☑QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________________ to ________________
Commission file number: 1-03579
PITNEY BOWES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of incorporation:
Delaware
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
06-0495050
Address of Principal Executive Offices:
3001 Summer Street,
Stamford,
Connecticut
06926
Telephone Number:
(203)
356-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $1 par value per share
PBI
New York Stock Exchange
6.7% Notes due 2043
PBI.PRB
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesþ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yesþ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐No þ
As of July 23, 2024, 179,509,852 shares of common stock, par value $1 per share, of the registrant were outstanding.
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue:
Business services
$
506,666
$
473,497
$
1,042,263
$
996,988
Support services
94,012
103,315
190,345
208,599
Financing
67,539
66,702
135,202
133,751
Equipment sales
72,753
79,451
150,156
162,061
Supplies
35,509
36,505
72,230
75,340
Rentals
16,691
17,011
33,483
34,280
Total revenue
793,170
776,481
1,623,679
1,611,019
Costs and expenses:
Cost of business services
429,756
410,638
876,123
856,955
Cost of support services
31,664
35,018
64,719
71,858
Financing interest expense
15,965
14,763
32,568
29,299
Cost of equipment sales
50,314
56,180
102,873
113,351
Cost of supplies
10,358
10,884
20,553
22,109
Cost of rentals
4,433
5,142
9,117
10,570
Selling, general and administrative
220,008
222,549
436,205
464,669
Research and development
9,108
10,274
18,589
20,767
Restructuring charges
31,843
22,443
36,158
26,042
Goodwill impairment
—
118,599
—
118,599
Interest expense, net
28,767
22,920
56,533
45,262
Other components of net pension and postretirement income
(382)
(1,751)
(769)
(3,461)
Other income
—
(228)
—
(3,064)
Total costs and expenses
831,834
927,431
1,652,669
1,772,956
Loss before taxes
(38,664)
(150,950)
(28,990)
(161,937)
Benefit for income taxes
(13,797)
(9,415)
(1,238)
(12,665)
Net loss
$
(24,867)
$
(141,535)
$
(27,752)
$
(149,272)
Basic net loss per share
$
(0.14)
$
(0.81)
$
(0.16)
$
(0.85)
Diluted net loss per share
$
(0.14)
$
(0.81)
$
(0.16)
$
(0.85)
`
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited; in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net loss
$
(24,867)
$
(141,535)
$
(27,752)
$
(149,272)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $(158), $403, $(654) and $576, respectively
(5,018)
9,193
(20,417)
20,080
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(559), $125, $(972) and $(562), respectively
(1,676)
375
(2,917)
(1,687)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities, net of tax of $(8), $(415), $(312) and $612, respectively
(25)
(1,322)
(992)
1,950
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax of $1,654, $1,223, $3,282 and $2,365, respectively
5,007
3,739
10,048
7,228
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(1,712)
11,985
(14,278)
27,571
Comprehensive loss
$
(26,579)
$
(129,550)
$
(42,030)
$
(121,701)
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amount)
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
590,147
$
601,053
Short-term investments (includes $1,752 and $2,382, respectively, reported at fair value)
21,852
22,166
Accounts and other receivables (net of allowance of $10,079 and $6,139, respectively)
266,172
342,236
Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $14,418 and $14,347, respectively)
541,957
563,536
Inventories
76,500
70,053
Current income taxes
7,850
564
Other current assets and prepayments
101,263
92,309
Total current assets
1,605,741
1,691,917
Property, plant and equipment, net
359,452
383,628
Rental property and equipment, net
22,334
23,583
Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $8,341 and $8,880 respectively)
625,734
653,085
Goodwill
727,613
734,409
Intangible assets, net
54,339
62,250
Operating lease assets
297,638
309,958
Noncurrent income taxes
58,063
60,995
Other assets (includes $209,711 and $227,131, respectively, reported at fair value)
327,488
352,360
Total assets
$
4,078,402
$
4,272,185
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
843,148
$
875,476
Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank
628,711
640,323
Current operating lease liabilities
61,143
60,069
Current portion of long-term debt
57,290
58,931
Advance billings
86,339
89,087
Current income taxes
1,556
6,523
Total current liabilities
1,678,187
1,730,409
Long-term debt
2,065,034
2,087,101
Deferred taxes on income
193,835
211,477
Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities
14,538
19,091
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
263,758
277,981
Other noncurrent liabilities
290,939
314,702
Total liabilities
4,506,291
4,640,761
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13)
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock, $1 par value (480,000 shares authorized; 270,338 shares issued)
270,338
270,338
Retained earnings
2,948,959
3,077,988
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(865,523)
(851,245)
Treasury stock, at cost (91,217 and 93,972 shares, respectively)
(2,781,663)
(2,865,657)
Total stockholders’ deficit
(427,889)
(368,576)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
$
4,078,402
$
4,272,185
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$
(27,752)
$
(149,272)
Adjustments to reconcile net income or loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
81,613
79,770
Allowance for credit losses
9,087
7,164
Stock-based compensation
6,567
6,075
Amortization of debt fees
6,167
4,413
Gain on debt redemption
—
(3,064)
Restructuring charges
36,158
26,042
Restructuring payments
(26,697)
(12,883)
Pension contributions and retiree medical payments
(17,300)
(25,196)
Goodwill impairment
—
118,599
Other, net
5,558
7,564
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/divestitures:
Accounts and other receivables
68,922
67,506
Finance receivables
42,412
3,837
Inventories
(7,068)
(9,065)
Other current assets and prepayments
(12,902)
(1,561)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(49,336)
(108,836)
Current and noncurrent income taxes
(33,142)
(27,903)
Advance billings
(1,958)
(22,948)
Net cash from operating activities
80,329
(39,758)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
(41,093)
(54,646)
Purchases of investment securities
(19,909)
(9,973)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investment securities
36,377
12,088
Net investment in loan receivables
(3,892)
(14,835)
Settlement of derivative contracts
—
6,185
Other investing activities, net
804
485
Net cash from investing activities
(27,713)
(60,696)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments of debt
(28,266)
(53,803)
Premiums and fees paid to redeem debt
—
(4,464)
Dividends paid to stockholders
(17,785)
(17,525)
Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank
(612)
52,348
Other financing activities, net
(14,144)
(9,109)
Net cash from financing activities
(60,807)
(32,553)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(2,714)
4,730
Change in cash and cash equivalents
(10,905)
(128,277)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
601,052
669,981
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
590,147
$
541,704
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
Pitney Bowes Inc. (we, us, our, or the company) is a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services to small and medium sized businesses, large enterprises, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500, retailers and government clients around the world. These clients rely on us to remove the complexity and increase the efficiency in their sending of mail and parcels.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In addition, the December 31, 2023 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. In management's opinion, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to fairly state our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented have been included. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2024. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report to Stockholders on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (2023 Annual Report).
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company identified an error and recorded an out of period adjustment of $5 million to correct the understatement of revenue in prior periods, of which $4 million originated in 2020 and prior. The impact of the adjustment is not material to the consolidated financial statements for any interim or annual periods prior to 2024 and is not expected to be material to the 2024 annual period.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2024
Effective January 1, 2024, we adopted ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The transition to new reference interest rates required certain contracts to be modified. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires additional transparency for income tax disclosures, including the rate reconciliation table and cash taxes paid. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our disclosures.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our disclosures.
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
2. Revenue
Disaggregated Revenue
The following tables disaggregate our revenue by source and timing of recognition:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
SendTech Solutions
Presort Services
Global Ecommerce
Revenue from products and services
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services
$
33,651
$
146,858
$
326,157
$
506,666
$
—
$
506,666
Support services
94,012
—
—
94,012
—
94,012
Financing
—
—
—
—
67,539
67,539
Equipment sales
20,932
—
—
20,932
51,821
72,753
Supplies
35,509
—
—
35,509
—
35,509
Rentals
—
—
—
—
16,691
16,691
Subtotal
184,104
146,858
326,157
657,119
$
136,051
$
793,170
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
136,051
—
—
136,051
Total revenue
$
320,155
$
146,858
$
326,157
$
793,170
Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time
$
71,694
$
—
$
—
$
71,694
Products/services transferred over time
112,410
146,858
326,157
585,425
Total
$
184,104
$
146,858
$
326,157
$
657,119
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
SendTech Solutions
Presort Services
Global Ecommerce
Revenue from products and services
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services
$
25,341
$
143,107
$
305,049
$
473,497
$
—
$
473,497
Support services
103,315
—
—
103,315
—
103,315
Financing
—
—
—
—
66,702
66,702
Equipment sales
19,060
—
—
19,060
60,391
79,451
Supplies
36,505
—
—
36,505
—
36,505
Rentals
—
—
—
—
17,011
17,011
Subtotal
184,221
143,107
305,049
632,377
$
144,104
$
776,481
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
144,104
—
—
144,104
Total revenue
$
328,325
$
143,107
$
305,049
$
776,481
Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time
$
73,495
$
—
$
—
$
73,495
Products/services transferred over time
110,726
143,107
305,049
558,882
Total
$
184,221
$
143,107
$
305,049
$
632,377
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
SendTech Solutions
Presort Services
Global Ecommerce
Revenue from products and services
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services
$
66,176
$
316,665
$
659,422
$
1,042,263
$
—
$
1,042,263
Support services
190,345
—
—
190,345
—
190,345
Financing
—
—
—
—
135,202
135,202
Equipment sales
45,665
—
—
45,665
104,491
150,156
Supplies
72,230
—
—
72,230
—
72,230
Rentals
—
—
—
—
33,483
33,483
Subtotal
374,416
316,665
659,422
1,350,503
$
273,176
$
1,623,679
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
273,176
—
—
273,176
Total revenue
$
647,592
$
316,665
$
659,422
$
1,623,679
Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time
$
148,159
$
—
$
—
$
148,159
Products/services transferred over time
226,257
316,665
659,422
1,202,344
Total
$
374,416
$
316,665
$
659,422
$
1,350,503
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
SendTech Solutions
Presort Services
Global Ecommerce
Revenue from products and services
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services
$
49,289
$
302,009
$
645,690
$
996,988
$
—
$
996,988
Support services
208,599
—
—
208,599
—
208,599
Financing
—
—
—
—
133,751
133,751
Equipment sales
39,055
—
—
39,055
123,006
162,061
Supplies
75,340
—
—
75,340
—
75,340
Rentals
—
—
—
—
34,280
34,280
Subtotal
372,283
302,009
645,690
1,319,982
$
291,037
$
1,611,019
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
291,037
—
—
291,037
Total revenue
$
663,320
$
302,009
$
645,690
$
1,611,019
Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time
$
150,559
$
—
$
—
$
150,559
Products/services transferred over time
221,724
302,009
645,690
1,169,423
Total
$
372,283
$
302,009
$
645,690
$
1,319,982
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Our performance obligations for revenue from products and services are as follows:
Business services includes fulfillment, delivery and return services, cross-border solutions, mail processing services and shipping subscription solutions. Revenues for fulfillment, delivery and return services, cross-border solutions, and mail processing services are recognized over time using an output method based on the number of parcels or mail pieces either processed or delivered, depending on the service type, since that measure best depicts the value of goods and services transferred to the client over the contract period. Contract terms for these services initially range from one to five years and contain annual renewal options. Revenue for shipping subscription solutions is recognized ratably over the contract period as the client obtains equal benefit from these services through the period.
