PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2021 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021

☐ 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. Yes þ 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). Yes þ 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

☐

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

☐

Emerging growth company

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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 30, 2021, 175,915,380 shares of common stock, par value $1 per share, of the registrant were outstanding.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

INDEX


		Page Number

Part I - Financial Information:

Item 1:	Financial Statements

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020	4

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020	5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020	6

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7

Item 2:	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	31

Item 3:	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	40

Item 4:	Controls and Procedures	40


Part II - Other Information:

Item 1:	Legal Proceedings	41

Item 1A:	Risk Factors	41

Item 2:	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	41

Item 6:	Exhibits	42


Signatures		43

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenue:
Business services	$	567,022	$	528,990	$	1,137,476	$	973,369
Support services	115,156		113,786		233,853		235,801
Financing	73,453		85,462		151,265		174,540
Equipment sales	86,267		57,837		173,070		134,110
Supplies	38,655		32,773		80,879		78,482
Rentals	18,650		18,644		37,857		37,458
Total revenue	899,203		837,492		1,814,400		1,633,760
Costs and expenses:
Cost of business services	482,814		454,311		982,348		828,976
Cost of support services	37,679		36,725		74,396		76,485
Financing interest expense	11,773		11,939		23,659		24,428
Cost of equipment sales	61,561		47,920		123,401		105,279
Cost of supplies	10,467		8,379		21,678		20,619
Cost of rentals	6,013		6,022		12,460		12,400
Selling, general and administrative	236,190		233,631		474,292		482,264
Research and development	11,059		7,467		22,375		19,583
Restructuring charges	4,844		4,922		7,733		8,739
Goodwill impairment	—		—		—		198,169
Interest expense, net	24,346		26,446		49,504		52,329
Other components of net pension and postretirement cost	312		386		662		235
Other (income) expense	(13,646)		(17,375)		37,748		16,112
Total costs and expenses	873,412		820,773		1,830,256		1,845,618
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes	25,791		16,719		(15,856)		(211,858)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	4,915		17,016		(9,077)		6,986
Income (loss) from continuing operations	20,876		(297)		(6,779)		(218,844)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,020)		(3,032)		(4,906)		7,032
Net income (loss)	$	19,856	$	(3,329)	$	(11,685)	$	(211,812)
Basic earnings (loss) per share (1):
Continuing operations	$	0.12	$	—	$	(0.04)	$	(1.28)
Discontinued operations	(0.01)		(0.02)		(0.03)		0.04
Net income (loss)	$	0.11	$	(0.02)	$	(0.07)	$	(1.24)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1):
Continuing operations	$	0.12	$	—	$	(0.04)	$	(1.28)
Discontinued operations	(0.01)		(0.02)		(0.03)		0.04
Net income (loss)	$	0.11	$	(0.02)	$	(0.07)	$	(1.24)

(1) The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited; in thousands)


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income (loss)	$	19,856	$	(3,329)	$	(11,685)	$	(211,812)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $309, $1,105, $297 and $(1,712), respectively	3,509		10,099		(10,749)		(17,636)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(466), $(421), $1,135 and $(479), respectively	(1,406)		(1,271)		3,424		(1,445)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net of tax of $1,306, $467, $(1,650) and $900, respectively	3,939		1,407		(4,977)		2,715

Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax of $3,303, $3,502, $6,511 and $6,152, respectively	10,193		11,377		20,130		20,247
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	16,235		21,612		7,828		3,881
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	36,091	$	18,283	$	(3,857)	$	(207,931)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	799,470	$	921,450
Short-term investments, reported at fair value	14,904		18,974
Accounts and other receivables (net of allowance of $13,959 and $18,899, respectively)	309,177		389,240
Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $18,313 and $18,012, respectively)	552,858		568,050
Inventories	67,538		65,845
Current income taxes	37,384		23,219
Other current assets and prepayments	117,425		120,145


Total current assets	1,898,756		2,106,923
Property, plant and equipment, net	429,785		391,280
Rental property and equipment, net	38,814		38,435
Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $17,253 and $17,857 respectively)	588,602		605,292
Goodwill	1,130,164		1,152,285
Intangible assets, net	144,692		159,839
Operating lease assets	205,584		201,916
Noncurrent income taxes	69,150		72,653
Other assets (includes $363,613 and $355,799, respectively, reported at fair value)	507,748		491,514
Total assets	$	5,013,295	$	5,220,137

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	820,065	$	880,616
Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank	632,833		617,200
Current operating lease liabilities	41,835		39,182
Current portion of long-term debt	97,015		216,032
Advance billings	119,645		114,550
Current income taxes	5,844		2,880


Total current liabilities	1,717,237		1,870,460
Long-term debt	2,330,698		2,348,361
Deferred taxes on income	286,338		279,451
Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities	37,155		38,163
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	182,746		180,292
Other noncurrent liabilities	405,751		437,015
Total liabilities	4,959,925		5,153,742

Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)	323,338		323,338
Additional paid-in capital	5,903		68,502
Retained earnings	5,172,185		5,201,195
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(831,303)		(839,131)
Treasury stock, at cost (149,078,067 and 151,362,724 shares, respectively)	(4,616,753)		(4,687,509)
Total stockholders’ equity	53,370		66,395
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	5,013,295	$	5,220,137

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; in thousands)


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(11,685)	$	(211,812)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax	4,906		(7,032)
Restructuring payments	(8,825)		(11,365)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	79,416		81,787
Allowance for credit losses	4,988		27,941
Stock-based compensation	12,278		6,950
Restructuring charges	7,733		8,739
Amortization of debt fees	4,103		5,054
Goodwill impairment	—		198,169
Loss on debt refinancing	52,383		36,987
Gain on sale of equity investment	—		(11,908)
Gain on sale of business	(10,201)		—
Gain on sale of assets	(1,434)		—

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/divestitures:
Accounts and other receivables	72,791		(49,403)
Finance receivables	30,620		83,955
Inventories	(1,884)		(6,306)
Other current assets and prepayments	1,567		(24,067)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(56,038)		(25,168)
Current and noncurrent income taxes	(11,807)		29,959
Advance billings	5,271		21,402
Pension and retiree medical liabilities	(42,407)		(22,735)
Other, net	12,954		(6,302)
Net cash from operating activities - continuing operations	144,729		124,845
Net cash from operating activities - discontinued operations	—		(38,423)
Net cash from operating activities	144,729		86,422
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(83,703)		(59,954)
Purchases of investment securities	(68,143)		(282,065)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investment securities	58,870		214,466
Net investment in loan receivables	(2,964)		387
Proceeds from sale of other investments	—		58,248
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—		(6,608)
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash sold	27,573		—
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,840		—
Other investing activities	—		1,539
Net cash from investing activities - continuing operations	(66,527)		(73,987)
Net cash from investing activities - discontinued operations	(1,507)		(2,502)
Net cash from investing activities	(68,034)		(76,489)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in short-term borrowings	—		100,000
Proceeds from the issuance of debt, net of discount	1,195,500		816,544
Principal payments of debt	(1,339,568)		(948,224)
Premiums and fees paid to refinance debt	(46,937)		(32,645)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(17,325)		(17,099)
Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank	15,633		22,331

Other financing activities	(6,327)		(3,174)
Net cash from financing activities	(199,024)		(62,267)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	349		(9,211)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	(121,980)		(61,545)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	921,450		924,442


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	799,470	$	862,897

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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 technology company providing commerce solutions. Clients around the world rely on the accuracy and precision delivered by our equipment, solutions, analytics, and application programming interface technology in the areas of ecommerce fulfillment, shipping and returns, cross-border ecommerce, office mailing and shipping, presort services and financing. For more information, visit www.pitneybowes.com.

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, 2020 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, 2021, particularly in light of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and its effect on global businesses and economies. 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, 2020 (2020 Annual Report).

