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 September 30, 20202021
OR
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:DelawareI.R.S. Employer Identification No.06-0495050
Address of Principal Executive Offices:3001 Summer Street,Stamford,Connecticut06926
Telephone Number:(203)356-5000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $1 par value per sharePBINew York Stock Exchange
6.7% Notes due 2043PBI.PRBNew 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 filerþAccelerated fileroþNon-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting companyEmerging growth company

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 October 28, 2020, 173,108,67929, 2021, 176,064,604 shares of common stock, par value $1 per share, of the registrant were outstanding.



PITNEY BOWES INC.
INDEX
Page Number
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Item 6:Exhibits
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements
PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Revenue:Revenue:    Revenue:    
Business servicesBusiness services$550,954 $419,101 $1,524,323 $1,243,609 Business services$551,384 $550,954 $1,688,860 $1,524,323 
Support servicesSupport services117,519 126,274 353,320 382,578 Support services113,413 117,519 347,266 353,320 
FinancingFinancing86,218 90,577 260,758 280,039 Financing71,936 86,218 223,201 260,758 
Equipment salesEquipment sales79,572 89,618 213,682 264,956 Equipment sales83,234 79,572 256,304 213,682 
SuppliesSupplies39,635 44,818 118,117 142,261 Supplies38,211 39,635 119,090 118,117 
RentalsRentals18,000 19,737 55,458 60,339 Rentals17,271 18,000 55,128 55,458 
Total revenueTotal revenue891,898 790,125 2,525,658 2,373,782 Total revenue875,449 891,898 2,689,849 2,525,658 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:
Cost of business servicesCost of business services482,965 338,519 1,311,941 1,003,483 Cost of business services472,216 482,965 1,454,564 1,311,941 
Cost of support servicesCost of support services37,647 41,086 114,132 123,453 Cost of support services38,250 37,647 112,646 114,132 
Financing interest expenseFinancing interest expense11,626 11,026 36,054 33,433 Financing interest expense11,710 11,626 35,369 36,054 
Cost of equipment salesCost of equipment sales59,766 59,859 165,045 182,094 Cost of equipment sales62,221 59,766 185,622 165,045 
Cost of suppliesCost of supplies10,132 12,225 30,751 37,533 Cost of supplies10,705 10,132 32,383 30,751 
Cost of rentalsCost of rentals6,055 5,090 18,455 23,223 Cost of rentals6,480 6,055 18,940 18,455 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative238,618 254,092 720,882 757,228 Selling, general and administrative225,024 238,618 699,316 720,882 
Research and developmentResearch and development9,255 12,272 28,838 38,421 Research and development10,621 9,255 32,996 28,838 
Restructuring charges and asset impairments3,766 47,017 12,505 56,616 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges3,701 3,766 11,434 12,505 
Goodwill impairmentGoodwill impairment0 198,169 Goodwill impairment —  198,169 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net27,175 28,704 79,504 84,325 Interest expense, net24,312 27,175 73,816 79,504 
Other components of net pension and postretirement (income) cost(109)(882)126 (3,138)
Other (income) expense(6,325)667 9,787 18,350 
Other components of net pension and postretirement cost (income)Other components of net pension and postretirement cost (income)46 (109)708 126 
Other expense (income)Other expense (income)3,193 (6,325)40,941 9,787 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses880,571 809,675 2,726,189 2,355,021 Total costs and expenses868,479 880,571 2,698,735 2,726,189 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxesIncome (loss) from continuing operations before taxes11,327 (19,550)(200,531)18,761 Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes6,970 11,327 (8,886)(200,531)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes554 (24,895)7,540 (13,351)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(Benefit) provision for income taxes(1,525)554 (10,602)7,540 
Income (loss) from continuing operationsIncome (loss) from continuing operations10,773 5,345 (208,071)32,112 Income (loss) from continuing operations8,495 10,773 1,716 (208,071)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxIncome (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax616 (8,470)7,648 (14,199)Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax572 616 (4,334)7,648 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$11,389 $(3,125)$(200,423)$17,913 Net income (loss)$9,067 $11,389 $(2,618)$(200,423)
Basic earnings (loss) per share (1):
Basic earnings (loss) per share (1):
Basic earnings (loss) per share (1):
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.06 $0.03 $(1.21)$0.18 Continuing operations$0.05 $0.06 $0.01 $(1.21)
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0 (0.05)0.04 (0.08)Discontinued operations — (0.02)0.04 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)$0.10 Net income (loss)$0.05 $0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1):
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1):
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1):
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.06 $0.03 $(1.21)$0.18 Continuing operations$0.05 $0.06 $0.01 $(1.21)
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0 (0.05)0.04 (0.08)Discontinued operations — (0.02)0.04 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)$0.10 Net income (loss)$0.05 $0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)

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




See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited; in thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Net income (loss)$11,389 $(3,125)$(200,423)$17,913 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $1,621, $(655), $(91) and $(1,078), respectively22,676 (27,962)5,040 (6,584)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(317), $51, $(796) and $27, respectively(957)149 (2,402)78 
Net unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities, net of tax of $(2,716), $509, $(1,816) and $2,573, respectively(8,191)1,487 (5,476)7,516 
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax benefits of 2,875, 2,633, 9,027 and 7,406, respectively9,162 7,552 29,409 21,499 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax22,690 (18,774)26,571 22,509 
Comprehensive income (loss)$34,079 $(21,899)$(173,852)$40,422 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Net income (loss)$9,067 $11,389 $(2,618)$(200,423)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $(1,062), $1,621, $(765) and $(91), respectively(18,175)22,676 (28,924)5,040 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $17, $(317), $1,152 and $(796), respectively50 (957)3,474 (2,402)
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, net of tax of $(467), $(2,716), $(2,117) and $(1,816), respectively(1,408)(8,191)(6,385)(5,476)
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax of $3,097, $2,875, $9,608 and $9,027, respectively9,606 9,162 29,736 29,409 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(9,927)22,690 (2,099)26,571 
Comprehensive (loss) income$(860)$34,079 $(4,717)$(173,852)








