Support services includes providing maintenance, professional and subscription services for our equipment and digital mailing and shipping technology solutions. Contract terms range from one to five years. Revenue for maintenance and subscription services is recognized ratably over the contract period and revenue for professional services is recognized when services are provided.
Equipment sales includes the sale of mailing and shipping equipment, excluding sales-type leases. We recognize revenue upon delivery for self-install equipment and upon acceptance or installation for other equipment. We provide a warranty that the equipment is free of defects and meets stated specifications. The warranty is not considered a separate performance obligation.
Supplies includes revenue from the sale of supplies for our mailing equipment and is recognized upon delivery.
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing includes revenue from sales-type and operating leases, finance income, late fees and investment income, gains and losses at the Pitney Bowes Bank (the Bank).
Advance Billings from Contracts with Customers
Balance sheet location
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Increase/ (decrease)
Advance billings, current
Advance billings
$
78,471
$
82,124
$
(3,653)
Advance billings, noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
$
409
$
507
$
(98)
Advance billings are recorded when cash payments are due in advance of our performance. Revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term. Items in advance billings primarily relate to support services on mailing equipment. Revenue recognized during the period includes $60 million of advance billings at the beginning of the period. Current advance billings shown above at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 does not include $8 million and $7 million, respectively, from leasing transactions.
Future Performance Obligations
Future performance obligations primarily include maintenance and subscription services bundled with our leasing contracts. The transaction prices allocated to future performance obligations will be recognized as follows:
Remainder of 2024
2025
2026-2029
Total
SendTech Solutions
$
127,844
$
222,057
$
350,923
$
700,824
The amounts above do not include revenue for performance obligations under contracts with terms less than 12 months or revenue for performance obligations where revenue is recognized based on the amount billable to the customer.
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
3. Segment Information
Effective January 1, 2024, we moved the digital delivery services offering from the Global Ecommerce segment to the SendTech Solutions segment in order to leverage our technology and innovation capabilities to better serve our clients. Prior periods have been recast to conform to our current segment presentation.
Our reportable segments are SendTech Solutions, Presort Services and Global Ecommerce. The principal products and services of each reportable segment are as follows:
SendTech Solutions: Includes the revenue and related expenses from physical and digital shipping and mailing technology solutions, financing, services, supplies and other applications to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats.
Presort Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from sortation services that qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Marketing Mail Flats/Bound Printed Matter for postal worksharing discounts.
Global Ecommerce: Includes the revenue and related expenses from consumer logistics services for domestic and cross-border delivery, returns and fulfillment.
Management measures segment profitability and performance using adjusted segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). Adjusted segment EBIT is calculated by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Adjusted segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses, restructuring charges, goodwill impairment charges and other items not allocated to a particular business segment. Costs related to shared assets are allocated to the relevant segments. Management believes that adjusted segment EBIT provides investors a useful measure of operating performance and underlying trends of the business. Adjusted segment EBIT may not be indicative of our overall consolidated performance and therefore, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated results of operations. The following tables provide information about our reportable segments and a reconciliation of adjusted segment EBIT to net income or loss.
Revenue
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
SendTech Solutions
$
320,155
$
328,325
$
647,592
$
663,320
Presort Services
146,858
143,107
316,665
302,009
Global Ecommerce
326,157
305,049
659,422
645,690
Total revenue
$
793,170
$
776,481
$
1,623,679
$
1,611,019
Adjusted Segment EBIT
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
SendTech Solutions
$
100,967
$
96,848
$
202,245
$
192,485
Presort Services
27,048
20,429
67,377
47,334
Global Ecommerce
(30,935)
(37,483)
(66,362)
(70,655)
Total adjusted segment EBIT
97,080
79,794
203,260
169,164
Reconciliation of adjusted segment EBIT to net income or loss:
Interest expense, net
(44,732)
(37,683)
(89,101)
(74,561)
Unallocated corporate expenses
(51,275)
(47,709)
(101,045)
(104,058)
Restructuring charges
(31,843)
(22,443)
(36,158)
(26,042)
Goodwill impairment
—
(118,599)
—
(118,599)
Proxy solicitation fees
—
(4,538)
—
(10,905)
Gain on debt redemption
—
228
—
3,064
Foreign currency gain on intercompany loans
712
—
5,350
—
CEO and Board transition costs
(2,631)
—
(2,631)
—
Strategic review costs
(5,975)
—
(8,665)
—
Benefit for income taxes
13,797
9,415
1,238
12,665
Net loss
$
(24,867)
$
(141,535)
$
(27,752)
$
(149,272)
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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
4. Earnings per Share (EPS)
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is presented below. The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Numerator:
Net loss
$
(24,867)
$
(141,535)
$
(27,752)
$
(149,272)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS (1)
178,696
175,695
177,872
175,094
Basic net loss per share
$
(0.14)
$
(0.81)
$
(0.16)
$
(0.85)
Diluted net loss per share
$
(0.14)
$
(0.81)
$
(0.16)
$
(0.85)
Common stock equivalents excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share because their impact would be anti-dilutive:
7,128
11,426
7,204
9,833
(1) Due to the net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, an additional 2.4 million, 3.7 million, 3.5 million and 4.1 million, respectively, of common stock equivalents were also excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
5. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or net realizable value. Inventories consisted of the following:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Raw materials
$
22,565
$
21,201
Supplies and service parts
27,491
25,522
Finished products
26,444
23,330
Total inventories
$
76,500
$
70,053
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
6. Finance Assets and Lessor Operating Leases
Finance Assets
Finance receivables are comprised of sales-type lease receivables, secured loans and unsecured loans. Sales-type leases and secured loans are financing options for the purchase or lease of Pitney Bowes equipment or other manufacturers' equipment and are generally due in installments over periods ranging from three to five years. Unsecured loans are revolving credit lines offered to our clients for postage, supplies and working capital purposes. Unsecured loans are generally due monthly; however, clients may rollover outstanding balances. Interest is recognized on finance receivables using the effective interest method. Annual fees are recognized ratably over the period covered and client acquisition costs are expensed as incurred. All finance receivables are in our SendTech Solutions segment and we segregate finance receivables into a North America portfolio and an International portfolio.
Finance receivables consisted of the following:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
North America
International
Total
North America
International
Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables
$
975,820
$
124,799
$
1,100,619
$
987,743
$
143,466
$
1,131,209
Unguaranteed residual values
37,395
6,566
43,961
38,059
7,211
45,270
Unearned income
(258,941)
(38,599)
(297,540)
(253,711)
(42,847)
(296,558)
Allowance for credit losses
(13,096)
(2,285)
(15,381)
(13,942)
(2,786)
(16,728)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables
741,178
90,481
831,659
758,149
105,044
863,193
Loan receivables
Loan receivables
324,939
18,471
343,410
342,062
17,865
359,927
Allowance for credit losses
(7,221)
(157)
(7,378)
(6,346)
(153)
(6,499)
Net investment in loan receivables
317,718
18,314
336,032
335,716
17,712
353,428
Net investment in finance receivables
$
1,058,896
$
108,795
$
1,167,691
$
1,093,865
$
122,756
$
1,216,621
Maturities of gross finance receivables at June 30, 2024 were as follows:
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
North America
International
Total
North America
International
Total
Remainder 2024
$
188,619
$
41,375
$
229,994
$
202,892
$
18,471
$
221,363
2025
317,823
39,138
356,961
44,977
—
44,977
2026
238,192
24,029
262,221
30,891
—
30,891
2027
149,506
13,319
162,825
24,404
—
24,404
2028
69,320
5,532
74,852
15,975
—
15,975
Thereafter
12,360
1,406
13,766
5,800
—
5,800
Total
$
975,820
$
124,799
$
1,100,619
$
324,939
$
18,471
$
343,410
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Aging of Receivables
The aging of gross finance receivables was as follows:
June 30, 2024
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
North America
International
North America
International
Total
Past due amounts 0 - 90 days
$
966,927
$
123,377
$
323,006
$
18,360
$
1,431,670
Past due amounts > 90 days
8,893
1,422
1,933
111
12,359
Total
$
975,820
$
124,799
$
324,939
$
18,471
$
1,444,029
December 31, 2023
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
North America
International
North America
International
Total
Past due amounts 0 - 90 days
$
977,744
$
140,857
$
339,789
$
17,664
$
1,476,054
Past due amounts > 90 days
9,999
2,609
2,273
201
15,082
Total
$
987,743
$
143,466
$
342,062
$
17,865
$
1,491,136
Allowance for Credit Losses
We provide an allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience, the nature of our portfolios, adverse situations that may affect a client's ability to pay and current economic conditions and outlook based on reasonable and supportable forecasts. We continually evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses and adjust as necessary. The assumptions used in determining an estimate of credit losses are inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves.
