	46,548	40,759
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	1,212	1,513
Content library	0	3,631
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	599	1,012
Intercompany receivables	426	0
Total current assets	45,247	50,024
Property and equipment, net	14,273	31,133
Deferred income taxes	2,606	11,363
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	0	0
Other long-term assets	167	335
Investment in related parties	0	0
Total assets	62,293	92,855
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	189	2,474
Accrued payable to retailers	12,994	14,124
Other accrued liabilities	2,011	2,820
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	299	396
Intercompany payables	18,800	76,996
Total current liabilities	34,293	96,810
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	159	1,135
Deferred income taxes	44	25
Total liabilities	$ 34,496	97,970
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock	$ 0
Common stock	4,636	12,393
Treasury stock	3,000	0
Retained earnings	18,963	(17,991)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,198	483
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	27,797	(5,115)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	62,293	92,855
Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ (354)
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	0	0
Content library	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Intercompany receivables	(564,076)	(507,943)
Total current assets	(564,076)	(507,943)
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	0	0
Other long-term assets	0	0
Investment in related parties	(949,254)	(912,120)
Total assets	(1,513,330)	(1,420,063)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued payable to retailers	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	0	0
Intercompany payables	(564,076)	(507,943)
Total current liabilities	(564,076)	(507,943)
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Total liabilities	$ (564,076)	(507,943)
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):
Preferred stock	$ 0
Common stock	(371,875)	(352,635)
Treasury stock	(3,000)	0
Retained earnings	(574,379)	(559,485)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(949,254)	(912,120)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$ (1,513,330)	$ (1,420,063)