See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETSASSETS  ASSETS  
Current assets:Current assets:  Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$799,177 $924,442 Cash and cash equivalents$729,149 $921,450 
Short-term investments (includes $21,185 and $35,879, respectively, reported at fair value)21,185 115,879 
Accounts and other receivables (net of allowance of $29,669 and $17,830, respectively)348,565 373,471 
Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $21,289 and $12,556, respectively)559,148 629,643 
Short-term investments (includes $3,334 and $18,974, respectively, reported at fair value)Short-term investments (includes $3,334 and $18,974, respectively, reported at fair value)14,060 18,974 
Accounts and other receivables (net of allowance of $11,807 and $18,899, respectively)Accounts and other receivables (net of allowance of $11,807 and $18,899, respectively)313,765 389,240 
Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $14,078 and $18,012, respectively)Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $14,078 and $18,012, respectively)556,985 568,050 
InventoriesInventories66,974 68,251 Inventories69,496 65,845 
Current income taxesCurrent income taxes11,477 5,565 Current income taxes32,290 23,219 
Other current assets and prepaymentsOther current assets and prepayments115,981 101,601 Other current assets and prepayments127,513 120,145 
Assets of discontinued operations0 17,229 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,922,507 2,236,081 Total current assets1,843,258 2,106,923 
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net367,466 376,177 Property, plant and equipment, net467,396 391,280 
Rental property and equipment, netRental property and equipment, net40,352 41,225 Rental property and equipment, net36,461 38,435 
Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $16,779 and $7,095 respectively)587,548 625,487 
Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $15,829 and $17,857 respectively)Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $15,829 and $17,857 respectively)582,352 605,292 
GoodwillGoodwill1,142,144 1,324,179 Goodwill1,124,705 1,152,285 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net167,493 190,640 Intangible assets, net137,118 159,839 
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets213,490 200,752 Operating lease assets212,028 201,916 
Noncurrent income taxesNoncurrent income taxes69,305 71,903 Noncurrent income taxes67,049 72,653 
Other assets (includes $418,100 and $230,442, respectively, reported at fair value)533,726 400,456 
Other assets (includes $337,577 and $355,799, respectively, reported at fair value)Other assets (includes $337,577 and $355,799, respectively, reported at fair value)484,247 491,514 
Total assetsTotal assets$5,044,031 $5,466,900 Total assets$4,954,614 $5,220,137 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:  Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities$760,363 $793,690 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$871,798 $880,616 
Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes BankCustomer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank610,582 591,118 Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank642,712 617,200 
Current operating lease liabilitiesCurrent operating lease liabilities38,007 36,060 Current operating lease liabilities41,347 39,182 
Current portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debt63,509 20,108 Current portion of long-term debt24,733 216,032 
Advance billingsAdvance billings102,919 101,920 Advance billings104,094 114,550 
Current income taxesCurrent income taxes2,527 17,083 Current income taxes4,078 2,880 
Liabilities of discontinued operations0 9,713 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities1,577,907 1,569,692 Total current liabilities1,688,762 1,870,460 
Long-term debtLong-term debt2,531,712 2,719,614 Long-term debt2,314,151 2,348,361 
Deferred taxes on incomeDeferred taxes on income279,526 274,435 Deferred taxes on income283,395 279,451 
Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilitiesTax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities40,642 38,834 Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities35,380 38,163 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilitiesNoncurrent operating lease liabilities192,789 177,711 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities193,861 180,292 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities342,330 400,518 Other noncurrent liabilities390,402 437,015 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities4,964,906 5,180,804 Total liabilities4,905,951 5,153,742 
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)00
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)323,338 323,338 Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)323,338 323,338 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital67,512 98,748 Additional paid-in capital2,463 68,502 
Retained earningsRetained earnings5,190,914 5,438,930 Retained earnings5,172,527 5,201,195 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(813,572)(840,143)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(841,230)(839,131)
Treasury stock, at cost (151,413,053 and 152,888,969 shares, respectively)(4,689,067)(4,734,777)
Treasury stock, at cost (148,809,481 and 151,362,724 shares, respectively)Treasury stock, at cost (148,809,481 and 151,362,724 shares, respectively)(4,608,435)(4,687,509)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity79,125 286,096 Total stockholders’ equity48,663 66,395 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$5,044,031 $5,466,900 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,954,614 $5,220,137 





See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net (loss) income$(200,423)$17,913 
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(7,648)14,199 
Restructuring payments(15,869)(18,845)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization120,403 118,514 
Allowance for credit losses35,400 22,131 
Stock-based compensation15,236 15,867 
Restructuring charges and asset impairments12,505 56,616 
Amortization of debt fees7,962 8,014 
Goodwill impairment198,169 
Loss on extinguishment of debt36,987 667 
Gain on sale of investments(21,969)
Loss on sale of business0 17,683 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/divestitures:  
Increase in accounts receivable(8,064)(248)
Decrease in finance receivables85,593 25,300 
Decrease (increase) in inventories1,051 (14,559)
Increase in other current assets and prepayments(18,400)(30,546)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities(1,047)892 
Increase (decrease) in current and noncurrent income taxes21,682 (30,401)
Increase (decrease) in advance billings687 (3,802)
Decrease in pension and retiree medical liabilities(25,095)(39,231)
Other, net(8,113)6,262 
   Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations229,047 166,426 
   Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities - discontinued operations(38,423)15,858 
   Net cash provided by operating activities190,624 182,284 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(80,787)(95,221)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(392,427)(45,178)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of available-for-sale securities241,924 78,024 
Net activity from short-term and other investments68,464 (92,418)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(6,608)(22,100)
Sale of other investments (See Note 8)58,248 
Increase in customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank19,464 3,125 
Other investing activities(1,511)(9,341)
   Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations(93,233)(183,109)
   Net cash used in investing activities - discontinued operations(2,502)(18,572)
   Net cash used in investing activities(95,735)(201,681)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt916,544 
Principal payments of long-term debt(1,072,260)(202,640)
Premiums and fees paid to extinguish debt(32,645)
Dividends paid to stockholders(25,693)(26,854)
Common stock repurchases0 (105,000)
Other financing activities(3,318)7,302 
   Net cash used in financing activities(217,372)(327,192)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(2,782)(5,822)
Change in cash and cash equivalents(125,265)(352,411)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period924,442 867,262 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$799,177 $514,851 
Cash interest paid$115,143 $110,943 
Cash income tax payments, net of refunds$19,861 $25,527 

