Pitney Bowes Inc. - PBI STOCK NEWS

Pitney Bowes urges shareholders to vote for all director nominees and Katie May on the GOLD Proxy Card. The recently appointed independent directors, Steven D. Brill and J. Darrell Thomas, issued a letter emphasizing the strength and diversity of the current Board and the potential for long-term value creation. They highlight the strategic importance of the Global Ecommerce business and urge shareholders to support the company's nominees.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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