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STAMFORD, Conn. - Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI), a company currently valued at $1.92 billion, has completed its previously announced offering of $230 million in 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2030, the company announced Monday. The amount includes $30 million in additional notes sold to initial purchasers who exercised their option to purchase more notes. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 53.56% despite carrying total debt of $2.02 billion.
The company received approximately $221.4 million in net proceeds after deducting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses. According to the press release, Pitney Bowes has allocated approximately $24.7 million to fund capped call transactions and $61.9 million to repurchase shares of its common stock in privately negotiated transactions. InvestingPro analysis reveals that management has been actively buying back shares, with the stock showing strong momentum, delivering a remarkable 56.45% return year-to-date.
The remainder of the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and strategic investments aligned with the company’s capital strategy, which may include business reinvestments, debt repayment or refinancing, and initiatives to reduce leverage or borrowing costs. This focus on debt management appears timely, as InvestingPro data indicates the company’s current ratio stands at 0.76, suggesting short-term obligations exceed liquid assets. For deeper insights into Pitney Bowes’ financial health and investment potential, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
In connection with the offering, Pitney Bowes entered into capped call transactions with certain financial institutions, which are expected to reduce potential dilution to common stock upon any conversion of notes. The cap price was set at $22.36 per share, representing a 100% premium over the company’s last reported share price of $11.18 on August 5, 2025.
The company also repurchased shares of its common stock at $11.18 per share in privately negotiated transactions with investors who sold short in connection with the offering.
The convertible notes and related securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and cannot be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from registration requirements.
Pitney Bowes provides SaaS shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services to clients worldwide, including more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The company has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years, demonstrating long-term financial stability despite market volatility.
This article is based on a press release statement from Pitney Bowes.
In other recent news, Pitney Bowes reported its Q2 2025 earnings, which showed a slight miss in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue expectations. The company reported an EPS of $0.27, just below the anticipated $0.28, representing a 3.57% negative surprise. Revenue was reported at $462 million, falling short of the expected $476.21 million, marking a 2.98% miss. Additionally, Pitney Bowes announced the pricing of a $200 million private offering of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2030. The transaction is expected to close soon and will generate approximately $192.4 million in net proceeds. The company plans to use part of the proceeds to fund capped call transactions to mitigate potential dilution to common stock upon conversion of the notes. Furthermore, up to $75 million from the proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of the company’s common stock. These developments reflect the company’s recent strategic financial maneuvers.
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