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net loss$(2,618)$(200,423)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax4,334 (7,648)
Restructuring payments(14,847)(15,869)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization121,225 120,403 
Allowance for credit losses6,382 35,400 
Stock-based compensation15,448 15,236 
Restructuring charges11,434 12,505 
Amortization of debt fees5,694 7,962 
Goodwill impairment 198,169 
Loss on debt refinancing55,576 36,987 
Gain on asset sales(1,434)(21,969)
Gain on sale of business(10,201)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/divestitures:  
Accounts and other receivables62,537 (8,064)
Finance receivables31,893 86,135 
Inventories(4,304)1,051 
Other current assets and prepayments(8,900)(18,400)
Accounts payable20,953 (14,486)
Accrued liabilities(28,285)13,439 
Current and noncurrent income taxes(14,294)21,682 
Advance billings(9,402)687 
Pension and retiree medical liabilities(58,287)(60,442)
Other, net33,270 27,234 
   Net cash from operating activities - continuing operations216,174 229,589 
   Net cash from operating activities - discontinued operations (38,423)
   Net cash from operating activities216,174 191,166 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(140,907)(80,787)
Purchases of investment securities(70,896)(591,304)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investment securities78,941 501,459 
Net investment in loan receivables(6,627)(3,806)
Proceeds from asset sales1,840 58,248 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (6,608)
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash sold27,573 — 
Other investing activities 9,559 
   Net cash from investing activities - continuing operations(110,076)(113,239)
   Net cash from investing activities - discontinued operations(1,610)(2,502)
   Net cash from investing activities(111,686)(115,741)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Proceeds from the issuance of debt, net of discount1,195,500 916,544 
Principal payments of debt(1,429,603)(1,072,260)
Premiums and fees paid to refinance debt(50,130)(32,645)
Dividends paid to stockholders(26,050)(25,693)
Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank25,512 19,464 
Other financing activities(7,078)(3,318)
   Net cash from financing activities(291,849)(197,908)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(4,940)(2,782)
Change in cash and cash equivalents(192,301)(125,265)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period921,450 924,442 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$729,149 $799,177 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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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 shipping and mailing company that provides technology, company providing commerce solutions that power billionslogistics, and financial services to more than 90 percent of transactions. Clientsthe Fortune 500. Small business, retail, enterprise and government clients around the world rely on us to remove the accuracycomplexity of sending mail 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. Pitney Bowes Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1920.parcels. For moreadditional information, about us, our products, services and solutions, 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, 20192020 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, 2020,2021, particularly in light of the novel 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, 2019 (20192020 (2020 Annual Report).
Accounts
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 other receivables includes othermaturities that were previously reported on a net receivables of $60 millionbasis 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 September 30, 2020 has been revised and $91 million at December 31, 2019. In January 2019, we sold the direct operations and moved to a dealer modelimpact on our previously issued interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(unaudited)As Previously ReportedAdjustmentsReclassAs Revised and Reclassified
Cash flows from operating activities
Changes in finance receivables$85,593 $542 $— $86,135 
Net cash from operating activities: continuing operations$229,047 $542 $— $229,589 
Net cash from operating activities$190,624 $542 $— $191,166 
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of investment securities$(392,427)$(198,877)$— $(591,304)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investment securities$241,924 $259,535 $— $501,459 
Net change in short-term and other investing activities$68,464 $(68,464)$— $— 
Net investment in loan receivables$— $(542)$(3,264)$(3,806)
Customer deposits at the Bank$19,464 $(19,464)$— $— 
Other investing activities$(1,511)$7,806 $3,264 $9,559 
Net cash from investing activities: continuing operations$(93,233)$(20,006)$— $(113,239)
Net cash from investing activities$(95,735)$(20,006)$— $(115,741)
Cash flows from financing activities
Customer deposits at the Bank$— $19,464 $— $19,464 
Net cash from financing activities$(217,372)$19,464 $— $(197,908)
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(Unaudited; table amounts in 6 smaller international markets within Sending Technology Solutions (SendTech Solutions). Other receivables includes gross receivables of $20 million related to these direct operations.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.
We assessed certain accounting matters that require the use of estimates, assumptions and consideration of forecasted financial information in context with the known and projected future impacts of COVID-19. The most significant impacts were to our allowance for credit losses (see Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2020 below) and the carrying value of goodwill (see Note 8). Actual results could differ significantly from our estimates and assumptions, possibly resulting in additional impairments or other charges.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. We adopted this standard using the modified retrospective transition approach with a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. The ASU applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including finance receivables, trade and other receivables and investments in debt securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity. The ASU replaces the current incurred loss impairment model that recognizes losses when a probable threshold is met with a requirement to recognize lifetime expected credit losses immediately when a financial asset is originated or purchased. The models to estimate credit losses are required to be based on historical loss experience, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts and current economic outlook. The adoption of the standard resulted in an increase in the opening reserve balance for accounts and other receivables of $15 million and the opening reserve balance for finance receivables of $10 million and a net reduction to retained earnings of $22 million. The impact of COVID-19 on global businesses and economies resulted in an increased probability of recessionary conditions, delinquency rates and business bankruptcy resulting in an additional $11 million provision in the first quarter of 2020. Through September 30, 2020, our credit loss provision was $35 million compared to $22 million through September 30, 2019.

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Activity in the allowance for credit losses for accounts and other receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is presented below. See Note 7 for additional information pertaining to our finance receivables.
Balance at December 31, 2019Cumulative effect of accounting changeAmounts charged to expenseWrite-offs, recoveries and currency impactBalance at
September 30, 2020
Allowance for credit losses$17,830 $15,336 $16,856 $(20,353)$29,669 
Accounts receivable greater than 365 days past due, subject to certain exceptions, are written off against the allowance, although collection efforts may continue.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted2021
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issuedJanuary 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. This standard is effective beginning January 1, 2021, with earlyThe adoption permitted. We do not expectof this standard todid 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 transition to new reference interest rates will require certain contracts to be modified and the ASU is intended to mitigate the effects of this transition. The accommodations provided by the ASU are effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022 and may be applied at the beginning of any interim period within that time frame.
We are currently assessinghave matched LIBOR-based debt with LIBOR based interest rate swaps and have elected to apply the practical expedient related to probability and the assessment of the effectiveness for future LIBOR-indexed cash flows, which assumes that the debt instrument will use the same index rate as its corresponding interest rate swap once a new reference rate is established to replace LIBOR. We may apply other expedients as additional reference rate changes occur. We continue to assess the impact of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.