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Cond113

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue			$ 2,193,211,000		$ 2,291,586,000		$ 2,299,785,000
Expenses:
Direct operating	[1]		1,493,088,000		1,581,311,000		1,556,999,000
Marketing			35,674,000		35,293,000		30,227,000
Research and development			7,198,000		13,047,000		13,082,000
General and administrative			190,393,000		190,496,000		215,798,000
Restructuring and lease termination costs			27,153,000		557,000		4,495,000
Depreciation and other			171,390,000		187,824,000		189,401,000
Amortization of intangible assets			13,550,000		14,654,000		10,907,000
Goodwill impairment		$ 85,900,000	85,890,000		0		0
Total expenses			2,024,336,000		2,023,182,000		2,020,909,000
Operating income (loss)			168,875,000		268,404,000		278,876,000
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net			(800,000)		(28,734,000)		19,928,000
Interest expense, net			(42,353,000)		(47,644,000)		(32,807,000)
Other, net			(2,657,000)		(1,185,000)		(3,599,000)
Total other expense, net			(45,810,000)		(77,563,000)		(16,478,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			123,065,000		190,841,000		262,398,000
Income tax benefit (expense)			(73,619,000)		(66,164,000)		(39,710,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			49,446,000		124,677,000		222,688,000
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(5,109,000)		(18,059,000)		(47,896,000)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries			0		0		0
Net income			44,337,000		106,618,000		174,792,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	[2]		684,000	[3]	457,000	[4]	856,000	[5]
Comprehensive income (loss)			45,021,000		107,075,000		175,648,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax effect			0		0		0
Reportable Legal Entities | Outerwall Inc.
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue			271,430,000		266,848,000		255,251,000
Expenses:
Direct operating			143,429,000		142,472,000		138,859,000
Marketing			6,485,000		7,227,000		6,540,000
Research and development			(83,000)		3,456,000		8,973,000
General and administrative			47,699,000		39,412,000		33,023,000
Restructuring and lease termination costs			2,926,000		23,000		724,000
Depreciation and other			32,643,000		35,155,000		28,101,000
Amortization of intangible assets			14,000		1,433,000		2,245,000
Goodwill impairment			0
Total expenses			233,113,000		229,178,000		218,465,000
Operating income (loss)			38,317,000		37,670,000		36,786,000
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net			(800,000)		(530,000)		65,063,000
Interest expense, net			30,177,000		(48,007,000)		(32,930,000)
Other, net			15,273,000		14,077,000		(3,868,000)
Total other expense, net			44,650,000		(34,460,000)		28,265,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			82,967,000		3,210,000		65,051,000
Income tax benefit (expense)			(31,603,000)		(618,000)		30,893,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations			51,364,000		2,592,000		95,944,000
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			640,000		(803,000)		(30,834,000)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries			(7,667,000)		104,829,000		109,682,000
Net income			44,337,000		106,618,000		174,792,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(31,000)	[3]	368,000	[4]	(105,000)	[5]
Comprehensive income (loss)			44,306,000		106,986,000		174,687,000
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue			1,874,457,000		1,975,905,000		1,999,539,000
Expenses:
Direct operating			1,328,269,000		1,415,132,000		1,394,932,000
Marketing			28,916,000		27,631,000		23,269,000
Research and development			7,281,000		9,591,000		4,111,000
General and administrative			142,012,000		150,211,000		169,099,000
Restructuring and lease termination costs			24,227,000		534,000		3,771,000
Depreciation and other			134,522,000		148,217,000		157,292,000
Amortization of intangible assets			13,536,000		13,221,000		8,662,000
Goodwill impairment			85,890,000
Total expenses			1,764,653,000		1,764,537,000		1,761,136,000
Operating income (loss)			109,804,000		211,368,000		238,403,000
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net			0		(28,204,000)		(45,135,000)
Interest expense, net			(72,164,000)		572,000		257,000
Other, net			1,354,000		1,334,000		479,000
Total other expense, net			(70,810,000)		(26,298,000)		(44,399,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			38,994,000		185,070,000		194,004,000
Income tax benefit (expense)			(41,785,000)		(64,989,000)		(70,577,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			(2,791,000)		120,081,000		123,427,000
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(28,068,000)		(874,000)		(2,708,000)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries			23,192,000		(14,378,000)		(11,037,000)
Net income			(7,667,000)		104,829,000		109,682,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment			0	[3]	0	[4]	0	[5]
Comprehensive income (loss)			(7,667,000)		104,829,000		109,682,000
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue			47,324,000		48,833,000		44,995,000
Expenses:
Direct operating			21,390,000		23,707,000		36,155,000
Marketing			273,000		435,000		418,000
Research and development			0		0		(2,000)
General and administrative			682,000		873,000		721,000
Restructuring and lease termination costs			0		0		0
Depreciation and other			4,225,000		4,452,000		4,008,000
Amortization of intangible assets			0		0		0
Goodwill impairment			0
Total expenses			26,570,000		29,467,000		41,300,000
Operating income (loss)			20,754,000		19,366,000		3,695,000
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net			0		0		0
Interest expense, net			(366,000)		(209,000)		(134,000)
Other, net			(19,284,000)		(16,596,000)		(218,000)
Total other expense, net			(19,650,000)		(16,805,000)		(352,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			1,104,000		2,561,000		3,343,000
Income tax benefit (expense)			(231,000)		(557,000)		(26,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			873,000		2,004,000		3,317,000
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			22,319,000		(16,382,000)		(14,354,000)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries			0		0		0
Net income			23,192,000		(14,378,000)		(11,037,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			715,000	[3]	89,000	[4]	961,000	[5]
Comprehensive income (loss)			23,907,000		(14,289,000)		(10,076,000)
Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue			0		0		0
Expenses:
Direct operating			0		0		(12,947,000)
Marketing			0		0		0
Research and development			0		0		0
General and administrative			0		0		12,955,000
Restructuring and lease termination costs			0		0		0
Depreciation and other			0		0		0
Amortization of intangible assets			0		0		0
Goodwill impairment			0
Total expenses			0		0		8,000
Operating income (loss)			0		0		(8,000)
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net			0		0		0
Interest expense, net			0		0		0
Other, net			0		0		8,000
Total other expense, net			0		0		8,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			0		0		0
Income tax benefit (expense)			0		0		0
Income (loss) from continuing operations			0		0		0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			0		0		0
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries			(15,525,000)		(90,451,000)		(98,645,000)
Net income			(15,525,000)		(90,451,000)		(98,645,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			0	[3]	0	[4]	0	[5]
Comprehensive income (loss)			$ (15,525,000)		$ (90,451,000)		$ (98,645,000)
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $118.7 million, $125.7 million and $129.1 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[2]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015, 2014 and 2013.
[3]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2015.
[4]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014.
[5]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013.