In the fourth quarter 2020, we determined that based on their nature, certain cash flows from loan receivables classified as cash flows from operating activities should have been classified as investment in loans receivables within cash flows from investing activities. It was also determined that certain investment purchases and maturities that were previously reported on a net basis should have been reported on a gross basis. Finally, previously reported cash flows from investing activities resulting from changes in customer deposits at the Pitney Bowes Bank (the Bank) are now reported as cash flows from financing activities. These adjustments were not material to the previously issued 2020 interim financial statements; however, the cash flow statement for the period ended June 30, 2020 has been revised and the impact on our previously issued interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 is as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(unaudited)	As Previously Reported		Adjustments		As Revised
Cash flows from operating activities
Changes in finance receivables	$	84,342	$	(387)	$	83,955
Net cash from operating activities: continuing operations	$	125,232	$	(387)	$	124,845
Net cash from operating activities	$	86,809	$	(387)	$	86,422

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of investment securities	$	(115,565)	$	(166,500)	$	(282,065)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investment securities	$	94,425	$	120,041	$	214,466
Net change in short-term and other investing activities	$	(44,035)	$	44,035	$	—
Net investment in loan receivables	$	—	$	387	$	387
Customer deposits at the Bank	$	22,331	$	(22,331)	$	—
Other investing activities	$	(885)	$	2,424	$	1,539
Net cash from investing activities: continuing operations	$	(52,043)	$	(21,944)	$	(73,987)
Net cash from investing activities	$	(54,545)	$	(21,944)	$	(76,489)

Cash flows from financing activities
Customer deposits at the Bank	$	—	$	22,331	$	22,331
Net cash from financing activities	$	(84,598)	$	22,331	$	(62,267)

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

Risks and Uncertainties

The effects of COVID-19 on global economies and businesses continues to impact how we conduct business and our operating results, financial position and cash flows. Its impact on our business remains unpredictable and accordingly, we are not able to reasonably estimate the full extent of the impact of COVID-19 on our operating results, financial position and cash flows.

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2021

In January 2021 we adopted ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles and also clarifies and amends existing guidance. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In March 2020, the FASB issued 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 will require certain contracts to be modified and the ASU is intended to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. The accommodations provided by the ASU are effective through December 31, 2022 and may be applied at the beginning of any interim period within that time frame. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

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, 2021
	Global Ecommerce		Presort Services		SendTech Solutions		Revenue from products and services		Revenue from leasing transactions and financing		Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services	$	418,429	$	134,619	$	13,974	$	567,022	$	—	$	567,022
Support services	—		—		115,156		115,156		—		115,156
Financing	—		—		—		—		73,453		73,453
Equipment sales	—		—		22,394		22,394		63,873		86,267
Supplies	—		—		38,655		38,655		—		38,655
Rentals	—		—		—		—		18,650		18,650
Subtotal	418,429		134,619		190,179		743,227		$	155,976	$	899,203

Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Financing	—		—		73,453		73,453
Equipment sales	—		—		63,873		63,873
Rentals	—		—		18,650		18,650
Total revenue	$	418,429	$	134,619	$	346,155	$	899,203

Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time	$	—	$	—	$	77,275	$	77,275
Products/services transferred over time	418,429		134,619		112,904		665,952
Total	$	418,429	$	134,619	$	190,179	$	743,227


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Global Ecommerce		Presort Services		SendTech Solutions		Revenue from products and services		Revenue from leasing transactions and financing		Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services	$	398,453	$	118,127	$	12,410	$	528,990	$	—	$	528,990
Support services	—		—		113,786		113,786		—		113,786
Financing	—		—		—		—		85,462		85,462
Equipment sales	—		—		14,492		14,492		43,345		57,837
Supplies	—		—		32,773		32,773		—		32,773
Rentals	—		—		—		—		18,644		18,644
Subtotal	398,453		118,127		173,461		690,041		$	147,451	$	837,492

Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Financing	—		—		85,462		85,462
Equipment sales	—		—		43,345		43,345
Rentals	—		—		18,644		18,644
Total revenue	$	398,453	$	118,127	$	320,912	$	837,492

Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time	$	—	$	—	$	58,750	$	58,750
Products/services transferred over time	398,453		118,127		114,711		631,291
Total	$	398,453	$	118,127	$	173,461	$	690,041

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, 2021
	Global Ecommerce		Presort Services		SendTech Solutions		Revenue from products and services		Revenue from leasing transactions and financing		Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services	$	831,515	$	277,745	$	28,216	$	1,137,476	$	—	$	1,137,476
Support services	—		—		233,853		233,853		—		233,853
Financing	—		—		—		—		151,265		151,265
Equipment sales	—		—		41,511		41,511		131,559		173,070
Supplies	—		—		80,879		80,879		—		80,879
Rentals	—		—		—		—		37,857		37,857
Subtotal	831,515		277,745		384,459		1,493,719		$	320,681	$	1,814,400

Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Financing	—		—		151,265		151,265
Equipment sales	—		—		131,559		131,559
Rentals	—		—		37,857		37,857
Total revenue	$	831,515	$	277,745	$	705,140	$	1,814,400

Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time	$	—	$	—	$	154,811	$	154,811
Products/services transferred over time	831,515		277,745		229,648		1,338,908
Total	$	831,515	$	277,745	$	384,459	$	1,493,719


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Global Ecommerce		Presort Services		SendTech Solutions		Revenue from products and services		Revenue from leasing transactions and financing		Total consolidated revenue
Major products/service lines
Business services	$	690,776	$	258,847	$	23,746	$	973,369	$	—	$	973,369
Support services	—		—		235,801		235,801		—		235,801
Financing	—		—		—		—		174,540		174,540
Equipment sales	—		—		31,621		31,621		102,489		134,110
Supplies	—		—		78,482		78,482		—		78,482
Rentals	—		—		—		—		37,458		37,458
Subtotal	690,776		258,847		369,650		1,319,273		$	314,487	$	1,633,760

Revenue from leasing transactions and financing
Financing	—		—		174,540		174,540
Equipment sales	—		—		102,489		102,489
Rentals	—		—		37,458		37,458
Total revenue	$	690,776	$	258,847	$	684,137	$	1,633,760

Timing of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in time	$	—	$	—	$	137,124	$	137,124
Products/services transferred over time	690,776		258,847		232,526		1,182,149
Total	$	690,776	$	258,847	$	369,650	$	1,319,273

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 providing mail processing services, shipping subscription solutions, fulfillment, delivery and return services and cross-border solutions. Revenue for shipping subscription solutions is recognized ratably over the contract period as the client obtains equal benefit from these services through the period. Revenue for mail processing services, fulfillment, delivery and return services and cross-border solutions is 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 range from one to five years followed by annual renewal periods.

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, depending on the lease term of the related equipment. 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, excluding sales-type leases, generally includes the sale of mailing and shipping equipment. We recognize revenue upon delivery for self-install equipment and upon acceptance or installation for other equipment. We provide a warranty that our equipment is free of defects and meets stated specifications. The warranty is not considered a separate performance obligation.

Supplies revenue 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 Bank.

Advance Billings from Contracts with Customers


	Balance sheet location	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020		Increase/ (decrease)
Advance billings, current	Advance billings	$	110,812	$	106,498	$	4,314
Advance billings, noncurrent	Other noncurrent liabilities	$	1,304	$	1,277	$	27

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 for our equipment and digital mailing and shipping technology solutions. Revenue recognized during the period includes $92 million of advance billings at the beginning of the period. Advance billings above at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 excludes $9 million and $8 million, respectively, from leasing transactions.

Future Performance Obligations

Future performance obligations include revenue streams bundled with our leasing contracts, primarily maintenance and subscription services. The transaction prices allocated to future performance obligations will be recognized as follows:


	Remainder of 2021		2022		2023-2026		Total
SendTech Solutions	$	152,778	$	240,694	$	321,288	$	714,760

The amounts above exclude revenue related to performance obligations for contracts with terms less than 12 months and expected consideration for those performance obligations where revenue is recognized based on the amount billable to the customer.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

3. Segment Information

Our reportable segments are Global Ecommerce, Presort Services and Sending Technology Solutions (SendTech Solutions). The principal products and services of each reportable segment are as follows:

Global Ecommerce: Includes the revenue and related expenses from domestic parcel services, cross-border solutions and digital delivery services.

Presort Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from sortation services to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail, Marketing Mail Flats and Bound Printed Matter for postal worksharing discounts.

SendTech Solutions: Includes the revenue and related expenses from physical and digital mailing and shipping technology solutions, financing, services, supplies and other applications to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats.

Management measures segment profitability and performance using segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). Segment EBIT is calculated by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses, restructuring charges, asset impairment charges and other items not allocated to a particular business segment. Management believes that it provides investors a useful measure of operating performance and underlying trends of the business. 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 reconciliation of segment EBIT to net income (loss).


	Revenue
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Global Ecommerce	$	418,429	$	398,453	$	831,515	$	690,776
Presort Services	134,619		118,127		277,745		258,847
SendTech Solutions	346,155		320,912		705,140		684,137
Total revenue	$	899,203	$	837,492	$	1,814,400	$	1,633,760


	EBIT
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Global Ecommerce	$	(10,831)	$	(18,894)	$	(37,207)	$	(48,369)
Presort Services	16,134		12,582		35,185		28,277
SendTech Solutions	107,121		104,268		221,591		210,830
Total segment EBIT	112,424		97,956		219,569		190,738
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to net income (loss):
Unallocated corporate expenses	(56,316)		(49,489)		(113,781)		(93,211)
Restructuring charges	(4,844)		(4,922)		(7,733)		(8,739)
Interest expense, net	(36,119)		(38,385)		(73,163)		(76,757)
Gain on sale of equity investment	—		11,908		—		11,908
Goodwill impairment	—		—		—		(198,169)
Loss on debt refinancing	(989)		—		(52,383)		(36,987)
Gain on sale of business	10,201		—		10,201		—
Gain on sale of assets	1,434		—		1,434		—
Transaction costs	—		(349)		—		(641)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	(4,915)		(17,016)		9,077		(6,986)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	20,876		(297)		(6,779)		(218,844)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,020)		(3,032)		(4,906)		7,032
Net income (loss)	$	19,856	$	(3,329)	$	(11,685)	$	(211,812)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

4. Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 includes a working capital adjustment payment related to the sale of our Software Solutions business. Discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2021 also includes a tax charge related to the sale of our Production Mail business. Discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020 includes a pension settlement charge related to the sale of our Software Solutions business. Discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 also includes the gain on the sale of our software business in Australia.