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(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 September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Global EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenueGlobal EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenue
Major products/service linesMajor products/service linesMajor products/service lines
Business servicesBusiness services$409,981 $127,705 $13,268 $550,954 $0 $550,954 Business services$398,011 $139,296 $14,077 $551,384 $ $551,384 
Support servicesSupport services0 0 117,519 117,519 0 117,519 Support services  113,413 113,413  113,413 
FinancingFinancing0 0 0 0 86,218 86,218 Financing    71,936 71,936 
Equipment salesEquipment sales0 0 17,935 17,935 61,637 79,572 Equipment sales  25,089 25,089 58,145 83,234 
SuppliesSupplies0 0 39,635 39,635 0 39,635 Supplies  38,211 38,211  38,211 
RentalsRentals0 0 0 0 18,000 18,000 Rentals    17,271 17,271 
SubtotalSubtotal409,981 127,705 188,357 726,043 $165,855 $891,898 Subtotal398,011 139,296 190,790 728,097 $147,352 $875,449 
Revenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financing
FinancingFinancing0 0 86,218 86,218 Financing  71,936 71,936 
Equipment salesEquipment sales0 0 61,637 61,637 Equipment sales  58,145 58,145 
RentalsRentals0 0 18,000 18,000 Rentals  17,271 17,271 
Total revenue Total revenue$409,981 $127,705 $354,212 $891,898  Total revenue$398,011 $139,296 $338,142 $875,449 
Timing of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in timeProducts/services transferred at a point in time$0 $0 $73,602 $73,602 Products/services transferred at a point in time$ $ $81,205 $81,205 
Products/services transferred over timeProducts/services transferred over time409,981 127,705 114,755 652,441 Products/services transferred over time398,011 139,296 109,585 646,892 
Total Total$409,981 $127,705 $188,357 $726,043  Total$398,011 $139,296 $190,790 $728,097 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Global EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenueGlobal EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenue
Major products/service linesMajor products/service linesMajor products/service lines
Business servicesBusiness services$278,995 $131,483 $8,623 $419,101 $$419,101 Business services$409,981 $127,705 $13,268 $550,954 $— $550,954 
Support servicesSupport services126,274 126,274 126,274 Support services— — 117,519 117,519 — 117,519 
FinancingFinancing90,577 90,577 Financing— — — — 86,218 86,218 
Equipment salesEquipment sales19,062 19,062 70,556 89,618 Equipment sales— — 17,935 17,935 61,637 79,572 
SuppliesSupplies44,818 44,818 44,818 Supplies— — 39,635 39,635 — 39,635 
RentalsRentals19,737 19,737 Rentals— — — — 18,000 18,000 
SubtotalSubtotal278,995 131,483 198,777 609,255 $180,870 $790,125 Subtotal409,981 127,705 188,357 726,043 $165,855 $891,898 
Revenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financing
FinancingFinancing90,577 90,577 Financing— — 86,218 86,218 
Equipment salesEquipment sales70,556 70,556 Equipment sales— — 61,637 61,637 
RentalsRentals19,737 19,737 Rentals— — 18,000 18,000 
Total revenue Total revenue$278,995 $131,483 $379,647 $790,125  Total revenue$409,981 $127,705 $354,212 $891,898 
Timing of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in timeProducts/services transferred at a point in time$$$81,547 $81,547 Products/services transferred at a point in time$— $— $73,602 $73,602 
Products/services transferred over timeProducts/services transferred over time278,995 131,483 117,230 527,708 Products/services transferred over time409,981 127,705 114,755 652,441 
Total Total$278,995 $131,483 $198,777 $609,255  Total$409,981 $127,705 $188,357 $726,043 
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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Global EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenueGlobal EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenue
Major products/service linesMajor products/service linesMajor products/service lines
Business servicesBusiness services$1,100,757 $386,552 $37,014 $1,524,323 $0 $1,524,323 Business services$1,229,526 $417,041 $42,293 $1,688,860 $ $1,688,860 
Support servicesSupport services0 0 353,320 353,320 0 353,320 Support services  347,266 347,266  347,266 
FinancingFinancing0 0 0 0 260,758 260,758 Financing    223,201 223,201 
Equipment salesEquipment sales0 0 49,556 49,556 164,126 213,682 Equipment sales  66,600 66,600 189,704 256,304 
SuppliesSupplies0 0 118,117 118,117 0 118,117 Supplies  119,090 119,090  119,090 
RentalsRentals0 0 0 0 55,458 55,458 Rentals    55,128 55,128 
SubtotalSubtotal1,100,757 386,552 558,007 2,045,316 $480,342 $2,525,658 Subtotal1,229,526 417,041 575,249 2,221,816 $468,033 $2,689,849 
Revenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financing
FinancingFinancing0 0 260,758 260,758 Financing  223,201 223,201 
Equipment salesEquipment sales0 0 164,126 164,126 Equipment sales  189,704 189,704 
RentalsRentals0 0 55,458 55,458 Rentals  55,128 55,128 
Total revenue Total revenue$1,100,757 $386,552 $1,038,349 $2,525,658  Total revenue$1,229,526 $417,041 $1,043,282 $2,689,849 
Timing of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in timeProducts/services transferred at a point in time$0 $0 $210,726 $210,726 Products/services transferred at a point in time$ $ $236,016 $236,016 
Products/services transferred over timeProducts/services transferred over time1,100,757 386,552 347,281 1,834,590 Products/services transferred over time1,229,526 417,041 339,233 1,985,800 
Total Total$1,100,757 $386,552 $558,007 $2,045,316  Total$1,229,526 $417,041 $575,249 $2,221,816 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Global EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenueGlobal EcommercePresort ServicesSendTech SolutionsRevenue from products and servicesRevenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal consolidated revenue
Major products/service linesMajor products/service linesMajor products/service lines
Business servicesBusiness services$827,568 $394,468 $21,573 $1,243,609 $$1,243,609 Business services$1,100,757 $386,552 $37,014 $1,524,323 $— $1,524,323 
Support servicesSupport services382,578 382,578 382,578 Support services— — 353,320 353,320 — 353,320 
FinancingFinancing280,039 280,039 Financing— — — — 260,758 260,758 
Equipment salesEquipment sales59,739 59,739 205,217 264,956 Equipment sales— — 49,556 49,556 164,126 213,682 
SuppliesSupplies142,261 142,261 142,261 Supplies— — 118,117 118,117 — 118,117 
RentalsRentals60,339 60,339 Rentals— — — — 55,458 55,458 
SubtotalSubtotal827,568 394,468 606,151 1,828,187 $545,595 $2,373,782 Subtotal1,100,757 386,552 558,007 2,045,316 $480,342 $2,525,658 
Revenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financingRevenue from leasing transactions and financing
FinancingFinancing280,039 280,039 Financing— — 260,758 260,758 
Equipment salesEquipment sales205,217 205,217 Equipment sales— — 164,126 164,126 
RentalsRentals60,339 60,339 Rentals— — 55,458 55,458 
Total revenue Total revenue$827,568 $394,468 $1,151,746 $2,373,782  Total revenue$1,100,757 $386,552 $1,038,349 $2,525,658 
Timing of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and servicesTiming of revenue recognition from products and services
Products/services transferred at a point in timeProducts/services transferred at a point in time$$$251,214 $251,214 Products/services transferred at a point in time$— $— $210,726 $210,726 
Products/services transferred over timeProducts/services transferred over time827,568 394,468 354,937 1,576,973 Products/services transferred over time1,100,757 386,552 347,281 1,834,590 
Total Total$827,568 $394,468 $606,151 $1,828,187  Total$1,100,757 $386,552 $558,007 $2,045,316 



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(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 asusing 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 are provided and revenue for shipping subscription solutions is recognized ratablytransferred 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 mailing equipment and professional services for ourdigital mailing and shipping technology solutions. Contract terms range from one to five years, depending on the lease term of the lease contract for 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, excluding sales-type leases.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 Pitney Bowesthe Bank.

Advance Billings from Contracts with Customers
Balance sheet locationSeptember 30, 2020December 31, 2019Increase/ (decrease)Balance sheet locationSeptember 30, 2021December 31, 2020Increase/ (decrease)
Advance billings, currentAdvance billings, currentAdvance billings$94,454 $92,464 $1,990 Advance billings, currentAdvance billings$96,851 $106,498 $(9,647)
Advance billings, noncurrentAdvance billings, noncurrentOther noncurrent liabilities$1,117 $1,245 $(128)Advance billings, noncurrentOther noncurrent liabilities$1,187 $1,277 $(90)

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 onfor our equipment and digital mailing equipment.and shipping technology solutions. Revenue recognized during the period includes $78$93 million of advance billings at the beginning of the period. Advance billings above at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019 also includes $82020 excludes $7 million and $9$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 202020212022-2025Total
SendTech Solutions$73,963 $263,673 $388,235 $725,871 
Remainder of 202120222023-2026Total
SendTech Solutions$85,186 $247,772 $364,157 $697,115 
The tableamounts above does not includeexclude 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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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
3. Segment Information
Our reportable segments are Global Ecommerce, Presort Services and SendTech Solutions. Global Ecommerce and Presort Services comprise the Commerce Services reporting group.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 productsdomestic parcel services, cross-border solutions and services that facilitate domestic retail and ecommerce shipping solutions, including fulfillment and returns, and global cross-border ecommerce transactions.digital delivery services.
Presort Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from sortation services to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail, and 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 September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Global Ecommerce$398,011 $409,981 $1,229,526 $1,100,757 
Presort Services139,296 127,705 417,041 386,552 
SendTech Solutions338,142 354,212 1,043,282 1,038,349 
Total revenue$875,449 $891,898 $2,689,849 $2,525,658 

