Pitney Bowes Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hestia Capital Management, holding an 8.5% stake in Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI), announced that the independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended stockholders elect four of Hestia's director nominees—Milena Alberti-Perez, Todd Everett, Katie May, and Kurt Wolf—at the upcoming 2023 Annual Meeting. The recommendation underscores a demand for significant boardroom change after a decade of underperformance and poor governance at Pitney Bowes.

ISS noted stockholders' discontent with the current board and emphasized the need for independent oversight to enhance capital allocation, corporate governance, and the company's long-term strategy. The urgency for change is highlighted by Pitney Bowes’ declining financial performance, highlighting a critical moment for shareholders to reevaluate board composition.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI), a global leader in shipping and mailing solutions, has announced that its award-winning PitneyShip™ Cube is now available for purchase on Amazon. This innovative product simplifies shipping processes for e-commerce and office users by integrating a thermal printer, scale, and mobile printing capabilities. Featuring a built-in 15-pound scale, the PitneyShip Cube enables users to weigh packages, print labels, and access discounted shipping rates, saving up to 89% on Priority Mail. Launched on PitneyBowes.com in November, its Amazon launch marks the first time a Pitney Bowes product is sold through an independent retailer. The Cube received a Gold Award at the 2022 International Design Awards, highlighting its excellence in product design.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) recently responded to Hestia Capital, claiming their investor presentation contained misleading information and a flawed understanding of the company’s business. The company emphasized that Hestia's generic strategy lacks specificity and could harm shareholder value. In contrast, Pitney Bowes highlighted its ongoing transformation into three synergistic segments: SendTech, Presort, and Global Ecommerce. The company maintains a strong SG&A ratio and argues that Hestia’s proposals could lead to significant revenue declines. With approximately $230 million of debt due by March 2026, Pitney Bowes feels its financial position is stable. Shareholders are urged to vote for the nominees on the GOLD proxy card at the upcoming Annual Meeting on May 9, 2023.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) has filed an investor presentation with the SEC ahead of its 2023 Annual Meeting on May 9, 2023, urging shareholders to vote for its nominees and Katie May using the GOLD Proxy Card.

The presentation highlights the company’s transformation under CEO Marc Lautenbach since 2012, which has successfully shifted the company from decline to growth, focusing on SendTech, Presort, and Global Ecommerce. Notably, Global Ecommerce achieved $1.6 billion in revenue as of 2022, with a 23% CAGR from 2015-2022.

The Board emphasizes its commitment to diversity and independence, with planned appointments that exceed demands made by activist investor Hestia. However, it asserts that Hestia's nominees lack relevant experience, positing that changes in leadership could jeopardize ongoing transformation efforts.

Hestia Capital Management, the third largest stockholder of Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) with an 8.5% ownership stake, has announced a presentation advocating for significant changes in the company's boardroom. Hestia is urging stockholders to support its five independent director candidates at the upcoming Annual Meeting on May 9, 2023. The firm believes that implementing their comprehensive six-pillar plan could potentially increase Pitney Bowes' stock price to over $15 and enhance its credit profile. Hestia's initiative reflects a strategic move to address perceived mismanagement and promote sustainable value creation.

Hestia Capital Management, holding 8.5% of Pitney Bowes' outstanding shares, is advocating for changes in the company's leadership to enhance profitability. Hestia plans to elect five independent candidates to the nine-member Board of Directors during the 2023 Annual Meeting. This initiative is driven by the belief that Pitney Bowes has suffered due to a failed strategy, causing a 50% decline in share price and a 90% drop in free cash flow over the past decade. Hestia aims to restore the company as a leader in postage and parcel services, emphasizing the importance of employee stability and maintaining dividends while reducing debt.

Pitney Bowes is urging shareholders to support its board nominees at the upcoming Annual Meeting on May 9, 2023. The company has appointed two new directors and is recommending Hestia nominee Katie May. Pitney Bowes claims that Hestia’s candidates lack relevant experience, particularly in shipping and logistics, and would destabilize the board, risking shareholder value. The current board has undergone significant refreshment, adding six independent directors since 2018. Hestia has been criticized for its inconsistent strategies and for proposing Lance Rosenzweig as CEO, whom the board deems unqualified. Pitney Bowes argues that their nominees are better equipped to ensure long-term success, with an average director tenure of 5.1 years compared to 0.9 years if Hestia’s slate is elected.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) has released its 2022 Parcel Shipping Index, showing a 2% decline in parcel volumes to 21.2 billion, although this figure surpassed pre-pandemic forecasts. Carrier revenues reached a record $198 billion, a 6.5% increase from $186 billion in 2021. Predictions indicate a 5% CAGR for parcel volume through 2028. Daily shipments averaged 58 million parcels, while per capita volume slightly decreased from 65 to 64. Notably, revenues from smaller carriers grew by 29%.