We establish credit approval limits based on the client's credit quality and the type of equipment financed. We cease financing revenue recognition for lease receivables and unsecured loan receivables that are more than 90 days past due. Revenue recognition is resumed when the client's payments reduce the account aging to less than 60 days past due. Finance receivables are written off against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and management deems the account to be uncollectible. We believe that our credit risk is low because of the geographic and industry diversification of our clients and small account balances for most of our clients.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Activity in the allowance for credit losses for finance receivables was as follows:
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
North America
International
North America
International
Total
Balance at January 1, 2024
$
13,942
$
2,786
$
6,346
$
153
$
23,227
Amounts charged to expense
422
(81)
2,839
275
3,455
Write-offs
(2,134)
(402)
(2,836)
(268)
(5,640)
Recoveries
886
130
873
—
1,889
Other
(20)
(148)
(1)
(3)
(172)
Balance at June 30, 2024
$
13,096
$
2,285
$
7,221
$
157
$
22,759
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
North America
International
North America
International
Total
Balance at January 1, 2023
$
14,131
$
2,893
$
4,787
$
139
$
21,950
Amounts charged to expense
1,035
250
2,067
160
3,512
Write-offs
(2,374)
(779)
(2,668)
(145)
(5,966)
Recoveries
1,460
134
1,061
—
2,655
Other
3
(64)
17
10
(34)
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
14,255
$
2,434
$
5,264
$
164
$
22,117
The table below shows write-offs of gross finance receivables by year of origination.
June 30, 2024
Sales Type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
Total
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Write-offs
$
63
$
542
$
914
$
487
$
312
$
218
$
3,104
$
5,640
June 30, 2023
Sales Type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
Total
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Write-offs
$
272
$
688
$
936
$
601
$
366
$
290
$
2,813
$
5,966
Credit Quality
The extension and management of credit lines to new and existing clients uses a combination of a client's credit score, where available, a detailed manual review of their financial condition and payment history, or an automated process. Once credit is granted, the payment performance of the client is managed through automated collections processes and is supplemented with direct follow up should an account become delinquent. We have robust automated collections and extensive portfolio management processes to ensure that our global strategy is executed, collection resources are allocated and enhanced tools and processes are implemented as needed.
Over 85% of our finance receivables are within the North American portfolio. We use a third-party to score the majority of this portfolio on a quarterly basis using a proprietary commercial credit score. The relative scores are determined based on a number of factors, including financial information, payment history, company type and ownership structure. We stratify the credit scores of our clients into low, medium and high-risk accounts. Due to timing and other issues, our entire portfolio may not be scored at period end. We report these amounts as "Not Scored"; however, absence of a score is not indicative of the credit quality of the account. The credit score is used to predict the payment behaviors of our clients and the probability that an account will become greater than 90 days past due during the subsequent 12-month period.
•Low risk accounts are companies with very good credit scores and a predicted delinquency rate of less than 5%.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
•Medium risk accounts are companies with average to good credit scores and a predicted delinquency rate between 5% and 10%.
•High risk accounts are companies with poor credit scores, are delinquent or are at risk of becoming delinquent. The predicted delinquency rate would be greater than 10%.
We do not use a third-party to score our International portfolio because the cost to do so is prohibitive as there is no single credit score model that covers all countries. Accordingly, the entire International portfolio is reported in the Not Scored category. Most of the International credit applications are small dollar applications (i.e. below $50 thousand) and are subjected to an automated review process. Larger credit applications are manually reviewed, which includes obtaining client financial information, credit reports and other available financial information.
The table below shows gross finance receivables by relative risk class and year of origination based on the relative scores of the accounts within each class.
June 30, 2024
Sales Type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
Total
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Low
$
104,885
$
237,572
$
196,386
$
126,665
$
78,574
$
58,928
$
252,945
$
1,055,955
Medium
17,798
37,847
30,010
22,380
14,097
14,132
47,644
183,908
High
1,967
4,628
3,750
3,177
2,086
1,165
12,637
29,410
Not Scored
37,484
45,477
30,921
19,722
7,868
3,100
30,184
174,756
Total
$
162,134
$
325,524
$
261,067
$
171,944
$
102,625
$
77,325
$
343,410
$
1,444,029
December 31, 2023
Sales Type Lease Receivables
Loan Receivables
Total
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Low
$
261,583
$
222,947
$
155,193
$
96,986
$
46,635
$
27,164
$
264,232
$
1,074,740
Medium
46,208
35,891
24,483
16,027
10,503
8,041
62,910
204,063
High
4,455
4,217
2,554
1,853
740
862
7,487
22,168
Not Scored
59,335
49,839
33,494
15,944
5,089
1,166
25,298
190,165
Total
$
371,581
$
312,894
$
215,724
$
130,810
$
62,967
$
37,233
$
359,927
$
1,491,136
Lease Income
Lease income from sales-type leases, excluding variable lease payments, was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Profit recognized at commencement
$
27,245
$
30,839
$
54,206
$
62,661
Interest income
38,045
39,181
76,012
78,112
Total lease income from sales-type leases
$
65,290
$
70,020
$
130,218
$
140,773
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Lessor Operating Leases
We also lease mailing equipment under operating leases with terms of one to five years. Maturities of these operating leases are as follows:
Remainder 2024
$
9,818
2025
17,411
2026
16,389
2027
8,950
2028
1,173
Thereafter
2,744
Total
$
56,485
7. Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships
$
155,169
$
(102,477)
$
52,692
$
155,712
$
(95,409)
$
60,303
Software & technology
2,965
(1,318)
1,647
3,047
(1,100)
1,947
Total intangible assets
$
158,134
$
(103,795)
$
54,339
$
158,759
$
(96,509)
$
62,250
Amortization expense for both the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $4 million and amortization expense for both the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $8 million.
Future amortization expense as of June 30, 2024 is shown in the table below. Actual amortization expense may differ due to, among other things, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, acquisitions, divestitures and impairment charges.
Remainder 2024
$
7,859
2025
15,514
2026
14,524
2027
11,470
2028
2,438
Thereafter
2,534
Total
$
54,339
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reporting segment are shown in the table below.
December 31, 2023
Currency impact
June 30, 2024
SendTech Solutions
$
510,646
$
(6,796)
$
503,850
Presort Services
223,763
—
223,763
Total goodwill
$
734,409
$
(6,796)
$
727,613
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
8. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments
We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. An entity is required to classify certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value based on the following fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3– Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, may be derived from internally developed methodologies based on management’s best estimate of fair value and that are significant to the fair value of the asset or liability.
Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy. The following tables show, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis.
June 30, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds
$
44,687
$
146,980
$
—
$
191,667
Equity securities
—
16,644
—
16,644
Commingled fixed income securities
1,580
4,380
—
5,960
Government and related securities
8,125
13,275
—
21,400
Corporate debt securities
—
51,548
—
51,548
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities
—
112,365
—
112,365
Derivatives
Interest rate swap
—
4,810
—
4,810
Total assets
$
54,392
$
350,002
$
—
$
404,394
December 31, 2023
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds
$
13,366
$
188,484
$
—
$
201,850
Equity securities
—
15,341
—
15,341
Commingled fixed income securities
1,581
5,741
—
7,322
Government and related securities
11,489
18,999
—
30,488
Corporate debt securities
—
54,330
—
54,330
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities
—
119,901
—
119,901
Derivatives
Interest rate swap
—
8,425
—
8,425
Total assets
$
26,436
$
411,221
$
—
$
437,657
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Investment Securities
The valuation of investment securities is based on a market approach using inputs that are observable, or can be corroborated by observable data, in an active marketplace. The following information relates to our classification within the fair value hierarchy:
•Money Market Funds: Money market funds typically invest in government securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper and other highly liquid, low risk securities. Money market funds are principally used for overnight deposits and are classified as Level 1 when unadjusted quoted prices in active markets are available and as Level 2 when they are not actively traded on an exchange.
•Equity Securities: Equity securities are comprised of mutual funds investing in U.S. and foreign stocks. These mutual funds are classified as Level 2.
•Commingled Fixed Income Securities: Commingled fixed income securities are comprised of mutual funds that invest in a variety of fixed income securities, including securities of the U.S. government and its agencies, corporate debt, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. Fair value is based on the value of the underlying investments owned by each fund, minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding, as reported by the fund manager. These mutual funds are classified as Level 1 when unadjusted quoted prices in active markets are available and as Level 2 when they are not actively traded on an exchange.
•Government and Related Securities: Debt securities are classified as Level 1 when unadjusted quoted prices in active markets are available. Debt securities are classified as Level 2 where fair value is determined using quoted market prices for similar securities or benchmarking model derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for identical or comparable securities.
•Corporate Debt Securities: Corporate debt securities are valued using recently executed comparable transactions, market price quotations or bond spreads for the same maturity as the security. These securities are classified as Level 2.
•Mortgage-Backed Securities / Asset-Backed Securities: These securities are valued based on external pricing indices or external price/spread data. These securities are classified as Level 2.
Derivative Securities
•Interest Rate Swaps: The valuation of interest rate swaps is based on an income approach using inputs that are observable or that can be derived from, or corroborated by, observable market data. These securities are classified as Level 2.