RevenueEBIT
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Global EcommerceGlobal Ecommerce$409,981 $278,995 $1,100,757 $827,568 Global Ecommerce$(20,950)$(19,757)$(58,157)$(68,126)
Presort ServicesPresort Services127,705 131,483 386,552 394,468 Presort Services21,062 14,481 56,247 42,758 
Commerce Services537,686 410,478 1,487,309 1,222,036 
SendTech SolutionsSendTech Solutions354,212 379,647 1,038,349 1,151,746 SendTech Solutions98,950 112,599 320,541 323,429 
Total revenue$891,898 $790,125 $2,525,658 $2,373,782 
Total segment EBITTotal segment EBIT99,062 107,323 318,631 298,061 
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to net income (loss):Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to net income (loss):  
Unallocated corporate expensesUnallocated corporate expenses(49,176)(53,429)(162,957)(146,640)
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges(3,701)(3,766)(11,434)(12,505)
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(36,022)(38,801)(109,185)(115,558)
Gain on sale of assetsGain on sale of assets — 1,434 11,908 
Goodwill impairmentGoodwill impairment —  (198,169)
Loss on debt refinancingLoss on debt refinancing(3,193)— (55,576)(36,987)
Gain on sale of businessGain on sale of business — 10,201 — 
Transaction costsTransaction costs —  (641)
Benefit (provision) for income taxesBenefit (provision) for income taxes1,525 (554)10,602 (7,540)
Income (loss) from continuing operationsIncome (loss) from continuing operations8,495 10,773 1,716 (208,071)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxIncome (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax572 616 (4,334)7,648 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$9,067 $11,389 $(2,618)$(200,423)

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
EBIT
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Global Ecommerce$(19,757)$(21,793)$(68,126)$(51,969)
Presort Services14,481 17,687 42,758 48,215 
Commerce Services(5,276)(4,106)(25,368)(3,754)
SendTech Solutions112,599 130,954 323,429 378,095 
Total segment EBIT107,323 126,848 298,061 374,341 
Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to net income (loss):  
Unallocated corporate expenses(53,429)(58,277)(146,640)(160,283)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments(3,766)(47,017)(12,505)(56,616)
Interest expense, net(38,801)(39,730)(115,558)(117,758)
Gain on sale of equity investment0 11,908 
Goodwill impairment0 (198,169)
Loss on extinguishment of debt0 (667)(36,987)(667)
Loss on dispositions0 0 (17,683)
Transaction costs0 (707)(641)(2,573)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes(554)24,895 (7,540)13,351 
Income (loss) from continuing operations10,773 5,345 (208,071)32,112 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax616 (8,470)7,648 (14,199)
Net income (loss)$11,389 $(3,125)$(200,423)$17,913 
4. Discontinued Operations

DuringDiscontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 we received insurance proceedsinclude working capital adjustments, tax-related adjustments and other adjustments in connection with the sale of $6 millionour Software Solutions business in 2019 and $15 million, respectively,Production Mail business in 2018. Discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 also includes a tax charge related to the October 2019 malware attack, a portionsale of which has been recorded to the Production Mail business segments and reflected in segment EBIT.


4. Discontinued Operations
Discontinueddiscontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 also includes the Software Solutions business, sold in December 2019, withgain on the exceptionsale of theour software business in Australia, which closed in January 2020, and the Production Mail business, sold in July 2018. Selected financial information of discontinued operations is as follows:2020.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Software SolutionsProduction MailTotalSoftware SolutionsProduction MailTotal
Revenue$0 $0 $0 $73,620 $$73,620 
Earnings from discontinued operations$0 $0 $0 $8,633 $$8,633 
Gain (loss) on sale474 0 474 (12,447)(5,710)(18,157)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes$474 $0 474 $(3,814)$(5,710)(9,524)
Tax benefit(142)(1,054)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax$616 $(8,470)
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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Software SolutionsProduction MailTotalSoftware SolutionsProduction MailTotal
Revenue$0 $0 $0 $219,144 $$219,144 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations$0 $0 $0 $13,334 $(663)$12,671 
Gain (loss) on sale7,343 (167)7,176 (14,211)(14,967)(29,178)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before taxes$7,343 $(167)7,176 $(877)$(15,630)(16,507)
Tax benefit(472)(2,308)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax$7,648 $(14,199)

Assets of discontinued operations and liabilities of discontinued operations at December 31, 2019 includes the assets and liabilities of the software business in Australia.


5. Earnings per Share (EPS)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Numerator:Numerator:    Numerator:    
Income (loss) from continuing operationsIncome (loss) from continuing operations$10,773 $5,345 $(208,071)$32,112 Income (loss) from continuing operations$8,495 $10,773 $1,716 $(208,071)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxIncome (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax616 (8,470)7,648 (14,199)Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax572 616 (4,334)7,648 
Net income (loss) (numerator for diluted EPS)11,389 (3,125)(200,423)17,913 
Less: Preference stock dividend0 0 
Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)$11,389 $(3,125)$(200,423)$17,905 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$9,067 $11,389 $(2,618)$(200,423)
Denominator:Denominator:    Denominator:    
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPSWeighted-average shares used in basic EPS171,828 170,326 171,388 178,048 Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS174,399 171,828 173,691 171,388 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (1)
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (1)
2,876 875 0 1,048 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (1)
5,010 2,876 5,258 — 
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPSWeighted-average shares used in diluted EPS174,704 171,201 171,388 179,096 Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS179,409 174,704 178,949 171,388 
Basic earnings (loss) per share (2):
Basic earnings (loss) per share (2):
    
Basic earnings (loss) per share (2):
    
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.06 $0.03 $(1.21)$0.18 Continuing operations$0.05 $0.06 $0.01 $(1.21)
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0 (0.05)0.04 (0.08)Discontinued operations — (0.02)0.04 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)$0.10 Net income (loss)$0.05 $0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (2):
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (2):
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (2):
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.06 $0.03 $(1.21)$0.18 Continuing operations$0.05 $0.06 $0.01 $(1.21)
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0 (0.05)0.04 (0.08)Discontinued operations — (0.02)0.04 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)$0.10 Net income (loss)$0.05 $0.07 $(0.02)$(1.17)
Common stock equivalents excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share because their impact would be anti-dilutive:Common stock equivalents excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share because their impact would be anti-dilutive:14,828 16,182 15,855 16,166 Common stock equivalents excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share because their impact would be anti-dilutive:6,529 14,828 6,529 15,855 
(1)     Dilutive effect of common stock equivalentsDue to the net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, wascommon stock equivalents of 1,604 shares; however, this amount was not included inwere 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:
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Raw materials$19,289 $16,570 
Supplies and service parts26,162 24,061 
Finished products29,680 30,849 
Inventory at FIFO cost75,131 71,480 
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost(5,635)(5,635)
Total inventory, net$69,496 $65,845 
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6. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis for most U.S. inventories and the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis for most non-U.S. inventories. Inventories consisted of the following:
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Raw materials$16,174 $13,514 
Supplies and service parts22,628 21,840 
Finished products31,957 36,969 
Inventory at FIFO cost70,759 72,323 
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost(3,785)(4,072)
Total inventory, net$66,974 $68,251 