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Cond114

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 10, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Activities:
Net income				$ 44,337		$ 106,618		$ 174,792
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other				177,247		195,162		193,700
Amortization of intangible assets				13,594		14,692		10,933
Share-based payments expense				17,240		13,384		16,831
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				(739)		(1,964)		(3,698)
Deferred income taxes				(19,619)		(22,611)		(10,933)
Impairment expense, restructuring and lease termination costs	[1]			2,054		0		32,732
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net				800		28,734		(19,928)
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount				2,761		4,116		6,394
(Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt				(5,854)		2,018		6,013
Gain on purchase of Gazelle (Note 3)		$ (989)		(989)		0		0
Goodwill impairment			$ 85,900	85,890		0		0
Other				(972)		(1,750)		(2,039)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries				0		0		0
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net				10,011		8,671		7,978
Content library				(8,320)		19,747		(22,459)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				(10,065)		44,282		(50,542)
Other assets				162		1,702		230
Accounts payable				17,943		(68,912)		1,491
Accrued payable to retailers				(9,968)		(6,847)		(4,088)
Other accrued liabilities				10,572		1,309		(9,573)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities				326,085	[2]	338,351	[3]	327,834	[4]
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment				(77,591)		(97,924)		(161,412)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment				3,225		1,977		13,344
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired				(17,980)		0		(244,036)
Receipt of note receivable principal				0		0		22,913
Cash paid for equity investments				0		(24,500)		(28,000)
Extinguishment payment received from equity investment				0		5,000		0
Investments in and advances to affiliates				0		0		0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities				(92,346)	[2]	(115,447)	[3]	(397,191)	[4]
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes				0		295,500		343,769
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility				310,500		642,000		400,000
Principal payments on Credit Facility				(339,375)		(680,125)		(215,313)
Settlement and conversion of convertible debt				0		(51,149)		(172,211)
Repurchases of common stock	[5]			(159,800)		(545,091)		(195,004)
Repurchase of Notes (Note 9)				(34,589)		0		0
Dividends paid				(21,210)		0		0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt				(11,510)		(13,996)		(14,834)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	[6]			(9)		(2,911)		(2,203)
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				739		1,964		3,698
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options				(1,461)		(520)		8,460
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	[7]			(256,715)	[2]	(354,328)	[3]	156,362	[4]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				2,829		2,683		1,538
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				(20,147)		(128,741)		88,543
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period				242,696		371,437		282,894
End of period				222,549		242,696		371,437
Reportable Legal Entities | Outerwall Inc.
Operating Activities:
Net income				44,337		106,618		174,792
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other				32,643		35,139		29,640
Amortization of intangible assets				14		1,433		2,245
Share-based payments expense				10,323		9,693		9,903
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				(739)		(1,964)		(3,698)
Deferred income taxes				(14,533)		304		9,228
Impairment expense, restructuring and lease termination costs				509				32,444
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net				800		530		(65,063)
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount				2,761		4,116		6,394
(Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt				(5,854)		2,018		6,013
Gain on purchase of Gazelle (Note 3)				0
Goodwill impairment				0
Other				(539)		(1,250)		827
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries				7,667		(104,829)		(109,682)
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net				(781)		(1,130)		(1,144)
Content library				0		36		1,093
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				(2,826)		40,826		(43,762)
Other assets				66		75		201
Accounts payable				(1,316)		(3,017)		1,319
Accrued payable to retailers				2,758		(1,896)		(6,181)
Other accrued liabilities				(391)		(840)		13,184
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities				74,899	[2]	85,862	[3]	57,753	[4]
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment				(26,861)		(33,602)		(58,763)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment				17		750		12,147
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired				0				(244,036)
Receipt of note receivable principal								22,913
Cash paid for equity investments						0		0
Extinguishment payment received from equity investment						0
Investments in and advances to affiliates				187,538		166,145		125,856
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities				160,694	[2]	133,293	[3]	(141,883)	[4]
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes						295,500		343,769
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility				310,500		642,000		400,000
Principal payments on Credit Facility				(339,375)		(680,125)		(215,313)
Settlement and conversion of convertible debt						(51,149)		(172,211)