Available-For-Sale Securities
Investment securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value due to market conditions recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL), and changes in fair value due to credit conditions recorded in earnings. There were no unrealized losses charged to earnings in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
June 30, 2024
Amortized cost
Gross unrealized losses
Estimated fair value
Government and related securities
$
24,929
$
(6,551)
$
18,378
Corporate debt securities
62,572
(11,024)
51,548
Commingled fixed income securities
1,811
(231)
1,580
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities
139,887
(27,522)
112,365
Total
$
229,199
$
(45,328)
$
183,871
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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
December 31, 2023
Amortized cost
Gross unrealized losses
Estimated fair value
Government and related securities
$
35,048
$
(7,018)
$
28,030
Corporate debt securities
65,008
(10,678)
54,330
Commingled fixed income securities
1,788
(207)
1,581
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities
146,022
(26,121)
119,901
Total
$
247,866
$
(44,024)
$
203,842
Investment securities in a loss position were as follows:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Gross unrealized losses
Fair Value
Gross unrealized losses
Greater than 12 continuous months
Government and related securities
$
18,378
$
6,551
$
28,030
$
7,018
Corporate debt securities
51,376
11,022
51,948
10,466
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities
112,365
27,522
119,901
26,121
Total
$
182,119
$
45,095
$
199,879
$
43,605
Less than 12 continuous months
Corporate debt securities
$
172
$
2
$
2,382
$
212
Commingled fixed income securities
1,580
231
1,581
207
Total
$
1,752
$
233
$
3,963
$
419
At June 30, 2024, all securities in the investment portfolio were in an unrealized loss position. However, we have the ability and intent to hold these securities until recovery of the unrealized losses or expect to receive the stated principal and interest at maturity. Accordingly, we have not recognized an impairment loss and our allowance for credit losses on these investment securities is not significant.
Scheduled maturities of available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2024 were as follows:
Amortized cost
Estimated fair value
Within 1 year
$
1,986
$
1,752
After 1 year through 5 years
6,739
6,186
After 5 years through 10 years
65,737
55,512
After 10 years
154,737
120,421
Total
$
229,199
$
183,871
Actual maturities may not coincide with scheduled maturities as certain securities contain early redemption features and/or allow for the prepayment of obligations.
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 totaled $285 million and $265 million, respectively. Held-to-maturity securities include certificates of deposits with maturities less than 90 days and highly-liquid government securities with maturities less than two years.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Derivative Instruments
We are exposed to the impact of changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We may use derivative instruments to limit the effects on our financial results from changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Swaps
At June 30, 2024, we had outstanding interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert $200 million of variable rate debt to fixed rates. Under the terms of the interest rate swaps, we pay fixed-rate interest of 0.585% and receive variable-rate interest based on one-month SOFR plus 0.1%. The variable interest rates under the term loans and the swaps reset monthly.
These swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded at fair value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in fair value are reflected in AOCL. The impact of these interest rate swaps was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL (Effective Portion)
Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument
2024
2023
2024
2023
Interest rate swap
$
(2,098)
$
586
Interest expense
$
2,584
$
138
Six Months Ended June 30,
Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL (Effective Portion)
Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument
2024
2023
2024
2023
Interest rate swap
$
(3,615)
$
(2,000)
Interest expense
$
5,175
$
275
Foreign Exchange Contracts
In the first half of 2023, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts to minimize the impact on earnings from the revaluation of short-term interest-bearing intercompany loans denominated in a foreign currency. These foreign exchange contracts were not designated as hedging instruments and the revaluation of intercompany loans and the change in fair value of these derivatives were recorded in earnings. The mark-to-market adjustment on these foreign exchange contracts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, was a gain of $6 million and a gain of $7 million, respectively, and significantly offset the corresponding loss on the revaluation of intercompany loans.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities, accounts receivable, loan receivables, derivative instruments, accounts payable and debt. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, held-to-maturity investment securities, accounts receivable, loans receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value. The fair value of available-for-sale investment securities and derivative instruments are presented above. The fair value of debt is estimated based on recently executed transactions and market price quotations. The inputs used to determine the fair value of debt were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value and estimated fair value of debt was as follows:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Carrying value
$
2,122,324
$
2,146,032
Fair value
$
1,941,153
$
1,893,620
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
9. Restructuring Charges
2024 Plan
As part of our ongoing initiatives to accelerate value creation, at the end of the second quarter of 2024, we approved a worldwide cost reduction initiative (the "2024 Plan") to realize cost reductions and improve efficiencies. During the second quarter, we eliminated 367 positions and incurred pre-tax charges of $26 million and in July 2024, we eliminated an additional 184 positions and will record pre-tax charges of $8 million in connection with the 2024 Plan.
We anticipate incurring additional charges in future periods related to further workforce reductions contemplated by the 2024 Plan. We expect to complete these actions by the end of the first half of 2025.
2023 Plan
We completed the remaining actions under the 2023 Plan in the second quarter. During the second quarter, we eliminated 34 positions and incurred pre-tax charges of $6 million. Under this plan, we eliminated 1,049 positions and cumulative charges were $69 million.
Activity in our restructuring reserves was as follows:
2024 Plan
2023 Plan
Total
Balance at January 1, 2024
$
—
$
26,128
$
26,128
Amounts charged to expense
25,537
10,621
36,158
Cash payments
—
(26,697)
(26,697)
Noncash activity
—
(875)
(875)
Balance at June 30, 2024
$
25,537
$
9,177
$
34,714
2023 Plan
Prior Plan
Total
Balance at January 1, 2023
$
—
$
7,647
$
7,647
Amounts charged to expense
22,443
3,599
26,042
Cash payments
(1,637)
(11,246)
(12,883)
Noncash activity
(1,478)
—
(1,478)
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
19,328
$
—
$
19,328
Components of restructuring expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
2024 Plan
2023 Plan
Total
2023 Plan
Prior Plan
Total
Severance
$
25,537
$
6,020
$
31,557
$
20,965
$
—
$
20,965
Facilities and other
—
286
286
1,478
—
1,478
Total
$
25,537
$
6,306
$
31,843
$
22,443
$
—
$
22,443
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
2024 Plan
2023 Plan
Total
2023 Plan
Prior Plan
Total
Severance
$
25,537
$
9,398
$
34,935
$
20,965
$
3,057
$
24,022
Facilities and other
—
1,223
1,223
1,478
542
2,020
Total
$
25,537
$
10,621
$
36,158
$
22,443
$
3,599
$
26,042
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
10. Debt
Total debt consisted of the following:
Interest rate
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Term loan due March 2026
SOFR + 2.25%
$
261,500
$
285,500
Notes due March 2027
6.875%
380,000
380,000
Notes due March 2028
SOFR + 6.9%
272,938
274,313
Term loan due March 2028
SOFR + 4.0%
435,375
437,625
Notes due March 2029
7.25%
350,000
350,000
Notes due January 2037
5.25%
35,841
35,841
Notes due March 2043
6.70%
425,000
425,000
Other debt
540
1,181
Principal amount
2,161,194
2,189,460
Less: unamortized costs, net
38,870
43,428
Total debt
2,122,324
2,146,032
Less: current portion long-term debt
57,290
58,931
Long-term debt
$
2,065,034
$
2,087,101
At June 30, 2024, the interest rate on the 2026 Term Loan was 7.7%, the interest rate on the 2028 Term Loan was 9.5% and the interest rate on the March 2028 notes was 12.2%.
The credit agreement that governs our secured revolving credit facility and the term loan due March 2026 (the "Credit Agreement") contains certain financial covenants. These covenants require us to maintain, on a quarterly basis, a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which are defined and calculated in accordance with the credit agreement. The maximum leverage ratio was 4.0x as of June 30, 2024 and the minimum interest coverage ratio was 1.75x as of June 30, 2024 and increases to 2.0x as of March 31, 2025. At June 30, 2024, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.
In August 2024, we amended the Credit Agreement and the note purchase agreement that governs our $275 million notes due March 2028. The amendments, among other things, allow for relief under our covenants for expenses incurred pursuant to the Ecommerce Restructuring (as discussed in Note 17 Subsequent Events).
Management expects that we will remain in compliance with these amended financial covenants over the next twelve months. However, events and circumstances could occur, some beyond our control, that could adversely impact our compliance with these covenants and require us to obtain a waiver from our lenders, modify our existing covenants or refinance certain debt to cure the noncompliance. If we are unable to cure the noncompliance, amounts due under our revolving credit facility and term loan due March 2026 could be called by our lenders. At June 30, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Borrowings under our secured debt are secured by assets of the company.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
11. Pensions and Other Benefit Programs
The components of net periodic benefit (income) cost were as follows:
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
United States
Foreign
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
Service cost
$
12
$
10
$
184
$
194
$
93
$
88
Interest cost
14,966
16,089
5,167
5,334
1,135
1,306
Expected return on plan assets
(21,909)
(21,613)
(6,402)
(7,515)
—
—
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost
(5)
(5)
73
72
—
—
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)
4,972
4,416
1,913
522
(292)
(357)
Settlement
—
314
—
—
—
—
Net periodic benefit (income) cost
$
(1,964)
$
(789)
$
935
$
(1,393)
$
936
$
1,037
Contributions to benefit plans
$
1,252
$
1,908
$
380
$
512
$
3,901
$
2,838
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
United States
Foreign
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
Service cost
$
24
$
20
$
372
$
388
$
185
$
177
Interest cost
29,932
32,178
10,368
10,556
2,271
2,611
Expected return on plan assets
(43,818)
(43,226)
(12,852)
(14,859)
—
—
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost
(10)
(10)
147
142
—
—
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)
9,944
8,833
3,836
1,027
(587)
(713)
Settlement
—
314
—
—
—
—
Net periodic benefit (income) cost
$
(3,928)
$
(1,891)
$
1,871
$
(2,746)
$
1,869
$
2,075
Contributions to benefit plans
$
2,321
$
3,035
$
7,378
$
15,545
$
7,601
$
6,616
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
12. Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 35.7% and 4.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate for interim periods is determined using an annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items. The forecasted annual income earned in foreign jurisdictions offset by U.S. losses will result in higher quarterly and annual effective rates for the remainder of the year. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was 6.2% and 7.8%, respectively, primarily due to a benefit of $1 million on the $119 million goodwill impairment charge as the majority of this charge was nondeductible.