5. Earnings per Share (EPS)


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Numerator:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	20,876	$	(297)	$	(6,779)	$	(218,844)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,020)		(3,032)		(4,906)		7,032


Net income (loss)	$	19,856	$	(3,329)	$	(11,685)	$	(211,812)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS	173,970		171,478		173,367		171,167
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (1)	5,009		—		—		—
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	178,979		171,478		173,367		171,167
Basic earnings (loss) per share (2):
Continuing operations	$	0.12	$	—	$	(0.04)	$	(1.28)
Discontinued operations	(0.01)		(0.02)		(0.03)		0.04
Net income (loss)	$	0.11	$	(0.02)	$	(0.07)	$	(1.24)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (2):
Continuing operations	$	0.12	$	—	$	(0.04)	$	(1.28)
Discontinued operations	(0.01)		(0.02)		(0.03)		0.04
Net income (loss)	$	0.11	$	(0.02)	$	(0.07)	$	(1.24)

Common stock equivalents excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share because their impact would be anti-dilutive:	6,451		19,963		6,451		18,297

(1) Due to the net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, common stock equivalents of 1,019, 5,382 and 1,190, respectively, were also excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the impact would have been anti-dilutive.

(2) The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.

6. Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis or average cost. Inventories consisted of the following:


	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Raw materials	$	17,833	$	16,570
Supplies and service parts	25,073		24,061
Finished products	30,267		30,849
Inventory at FIFO cost	73,173		71,480
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(5,635)		(5,635)
Total inventory, net	$	67,538	$	65,845

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

7. Finance Assets and Lessor Operating Leases

Finance Assets

Finance receivables are comprised of sales-type lease receivables and unsecured revolving loan receivables. Sales-type lease receivables are generally due in installments over periods ranging from three to five years. Loan receivables arise primarily from financing services offered to our clients for postage and supplies and are generally due monthly; however, clients may rollover outstanding balances. Interest is recognized on loan receivables using the effective interest method. Annual fees are recognized ratably over the annual period covered and client acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

Finance receivables consisted of the following:


	June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
	North America		International		Total		North America		International		Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables	$	974,109	$	195,085	$	1,169,194	$	994,985	$	211,944	$	1,206,929
Unguaranteed residual values	37,576		11,681		49,257		36,405		12,140		48,545
Unearned income	(262,058)		(60,825)		(322,883)		(275,359)		(61,686)		(337,045)
Allowance for credit losses	(23,352)		(5,362)		(28,714)		(22,917)		(6,006)		(28,923)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	726,275		140,579		866,854		733,114		156,392		889,506
Loan receivables
Loan receivables	257,766		23,692		281,458		268,690		22,092		290,782
Allowance for credit losses	(6,436)		(416)		(6,852)		(6,484)		(462)		(6,946)
Net investment in loan receivables	251,330		23,276		274,606		262,206		21,630		283,836
Net investment in finance receivables	$	977,605	$	163,855	$	1,141,460	$	995,320	$	178,022	$	1,173,342

Maturities of gross sales-type lease receivables and gross loan receivables at June 30, 2021 were as follows:


	Sales-type Lease Receivables						Loan Receivables
	North America		International		Total		North America		International		Total
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2021	$	202,304	$	34,907	$	237,211	$	203,523	$	23,692	$	227,215
Year ending December 31, 2022	331,782		69,397		401,179		16,556		—		16,556
Year ending December 31, 2023	228,869		46,650		275,519		10,797		—		10,797
Year ending December 31, 2024	131,795		26,584		158,379		13,140		—		13,140
Year ending December 31, 2025	62,734		12,918		75,652		11,449		—		11,449
Thereafter	16,625		4,629		21,254		2,301		—		2,301
Total	$	974,109	$	195,085	$	1,169,194	$	257,766	$	23,692	$	281,458

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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, 2021
	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
Past due amounts 0 - 90 days	$	962,059	$	193,747	$	253,061	$	23,486	$	1,432,353
Past due amounts > 90 days	12,050		1,338		4,705		206		18,299
Total	$	974,109	$	195,085	$	257,766	$	23,692	$	1,450,652
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	2,449	$	275	$	—	$	—	$	2,724
Not accruing interest	9,601		1,063		4,705		206		15,575
Total	$	12,050	$	1,338	$	4,705	$	206	$	18,299


	December 31, 2020
	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
Past due amounts 0 - 90 days	$	972,266	$	208,968	$	264,484	$	21,932	$	1,467,650
Past due amounts > 90 days	22,719		2,976		4,206		160		30,061
Total	$	994,985	$	211,944	$	268,690	$	22,092	$	1,497,711
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	5,128	$	463	$	1,797	$	59	$	7,447
Not accruing interest	17,591		2,513		2,409		101		22,614
Total	$	22,719	$	2,976	$	4,206	$	160	$	30,061

Allowance for Credit Losses

We estimate 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, current conditions, management forecasts and independent economic forecasts. Credit losses are estimated at the portfolio level based on asset type and geographic market. Historical loss experience is based on actual loss rates over the average term of the asset of five years for sales-type lease receivables and three years for loan receivables (including accrued interest). 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 credit quality of the client and the type of equipment financed. Our policy is to discontinue revenue recognition for lease receivables that are more than 120 days past due and for loan receivables that are more than 90 days past due. We resume revenue recognition when the client's payments reduce the account aging to less than 60 days past due. Finance receivables deemed uncollectible are written off against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and management deems the account to be uncollectible. However, 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, 2021	$	22,917	$	6,006	$	6,484	$	462	$	35,869

Amounts charged to expense	1,127		(81)		1,477		(23)		2,500
Write-offs	(2,226)		(631)		(3,392)		(29)		(6,278)
Recoveries	1,500		146		1,862		1		3,509
Other	34		(78)		5		5		(34)
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	23,352	$	5,362	$	6,436	$	416	$	35,566

	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	10,920	$	2,085	$	5,906	$	740	$	19,651
Cumulative effect of accounting change	9,271		1,750		(1,116)		(402)		9,503
Amounts charged to expense	9,025		1,257		4,758		208		15,248
Write-offs	(3,536)		(386)		(4,542)		(297)		(8,761)
Recoveries	946		44		1,386		1		2,377
Other	(23)		(7)		90		36		96
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	26,603	$	4,743	$	6,482	$	286	$	38,114

Credit Quality

The extension of credit and management of credit lines to new and existing clients uses a combination of a client's credit score, where available, and a detailed manual review of their financial condition and payment history or an automated process for certain small dollar applications. 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 appropriately and enhanced tools and processes are implemented as needed.

We use a third party to score the majority of the North America 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 third party's 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 third-party 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%.

•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%.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

The table below shows the gross sales-type lease receivable and loan receivable balances by relative risk class and year of origination based on the relative scores of the accounts within each class as of June 30, 2021 and December 30, 2020.


	Sales Type Lease Receivables												Loan Receivables		Total
	2021		2020		2019		2018		2017		Prior
Low	$	145,875	$	218,083	$	189,322	$	127,968	$	55,954	$	25,132	$	191,571	$	953,905
Medium	27,370		44,107		43,995		29,079		15,255		5,737		51,877		217,420
High	2,866		5,405		4,959		2,952		1,475		1,335		4,610		23,602
Not Scored	47,676		64,035		59,108		33,966		13,581		3,959		33,400		255,725
Total	$	223,787	$	331,630	$	297,384	$	193,965	$	86,265	$	36,163	$	281,458	$	1,450,652

	Sales Type Lease Receivables												Loan Receivables		Total
	2020		2019		2018		2017		2016		Prior
Low	$	256,573	$	228,344	$	165,244	$	87,346	$	30,518	$	12,249	$	192,971	$	973,245
Medium	50,785		49,946		37,168		21,388		6,470		2,375		61,625		229,757
High	6,182		5,396		3,782		1,974		1,051		143		4,518		23,046
Not Scored	80,854		77,362		48,704		24,291		7,813		971		31,668		271,663
Total	$	394,394	$	361,048	$	254,898	$	134,999	$	45,852	$	15,738	$	290,782	$	1,497,711

The majority of the Not Scored amounts above is within our International portfolio. 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. Approximately 80% of credit applications are approved or denied through the automated review process. All other credit applications are manually reviewed by obtaining client financial information, credit reports and other available financial information.

