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Pitney Bowes Inc (NYSE: PBI) is a global leader in commerce solutions, combining decades of mailing expertise with cutting-edge SaaS shipping technologies and financial services. This page serves as the definitive source for official company announcements, strategic updates, and market-moving developments.
Investors and industry professionals will find curated access to earnings reports, technology partnerships, logistics innovations, and leadership updates. Our collection spans operational milestones across both SendTech Solutions and Presort Services segments, providing insights into PBI's evolving role in digital commerce.
Key updates include new product launches in mailing automation, strategic alliances enhancing global shipping networks, and financial performance metrics. Bookmark this page for real-time access to verified information affecting PBI's market position and technological advancements.
Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) has acquired the presort business of Royal Alliances, strengthening its Presort Services network across the East, Central, and West Regions. The acquisition, effective January 20, is expected to add over 100 million First-Class Mail pieces annually to Pitney Bowes' network, which currently processes more than 15 billion pieces annually.
The acquired business will be integrated into several existing Pitney Bowes locations, including Detroit, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Dallas, which are part of the company's 30+ operating centers across the United States. Royal Alliances will continue to operate its freight brokerage business as Direct Logistics, which serves over 250 customers and processes more than 35,000 shipments yearly.
Advancements with Ted Danson will explore breakthroughs in shipping software technology, focusing on Pitney Bowes' SaaS Shipping 360 platform. The segment highlights how modern businesses face challenges in the evolving shipping landscape, including fluctuating rates, seasonal fees, and delivery service changes.
The show will demonstrate how Pitney Bowes' platform provides complete visibility and control of shipping operations through a suite of integrated applications. According to Shemin Nurmohamed, President of Sending Technology Solutions at Pitney Bowes, the platform offers multi-carrier shipping technology, data-driven insights, and automation tools to streamline operations.
The platform features advanced analytics, an intuitive dashboard for tracking all shipping operations, and integrated security measures to protect against cyberthreats.
Hestia Capital Management, a major shareholder of Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI), has disclosed details about Managing Member Kurt Wolf's 10b5-1 Plan. Through its managed investment vehicles, Hestia owns over 15.83 million PBI shares. The Plan allows for gradual reduction of holdings based on share price triggers, while maintaining significant long-term commitment.
The Plan's structure shows that at $12 per share, Hestia would retain 76% of its current stake (12.08M shares), and regardless of price increases beyond $20, would maintain at least 3.33M shares. This demonstrates Hestia's long-term commitment and conviction in Pitney Bowes' potential for enhanced value creation.
Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) has repaid $100 million of its senior secured notes due 2028 issued by Oaktree Capital Management, reducing the balance from $272 million as of September 30, 2024. This repayment, funded by cash on hand, is part of the company's strategic deleveraging initiative. The move aims to reduce interest payments and free up capital for other value-enhancing initiatives. CEO Lance Rosenzweig indicated that the company plans to provide updates on retiring the remaining Oaktree 2028 Notes and further deleveraging efforts.
Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) has reached an agreement in principle with DRF Logistics 's unsecured creditors' committee to resolve ongoing disputes in DRF's bankruptcy case. The agreement is expected to facilitate DRF's exit from bankruptcy by the end of 2024, ahead of initial expectations. The company maintains its target of approximately $150 million in one-time costs from the wind-down process. The agreement will be documented in a revised chapter 11 plan, with a confirmation hearing scheduled for November 19, 2024.
Pitney Bowes provided supplemental guidance details, projecting Q4 2024 revenue between $505-515 million, compared to $526 million in Q4 2023. The company expects SendTech to experience minor revenue softness in coming quarters due to IMI technology migration and reduced equipment sales, with stabilization anticipated by early 2026. Following the Global Ecommerce exit, most of that segment is now reported as discontinued operations. The company aims to reduce and refinance high-cost debt to decrease interest payments and free up capital for other initiatives. Long-term growth opportunities include SendTech's expansion in ecommerce shipping and Presort's roll-up acquisitions.
Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 6, 2024 to stockholders of record on November 18, 2024. The company, which provides SaaS shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services, serves more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies.
Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) reported its Q3 FY2024 financial results and updated its full-year guidance. Key highlights include:
- Revenue: $499 million, down 1% year-over-year.
- GAAP EPS: Loss of $0.75, including a $1.42 per share loss from discontinued operations.
- Adjusted EPS: $0.21, up $0.05 from last year.
- Net Loss: $138 million, including a $261 million loss from discontinued operations.
- Adjusted EBIT: $103 million, a 22% increase year-over-year.
- GAAP Cash from Operations: $66 million.
- Free Cash Flow: $75 million, up $19 million year-over-year.
The company made progress on strategic initiatives, including exiting Global Ecommerce (GEC) and accelerating cost reduction, achieving $90 million in annualized cost savings to date. Full-year revenue is expected to decline at a low-single-digit rate, but full-year Adjusted EBIT guidance is raised to $355-$360 million.
Pitney Bowes has announced a new program with FedEx offering a FedEx Platform Account to its customers. Through this collaboration, Pitney Bowes customers can access discounted FedEx rates and expanded service options via their multicarrier shipping software, including ShipAccel, without requiring a separate FedEx shipping account. The program offers shipping savings of up to 90% and will be fully rolled out across all Pitney Bowes multicarrier solutions by year-end. ShipAccel customers have immediate access to these benefits.
Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) announced it will release its third quarter 2024 earnings results after market close on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will host an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the call and supplemental information through the company's investor relations website, with phone access available at 234-720-6979 using Access Code: 4896022. A recording will be available on the company's website for those unable to attend the live call.