On a regular basis, we conclude tax return examinations, statutes of limitation expire, and court decisions interpret tax law. We regularly assess tax uncertainties in light of these developments; and as a result, it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease in the next 12 months, and this decrease could be up to 10% of our unrecognized tax benefits.
The Internal Revenue Service examination of our consolidated U.S. Federal income tax returns for tax years prior to 2020 are closed to audit, except for review of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sec. 965 transition tax. On a state and local level, returns for most jurisdictions are closed through 2018. For our significant non-U.S. jurisdictions, the U.K., France and Germany are closed through 2021, 2019 and 2016, respectively. Canada is closed to examination through 2018 except for a specific issue under current exam and in Appeals. We also have other less significant tax filings currently subject to examination.
13. Commitments and Contingencies
From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, we are involved in litigation pertaining to, among other things, contractual rights under vendor, insurance or other contracts; intellectual property or patent rights; equipment, service, payment or other disputes with clients; or disputes with employees. Some of these actions may be brought as a purported class action on behalf of a purported class of customers, employees, or others. Due to uncertainties inherent in litigation, any actions could have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, in management's opinion, the final outcome of outstanding matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business.
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
14. Stockholders’ Deficit
Changes in stockholders’ deficit were as follows:
Common stock
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock
Total deficit
Balance at April 1, 2024
$
270,338
$
3,027,030
$
(863,811)
$
(2,825,912)
$
(392,355)
Net loss
—
(24,867)
—
—
(24,867)
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
(1,712)
—
(1,712)
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)
—
(8,953)
—
—
(8,953)
Issuance of common stock
—
(48,428)
—
44,249
(4,179)
Stock-based compensation expense
—
4,177
—
—
4,177
Balance at June 30, 2024
$
270,338
$
2,948,959
$
(865,523)
$
(2,781,663)
$
(427,889)
Common stock
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock
Total deficit
Balance at April 1, 2023
$
323,338
$
5,060,852
$
(819,978)
$
(4,504,248)
$
59,964
Net loss
—
(141,535)
—
—
(141,535)
Other comprehensive income
—
—
11,985
—
11,985
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)
—
(8,800)
—
—
(8,800)
Issuance of common stock
—
(4,706)
—
4,775
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Stock-based compensation expense
—
2,830
—
—
2,830
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
323,338
$
4,908,641
$
(807,993)
$
(4,499,473)
$
(75,487)
Common stock
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock
Total deficit
Balance at January 1, 2024
$
270,338
$
3,077,988
$
(851,245)
$
(2,865,657)
$
(368,576)
Net loss
—
(27,752)
—
—
(27,752)
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
(14,278)
—
(14,278)
Dividends paid ($0.10 per common share)
—
(17,785)
—
—
(17,785)
Issuance of common stock
—
(90,059)
—
83,994
(6,065)
Stock-based compensation expense
—
6,567
—
—
6,567
Balance at June 30, 2024
$
270,338
$
2,948,959
$
(865,523)
$
(2,781,663)
$
(427,889)
Common stock
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock
Total deficit
Balance at January 1, 2023
$
323,338
$
5,125,677
$
(835,564)
$
(4,552,798)
$
60,653
Net loss
—
(149,272)
—
—
(149,272)
Other comprehensive income
—
—
27,571
—
27,571
Dividends paid ($0.10 per common share)
—
(17,525)
—
—
(17,525)
Issuance of common stock
—
(56,314)
—
53,325
(2,989)
Stock-based compensation expense
—
6,075
—
—
6,075
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
323,338
$
4,908,641
$
(807,993)
$
(4,499,473)
$
(75,487)
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassifications out of AOCL were as follows:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cash flow hedges
Cost of sales
$
—
$
(34)
$
—
$
(33)
Interest expense, net
2,584
138
5,175
275
Total before tax
2,584
104
5,175
242
Income tax provision
646
26
1,294
61
Net of tax
$
1,938
$
78
$
3,881
$
181
Available-for-sale securities
Financing revenue
$
(487)
$
(1)
$
(1,135)
$
9
Income tax (benefit) provision
(122)
—
(284)
2
Net of tax
$
(365)
$
(1)
$
(851)
$
7
Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Prior service costs
$
(68)
$
(67)
$
(137)
$
(132)
Actuarial losses
(6,593)
(4,581)
(13,193)
(9,147)
Settlement
—
(314)
—
(314)
Total before tax
(6,661)
(4,962)
(13,330)
(9,593)
Income tax benefit
(1,654)
(1,223)
(3,282)
(2,365)
Net of tax
$
(5,007)
$
(3,739)
$
(10,048)
$
(7,228)
Changes in AOCL, net of tax were as follows:
Cash flow hedges
Available for sale securities
Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Foreign currency adjustments
Total
Balance at January 1, 2024
$
6,962
$
(33,463)
$
(757,452)
$
(67,292)
$
(851,245)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
964
(1,843)
—
(20,417)
(21,296)
Reclassifications into earnings
(3,881)
851
10,048
—
7,018
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
(2,917)
(992)
10,048
(20,417)
(14,278)
Balance at June 30, 2024
$
4,045
$
(34,455)
$
(747,404)
$
(87,709)
$
(865,523)
Cash flow hedges
Available for sale securities
Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Foreign currency adjustments
Total
Balance at January 1, 2023
$
12,503
$
(39,440)
$
(716,056)
$
(92,571)
$
(835,564)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
(1,506)
1,957
—
20,080
20,531
Reclassifications into earnings
(181)
(7)
7,228
—
7,040
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
(1,687)
1,950
7,228
20,080
27,571
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
10,816
$
(37,490)
$
(708,828)
$
(72,491)
$
(807,993)
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
16. Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Activity in the allowance for credit losses on accounts and other receivables is presented below. See Note 6 for information regarding the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables.
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of year
$
6,139
$
5,864
Amounts charged to expense
5,632
3,652
Write-offs, recoveries and other
(1,692)
(5,299)
Balance at end of period
$
10,079
$
4,217
Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
Cash interest paid
$
85,539
$
75,425
Cash income tax (refunds) payments, net
$
31,323
$
15,100
Noncash activity
Capital assets obtained under capital lease obligations
$
14,579
$
1,495
Other, net within cash flows from operating activities includes $5 million of losses from the disposal of fixed assets for both the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
As of June 30, 2024, we have entered into equipment leases with aggregate payments of $5 million and terms ranging from three to seven years that have not commenced.
17. Subsequent Events
On August 8, 2024, we entered into a series of transactions designed to facilitate an orderly wind-down of a majority of the Company’s Global Ecommerce reporting segment. In connection with the wind-down, an affiliate of Hilco Commercial Industrial, LLC (“Hilco”) subscribed for 81% of the voting interests in the subsidiary, DRF Logistics, LLC owning a majority of the Global Ecommerce segment’s net assets and operations (DRF Logistics, LLC and its subsidiary, DRF LLC, the “Ecommerce Debtors”) for de minimis consideration(the “GEC Sale”), with a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes retaining 19% of the voting interests and 100% of the economic interests. Subsequent to the GEC Sale, the Ecommerce Debtors, at the direction of their own governing bodies, filed petitions to commence Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and conduct an orderly wind-down of the Ecommerce Debtors (the “GEC Chapter 11 Cases”). We refer to the GEC Sale, the GEC Chapter 11 Cases and any associated transactions as the “Ecommerce Restructuring”.
As a result of the Ecommerce Restructuring, we expect to recognize a pre-tax loss currently estimated to be approximately $200 million, which we expect will be partially offset by the benefit of tax losses. Both the pre-tax loss and the historical financial results of the Ecommerce Debtors are expected to be reported as discontinued operations.
In connection with the contemplated GEC Chapter 11 Cases, we entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with the Ecommerce Debtors. The RSA provides, among other things, an orderly wind-down of the Ecommerce Debtors, shared services between the Company and the Ecommerce Debtors for a period of time, a global settlement between the Company and the Ecommerce Debtors and a senior secured, super-priority debtor-in-possession term loan (the “DIP Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $47 million.
The Company and the Ecommerce Debtors have entered into a master settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”), which attaches the RSA and the DIP Facility and which contemplates the separation of the relationship and transactions among the Company and its subsidiaries and the Ecommerce Debtors, including the settlement and release of claims the Ecommerce Debtors may have against the Company. The Settlement Agreement is subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court and there is no assurance that such approval will be granted.
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
To facilitate the GEC Sale, on August 8, 2024, we amended the Credit Agreement and the note purchase agreement that governs our $275 million notes due March 2028. The amendments, among other things, permit the Ecommerce Restructuring, funding under the DIP Facility, amend certain covenants, including relief for expenses incurred pursuant to the Ecommerce Restructuring, release the guarantees provided by the Ecommerce Debtors and the liens on the assets of the Ecommerce Debtors and reduce the total aggregate amount of permitted borrowings under the revolving credit facility from $500 million to $400 million.
Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis ofFinancial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) contains statements that are forward-looking. We caution readers that any forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) may change based on various factors. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based on current expectations and assumptions, which we believe are reasonable; however, such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Words such as "estimate," "target," "project," "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "will," "forecast," "strategy," "goal," "should," "would," "could," "may" and similar expressions may identify such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q speak only as of the date hereof, and forward-looking statements in documents that are incorporated by reference speak only as of the date of those documents.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in our forward-looking statements. Our results of operations, financial condition and forward-looking statements are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other factors which could cause future financial performance to differ materially from expectations, include, without limitation:
•declining physical mail volumes
•changes in postal regulations or the operations and financial health of posts in the U.S. or other major markets, or changes to the broader postal or shipping markets
•the potential adverse effects of the Ecommerce Restructuring (as defined below) on our operations, management and employees and the risks associated with operating our business during the restructuring process and exit from the Global Ecommerce segment
•risks and uncertainties associated with the Ecommerce Restructuring including the ability to achieve anticipated benefits therefrom
•our ability to successfully implement the 2024 Plan (as defined below) and achieve expected cost reductions and improved efficiencies in connection therewith
•the loss of some of our larger clients in our Presort Services segment
•the loss of, or significant changes to, United States Postal Service (USPS) commercial programs or our contractual relationships with the USPS or USPS' performance under those contracts
•the impacts of higher interest rates and the potential for future interest rate increases on our cost of debt
•changes in international trade policies, including the imposition or expansion of trade tariffs, and other geopolitical risks, including those related to China
•global supply chain issues adversely impacting our third-party suppliers' ability to provide us products and services
•expenses and potential impacts resulting from a breach of security, including cyber-attacks or other comparable events affecting us, our clients, or our suppliers
•the impacts of inflation and rising prices, higher interest rates and a slow-down in economic activity, including a global recession, or a U.S. government shutdown, to the company, our clients and retail consumers
•competitive factors, including pricing pressures, technological developments and the introduction of new products and services by competitors
•capital market disruptions or credit rating downgrades that adversely impact our ability to access capital markets at reasonable costs
•changes in labor and transportation availability and costs
•changes in foreign currency exchange rates, especially the impact a strengthening U.S. dollar could have on our global operations
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•our success at managing customer credit risk
•changes in banking regulations, major bank failures or the loss of our Industrial Bank charter
•changes in tax laws, rulings or regulations
•our success in developing and marketing new products and services and obtaining regulatory approvals, if required
•the continued availability and security of key information technology systems and the cost to comply with information security requirements and privacy laws
•our success at managing relationships and costs with outsource providers of certain functions and operations
•increased environmental and climate change requirements or other developments in these areas
•intellectual property infringement claims
•the use of the postal system for transmitting harmful biological agents, illegal substances or other terrorist attacks
•acts of nature and the impact of a pandemic on the Company and the services and solutions we offer
Further information about factors that could materially affect us, including our results of operations and financial condition, is contained in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our 2023 Annual Report, as supplemented by Part II, Item 1A in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Recent Developments
On August 8, 2024, we entered into a series of transactions designed to facilitate an orderly wind-down of a majority the Company’s Global Ecommerce reporting segment. In connection with the wind-down, an affiliate of Hilco Commercial Industrial, LLC (“Hilco”) subscribed for 81% of the voting interests in the subsidiary, DRF Logistics, LLC owning a majority of the Global Ecommerce segment’s net assets and operations (DRF Logistics, LLC and its subsidiary, DRF LLC, the “Ecommerce Debtors”) for de minimis consideration (the “GEC Sale”), with a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes retaining 19% of the voting interests and 100% of the economic interests. Subsequent to the GEC Sale, the Ecommerce Debtors, at the direction of their own governing bodies, filed petitions to commence Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and conduct an orderly wind down of the Ecommerce Debtors (the “GEC Chapter 11 Cases”). We refer to the GEC Sale, the GEC Chapter 11 Cases and any associated transactions as the “Ecommerce Restructuring”.
As a result of the Ecommerce Restructuring, we expect to recognize a pre-tax loss currently estimated to be approximately $200 million, which we expect will be partially offset by the benefit of tax losses. Both the pre-tax loss and the financial results of the Ecommerce Debtors are expected to be reported as discontinued operations.
In connection with the contemplated GEC Chapter 11 Cases, we entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with the Ecommerce Debtors to provide for, among other things, an orderly wind-down of the Ecommerce Debtors, shared services between the Company and the Ecommerce Debtors for a period of time, a global settlement between the Company and the Ecommerce Debtors, and a senior secured, super-priority debtor-in-possession term loan (the “DIP Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $47 million.
The Company and the Ecommerce Debtors have entered into a master settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”), which attaches the RSA and the DIP Facility and which contemplates the separation of the relationship and transactions among the Company and its subsidiaries and the Ecommerce Debtors, including the settlement and release of claims the Ecommerce Debtors may have against the Company. The Settlement Agreement is subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court and there is no assurance that such approval will be granted.
To facilitate the GEC Sale, on August 8, 2024, we amended the credit agreement that governs our $500 million secured revolving credit facility and term loan due March 2026 (the "Credit Agreement") and the note purchase agreement that governs our $275 million notes due March 2028. The amendments, among other things, permit the Ecommerce Restructuring, funding under the DIP Facility, amend certain covenants, including relief for expenses incurred pursuant to the Ecommerce Restructuring, release the guarantees provided by the Ecommerce Debtors, and the liens on the assets of the Ecommerce Debtors, and reduce the total aggregate amount of permitted borrowings under the revolving credit facility from $500 million to $400 million.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OUTLOOK
As a result of the Ecommerce Restructuring a majority of the financial results of the Global Ecommerce segment will no longer be included in our consolidated results and historical results are expected to be recast and reported as discontinued operations.
On a consolidated basis, we expect full-year 2024 revenue to be flat to a low-single digit decline compared to last year, and full-year 2024 EBIT of $340 - $355 million, updated for the Ecommerce Restructuring, incremental cost savings initiatives and improved first-half performance.
Within SendTech Solutions, mailing-related revenues are expected to decline driven by lower meter populations due to the migration to cloud-based solutions and a higher mix of lease extensions versus new lease sales but will be partially offset by growth in our shipping offerings. While the near-term impact of the shift to lease extensions versus new lease sales will result in declining equipment sales, this results in stable and continued cash flows over the lease term.
Within Presort Services, we expect revenue and margin improvements due to higher revenue-per-piece and lower costs driven by the investments made in automation and technology to drive efficiencies and improve productivity.
At the end of the second quarter of 2024, we approved a worldwide cost reduction initiative (the "2024 Plan") to realize cost reductions and improve efficiencies. During the second quarter, we eliminated 367 positions and incurred pre-tax charges of $26 million. We expect these actions to generate annualized pre-tax savings of approximately $60 million by the end of 2025.
In July 2024, we eliminated an additional 184 positions and will recognize a pre-tax charge of $8 million in connection with the 2024 Plan. We expect these actions to generate annualized pre-tax savings of approximately $23 million by the end of 2025.
We anticipate incurring additional charges in future periods related to further workforce reductions contemplated by the 2024 Plan. Actions under the 2024 Plan are expected to be complete by the end of the first half of 2025.
OVERVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Constant Currency
In the tables below, we report the change in revenue on a reported basis and a constant currency basis. Constant currency measures exclude the impact of changes in currency exchange rates from the prior period under comparison. We believe that excluding the impacts of currency exchange rates provides investors with a better understanding of the underlying revenue performance. Constant currency change is calculated by converting the current period non-U.S. dollar denominated revenue using the prior year’s exchange rate.
Financial Results Summary - Three and Six Months Ended June 30:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % Change
Constant Currency % change
Total revenue
$
793,170
$
776,481
2
%
2
%
Total costs and expenses
831,834
927,431
10
%
Loss before taxes
(38,664)
(150,950)
74
%
Benefit for income taxes
(13,797)
(9,415)
47
%
Net loss
$
(24,867)
$
(141,535)
82
%
Revenue increased $17 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher business services revenue of $33 million, partially offset by lower support services revenue of $9 million and lower equipment sales of $7 million.
Total costs and expenses decreased $96 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $119 million in the prior year period. Other factors contributing to the decrease include:
•Costs of revenue (excluding financing interest expense) increased $9 million primarily due to higher cost of business services of $19 million, partially offset by lower cost of equipment sales of $6 million and lower cost of support services of $3 million.
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•Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense decreased $3 million compared to the prior year period primarily driven by lower salary expense of $11 million due to savings as a result of the 2023 Plan and lower expenses from various cost savings initiatives, partially offset by higher variable compensation expense of $11 million and incremental CEO and Board transition costs and strategic review costs of $9 million.
•Restructuring charges increased $9 million compared to the prior year period primarily driven by actions taken under the 2023 and 2024 Plans.
•Interest expense, net, including financing interest expense, increased $7 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher interest rates.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 35.7%. See Note 12 for more information.
Net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $25 million compared to a net loss of $142 million in the prior year period.
Six Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % Change
Constant Currency % change
Total revenue
$
1,623,679
$
1,611,019
1
%
1
%
Total costs and expenses
1,652,669
1,772,956
7
%
Loss before taxes
(28,990)
(161,937)
82
%
Benefit for income taxes
(1,238)
(12,665)
(90)
%
Net loss
$
(27,752)
$
(149,272)
81
%
Revenue increased $13 million in the first half of 2024 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher business services revenue of $45 million, partially offset by lower support services revenue of $18 million, lower equipment sales of $12 million and lower supplies revenue of $3 million.
Total costs and expenses decreased $120 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $119 million in the prior year period. Other factors contributing to the decrease include:
•Costs of revenue (excluding financing interest expense) decreased $1 million primarily due to lower cost of equipment sales of $10 million and lower cost of support services of $7 million, partially offset by higher cost of business services of $19 million.
•SG&A expense decreased $28 million compared to the prior year period primarily driven by lower salary expense of $19 million due to savings as a result of the 2023 Plan, non-cash foreign currency revaluation gains on intercompany loans of $5 million, lower professional and outsourcing fees of $3 million and lower expenses from various cost savings initiatives, partially offset by higher variable compensation expense of $13 million and incremental CEO and Board transition costs and strategic review costs of $11 million.
•Restructuring charges increased $10 million compared to the prior year period primarily driven by actions taken under the 2023 and 2024 Plans.
•Interest expense, net, including financing interest expense, increased $15 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher interest rates.
The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 4.3%. See Note 12 for more information.
Net loss for the first half of 2024 was $28 million compared to a net loss of $149 million in the prior year period.
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SEGMENT RESULTS
Effective January 1, 2024, we moved the digital delivery services offering from the Global Ecommerce segment to the SendTech Solutions segment in order to leverage our technology and innovation capabilities to better serve our clients. Prior periods have been recast to conform to our current segment presentation.