Lease Income

Lease income from sales-type leases was as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Profit recognized at commencement (1)	$	32,057	$	21,271	$	64,365	$	51,179
Interest income	47,770		52,277		96,266		106,083
Total lease income from sales-type leases	$	79,827	$	73,548	$	160,631	$	157,262

(1) Lease contracts do not include variable lease payments.

The disclosure of total lease income from sales-type leases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 has been revised from $55 million to $74 million and from $119 million to $157 million, respectively. The revision did not have any impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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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:


Remaining for year ending December 31, 2021	$	19,276
Year ending December 31, 2022	22,961
Year ending December 31, 2023	13,010
Year ending December 31, 2024	9,968
Year ending December 31, 2025	3,760
Thereafter	196
Total	$	69,171

8. Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following:


	June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	$	268,188	$	(128,247)	$	139,941	$	268,199	$	(115,010)	$	153,189
Software & technology	19,000		(14,249)		4,751		19,000		(12,350)		6,650

Total intangible assets	$	287,188	$	(142,496)	$	144,692	$	287,199	$	(127,360)	$	159,839

Amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $8 million and $9 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $15 million and $18 million, respectively.

Future amortization expense as of June 30, 2021 is shown in the table below. Actual amortization expense may differ due to, among other things, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, impairments, acquisitions and accelerated amortization.


Remaining for year ending December 31, 2021	$	15,147
Year ending December 31, 2022	29,315
Year ending December 31, 2023	26,465
Year ending December 31, 2024	26,465
Year ending December 31, 2025	19,805
Thereafter	27,495
Total	$	144,692

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by reporting segment, are shown in the table below.


	Gross value before accumulated impairment		Accumulated impairment		December 31, 2020		Disposition		Currency impact		June 30, 2021
Global Ecommerce	$	609,431	$	(198,169)	$	411,262	$	(16,200)	$	—	$	395,062
Presort Services	220,992		—		220,992		—		—		220,992
SendTech Solutions	520,031		—		520,031		—		(5,921)		514,110
Total goodwill	$	1,350,454	$	(198,169)	$	1,152,285	$	(16,200)	$	(5,921)	$	1,130,164

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

During the second quarter, we sold a U.K. based software consultancy business ("Tacit") acquired as part of our 2017 acquisition of Newgistics. We received net proceeds of $28 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $10 million (after-tax gain of $4 million), which included a goodwill allocation of $16 million attributable to Tacit.

9. 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, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds	$	49,696	$	362,892	$	—	$	412,588
Equity securities	—		30,115		—		30,115
Commingled fixed income securities	1,706		19,325		—		21,031
Government and related securities	26,052		25,974		—		52,026
Corporate debt securities	—		67,674		—		67,674
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		206,520		—		206,520
Derivatives
Interest rate swap	—		445		—		445
Foreign exchange contracts	—		438		—		438
Total assets	$	77,454	$	713,383	$	—	$	790,837
Liabilities:
Derivatives

Foreign exchange contracts	$	—	$	(1,722)	$	—	$	(1,722)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(1,722)	$	—	$	(1,722)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)


	December 31, 2020
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds	$	73,228	$	434,791	$	—	$	508,019
Equity securities	—		26,583		—		26,583
Commingled fixed income securities	1,722		19,669		—		21,391
Government and related securities	16,776		16,757		—		33,533
Corporate debt securities	—		71,433		—		71,433
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		220,678		—		220,678
Derivatives

Foreign exchange contracts	—		3,776		—		3,776
Total assets	$	91,726	$	793,687	$	—	$	885,413
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Interest rate swap	$	—	$	(2,163)	$	—	$	(2,163)
Foreign exchange contracts	—		(1,960)		—		(1,960)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(4,123)	$	—	$	(4,123)

Investment Securities

The valuation of investment securities is based on the 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 where active, high volume trades for identical securities exist. Valuation adjustments are not applied to these securities. 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

•Foreign Exchange Contracts: The valuation of foreign exchange derivatives is based on the market approach using observable market inputs, such as foreign currency spot and forward rates and yield curves. We have not seen a material change in the creditworthiness of those banks acting as derivative counterparties. These securities are classified as Level 2.

•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.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

Available-For-Sale Securities

Available-for-sale securities are predominantly held at the Pitney Bowes Bank. Investment securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value due to market conditions (i.e., interest rates) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL), and changes in fair value due to credit conditions recorded in earnings. There were no unrealized losses due to credit losses charged to earnings through the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:


	June 30, 2021
	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Estimated fair value
Government and related securities	$	51,055	$	107	$	(636)	$	50,526
Corporate debt securities	69,475		357		(2,158)		67,674
Commingled fixed income securities	1,716		—		(10)		1,706
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	210,012		247		(3,739)		206,520
Total	$	332,258	$	711	$	(6,543)	$	326,426


	December 31, 2020
	Amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses		Estimated fair value
Government and related securities	$	31,882	$	157	$	(78)	$	31,961
Corporate debt securities	71,174		614		(355)		71,433
Commingled fixed income securities	1,706		16		—		1,722
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	220,659		734		(715)		220,678
Total	$	325,421	$	1,521	$	(1,148)	$	325,794

Investment securities in a loss position were as follows:


	June 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Fair Value		Gross unrealized losses		Fair Value		Gross unrealized losses
Less than 12 continuous months	$	287,161	$	6,483	$	132,267	$	1,072
Greater than 12 continuous months	2,016		60		2,369		76
Total	$	289,177	$	6,543	$	134,636	$	1,148

At June 30, 2021, 33% of the securities in the investment portfolio were in a loss position. We believe our allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale investment securities is adequate as our investments are primarily in highly liquid U.S. government and agency securities, high grade corporate bonds and municipal bonds. The majority of our mortgage-backed securities are either guaranteed or supported by the U.S. Government. We have not recognized an impairment on investment securities in an unrealized loss position because we have the ability and intent to hold these securities until recovery of the unrealized losses or we receive the stated principal and interest at maturity.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

Scheduled maturities of available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2021 were as follows:


	Amortized cost		Estimated fair value
Within 1 year	$	13,147	$	13,149
After 1 year through 5 years	21,318		21,261
After 5 years through 10 years	60,188		58,612
After 10 years	237,605		233,404
Total	$	332,258	$	326,426

The scheduled maturities of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities may not coincide with the actual payment, as borrowers have the right to prepay obligations.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2021 were not material and at December 31, 2020 include $75 million of short-term, highly liquid time deposits. Due to the short-term nature of these securities, the carrying value approximated fair value.

Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We mitigate these exposures by following established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivatives. We use derivative instruments to limit the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on financial results and manage the cost of debt. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We record derivative instruments at fair value and the accounting for changes in the fair value depends on the intended use of the derivative, the resulting designation and the effectiveness of the instrument in offsetting the risk exposure it is designed to hedge.

Foreign Exchange Contracts

We enter into foreign exchange contracts to mitigate the currency risk associated with the anticipated purchase of inventory between affiliates and from third parties. These contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the gain or loss on cash flow hedges is included in AOCL in the period that the change in fair value occurs and is reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged item is recorded in earnings. No amount of ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings for these designated cash flow hedges. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had outstanding contracts associated with these anticipated transactions with notional amounts of less than $1 million and $8 million, respectively. Amounts included in AOCL at June 30, 2021 will be recognized in earnings within the next 12 months.