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 monthly, quarterly or semi-annual 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:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
North AmericaInternationalTotalNorth AmericaInternationalTotalNorth AmericaInternationalTotalNorth AmericaInternationalTotal
Sales-type lease receivablesSales-type lease receivables      Sales-type lease receivables      
Gross finance receivablesGross finance receivables$981,475 $201,590 $1,183,065 $1,055,852 $224,202 $1,280,054 Gross finance receivables$960,290 $186,979 $1,147,269 $994,985 $211,944 $1,206,929 
Unguaranteed residual valuesUnguaranteed residual values37,191 11,609 48,800 41,934 11,789 53,723 Unguaranteed residual values37,827 11,101 48,928 36,405 12,140 48,545 
Unearned incomeUnearned income(270,499)(58,811)(329,310)(319,281)(65,888)(385,169)Unearned income(251,451)(57,565)(309,016)(275,359)(61,686)(337,045)
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(25,886)(4,902)(30,788)(10,920)(2,085)(13,005)Allowance for credit losses(22,321)(3,977)(26,298)(22,917)(6,006)(28,923)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivablesNet investment in sales-type lease receivables722,281 149,486 871,767 767,585 168,018 935,603 Net investment in sales-type lease receivables724,345 136,538 860,883 733,114 156,392 889,506 
Loan receivablesLoan receivables     Loan receivables     
Loan receivablesLoan receivables259,832 22,377 282,209 298,247 27,926 326,173 Loan receivables259,653 22,410 282,063 268,690 22,092 290,782 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(6,792)(488)(7,280)(5,906)(740)(6,646)Allowance for credit losses(3,373)(236)(3,609)(6,484)(462)(6,946)
Net investment in loan receivablesNet investment in loan receivables253,040 21,889 274,929 292,341 27,186 319,527 Net investment in loan receivables256,280 22,174 278,454 262,206 21,630 283,836 
Net investment in finance receivablesNet investment in finance receivables$975,321 $171,375 $1,146,696 $1,059,926 $195,204 $1,255,130 Net investment in finance receivables$980,625 $158,712 $1,139,337 $995,320 $178,022 $1,173,342 


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

Sales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North AmericaInternationalTotalNorth AmericaInternationalTotal
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2021$104,087 $16,956 $121,043 $205,035 $22,410 $227,445 
Year ending December 31, 2022353,220 70,368 423,588 20,692 — 20,692 
Year ending December 31, 2023253,168 48,930 302,098 14,616 — 14,616 
Year ending December 31, 2024154,417 29,172 183,589 11,998 — 11,998 
Year ending December 31, 202576,001 15,305 91,306 6,429 — 6,429 
Thereafter19,397 6,248 25,645 883 — 883 
Total$960,290 $186,979 $1,147,269 $259,653 $22,410 $282,063 










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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Maturities of gross sales-type lease receivables and gross loan receivables at September 30, 2020 were as follows:
Sales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North AmericaInternationalTotalNorth AmericaInternationalTotal
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2020$114,724 $35,721 $150,445 $215,593 $22,377 $237,970 
Year ending December 31, 2021359,198 75,057 434,255 13,314 13,314 
Year ending December 31, 2022259,729 49,422 309,151 11,507 11,507 
Year ending December 31, 2023155,254 27,279 182,533 6,394 6,394 
Year ending December 31, 202477,034 11,000 88,034 7,023 7,023 
Thereafter15,536 3,111 18,647 6,001 6,001 
Total$981,475 $201,590 $1,183,065 $259,832 $22,377 $282,209 

Aging of Receivables
The aging of gross finance receivables was as follows:
September 30, 2020September 30, 2021
Sales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan ReceivablesSales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotalNorth
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotal
Past due amounts 0 - 90 daysPast due amounts 0 - 90 days$961,346 $199,565 $254,802 $22,096 $1,437,809 Past due amounts 0 - 90 days$955,731 $184,616 $255,365 $22,311 $1,418,023 
Past due amounts > 90 daysPast due amounts > 90 days20,129 2,025 5,030 281 27,465 Past due amounts > 90 days4,559 2,363 4,288 99 11,309 
TotalTotal$981,475 $201,590 $259,832 $22,377 $1,465,274 Total$960,290 $186,979 $259,653 $22,410 $1,429,332 
Past due amounts > 90 daysPast due amounts > 90 days     Past due amounts > 90 days     
Still accruing interestStill accruing interest$3,365 $699 $1,461 $58 $5,583 Still accruing interest$2,046 $872 $ $ $2,918 
Not accruing interestNot accruing interest16,764 1,326 3,569 223 21,882 Not accruing interest2,513 1,491 4,288 99 8,391 
TotalTotal$20,129 $2,025 $5,030 $281 $27,465 Total$4,559 $2,363 $4,288 $99 $11,309 
December 31, 2019
Sales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotal
Past due amounts 0 - 90 days$1,032,912 $220,819 $294,001 $27,697 $1,575,429 
Past due amounts > 90 days22,940 3,383 4,246 229 30,798 
Total$1,055,852 $224,202 $298,247 $27,926 $1,606,227 
Past due amounts > 90 days     
Still accruing interest$4,835 $1,081 $2,094 $121 $8,131 
Not accruing interest18,105 2,302 2,152 108 22,667 
Total$22,940 $3,383 $4,246 $229 $30,798 

December 31, 2020
Sales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotal
Past due amounts 0 - 90 days$972,266 $208,968 $264,484 $21,932 $1,467,650 
Past due amounts > 90 days22,719 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 interest17,591 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, reasonable and supportablemanagement forecasts and currentindependent economic outlook.forecasts. Credit losses are estimated at the portfolio level based on asset type and geographic market. Historical loss experience wasis 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). Additionally, we evaluate current conditions and review third-party economic forecasts on a quarterly basis to determine the impact on the allowance for credit losses. The assumptions used in determining an estimate of credit losses are inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves. The allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2020 considers the current economic conditions and resulting impact on a client's future ability to pay amounts due.
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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
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. We monitor delinquency rates and have experienced a slight increase in our delinquencies during this current economic situation. However, we believe that our finance receivable 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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(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 ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotal
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 2021$22,917 $6,006 $6,484 $462 $35,869 
Amounts charged to expenseAmounts charged to expense1,959 (1,019)(979)33 (6)
Write-offsWrite-offs(4,816)(773)(4,748)(251)(10,588)
RecoveriesRecoveries2,256 (16)2,615 3 4,858 
OtherOther5 (221)1 (11)(226)
Balance at September 30, 2021Balance at September 30, 2021$22,321 $3,977 $3,373 $236 $29,907 
Sales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan ReceivablesSales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotalNorth
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019Balance at December 31, 2019$10,920 $2,085 $5,906 $740 $19,651 Balance at December 31, 2019$10,920 $2,085 $5,906 $740 $19,651 
Cumulative effect of accounting changeCumulative effect of accounting change9,271 1,750 (1,116)(402)9,503 Cumulative effect of accounting change9,271 1,750 (1,116)(402)9,503 
Amounts charged to expenseAmounts charged to expense10,009 1,314 6,792 429 18,544 Amounts charged to expense10,009 1,314 6,792 429 18,544 
Write-offsWrite-offs(5,950)(548)(7,370)(343)(14,211)Write-offs(5,950)(548)(7,370)(343)(14,211)
RecoveriesRecoveries1,488 91 2,399 1 3,979 Recoveries1,488 91 2,399 3,979 
Currency impact148 210 181 63 602 
OtherOther148 210 181 63 602 
Balance at September 30, 2020Balance at September 30, 2020$25,886 $4,902 $6,792 $488 $38,068 Balance at September 30, 2020$25,886 $4,902 $6,792 $488 $38,068 
Sales-type Lease ReceivablesLoan Receivables
North
America
InternationalNorth
America
InternationalTotal
Balance at January 1, 2019$10,253 $2,355 $6,777 $837 $20,222 
Amounts charged to expense4,587 801 3,547 440 9,375 
Write-offs(5,153)(842)(6,882)(608)(13,485)
Recoveries1,286 157 2,746 4,198 
Currency impact199 (254)(172)41 (186)
Balance at September 30, 2019$11,172 $2,217 $6,016 $719 $20,124 

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. A fourth class is shown for accounts that areWe 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 scored. Absencebe 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 degreethird-party credit score is used to predict the payment behaviors of risk (low, medium, high), as defined byour clients and the third party, refers to the relative riskprobability that an account maywill become delinquent ingreater than 90 days past due during the next 12 months.subsequent 12-month period.
Low risk accounts are companies with very good credit scores and are considered to approximate the top 30%a predicted delinquency rate of all commercial borrowers.less than 5%.
Medium risk accounts are companies with average to good credit scores and are considered to approximate the middle 40% of all commercial borrowers.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 delinquentdelinquent. The predicted delinquency rate would be greater than 10%.