Management measures segment profitability and performance by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment results exclude interest, taxes, unallocated corporate expenses, restructuring charges, goodwill impairment and other items not allocated to a business segment.
SendTech Solutions
SendTech Solutions provides clients with physical and digital shipping and mailing technology solutions and other applications to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats, as well as supplies and maintenance services for these offerings. We offer financing alternatives that enable clients to finance equipment and product purchases, a revolving credit solution that enables clients to make meter rental payments and purchase postage, services and supplies, and an interest-bearing deposit solution to clients who prefer to prepay postage. We also offer financing alternatives that enable clients to finance or lease other manufacturers’ equipment and provide working capital.
Financial performance for the SendTech Solutions segment was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % change
Constant Currency % change
Business services
$
33,651
$
25,341
33
%
33
%
Support services
94,012
103,315
(9)
%
(9)
%
Financing
67,539
66,702
1
%
1
%
Equipment sales
72,753
79,451
(8)
%
(8)
%
Supplies
35,509
36,505
(3)
%
(2)
%
Rentals
16,691
17,011
(2)
%
(2)
%
Total revenue
320,155
328,325
(2)
%
(2)
%
Cost of business services
9,430
7,879
(20)
%
Cost of support services
31,664
34,798
9
%
Cost of equipment sales
50,314
55,751
10
%
Cost of supplies
10,358
10,826
4
%
Cost of rentals
4,433
5,084
13
%
Total costs of revenue
106,199
114,338
7
%
Gross margin
213,956
213,987
—
%
Gross margin %
66.8
%
65.2
%
Selling, general and administrative
107,887
112,750
4
%
Research and development
5,630
4,914
(15)
%
Other components of pension and post retirement costs
(528)
(525)
1
%
Adjusted Segment EBIT
$
100,967
$
96,848
4
%
SendTech Solutions revenue decreased $8 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year period. Support services revenue declined $9 million primarily due to the declining meter population and continuing shift to cloud-enabled products. Equipment sales declined $7 million primarily due to customers opting to extend leases of their existing advanced-technology equipment rather than purchase new equipment. These revenue declines were partially offset by an increase in business services revenue of $8 million primarily driven by growth in enterprise shipping subscriptions of $4 million and digital delivery services of $3 million due to growth in shipping labels printed.
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Gross margin was flat compared to the prior year period; however, gross margin percentage increased to 66.8% from 65.2% compared to the prior year period. The increase in gross margin percentage was primarily driven by improvements in business services gross margin due to growth in enterprise shipping subscriptions and growth in digital delivery services. Despite revenue declines, gross margin percentage for support services remained flat and gross margin for equipment sales improved.
SG&A expense declined $5 million, primarily driven by lower employee-related expenses due to savings from the 2023 Plan.
Adjusted segment EBIT was $101 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $97 million for the prior year period.
Six Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % change
Constant Currency % change
Business services
$
66,176
$
49,289
34
%
34
%
Support services
190,345
208,599
(9)
%
(9)
%
Financing
135,202
133,751
1
%
1
%
Equipment sales
150,156
162,061
(7)
%
(7)
%
Supplies
72,230
75,340
(4)
%
(4)
%
Rentals
33,483
34,280
(2)
%
(2)
%
Total revenue
647,592
663,320
(2)
%
(2)
%
Cost of business services
18,407
15,292
(20)
%
Cost of support services
64,719
71,330
9
%
Cost of equipment sales
102,873
112,466
9
%
Cost of supplies
20,553
21,983
7
%
Cost of rentals
9,117
10,444
13
%
Total costs of revenue
215,669
231,515
7
%
Gross margin
431,923
431,805
—
%
Gross margin %
66.7
%
65.1
%
Selling, general and administrative
219,284
230,251
5
%
Research and development
11,459
10,193
(12)
%
Other components of pension and post retirement costs
(1,065)
(1,124)
(5)
%
Adjusted Segment EBIT
$
202,245
$
192,485
5
%
SendTech Solutions revenue decreased $16 million in the first half of 2024 compared to the prior year period. Support services revenue declined $18 million primarily due to the declining meter population and continuing shift to cloud-enabled products. Equipment sales declined $12 million primarily due to customers opting to extend leases of their existing advanced-technology equipment rather than purchase new equipment. Supplies revenue declined $3 million primarily driven by a declining meter population. These revenue declines were partially offset by an increase in business services revenue of $17 million primarily driven by growth in enterprise shipping subscriptions of $7 million and digital delivery services of $6 million due to growth in shipping labels printed.
Gross margin was flat compared to the prior year period; however, gross margin percentage increased to 66.7% from 65.1% compared to the prior year period. The increase in gross margin percentage was primarily driven by improvements in business services gross margin due to growth in enterprise shipping subscriptions and growth in digital delivery services. Despite revenue declines, gross margin percentage for support services, equipment sales and supplies were comparable to the prior year period.
SG&A expense declined $11 million, primarily driven by lower employee-related expenses due to savings from the 2023 Plan.
Adjusted segment EBIT was $202 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $192 million for the prior year period.
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Presort Services
Presort Services is the largest workshare partner of the USPS and national outsource provider of mail sortation services that allow clients to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail, and Marketing Mail Flats/Bound Printed Matter for postal worksharing discounts.
Financial performance for the Presort Services segment was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % Change
Constant Currency % change
Business Services Revenue
$
146,858
$
143,107
3
%
3
%
Cost of Business Services
100,800
104,068
3
%
Gross Margin
46,058
39,039
18
%
Gross Margin %
31.4
%
27.3
%
Selling, general and administrative
18,960
18,555
(2)
%
Other components of net pension and postretirement costs
50
55
9
%
Adjusted segment EBIT
$
27,048
$
20,429
32
%
Despite a 2% decrease in total mail volumes, revenue increased $4 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year period primarily due to pricing actions to mitigate inflationary pressures. The processing of First Class Mail and Marketing Mail Flats/Bound Printed Matter contributed revenue increases of $3 million and $1 million, respectively.
Gross margin increased $7 million and gross margin percentage increased from 27.3% in the prior period to 31.4% primarily due to the increase in revenue and the continuing benefits from investments in automation and higher-throughput sortation equipment. Gross margin also benefited from lower transportation costs of $2 million driven by improvements in network management.
SG&A expense was flat compared to the prior year period.
Adjusted segment EBIT was $27 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $20 million in the prior year period.
Six Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % Change
Constant Currency % change
Business Services Revenue
$
316,665
$
302,009
5
%
5
%
Cost of Business Services
208,127
216,564
4
%
Gross Margin
108,538
85,445
27
%
Gross Margin %
34.3
%
28.3
%
Selling, general and administrative
41,061
38,000
(8)
%
Other components of net pension and postretirement costs
100
111
10
%
Adjusted segment EBIT
$
67,377
$
47,334
42
%
Despite a 2% decrease in total mail volumes, revenue increased $10 million in the first half of 2024 compared to the prior year period primarily due to pricing actions to mitigate inflationary pressures. The processing of First Class Mail and Marketing Mail Flats/Bound Printed Matter contributed revenue increases of $8 million and $2 million, respectively. Revenue was also favorably impacted by a $5 million adjustment related to prior periods. Refer to Note 1 Basis of Presentation for further information.
Gross margin increased $23 million and gross margin percentage increased from 28.3% in the prior period to 34.3% primarily due to the increase in revenue and the continuing benefits from investments in automation and higher-throughput sortation equipment. Gross margin also benefited from lower transportation costs of $4 million driven by improvements in network management.
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SG&A expense increased $3 million primarily due to higher credit loss provision of $2 million.
Adjusted segment EBIT was $67 million in the first half of 2024, which includes a $5 million benefit from the revenue adjustment related to prior periods, compared to $47 million in the prior year period.
Global Ecommerce
Global Ecommerce includes the revenue and related expenses from business to consumer logistics services for domestic and cross-border delivery, returns and fulfillment. Our domestic parcel services provide retailers domestic parcel delivery and returns services for its end consumers through our nationwide parcel sortation centers and transportation network. Our cross-border services offers our clients a range of services to manage their international shopping and parcel shipping experience. See “Recent Developments” above for further information.
Financial performance for the Global Ecommerce segment was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % Change
Constant Currency % change
Business Services Revenue
$
326,157
$
305,049
7
%
7
%
Cost of Business Services
319,526
298,345
(7)
%
Gross Margin
6,631
6,704
(1)
%
Gross Margin %
2.0
%
2.2
%
Selling, general and administrative
36,586
41,347
12
%
Research and development
980
2,840
65
%
Adjusted segment EBIT
$
(30,935)
$
(37,483)
17
%
Global Ecommerce revenue increased $21 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year period. Domestic parcel delivery contributed revenue growth of $26 million, driven by an increase in domestic parcel volumes, which was partially offset by cross-border revenue declines of $6 million.
Gross margin and gross margin percentage were flat compared to the prior year period. Domestic parcel delivery gross margin decreased $4 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to client/product mix and pricing pressures, which more than offset the increase in volumes and lower cost per piece, driven in part by lower transportation costs. Cross-border services gross margin increased $3 million primarily driven by one-time non-operational adjustments.
SG&A expense declined $5 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower employee-related expenses due to savings from the 2023 Plan.
Adjusted segment EBIT was a loss of $31 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to a loss of $37 million in the prior year period.
Six Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % Change
Constant Currency % change
Business Services Revenue
$
659,422
$
645,690
2
%
2
%
Cost of Business Services
649,589
624,346
(4)
%
Gross Margin
9,833
21,344
(54)
%
Gross Margin %
1.5
%
3.3
%
Selling, general and administrative
74,191
86,754
14
%
Research and development
2,004
5,245
62
%
Adjusted segment EBIT
$
(66,362)
$
(70,655)
6
%
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Global Ecommerce revenue increased $14 million in the first half of 2024 compared to the prior year period. Domestic parcel delivery contributed revenue growth of $49 million, driven by an increase in domestic parcel volumes, which was partially offset by cross-border revenue declines of $36 million due to lower volumes primarily driven by changes in how two of our largest clients access our services.