Interest Rate Swaps

In May 2021, we terminated our $500 million aggregate notional amount of interest rate swap agreements. We received $2 million that was recorded in AOCL and will be recognized ratably in income through 2024. We concurrently entered into new interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $200 million and designated these instruments as cash flow hedges. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is recorded as a derivative asset or liability at the end of each reporting period with the change in fair value reflected in AOCL.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

The fair value of derivative instruments was as follows:


Designation of Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets and prepayments	$	60	$	96
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(41)		(112)

Interest rate swaps	Other assets (Other noncurrent liabilities)	445		(2,163)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets and prepayments	378		3,680
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(1,681)		(1,848)

	Total derivative assets	$	883	$	3,776
	Total derivative liabilities	(1,722)		(4,123)
	Total net derivative liability	$	(839)	$	(347)

Results of cash flow hedging relationships were 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	2021		2020			2021		2020
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(54)	$	(121)	Revenue	$	118	$	(64)
					Cost of sales	(47)		32
Interest rate swap	(3,672)		(1,605)		Interest expense	—		—
	$	(3,726)	$	(1,726)		$	71	$	(32)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion)				Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument	2021		2020			2021		2020
Foreign exchange contracts	$	174	$	(281)	Revenue	$	244	$	(3)
					Cost of sales	(105)		42
Interest rate swap	2,608		(1,605)		Interest expense	—		—
	$	2,782	$	(1,886)		$	139	$	39

We enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on short-term intercompany loans and related interest that are denominated in a foreign currency. The revaluation of intercompany loans and interest and the corresponding mark-to-market adjustment on derivatives are recorded in earnings. All outstanding contracts at June 30, 2021 mature within 12 months.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

The mark-to-market adjustments of non-designated derivative instruments were as follows:


		Three Months Ended June 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2021		2020
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	514	$	1,200

		Six Months Ended June 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2021		2020
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	1,067	$	(3,667)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial instruments not reported at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loan receivables, accounts payable and debt. The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value. 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 are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value and estimated fair value of debt was as follows:


	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Carrying value	$	2,427,713	$	2,564,393
Fair value	$	2,482,619	$	2,479,895

10. Restructuring Charges

Activity in our restructuring reserves was as follows:


	Severance and other exit costs
Balance at January 1, 2021	$	10,063
Expenses, net	7,733
Cash payments	(8,825)
Noncash activity	(541)
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	8,430

Balance at January 1, 2020	$	12,006
Expenses, net	8,739
Cash payments	(11,365)
Noncash activity	(1,836)
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	7,544

The majority of the restructuring reserves are expected to be paid over the next 12 to 24 months.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

11. Debt

Total debt consisted of the following:


	Interest rate	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Notes due October 2021	4.875%	$	—	$	152,588
Notes due May 2022	5.625%	72,447		148,792
Notes due April 2023	6.20%	93,394		271,000
Notes due March 2024	4.625%	260,826		374,000
Notes due March 2027	6.875%	400,000		—
Notes due March 2029	7.25%	350,000		—
Notes due January 2037	5.25%	35,841		35,841
Notes due March 2043	6.70%	425,000		425,000
Term loan due March 2026	LIBOR + 1.75%	380,000		380,000
Term loan due January 2025	LIBOR + 5.5%	—		818,125
Term loan due March 2028	LIBOR + 4.0%	448,875		—
Other debt		4,295		4,900
Principal amount		2,470,678		2,610,246
Less: unamortized costs, net		42,965		45,853
Total debt		2,427,713		2,564,393
Less: current portion long-term debt		97,015		216,032
Long-term debt		$	2,330,698	$	2,348,361

In 2021, we issued a $400 million 6.875% unsecured note due March 2027 and a $350 million 7.25% unsecured note due March 2029. We also entered into a new seven-year $450 million secured term loan maturing March 2028. We redeemed the remaining $153 million balance of the October 2021 notes and, under a tender offer, redeemed an aggregate $363 million of the May 2022 notes, April 2023 notes and March 2024 notes. We also repaid the remaining $818 million balance of our term loan that was scheduled to mature in January 2025. A $52 million pre-tax loss was incurred on the refinancing of debt.

We also amended our $500 million secured revolving credit facility and our $380 million secured term loan to extend their maturities from November 2024 to March 2026. The credit agreement that governs the revolving credit facility and term loans contains financial and non-financial covenants. At June 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all covenants and there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

In May 2021, we terminated our existing $500 million interest rate swap agreements and entered into new interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $200 million. Under the terms of the new swap agreements, we pay fixed-rate interest of 0.56% and receive variable-rate interest based on one-month LIBOR. The variable interest rate under the term loans and the swaps reset monthly.

At June 30, 2021, the interest rate of the 2028 Term Loan was 4.1% and the interest rate on the 2026 Term Loan was 1.9%.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

12. Pensions and Other Benefit Programs

The components of net periodic benefit cost (income) 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,
	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	105	$	27	$	314	$	399	$	226	$	217
Interest cost	10,744		13,179		3,007		3,407		964		1,242
Expected return on plan assets	(19,478)		(21,303)		(8,107)		(7,969)		—		—
Amortization of transition credit	—		—		—		(1)		—		—
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	(15)		(15)		68		59		33		94
Amortization of net actuarial loss	9,639		8,197		2,380		2,005		1,077		738
Settlement	314		612		—		3,190		—		—
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	1,309	$	697	$	(2,338)	$	1,090	$	2,300	$	2,291
Contributions to benefit plans	$	1,845	$	1,969	$	328	$	580	$	3,380	$	3,616

	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,
	2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
Service cost	$	131	$	53	$	709	$	798	$	450	$	434
Interest cost	21,489		26,358		5,968		6,925		1,925		2,487
Expected return on plan assets	(38,956)		(42,607)		(16,091)		(16,177)		—		—
Amortization of transition credit	—		—		—		(2)		—		—
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	(30)		(30)		135		120		65		187
Amortization of net actuarial loss	19,277		16,395		4,725		4,064		2,155		1,474
Settlement	314		1,001		—		3,190		—		—
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	2,225	$	1,170	$	(4,554)	$	(1,082)	$	4,595	$	4,582
Contributions to benefit plans	$	2,860	$	3,898	$	9,024	$	8,568	$	6,900	$	8,071

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

13. Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was 19.1% and 57.2%, respectively, and includes a tax benefit of $5 million due to tax legislation in the U.K. and a tax charge of $6 million on the pre-tax gain of $10 million from the sale of Tacit as the tax basis was lower than the book basis. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 also includes benefits of $3 million from an affiliate reorganization and $2 million from the vesting of restricted stock, partially offset by a charge of $1 million for the write-off of deferred tax assets associated with the expiration of out-of-the-money stock options.

The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was 101.8% and (3.3)%, respectively, and includes a $12 million charge for the surrender of company owned life insurance policies. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 also includes a benefit of $2 million on the $198 million goodwill impairment charge as the majority of this charge is nondeductible, a benefit of $2 million from the resolution of certain tax examinations and a charge of $3 million for the write-off of deferred tax assets associated with the expiration of out-of-the-money stock options and the vesting of restricted stock.

As is the case with other large corporations, our tax returns are examined by tax authorities in the U.S. and other global taxing jurisdictions in which we have operations. 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 15% of our unrecognized tax benefits.

The Internal Revenue Service examinations of our consolidated U.S. income tax returns for tax years prior to 2017 are closed to audit; however, various post-2014 U.S. state and local tax returns are still subject to examination, with some states in appeals from 2011. For our significant non-U.S. jurisdictions, Canada is closed to examination through 2014, France is closed through 2013, Germany is closed through 2016 and the U.K. is closed through 2018. We also have other less significant tax filings currently subject to examination.

14. Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, we are routinely defendants in, or party to, a number of pending and threatened legal actions. These may involve litigation by or against us relating 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 employees, customers or others. In management's opinion, as of June 30, 2021, the potential liability, if any, that may result from these actions, either individually or collectively, is not reasonably expected to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, as litigation is inherently unpredictable, there can be no assurances in this regard.

At June 30, 2021, we have entered into leases with aggregate lease payments of approximately $38 million and terms ranging from seven to ten years, that have not commenced.

15. Stockholders’ Equity

Changes in stockholders’ equity were as follows:


	Common stock		Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Treasury stock		Total equity
Balance at April 1, 2021	$	323,338	$	15,269	$	5,161,029	$	(847,538)	$	(4,632,935)	$	19,163

Net income	—		—		19,856		—		—		19,856
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		16,235		—		16,235
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)	—		—		(8,700)		—		—		(8,700)
Issuance of common stock	—		(16,423)		—		—		16,182		(241)


Stock-based compensation expense	—		7,057		—		—		—		7,057

Balance at June 30, 2021	$	323,338	$	5,903	$	5,172,185	$	(831,303)	$	(4,616,753)	$	53,370

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)


	Common stock		Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Treasury stock		Total equity
Balance at April 1, 2020	$	323,338	$	69,553	$	5,200,024	$	(857,874)	$	(4,705,611)	$	29,430

Net loss	—		—		(3,329)		—		—		(3,329)
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		21,612		—		21,612
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)	—		—		(8,576)		—		—		(8,576)
Issuance of common stock	—		(6,484)		—		—		6,498		14


Stock-based compensation expense	—		5,429		—		—		—		5,429

Balance at June 30, 2020	$	323,338	$	68,498	$	5,188,119	$	(836,262)	$	(4,699,113)	$	44,580


	Common stock		Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Treasury stock		Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2021	$	323,338	$	68,502	$	5,201,195	$	(839,131)	$	(4,687,509)	$	66,395

Net loss	—		—		(11,685)		—		—		(11,685)
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		7,828		—		7,828
Dividends paid ($0.10 per common share)	—		—		(17,325)		—		—		(17,325)
Issuance of common stock	—		(74,877)		—		—		70,756		(4,121)