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. Accordingly, the entire International portfolio is reported in the Not Scored category. 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 are considered to approximate the bottom 30% of all commercial borrowers.other available financial information.





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(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.
Sales Type Lease ReceivablesLoan ReceivablesTotal
20202019201820172016Prior
Low$187,763 $230,942 $178,224 $101,307 $37,346 $15,488 $185,709 $936,779 
Medium39,810 58,779 42,501 24,903 10,491 3,924 59,422 239,830 
High5,752 6,219 4,722 2,605 1,344 184 4,617 25,443 
Not Scored55,694 79,125 53,395 28,611 12,207 1,729 32,461 263,222 
Total$289,019 $375,065 $278,842 $157,426 $61,388 $21,325 $282,209 $1,465,274 
class as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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, given that it is a localized process, and there is no single credit score model that covers all countries. International credit applications below $50 thousand are subjected to an automated review process. All other credit applications are manually reviewed. A manual review includes obtaining client financial information, credit reports and other available financial information. Approximately 80% of credit applications are approved or denied through the automated review process.
September 30, 2021
Sales Type Lease ReceivablesLoan ReceivablesTotal
20212020201920182017Prior
Low$211,706 $206,401 $174,389 $111,650 $44,059 $17,317 $194,859 $960,381 
Medium35,526 38,343 36,921 22,257 10,355 5,551 49,385 198,338 
High4,169 5,335 4,744 3,013 1,050 830 5,265 24,406 
Not Scored65,099 56,985 51,426 27,735 10,079 2,329 32,554 246,207 
Total$316,500 $307,064 $267,480 $164,655 $65,543 $26,027 $282,063 $1,429,332 
December 31, 2020
Sales Type Lease ReceivablesLoan ReceivablesTotal
20202019201820172016Prior
Low$256,573 $228,344 $165,244 $87,346 $30,518 $12,249 $192,971 $973,245 
Medium50,785 49,946 37,168 21,388 6,470 2,375 61,625 229,757 
High6,182 5,396 3,782 1,974 1,051 143 4,518 23,046 
Not Scored80,854 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 


Lease Income
Lease income from sales-type leases was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019202020192021202020212020
Profit recognized at commencement (1)
Profit recognized at commencement (1)
$29,169 $39,326 $80,349 $112,422 
Profit recognized at commencement (1)
$28,394 $29,169 $92,756 $80,348 
Interest incomeInterest income33,654 56,522 101,969 174,045 Interest income45,806 50,961 142,072 157,044 
Total lease income from sales-type leasesTotal lease income from sales-type leases$62,823 $95,848 $182,318 $286,467 Total lease income from sales-type leases$74,200 $80,130 $234,828 $237,392 
(1) Lease contracts do not include variable lease payments.

The disclosure of total lease income from sales-type leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 has been revised from $63 million to $80 million and from $182 million to $237 million, respectively. The revision did not have any impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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(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, 20202021$17,351 
Year ending December 31, 202136,39610,624 
Year ending December 31, 202213,68828,138 
Year ending December 31, 20237,17221,658 
Year ending December 31, 20242,1006,395 
Year ending December 31, 20252,221 
Thereafter399320 
Total$77,10669,356 

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
8. Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other AssetsGoodwill
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Customer relationshipsCustomer relationships$268,195 $(108,338)$159,857 $265,665 $(88,550)$177,115 Customer relationships$268,189 $(134,871)$133,318 $268,199 $(115,010)$153,189 
Software & technologySoftware & technology31,600 (23,969)7,631 31,600 (19,999)11,601 Software & technology19,000 (15,200)3,800 19,000 (12,350)6,650 
Trademarks & other13,324 (13,319)5 13,324 (11,400)1,924 
Total intangible assetsTotal intangible assets$313,119 $(145,626)$167,493 $310,589 $(119,949)$190,640 Total intangible assets$287,189 $(150,071)$137,118 $287,199 $(127,360)$159,839 

Amortization expense for both the three months ended September 30, 20202021 and 20192020 was $8 million and $9 million, respectively, and amortizationmillion. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 was $26$23 million and $27$26 million, respectively.
Future amortization expense as of September 30, 20202021 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, 20202021$7,683 
Year ending December 31, 202130,2657,573 
Year ending December 31, 202229,315 
Year ending December 31, 202326,465 
Year ending December 31, 202426,465 
Year ending December 31, 202519,805 
Thereafter47,30027,495 
Total$167,493137,118 

Goodwill
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by reporting segment, are shown in the table below.
December 31, 2019ImpairmentAcquisitionCurrency impactSeptember 30,
2020
Gross value before accumulated impairmentAccumulated impairmentDecember 31, 2020DispositionCurrency impactSeptember 30,
2021
Global EcommerceGlobal Ecommerce$609,431 $(198,169)$0 $0 $411,262 Global Ecommerce$609,431 $(198,169)$411,262 $(16,200)$ $395,062 
Presort ServicesPresort Services212,529 0 8,463 0 220,992 Presort Services220,992 — 220,992   220,992 
Commerce Services821,960 (198,169)8,463 0 632,254 
SendTech SolutionsSendTech Solutions502,219 0 0 7,671 509,890 SendTech Solutions520,031 — 520,031  (11,380)508,651 
Total goodwillTotal goodwill$1,324,179 $(198,169)$8,463 $7,671 $1,142,144 Total goodwill$1,350,454 $(198,169)$1,152,285 $(16,200)$(11,380)$1,124,705 

In the first quarter of 2020, we determined that the estimated fair value of the Global Ecommerce reporting unit was less than its carrying value and recorded a non-cash, pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $198 million.
At December 31, 2019, the fair value of our Global Ecommerce business exceeded its carrying value by less than 20%. During the first quarter of 2020, our Global Ecommerce reporting unit experienced weaker than expected performance, due in part to the deteriorating macroeconomic conditions and uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, causing us to evaluate the Global Ecommerce goodwill for impairment.
To test the Global Ecommerce goodwill for impairment, we determined the fair value of the Global Ecommerce reporting unit and compared it to the reporting unit's carrying value, including goodwill. We engaged a third-party to assist in the determination of the fair value of the reporting unit. The determination of fair value, and the resulting impairment charge, relied on internal projections developed using numerous estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties. These estimates and assumptions included revenue growth, profitability, cash flows, capital spending and other available information. The determination of fair value also incorporated a risk-adjusted discount rate, terminal growth rates and other assumptions that market participants may use. Changes in any of these estimates or assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and the associated
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goodwill impairment charge and could result in an additional impairment charge in the future. These estimates and assumptions are considered Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy.
Other Assets
Other assets at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes long-term investments of $426 million and $289 million, respectively.
InDuring the second quarter, we sold a U.K. based software consultancy business ("Tacit") acquired as part of 2020, we surrendered certain company owned life insurance policies andour 2017 acquisition of Newgistics. We received net proceeds of $46 million. We did not record a gain or loss on the surrender; however, the surrender resulted in a tax expense of $12 million (see Note 13 for further information). Also, in the second quarter of 2020, we sold our interest in an equity investment for $12$28 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $12 million.

