UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
October 2, 2013
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Pitney Bowes Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
October 2, 2013
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Pitney Bowes Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-3579 | 06-0495050 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
World Headquarters
1 Elmcroft Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06926-0700
(Address of principal executive offices)
(203) 356-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 2, 2013, Pitney Bowes Inc. (the “Company”) called for the redemption all of its remaining 4.875% Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”), which were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated as of February 15, 2002, as supplemented and amended from time to time (the “Indenture”), between the Company, as issuer, and U.S. Bank National Association, successor to SunTrust Bank, as trustee.
The Notes will be redeemed on November 4, 2013 (the “Redemption Date”) at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the Notes or (2) as determined by the quotation agent for the Notes, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on Notes, not including any portion of these payments of interest accrued as of November 4, 2013, discounted to November 4, 2013 on a semi-annual basis, assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months, at the adjusted treasury rate, which is the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity of a security whose price, expressed as a percentage of its principal amount, is equal to the comparable treasury price, plus 15 basis points, as further described in the Notes.
Holders of the Notes also will receive accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes up to, but not including, the Redemption Date.
A notice of redemption is to be delivered by U.S. Bank National Association, successor to SunTrust Bank, as trustee, to all registered holders of the Notes.
Copies of the Notes and the notice of redemption may be obtained by contacting the Company’s investor relations department at (203) 351-6349.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release of Pitney Bowes Inc. dated October 2, 2013.
99.1 Press release of Pitney Bowes Inc. dated October 2, 2013.
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.
/s/ Amy C. Corn
Amy C. Corn
Vice President - Secretary and Chief Governance Officer
October 2, 2013
Exhibit 99.1
CONTACTS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Editorial – Sheryl Y. Battles
Vice President, Corporate Communications
203/351-6808
Financial – Charles F. McBride
Vice President, Investor Relations
203/351-6349
Website – www.pitneybowes.com
Pitney Bowes Provides Notice of Bond Repurchase
STAMFORD, Conn., October 2, 2013 – Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today announced notice of its election to redeem its remaining August 2014 bonds valued at approximately $300 million. The bonds will be repurchased with proceeds from the sale of its Management Services business to funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC, which was completed October 1, 2013. This action is consistent with the company’s commitment to a balanced and disciplined capital allocation strategy focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet and investment grade debt ratios.
About Pitney Bowes
Pitney Bowes provides technology solutions for small, mid-size and large firms that help them connect with customers to build loyalty and grow revenue. Many of the company’s solutions are delivered on open platforms to best organize, analyze and apply both public and proprietary data to two-way customer communications. Pitney Bowes includes direct mail, transactional mail and call center communications in its solution mix along with digital channel messaging for the Web, email and mobile applications. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunity™. www.pb.com.
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