Stock-based compensation expense	—		12,278		—		—		—		12,278

Balance at June 30, 2021	$	323,338	$	5,903	$	5,172,185	$	(831,303)	$	(4,616,753)	$	53,370


	Common stock		Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Treasury stock		Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	323,338	$	98,748	$	5,438,930	$	(840,143)	$	(4,734,777)	$	286,096
Cumulative effect of accounting change	—		—		(21,900)		—		—		(21,900)
Net loss	—		—		(211,812)		—		—		(211,812)
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		3,881		—		3,881
Dividends paid ($0.10 per common share)	—		—		(17,099)		—		—		(17,099)
Issuance of common stock	—		(37,200)		—		—		35,664		(1,536)


Stock-based compensation expense	—		6,950		—		—		—		6,950

Balance at June 30, 2020	$	323,338	$	68,498	$	5,188,119	$	(836,262)	$	(4,699,113)	$	44,580

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

16. 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,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Cash flow hedges
Revenue	$	118	$	(64)	$	244	$	(3)
Cost of sales	(47)		32		(105)		42
Interest expense, net	(96)		—		(96)		—
Total before tax	(25)		(32)		43		39
Income tax provision	(6)		(8)		11		10
Net of tax	$	(19)	$	(24)	$	32	$	29

Available-for-sale securities
Financing revenue	$	1	$	3,233	$	—	$	3,517
Selling, general and administrative expense	217		—		259		—
Total before tax	218		3,233		259		3,517
Income tax provision	55		805		65		876
Net of tax	$	163	$	2,428	$	194	$	2,641

Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Transition credit	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	2
Prior service costs	(86)		(138)		(170)		(277)
Actuarial losses	(13,096)		(10,940)		(26,157)		(21,933)
Settlement	(314)		(3,802)		(314)		(4,191)
Total before tax	(13,496)		(14,879)		(26,641)		(26,399)
Income tax benefit	(3,303)		(3,502)		(6,511)		(6,152)
Net of tax	$	(10,193)	$	(11,377)	$	(20,130)	$	(20,247)

Changes in AOCL were as follows:


	Cash flow hedges		Available for sale securities		Pension and postretirement benefit plans		Foreign currency adjustments		Total
Balance at January 1, 2021	$	(1,411)	$	402	$	(851,063)	$	12,941	$	(839,131)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)	3,456		(4,783)		—		(10,749)		(12,076)
Reclassifications into earnings (1)	(32)		(194)		20,130		—		19,904
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	3,424		(4,977)		20,130		(10,749)		7,828
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	2,013	$	(4,575)	$	(830,933)	$	2,192	$	(831,303)


	Cash flow hedges		Available for sale securities		Pension and postretirement benefit plans		Foreign currency adjustments		Total
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	337	$	2,849	$	(819,018)	$	(24,311)	$	(840,143)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (1)	(1,416)		5,356		—		(17,636)		(13,696)
Reclassifications into earnings (1)	(29)		(2,641)		20,247		—		17,577
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,445)		2,715		20,247		(17,636)		3,881
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	(1,108)	$	5,564	$	(798,771)	$	(41,947)	$	(836,262)

(1) Amounts are net of tax.

PITNEY BOWES INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

17. Supplemental Financial Statement Information

Activity in the allowance for credit losses on accounts receivables for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below. See Note 7 for additional information pertaining to our finance receivables.


	Balance at beginning of year		Cumulative effect of accounting change		Amounts charged to expense		Write-offs, recoveries and other		Balance at end of period		Accounts and other receivables		Other assets
June 30, 2021	$	35,344	$	—	$	2,488	$	(7,085)	$	30,747	$	13,959	$	16,788
June 30, 2020	$	17,830	$	15,336	$	12,692	$	(13,384)	$	32,474	$	32,474	$	—

Other (income) expense consisted of the following:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Loss on debt refinancing	$	989	$	—	$	52,383	$	36,987
Insurance proceeds	(3,000)		(5,467)		(3,000)		(8,967)
Gain on sale of equity investment	—		(11,908)		—		(11,908)
Gain on sale of business	(10,201)		—		(10,201)		—
Gain on sale of assets	(1,434)		—		(1,434)		—
Other (income) expense	$	(13,646)	$	(17,375)	$	37,748	$	16,112

Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020

Cash interest paid	$	58,501	$	82,732
Cash income tax payments, net of refunds	$	2,180	$	12,176
Finance leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations	$	19,568	$	2,756

Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 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 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" 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.

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. In particular, we continue to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (COVID-19), including its effects on the cost and availability of labor and transportation and global supply chains. Other factors which could cause future financial performance to differ materially from the expectations, and which may also be exacerbated by COVID-19 or a negative change in the economy, 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 loss of, or significant changes to, our contractual relationships with the United States Postal Service (USPS) or USPS' performance under those contracts

•our ability to continue to grow and manage volumes, gain additional economies of scale and improve profitability within our Global Ecommerce and Presort Services segments

•changes in labor and transportation availability and costs

•third-party suppliers' ability to provide products and services required by us and our clients

•competitive factors, including pricing pressures, technological developments and the introduction of new products and services by competitors

•the loss of some of our larger clients in our Global Ecommerce and Presort Services segments

•expenses and potential impacts resulting from a breach of security, including cyber-attacks or other comparable events

•our success at managing customer credit risk

•capital market disruptions or credit rating downgrades that adversely impact our ability to access capital markets at reasonable costs

•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

•changes in international trade policies, including the imposition or expansion of trade tariffs

•changes in tax laws, rulings or regulations, including the impact of potential U.S. tax reform

•our success at managing relationships and costs with outsource providers of certain functions and operations

•changes in banking regulations or the loss of our Industrial Bank charter

•changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates

•increased environmental and climate change requirements or other developments in these areas

•the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union

•intellectual property infringement claims

•the use of the postal system for transmitting harmful biological agents, illegal substances or other terrorist attacks

•impact of acts of nature on 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 2020 Annual Report, as supplemented by Part II, Item 1A in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

Financial Results Summary - Three and Six Months Ended June 30:


	Revenue
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % Change		2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % change
Business services	$	567,022	$	528,990	7	%	6	%	$	1,137,476	$	973,369	17	%	16	%
Support services	115,156		113,786		1	%	(1)	%	233,853		235,801		(1)	%	(2)	%
Financing	73,453		85,462		(14)	%	(16)	%	151,265		174,540		(13)	%	(15)	%
Equipment sales	86,267		57,837		49	%	46	%	173,070		134,110		29	%	27	%
Supplies	38,655		32,773		18	%	14	%	80,879		78,482		3	%	—	%
Rentals	18,650		18,644		—	%	(2)	%	37,857		37,458		1	%	(1)	%
Total revenue	$	899,203	$	837,492	7	%	6	%	$	1,814,400	$	1,633,760	11	%	10	%


	Revenue
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant currency % change		2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant currency % change
Global Ecommerce	$	418,429	$	398,453	5	%	3	%	$	831,515	$	690,776	20	%	19	%
Presort Services	134,619		118,127		14	%	14	%	277,745		258,847		7	%	7	%
SendTech Solutions	346,155		320,912		8	%	6	%	705,140		684,137		3	%	1	%
Total	$	899,203	$	837,492	7	%	6	%	$	1,814,400	$	1,633,760	11	%	10	%


	EBIT
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		% change		2021		2020		% change
Global Ecommerce	$	(10,831)	$	(18,894)	43	%	$	(37,207)	$	(48,369)	23	%
Presort Services	16,134		12,582		28	%	35,185		28,277		24	%
SendTech Solutions	107,121		104,268		3	%	221,591		210,830		5	%
Total Segment EBIT	$	112,424	$	97,956	15	%	$	219,569	$	190,738	15	%

Beginning primarily in the second quarter of 2020, COVID-19 impacted our financial results in different ways in each of our businesses. Global Ecommerce experienced a significant increase in volumes and revenue due to the demand for ecommerce solutions; however, the increase in volumes resulted in higher postal costs driven by capacity constraints and higher labor and transportation costs due to increased demand and competition for these resources. Presort Services experienced a decline in both First Class and Marketing Mail and higher labor costs. Global Ecommerce and Presort Services also incurred additional costs and experienced lower productivity as a result of the health and safety measures implemented in their facilities. In SendTech Solutions, the increase in the number of clients working remotely adversely impacted demand for and usage of our mailing equipment and supplies, and our ability to perform on-site service and installations.

Revenue increased 7% as reported and 6% at constant currency in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by higher business services revenue, equipment sales and supplies revenue, partially offset by lower financing income. Business services revenue increased 7% as reported and 6% at constant currency driven by a 14% increase in Presort Services revenue due to higher Marketing Mail and First Class mail volumes, and a 5% increase (3% at constant currency) in Global Ecommerce due to higher cross-border volumes. Equipment sales increased 49% (46% at constant currency) and supplies increased 18% (14% at constant currency) primarily due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the prior year quarter. The decline in financing income is primarily due to a declining financing portfolio.