Repurchases of common stock				(159,800)		(545,091)		(195,004)
Repurchase of Notes (Note 9)				(34,589)
Dividends paid				(21,210)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt				(11,110)		(13,552)		(14,200)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes				(9)		(2,911)		(2,203)
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				739		1,964		3,698
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options				(1,461)		(520)		8,460
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities				(256,315)	[2]	(353,884)	[3]	156,996	[4]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				0		368		(105)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				(20,722)		(134,361)		72,761
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period				180,889		315,250		242,489
End of period				160,167		180,889		315,250
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net income				(7,667)		104,829		109,682
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other				136,367		150,904		158,801
Amortization of intangible assets				13,536		13,259		8,688
Share-based payments expense				6,917		3,691		6,928
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				0		0		0
Deferred income taxes				(12,730)		(17,232)		(15,727)
Impairment expense, restructuring and lease termination costs				1,545				288
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net				0		28,204		45,135
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount				0		0		0
(Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt				0		0		0
Gain on purchase of Gazelle (Note 3)				(989)
Goodwill impairment				85,890
Other				295		(548)		(2,951)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries				(23,192)		14,378		11,037
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net				10,673		8,787		10,639
Content library				(11,951)		20,206		(23,357)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				(7,599)		3,753		(6,280)
Other assets				(62)		1,558		400
Accounts payable				21,447		(65,737)		(408)
Accrued payable to retailers				(12,820)		(5,149)		1,633
Other accrued liabilities				11,337		1,988		(22,751)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities				210,997	[2]	262,891	[3]	281,757	[4]
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment				(49,071)		(57,909)		(88,431)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment				3,208		1,227		1,189
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired				(17,980)				0
Receipt of note receivable principal								0
Cash paid for equity investments						(24,500)		(28,000)
Extinguishment payment received from equity investment						5,000
Investments in and advances to affiliates				(145,721)		(178,406)		(156,659)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities				(209,564)	[2]	(254,588)	[3]	(271,901)	[4]
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes						0		0
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility				0		0		0
Principal payments on Credit Facility				0		0		0
Settlement and conversion of convertible debt						0		0
Repurchases of common stock				0		0		0
Repurchase of Notes (Note 9)				0
Dividends paid				0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt				0		(3)		(217)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes				0		0		0
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				0		0		0
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options				0		0		0
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities				0	[2]	(3)	[3]	(217)	[4]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				0		0		0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				1,433		8,300		9,639
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period				17,939		9,639		0
End of period				19,372		17,939		9,639
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net income				23,192		(14,378)		(11,037)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other				8,237		9,119		5,259
Amortization of intangible assets				44		0		0
Share-based payments expense				0		0		0
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				0		0		0
Deferred income taxes				7,644		(5,683)		(4,434)
Impairment expense, restructuring and lease termination costs				0				0
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net				0		0		0
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount				0		0		0
(Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt				0		0		0
Gain on purchase of Gazelle (Note 3)				0
Goodwill impairment				0
Other				(728)		48		31
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries				0		0		0
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net				119		1,014		(1,517)
Content library				3,631		(495)		(195)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				360		(297)		(500)
Other assets				158		69		(371)
Accounts payable				(2,188)		(158)		226
Accrued payable to retailers				94		198		460
Other accrued liabilities				(374)		161		(6)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities				40,189	[2]	(10,402)	[3]	(12,084)	[4]
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment				(1,659)		(6,413)		(14,218)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment				0		0		8
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired				0				0
Receipt of note receivable principal								0
Cash paid for equity investments						0		0
Extinguishment payment received from equity investment						0
Investments in and advances to affiliates				(41,817)		12,261		30,857
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities				(43,476)	[2]	5,848	[3]	16,647	[4]
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes						0		0