Gross margin decreased $12 million and gross margin percentage decreased to 1.5% from 3.3% compared to the prior year period. Domestic parcel delivery gross margin decreased $13 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to client/product mix and pricing pressures, which more than offset the increase in volumes and lower cost per piece, driven in part by lower transportation costs.
SG&A expense declined $13 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower employee-related expenses due to savings from the 2023 Plan.
Adjusted segment EBIT was a loss of $66 million in the first half of 2024 compared to a loss of $71 million in the prior year period.
UNALLOCATED CORPORATE EXPENSES
The majority of operating expenses are recorded directly or allocated to our reportable segments. Operating expenses not recorded directly or allocated to our reportable segments are reported as unallocated corporate expenses. Unallocated corporate expenses primarily represents corporate administrative functions such as finance, marketing, human resources, legal, information technology, and research and development.
Unallocated corporate expenses were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % change
Unallocated corporate expenses
$
51,275
$
47,709
(7)
%
Unallocated corporate expenses for the second quarter of 2024 increased $4 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher variable compensation expense of $11 million, partially offset by lower professional and outsourcing fees of $4 million and lower salary expense of $3 million.
Six Months Ended June 30,
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
2024
2023
Actual % change
Unallocated corporate expenses
$
101,045
$
104,058
3
%
Unallocated corporate expenses for the first half of 2024 decreased $3 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower professional and outsourcing fees of $7 million, lower salary expense of $5 million and improvements driven by overall cost savings initiatives, which was partially offset by higher variable compensation expense of $15 million.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our ability to maintain adequate liquidity for our operations is dependent upon a number of factors, including our revenue and earnings, our ability to manage costs and improve productivity, our clients' ability to pay their balances on a timely basis and the impacts of changing macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions. At June 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $612 million, which includes $68 million held at our foreign subsidiaries used to support their liquidity needs. At this time, we believe that existing cash and investments, cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund our cash needs for the next 12 months.
The Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants that require us to maintain, on a quarterly basis, a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, both of which are defined and calculated in accordance with the Credit Agreement. The maximum leverage ratio was 4.0x as of June 30, 2024 and the minimum interest coverage ratio was 1.75x as of June 30, 2024 and increases to 2.0x as of March 31, 2025. As of June 30, 2024, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.
To facilitate the GEC Sale, on August 8, 2024, we amended the Credit Agreement and the note purchase agreement that governs our $275 million notes due March 2028. These amendments, among other things, permit the Ecommerce Restructuring, funding under the DIP Facility, amend certain covenants, including relief for expenses incurred pursuant to the Ecommerce Restructuring, release the guarantees provided by the Ecommerce Debtors and the liens on the assets of the Ecommerce Debtors, and reduce the total aggregate amount of permitted borrowings under the revolving credit facility from $500 million to $400 million.
Management expects that we will remain in compliance with these amended financial covenants over the next twelve months. However, events and circumstances could occur, some beyond our control, that could adversely impact our compliance with these covenants and require us to obtain a waiver from our lenders, modify our existing covenants or refinance certain debt to cure the noncompliance. If we are unable to cure the noncompliance, amounts due under our revolving credit facility and term loan due March 2026 could be accelerated by our lenders. As of June 30, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Borrowings under our secured debt are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company.
In connection with the contemplated GEC Chapter 11 Cases, the Company, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, will provide funding to the Ecommerce Debtors through the DIP Facility. We expect our funding requirements under this facility will not exceed $47 million. The DIP Facility will bear interest at 10%, and matures on November 29, 2024, unless otherwise extended by the parties.
Cash Flow Summary
Changes in cash and cash equivalents were as follows:
2024
2023
Change
Net cash from operating activities
$
80,329
$
(39,758)
$
120,087
Net cash from investing activities
(27,713)
(60,696)
32,983
Net cash from financing activities
(60,807)
(32,553)
(28,254)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(2,714)
4,730
(7,444)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
$
(10,905)
$
(128,277)
$
117,372
Operating Activities
Cash flows from operating activities in the first half of 2024 improved $120 million compared to the prior year period driven primarily by a decline in finance receivables and lower payments of accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Investing Activities
Cash flows from investing activities for the first half of 2024 improved $33 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher cash from investment activity of $14 million, lower capital expenditures of $14 million and lower investments in loans receivable of $11 million, partially offset by lower cash receipts from settlements of derivative contracts of $6 million.
Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities for the first half of 2024 declined $28 million compared to the prior year period primarily due to a decrease in customer account deposits at the Bank of $53 million, partially offset by lower repayments of debt of $26 million.
We paid dividends of $9 million in the quarter and $18 million through June 30, 2024. Each quarter, our Board of Directors considers whether to approve the payment of a dividend. Under the terms of the March 2028 note purchase agreement, the annual amount of permitted dividend payments is capped at the lesser of $36 million or a maximum dividend yield of 6.25%. In addition, share
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repurchases would further limit this amount. We currently expect to continue paying a quarterly dividend; however, no assurances can be given.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At June 30, 2024, there are no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Regulatory Matters
There have been no significant changes to the regulatory matters disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no significant changes to the Critical Accounting Estimates disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report.
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There were no material changes to the disclosures made in our 2023 Annual Report.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to reasonably ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to allow timely decisions regarding disclosures.
With the participation of our CEO and CFO, management evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) and internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report. Our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods. In addition, no changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter covered by this report that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.
It should be noted that any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions designed to obtain reasonable (and not absolute) assurance as to its effectiveness, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals. Notwithstanding this caution, the CEO and CFO have reasonable assurance that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 1A: Risk Factors
There were no material changes to the risk factors identified in our 2023 Annual Report. However, we are supplementing the risk factors described in Item 1A of our 2023 Annual Report with the following additional risk factor:
Changes within our senior management and our Board of Directors could create uncertainties and impact our business.
Wehave undergone recent changes in our senior management and in the composition of our Board of Directors. These changes, and the potential for future changes, may create continuity risks and challenges to our ability to execute our business and strategy. In addition, such changes may, among other things, create uncertainty among certain investors, customers, employees, and others concerning our future direction and performance, make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel, impact our credit rating, impact our ability to access capital markets at reasonable costs and adversely impact our business.
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We are subject to risks relating to the Ecommerce Restructuring and related transactions.
On August 8, 2024, we completed the GEC Sale. Following the GEC Sale, the Ecommerce Debtors, at the direction of their own governing bodies, filed petitions to commence Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and conduct an orderly wind-down of the Ecommerce Debtors (the “GEC Chapter 11 Cases”).
There are a number of risks and uncertainties to the Company that may be associated with the Ecommerce Restructuring, including, among others, those related to the costs of Chapter 11 proceedings and length of time necessary to implement the orderly wind-down of the Global Ecommerce business associated with the Ecommerce Debtors; the Ecommerce Debtors’ ability to navigate the Chapter 11 proceedings and consummate a Chapter 11 plan; potential impacts to the Company’s reputation and relationships with its customers, vendors, employees, and other counterparties; and impacts to the Company’s liquidity or results of operations.
Further, there can be no assurances that the Ecommerce Restructuring will limit the Company’s liability under certain contracts and obligations associated with the Ecommerce Debtors. It is possible that, as part of the Ecommerce Restructuring, claims may be asserted against the Company and/or its affiliates. As part of the Ecommerce Restructuring, the Company and the Ecommerce Debtors have entered into the Settlement Agreement, which attaches the RSA and the DIP Facility, and which includes a release of all existing or potential causes of action among the Company and the Ecommerce Debtors. The Settlement Agreement is subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court and there is no assurance that such approval will be granted. If the Settlement Agreement is not approved or substantial modifications are made to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company may be subject to significant claims by the Ecommerce Debtors. Any assertions of claims against the Company or any of its affiliates, may require significant effort, resources, and money to defend or could result in material losses to the Company, and such losses could have a material negative effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We can provide no assurance that any such claims, if asserted, will be resolved in manner that is satisfactory to the Company.
Furthermore, while we no longer control the management or policies of the Ecommerce Debtors, because we retained our economic equity interest therein, we remain exposed to all of the business risks and continued costs applicable to the Ecommerce Debtors, which represents a majority of the Global Ecommerce segment, subject to the bankruptcy filing until the anticipated wind-down and restructuring is complete. Such continued costs may be significant and, although Hilco anticipates the Ecommerce Restructuring will conclude by early 2025, there can be no assurance that the Ecommerce Restructuring will be completed on that timeline. In addition, management of the Company may continue to spend a significant amount of time and effort attending to matters related to the Ecommerce Restructuring instead of focusing on the Company’s business operations, which could have an adverse impact on their ability to execute our business plan and operations. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the restructuring process, the Company is not able to predict with certainty the timing, outcome or financial impact the Ecommerce Restructuring will have on the Company.
In addition, the Company anticipates achieving significant cost savings as well as expense reductions due to the Ecommerce Restructuring. The anticipated benefits, cost savings and expense reductions anticipated to be achieved from the Ecommerce Restructuring may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected. Furthermore, the restructuring may result in additional and unforeseen expenses. The Company will incur substantial expenses in connection with the Ecommerce Restructuring, and, while the Company has estimated a certain amount of expenses, such estimates may prove to be incorrect and the actual amount of expenses may be significantly greater than anticipated. If the Company is unable to achieve its anticipated cost savings or expense reductions, or the expenses associated with the Ecommerce Restructuring exceeds the Company’s estimates, the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Repurchases of Equity Securities
There were no purchases of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2024. We have remaining authorization to purchase up to $3 million of our common stock.
The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the current quarter, formatted in Inline XBRL. (included as Exhibit 101).
* The Exhibits identified above with an asterisk (*) are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
PITNEY BOWES INC.
Date:
August 9, 2024
/s/ John A. Witek
John A. Witek
Interim Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Joseph R. Catapano
Joseph R. Catapano
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)