Segment EBIT in the quarter increased 15% as all segments reported improvements over the prior year. Global Ecommerce EBIT improved 43% primarily due to higher revenue and lower operating expense, primarily due to higher credit loss provision and costs in

the prior year due to COVID-19. Presort Services EBIT increased 28% and SendTech Solutions EBIT improved 3% over the prior year quarter primarily due to higher revenue. Refer to Results of Operations section for further information.

During the quarter, we also received proceeds of $28 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $10 million recognized in other (income) expense from the sale of a U.K. based software consultancy business ("Tacit") acquired as part of our 2017 acquisition of Newgistics.

Outlook

The impacts of COVID-19 on our business, operations and financial performance remain uncertain, especially in light of new variants of COVID-19 and increased cases in certain parts of the country and world. Supply chain issues continue to pose challenges. Specifically, the global semiconductor chip shortage may adversely affect our needed supply for SendTech equipment for the remainder of 2021. The extent of that impact will depend upon the duration and severity of the shortage, as well as our success in mitigating against its impact. Accordingly, there are some unique factors not within our control that could affect our business and current outlook for 2021. However, we believe we are well positioned to navigate the current conditions and will continue to take proactive steps to manage our operations and related financial impacts.

Despite some of these ongoing uncertainties, we do not expect the global economy or our individual businesses to be affected to the same extent in 2021 as in 2020. Within Global Ecommerce, we anticipate revenue growth in 2021, although not at the growth rates experienced in 2020. We expect margin and profit improvements in 2021 from pricing initiatives and operational improvements within our facilities and network designed to drive efficiencies and increase productivity; however, we also expect continued growth of the market's need for transportation services and labor to generate increased costs. Within Presort Services, we expect continued growth throughout 2021 and margin improvements from productivity initiatives, increased automation and facilities consolidation and optimization. Within SendTech Solutions, we expect revenue to decline, but growth in our cloud-enabled shipping solutions and sales of our multi-purpose devices to partially offset these declines. On a consolidated basis, we expect revenue growth in the low to mid-single digit range in 2021 compared to 2020.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In our revenue discussion, we may refer to revenue growth on a constant currency basis. Constant currency measures exclude the impact of changes in currency exchange rates since 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. Where constant currency measures are not provided, the actual change and constant currency change are the same.

Management measures segment profitability and performance using segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). Segment EBIT is calculated by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses, restructuring charges, asset impairment charges, goodwill impairment charges and other items not allocated to a particular business segment. Management believes that it provides investors a useful measure of operating performance and underlying trends of the business. Segment EBIT may not be indicative of our overall consolidated performance and therefore, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated results of operations.

REVENUE AND SEGMENT EBIT

Global Ecommerce

Global Ecommerce includes the revenue and related expenses from domestic parcel services, cross-border solutions and digital delivery services.


	Revenue								Cost of Revenue				Gross Margin
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Three Months Ended June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % change		2021		2020		2021		2020
Business services	$	418,429	$	398,453	5	%	3	%	$	373,347	$	355,861	10.8	%	10.7	%

	Segment EBIT
	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change
Segment EBIT	$	(10,831)	$	(18,894)	43	%

Global Ecommerce revenue increased 5% as reported and 3% at constant currency in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year period due to volume growth in cross-border contributing revenue of 12%, partially offset by lower revenue contribution of domestic parcel delivery volumes and digital delivery volumes of 6% and 3%, respectively.

Total gross margin increased $2 million and gross margin percentage remained flat compared to the prior year primarily due to the increase in revenue partially offset by higher transportation and postal costs.

Segment EBIT for the second quarter of 2021 was a loss of $11 million compared to a loss of $19 million in the prior year period. The reduction in loss was primarily driven by the increase in gross margin of $2 million and a $6 million credit loss charge in the prior year associated with COVID-19.


	Revenue								Cost of Revenue				Gross Margin
	Six Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % change		2021		2020		2021		2020
Business services	$	831,515	$	690,776	20	%	19	%	$	757,655	$	621,082	8.9	%	10.1	%

	Segment EBIT
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change
Segment EBIT	$	(37,207)	$	(48,369)	23	%

Global Ecommerce revenue increased 20% as reported and 19% at constant currency in the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year period due to an increase in cross-border volumes and domestic parcel delivery volumes each contributing to revenue growth of 13% and 6%, respectively.

Total gross margin increased $4 million due to higher revenue, but the gross margin percentage declined to 8.9% from 10.1% primarily due to higher transportation, postal and labor costs.

Segment EBIT for the first six months of 2021 was a loss of $37 million compared to a loss of $48 million in the prior year period. The reduction in loss was driven by the increase in gross margin and $7 million in lower operating expenses, including lower credit loss provision.

Presort Services

Presort Services includes revenue and related expenses from sortation services to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail, Marketing Mail Flats and Bound Printed Matter for postal worksharing discounts.


	Revenue								Cost of Revenue				Gross Margin
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Three Months Ended June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % change		2021		2020		2021		2020
Business services	$	134,619	$	118,127	14	%	14	%	$	103,175	$	93,542	23.4	%	20.8	%

	Segment EBIT
	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change
Segment EBIT	$	16,134	$	12,582	28	%

Presort Services revenue increased 14% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year period. Marketing Mail volumes and First Class Mail volumes each contributed revenue growth of 7% primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on the prior year period.

Gross margin increased to 23.4% from 20.8% primarily due to the increase in revenue, partially offset by higher labor costs driven by wage increases to address the increase in competition for labor resources.

Segment EBIT increased $4 million or 28% in the second quarter of 2021, due to a $7 million increase in gross margin partially offset by $3 million of insurance proceeds related to a malware attack received in the prior year.


	Revenue								Cost of Revenue				Gross Margin
	Six Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % change		2021		2020		2021		2020
Business services	$	277,745	$	258,847	7	%	7	%	$	212,174	$	198,781	23.6	%	23.2	%

	Segment EBIT
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change
Segment EBIT	$	35,185	$	28,277	24	%

Presort Services revenue increased 7% in the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year period primarily due higher volumes of Marketing Mail and First Class Mail, which contributed revenue growth of 4% and 3%, respectively primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on the prior year period.

Gross margin increased $6 million and gross margin percentage increased slightly to 23.6% from 23.2% primarily due to the increase in revenue.

Segment EBIT increased $7 million or 24% in the first six months of 2021, primarily due to the increase in gross margin of $6 million and lower operating expenses of $1 million.

SendTech Solutions

SendTech Solutions includes the revenue and related expenses from physical and digital mailing and shipping technology solutions, financing, services, supplies and other applications to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats.


	Revenue								Cost of Revenue				Gross Margin
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Three Months Ended June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % change		2021		2020		2021		2020
Business services	$	13,974	$	12,410	13	%	12	%	$	6,247	$	4,856	55.3	%	60.9	%
Support services	115,156		113,786		1	%	(1)	%	37,095		36,196		67.8	%	68.2	%
Financing	73,453		85,462		(14)	%	(16)	%	11,773		11,939		84.0	%	86.0	%
Equipment sales	86,267		57,837		49	%	46	%	61,503		47,866		28.7	%	17.2	%
Supplies	38,655		32,773		18	%	14	%	10,467		8,377		72.9	%	74.4	%
Rentals	18,650		18,644		—	%	(2)	%	6,013		6,021		67.8	%	67.7	%
Total revenue	$	346,155	$	320,912	8	%	6	%	$	133,098	$	115,255	61.5	%	64.1	%

	Segment EBIT
	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change
Segment EBIT	$	107,121	$	104,268	3	%

SendTech Solutions revenue increased 8% as reported and 6% at constant currency in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year. Equipment sales increased 49% as reported and 46% at constant currency and supplies revenue increased 18% as reported and 14% at constant currency primarily due to the effect on the prior year from COVID-19 that impacted our ability to contact and service clients and perform on-site installations and reduced usage and demand for supplies. Business services revenue increased 13% as reported and 12% at constant currency primarily due to an increased use of our shipping products. These increases were partially offset by a decline in financing income of 14% as reported and 16% at constant currency primarily driven by a declining financing portfolio.

Gross margin for the second quarter of 2021 decreased to 61.5% from 64.1% in the prior year period. Equipment sales gross margin increased to 28.7% from 17.2% primarily due to the increase in revenue. Supplies gross margin decreased to 72.9% from 74.4% primarily due to product mix.

Segment EBIT increased $3 million or 3% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by the increase in gross margin of $7 million, partially offset by higher operating expenses of $4 million.