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility				0		0		0
Principal payments on Credit Facility				0		0		0
Settlement and conversion of convertible debt						0		0
Repurchases of common stock				0		0		0
Repurchase of Notes (Note 9)				0
Dividends paid				0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt				(400)		(441)		(417)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes				0		0		0
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				0		0		0
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options				0		0		0
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities				(400)	[2]	(441)	[3]	(417)	[4]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				2,829		2,315		1,643
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				(858)		(2,680)		5,789
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period				43,868		46,548		40,759
End of period				43,010		43,868		46,548
Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications
Operating Activities:
Net income				(15,525)		(90,451)		(98,645)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other				0		0		0
Amortization of intangible assets				0		0		0
Share-based payments expense				0		0		0
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				0		0		0
Deferred income taxes				0		0		0
Impairment expense, restructuring and lease termination costs				0				0
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net				0		0		0
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount				0		0		0
(Gain) loss from early extinguishment of debt				0		0		0
Gain on purchase of Gazelle (Note 3)				0
Goodwill impairment				0
Other				0		0		54
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries				15,525		90,451		98,645
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net				0		0		0
Content library				0		0		0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				0		0		0
Other assets				0		0		0
Accounts payable				0		0		354
Accrued payable to retailers				0		0		0
Other accrued liabilities				0		0		0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities				0	[2]	0	[3]	408	[4]
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment				0		0		0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment				0		0		0
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired				0				0
Receipt of note receivable principal								0
Cash paid for equity investments						0		0
Extinguishment payment received from equity investment						0
Investments in and advances to affiliates				0		0		(54)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities				0	[2]	0	[3]	(54)	[4]
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes						0		0
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility				0		0		0
Principal payments on Credit Facility				0		0		0
Settlement and conversion of convertible debt						0		0
Repurchases of common stock				0		0		0
Repurchase of Notes (Note 9)				0
Dividends paid				0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt				0		0		0
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes				0		0		0
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments				0		0		0
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options				0		0		0
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities				0	[2]	0	[3]	0	[4]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash				0		0		0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				0		0		354
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period				0		0		(354)
End of period				$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
[1]	The non-cash restructuring, impairment and related costs in 2015 of $2.1 million is composed of $7.4 million in impairments of lease related assets partially offset by a $5.3 million benefit resulting from the lease termination. The 2013 non-cash charge represents asset impairments of $32.7 million related to our four ventures previously included in our former New Ventures segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio, which were discontinued during 2013.
[2]	During 2015 we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.
[3]	During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.
[4]	During the first quarter of 2015, we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada and during 2013, we discontinued four ventures, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.
[5]	The total cost of repurchases of common stock in 2014 was $545.1 million, which includes $3.7 million in fees and expenses relating to the tender offer recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The cash payments for the tender offer fees in 2014 were $3.7 million.
[6]	Total financing costs associated with the Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes issued in 2014 were $8.2 million composed of non-cash debt issue costs of $4.5 million recorded as debt discount associated with our issuance of $300.0 million senior unsecured notes due 2021, $1.5 million in deferred financing fees associated with the senior unsecured notes, and $2.2 million in deferred financing fees associated with the refinancing of our Credit Facility. The cash payments for financing costs associated with the Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes in 2014 were $2.9 million.
[7]	During 2015 we discontinued our Redbox operations in Canada. 2014 also includes the wind-down process of certain new ventures that were discontinued during 2013. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented. See Note 12: Discontinued Operations for cash flow disclosures related to our discontinued Redbox operations in Canada.