	Revenue								Cost of Revenue				Gross Margin
	Six Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		Constant Currency % change		2021		2020		2021		2020
Business services	$	28,216	$	23,746	19	%	19	%	$	12,315	$	9,042	56.4	%	61.9	%
Support services	233,853		235,801		(1)	%	(2)	%	73,323		75,823		68.6	%	67.8	%
Financing	151,265		174,540		(13)	%	(15)	%	23,659		24,428		84.4	%	86.0	%
Equipment sales	173,070		134,110		29	%	27	%	123,293		105,214		28.8	%	21.5	%
Supplies	80,879		78,482		3	%	—	%	21,678		20,619		73.2	%	73.7	%
Rentals	37,857		37,458		1	%	(1)	%	12,460		12,400		67.1	%	66.9	%
Total revenue	$	705,140	$	684,137	3	%	1	%	$	266,728	$	247,526	62.2	%	63.8	%

	Segment EBIT
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change
Segment EBIT	$	221,591	$	210,830	5	%

SendTech Solutions revenue increased 3% as reported and 1% at constant currency in the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year. Equipment sales increased 29% as reported and 27% at constant currency and supplies revenue increased 3% as reported and was flat at constant currency primarily due to the effect on the prior year from COVID-19 that impacted our ability to contact and service clients and perform on-site installations and reduced usage and demand for supplies. Business services revenue increased 19% primarily due to an increased use of our shipping products. These increases were partially offset by declines in financing income and support services revenue. Financing income decreased 13% as reported and 15% at constant currency primarily driven by a declining financing portfolio and support services revenue decreased 1% as reported and 2% at constant currency primarily due to the declining meter population.

Gross margin for the first six months of 2021 decreased to 62.2% from 63.8% compared to the prior year period. Business services gross margin decreased to 56.4% from 61.9% primarily driven by a shift to lower margin products and financing income margin decreased to 84.4% from 86% due to rising interest rates. Equipment sales gross margin increased to 28.8% from 21.5% primarily due the increase in revenue.

Segment EBIT increased $11 million or 5% in the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by a $10 million credit loss charge in the prior year associated with COVID-19.

UNALLOCATED CORPORATE EXPENSES

The majority of our SG&A expense is recorded directly or allocated to our reportable segments. Those 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 innovation.


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		Actual % change		2021		2020		Actual % change
Unallocated corporate expenses	$	56,316	$	49,489	14	%	$	113,781	$	93,211	22	%

The increase in unallocated corporate expenses in the quarter compared to the prior year period was driven primarily by higher employee-related expenses of $10 million partially offset by lower professional fees of $5 million. The increase in unallocated corporate expenses for the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year was primarily due to higher employee-related expenses of $18 million, insurance costs of $2 million and marketing expenses of $1 million.

CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)

SG&A expense of $236 million in the quarter increased 1% compared to the prior period, primarily due higher employee-related expenses of $18 million and higher insurance costs of $3 million, partially offset by lower professional fees of $10 million and lower provision for credit losses of $11 million. SG&A expense of $474 million for the first six months of 2021 decreased 2% compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower credit loss provision of $23 million and professional fees of $15 million, partially offset by higher employee-related expenses of $29 million.

Research and development (R&D)

R&D expense increased 48%, or $4 million in the second quarter of 2021 and increased 14%, or $3 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to a shift in the mix of projects as well as the timing of project spending.

Restructuring charges

Restructuring charges primarily includes costs for employee severance and facility closures. See Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Other (income) expense

Other income of $14 million in the second quarter of 2021 includes a $10 million gain from the sale of Tacit, $3 million of insurance proceeds, a $1 million gain from an asset sale and a $1 million loss on the early repayment of debt. Other expense of $38 million for the first six months of 2021 also includes a $51 million loss on debt refinancing recognized in the first quarter. See Note 17 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

INCOME TAXES AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Income taxes

Discontinued Operations

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At June 30, 2021, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $814 million. This includes $211 million held at our foreign subsidiaries used to support the liquidity needs of those subsidiaries. Our ability to maintain adequate liquidity for our operations is dependent upon a number of factors, including our revenue and earnings, our clients ability to pay their balances on a timely basis, the length and severity of COVID-19 and its impact on macroeconomic conditions and our ability to take further cost savings and cash conservation measures if necessary. At this time, we believe that existing cash and investments, cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity under our $500 million revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund our cash needs for the next 12 months.

Cash Flow Summary

Changes in cash and cash equivalents were as follows:


	2021		2020		Change
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	144,729	$	86,422	$	58,307
Net cash used in investing activities	(68,034)		(76,489)		8,455
Net cash used in financing activities	(199,024)		(62,267)		(136,757)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	349		(9,211)		9,560
Change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(121,980)	$	(61,545)	$	(60,435)

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities was $145 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $86 million in the prior year period. The increase of $58 million is primarily due to higher collections of receivables.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 improved $8 million compared to the prior year period. Net cash from investing activities benefited $58 million from investment activities due to the timing of purchases and maturities, but was partially offset by higher capital expenditures of $24 million as we prioritized and limited our capital expenditures in 2020 in connection with COVID-19.

Cash flows from investing activities in 2021 were also negatively impacted by lower proceeds from asset, business and other invest sales of $29 million. Cash flows from investing activities in 2021 include net proceeds of $28 million from the sale of Tacit and $2 million for other asset sales, whereas cash flows from investing activities in 2020 included proceeds of $46 million from the surrender of company-owned life insurance policies and $12 million from the sale of an equity investment.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $199 million compared to $62 million in the prior year period. The increase of $137 million is primarily due to higher net repayments of debt of $112 million, higher premiums and fees to extinguish debt of $14 million and lower cash from customer deposits at PB Bank of $7 million.

Financings and Capitalization

During 2021, we issued a $400 million 6.875% unsecured note due March 2027 and a $350 million 7.25% unsecured note due March 2029. We also entered into a new seven-year $450 million secured term loan maturing March 2028.

We redeemed the remaining $153 million balance of the October 2021 notes and, under a tender offer, redeemed an aggregate $363 million of the May 2022 notes, April 2023 notes and March 2024 notes. We also repaid the remaining $818 million balance of our term loan that was scheduled to mature in January 2025.

0.56% and receive variable-rate interest based on one-month LIBOR. The variable interest rate under the term loans and the swaps reset monthly.

Each quarter, our Board of Directors considers whether to approve the payment, as well as the amount, of a dividend. There are no material restrictions on our ability to declare dividends. We expect to continue to pay a quarterly dividend; however, no assurances can be given.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At June 30, 2021, we have entered into leases with aggregate lease payments of approximately $38 million and terms ranging from seven to ten years, that have not commenced.

At June 30, 2021, 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 2020 Annual Report.

Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There were no material changes to the disclosures made in our 2020 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 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and 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. Further, we have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting given that most of our employees are working remotely due to COVID-19. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact to their design and operating effectiveness.

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, 2021.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1: Legal Proceedings

See Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A: Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the risk factors identified in our 2020 Annual Report.

Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Repurchases of Equity Securities

We periodically repurchase shares of our common stock in the open market to manage the dilution created by shares issued under employee stock plans and for other purposes and currently have Board authorization to repurchase up to $16 million of our common stock. There were no repurchases of our common stock during the first six months of 2021.

Item 6: Exhibits


Exhibit Number	Description	Exhibit Number in this Form 10-Q

3(i)(a)	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Pitney Bowes Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i)(a) to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 30, 2019)	3(i)(a)
3	Pitney Bowes Inc. Amended and Restated By-laws effective May 13, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 15, 2013)	3


4.1	Indenture, dated March 19, 2021, among Pitney Bowes Inc., the guarantors party thereto and Truist Bank, as trustee, with respect to Pitney Bowes Inc.'s 6.875% Senior Notes due 2027. (incorporate by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 23, 2021)	4.1
4.2	Indenture, dated March 19, 2021, among Pitney Bowes Inc., the guarantors party thereto and Truist Bank, as trustee, with respect to Pitney Bowes Inc.'s 7.250% Senior Notes due 2029. (incorporate by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 23, 2021)	4.2
10.1	First Amendment, dated as of March 19, 2021, among Pitney Bowes Inc., the subsidiaries of Pitney Bowes Inc. party thereto, the lenders and issuing banks party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 23, 2021)	10.1
10.2	First Refinancing Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2021, among Pitney Bowes Inc., the subsidiaries of Pitney Bowes Inc. party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and refinancing tranche B term lender. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 23, 2021)	10.2
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended	31.1
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended	31.2
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350	32.1
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350	32.2
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
104	The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL. (included as Exhibit 101).

* Pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K, certain exhibits and schedules have been omitted. The registrant hereby agrees to furnish

supplementally a copy of any omitted attachment to the SEC upon request.

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 3, 2021

		/s/ Ana Maria Chadwick

		Ana Maria Chadwick
		Executive Vice President and 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)