Income Taxes From Continuing115

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Scheduling of Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of income taxes, U.S. operations	$ 121,940	$ 188,473	$ 259,057
Components of income taxes, foreign operations	1,125	2,368	3,341
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 123,065	$ 190,841	$ 262,398

Income Taxes From Continuing116

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current U.S. federal tax expense	$ 89,996	$ 69,117	$ 38,876
Current state and local tax expense	10,658	12,294	10,104
Current foreign tax expense (benefit)	469	415	(424)
Total current income tax expense	101,123	81,826	48,556
Deferred federal income tax benefit	(27,641)	(16,232)	(3,642)
Deferred state and local Income tax expense (benefit)	380	427	(5,653)
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit)	(243)	143	449
Total deferred income tax benefit	(27,504)	(15,662)	(8,846)
Income Tax Expense	$ 73,619	$ 66,164	$ 39,710

Income Taxes From Continuing117

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. Federal tax expense at statutory rates, percent					35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit, percent					5.80%	4.10%	3.90%
Federal and state credits, percent					(1.60%)	(1.10%)	(0.90%)
Domestic production activities deduction, percent					(4.90%)	(3.60%)	(0.60%)
Goodwill impairment, percent					24.40%	0.00%	0.00%
Recognition of outside basis differences, percent					0.00%	(1.10%)	(15.40%)
ecoATM option payments, percent					0.20%	1.40%	0.70%
Valuation allowance, percent					0.20%	0.00%	2.30%
Acquisition of ecoATM, percent					0.00%	0.00%	(9.30%)
Other, percent					0.70%	0.00%	(0.60%)
Effective tax rate, percent					59.80%	34.70%	15.10%
Goodwill impairment (Note 6)	$ 85,900				$ 85,890	$ 0	$ 0
Tax benefit from recognition of outside basis difference		$ 16,700
Tax benefit from non-taxable gain remeasurement on equity interest			$ 24,300
Discrete one-time tax benefit				$ 17,800
Impact of tax benefit items, percent							22.40%
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries					$ 18,800

Income Taxes From Continuing118

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 4,639	$ 2,781	$ 2,383
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,837	1,836	824
Additions for tax positions related to prior years	527	806	18
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years	(118)	0	(257)
Reductions from lapse of applicable statute of limitations	0	(784)	(49)
Settlements	0	0	(138)
Balance, end of year	6,885	4,639	2,781
Income tax penalties and interest accrued	$ 300	$ 100	$ 0

Income Taxes From Continuing119

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred tax assets:
Income tax loss carryforwards	$ 3,015	$ 5,690
Capital loss carryforwards	4,759	5,930
Credit carryforwards	3,482	2,929
Accrued liabilities and allowances	27,188	22,652
Stock-based compensation	9,065	11,901
Intangible assets	13,109	17,166
Other	5,720	3,776
Gross deferred tax assets	66,338	70,044
Less: Valuation Allowance	(7,141)	(6,898)
Total deferred tax assets	59,197	63,146
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	(42,984)	(68,417)
Product costs	(46,699)	(43,140)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(89,683)	(111,557)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (30,486)	$ (48,411)

Income Taxes From Continuing120

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase in valuation allowance	$ 243	$ 0	$ 6,898

Income Taxes From Continuing121

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Schedule of Operating Loss Carry Forwards) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards	$ 3,015	$ 5,690
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	23
Deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards	8
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	24,570
Deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards	1,118
Foreign Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	7,082
Deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards	$ 1,889
Minimum | Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between	Dec. 31, 2029
Minimum | State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between	Dec. 31, 2017
Minimum | Foreign Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between	Dec. 31, 2033
Maximum | Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between	Dec. 31, 2034
Maximum | State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between	Dec. 31, 2033
Maximum | Foreign Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Years that net operating loss carryforwards will expire between	Dec. 31, 2035

Income Taxes From Continuing122

Income Taxes From Continuing Operations (Schedule of Tax Credit Carry Forward) (Details) - State and Local Jurisdiction $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
U.S. State Tax Credits	$ 3,482
Illinois
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
U.S. State Tax Credits	$ 2,894
Illinois | Minimum
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
U.S. State tax credits, expiration periods	Dec. 31, 2017
Illinois | Maximum
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
U.S. State tax credits, expiration periods	Dec. 31, 2021
California
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
U.S. State Tax Credits	$ 588

Retirement Plans (Narrative) (D

Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Plan, Contributions	$ 4.3	$ 4.3	$ 4.9

Dividends (Details)

Dividends (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends, date declared				Feb. 3, 2015
Dividends, date paid	Dec. 8, 2015	Sep. 15, 2015	Jun. 23, 2015	Mar. 18, 2015
Dividends paid					$ 21,347
Dividends, date of record				Mar. 3, 2015
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 1.20	$ 0	$ 0
Paid to recipients of unvested restricted stock awards
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends paid					$ 600

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jan. 21, 2016
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Estimated movie commitments		$ 448,718
Dividends, date declared					Feb. 3, 2015
Dividends, date paid		Dec. 8, 2015	Sep. 15, 2015	Jun. 23, 2015	Mar. 18, 2015
Dividends, date of record					Mar. 3, 2015
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Estimated movie commitments						$ 640,500
Dividends, date declared	Feb. 3, 2016
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.30
Dividends, date paid	Mar. 29, 2016
Dividends, date of record	Mar. 15, 2016