$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.
September 30, 2020September 30, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Investment securitiesInvestment securities    Investment securities    
Money market fundsMoney market funds$116,806 $440,493 $0 $557,299 Money market funds$84,772 $250,877 $ $335,649 
Equity securitiesEquity securities0 22,555 0 22,555 Equity securities 29,898  29,898 
Commingled fixed income securitiesCommingled fixed income securities1,720 19,537 0 21,257 Commingled fixed income securities1,704 19,277  20,981 
Government and related securitiesGovernment and related securities17,408 18,601 0 36,009 Government and related securities9,847 25,179  35,026 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities0 82,959 0 82,959 Corporate debt securities 66,433  66,433 
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securitiesMortgage-backed / asset-backed securities0 275,352 0 275,352 Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities 187,435  187,435 
DerivativesDerivatives Derivatives 
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap 631  631 
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts0 2,603 0 2,603 Foreign exchange contracts 723  723 
Total assetsTotal assets$135,934 $862,100 $0 $998,034 Total assets$96,323 $580,453 $ $676,776 
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
DerivativesDerivatives    Derivatives    
Interest rate swaps$0 $(2,908)$0 $(2,908)
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts0 (1,086)0 (1,086)Foreign exchange contracts$ $(2,853)$ $(2,853)
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$0 $(3,994)$0 $(3,994)Total liabilities$ $(2,853)$ $(2,853)
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
December 31, 2019December 31, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Investment securitiesInvestment securities    Investment securities    
Money market fundsMoney market funds$161,441 $240,364 $$401,805 Money market funds$73,228 $434,791 $— $508,019 
Equity securitiesEquity securities21,979 21,979 Equity securities— 26,583 — 26,583 
Commingled fixed income securitiesCommingled fixed income securities1,656 18,404 20,060 Commingled fixed income securities1,722 19,669 — 21,391 
Government and related securitiesGovernment and related securities64,572 17,478 82,050 Government and related securities16,776 16,757 — 33,533 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities72,149 72,149 Corporate debt securities— 71,433 — 71,433 
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securitiesMortgage-backed / asset-backed securities66,339 66,339 Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities— 220,678 — 220,678 
DerivativesDerivatives   Derivatives   
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts3,256 3,256 Foreign exchange contracts— 3,776 — 3,776 
Total assetsTotal assets$227,669 $439,969 $$667,638 Total assets$91,726 $793,687 $— $885,413 
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
DerivativesDerivatives    Derivatives    
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap$— $(2,163)$— $(2,163)
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts$$(1,402)$$(1,402)Foreign exchange contracts— (1,960)— (1,960)
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$$(1,402)$$(1,402)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 intowithin 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.

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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 our wholly owned subsidiary, the Pitney Bowes Bank (the PB Bank). The PB Bank provides financing solutions to clients that rent or lease postage meters and purchase postage related supplies. The PB Bank also manages and invests excess undeployed deposits in bond investments.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 income (AOCI)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 nine months ended September 30, 2020.2021.

Available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
September 30, 2020September 30, 2021
Amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesEstimated fair valueAmortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesEstimated fair value
Government and related securitiesGovernment and related securities$35,018 $144 $(719)$34,443 Government and related securities$36,282 $74 $(1,330)$35,026 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities84,457 422 (1,920)82,959 Corporate debt securities68,720 313 (2,600)66,433 
Commingled fixed income securitiesCommingled fixed income securities1,699 21 0 1,720 Commingled fixed income securities1,721  (17)1,704 
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securitiesMortgage-backed / asset-backed securities276,880 476 (2,004)275,352 Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities191,769 215 (4,549)187,435 
TotalTotal$398,054 $1,063 $(4,643)$394,474 Total$298,492 $602 $(8,496)$290,598 
December 31, 2019December 31, 2020
Amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesEstimated fair valueAmortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesEstimated fair value
Government and related securitiesGovernment and related securities$80,732 $1,358 $(114)$81,976 Government and related securities$31,882 $157 $(78)$31,961 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities70,426 2,009 (286)72,149 Corporate debt securities71,174 614 (355)71,433 
Commingled fixed income securitiesCommingled fixed income securities1,675 (19)1,656 Commingled fixed income securities1,706 16 — 1,722 
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securitiesMortgage-backed / asset-backed securities65,679 960 (300)66,339 Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities220,659 734 (715)220,678 
TotalTotal$218,512 $4,327 $(719)$222,120 Total$325,421 $1,521 $(1,148)$325,794 

Investment securities in a loss position were as follows:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair ValueGross unrealized lossesFair ValueGross unrealized lossesFair ValueGross unrealized lossesFair ValueGross unrealized losses
Less than 12 continuous monthsLess than 12 continuous months$314,145 $4,543 $52,521 $583 Less than 12 continuous months$181,105 $4,695 $132,267 $1,072 
Greater than 12 continuous monthsGreater than 12 continuous months3,157 100 9,227 136 Greater than 12 continuous months93,587 3,801 2,369 76 
TotalTotal$317,302 $4,643 $61,748 $719 Total$274,692 $8,496 $134,636 $1,148 
At September 30, 2020, approximately 30%2021, 35% of totalthe securities in the investment portfolio were in a net 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 expect towe receive the stated principal and interest at maturity.

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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 September 30, 20202021 were as follows:
Amortized costEstimated fair valueAmortized costEstimated fair value
Within 1 yearWithin 1 year$19,299 $19,379 Within 1 year$3,090 $3,082 
After 1 year through 5 yearsAfter 1 year through 5 years9,354 9,553 After 1 year through 5 years15,198 15,102 
After 5 years through 10 yearsAfter 5 years through 10 years54,448 53,476 After 5 years through 10 years73,743 71,325 
After 10 yearsAfter 10 years314,953 312,066 After 10 years206,461 201,089 
TotalTotal$398,054 $394,474 Total$298,492 $290,598 
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.
We have not experienced any significant write-offs in our investment portfolio. The majority of our mortgage-backed securities are either guaranteed or supported by the U.S. Government. We have no investments in inactive markets that would warrant a possible change in our pricing methods or classification within the fair value hierarchy.

Held-to-Maturity Securities
At September 30, 2021, certain investments classified as available-for-sale are now classified as held-to-maturity as management determined that the intent is to now hold these securities until maturity. The reclassification of these securities did not have a material impact on our financial statements. Held-to-maturity securities at September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019, include $252020 totaled $19 million and $383$75 million, respectively, of short-term, highly liquid time deposits. Due to the short-term nature of these securities, the carrying value approximates fair value.investments.

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 AOCIAOCL 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 September 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we had outstanding contracts associated with these anticipated transactions with notional amounts of $9$2 million and $7$8 million, respectively. Amounts included in AOCIAOCL at September 30, 20202021 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 havereceived $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 $500$200 million that areand 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 AOCI.AOCL.









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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 DerivativesDesignation of DerivativesBalance Sheet LocationSeptember 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Designation of DerivativesBalance Sheet LocationSeptember 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Derivatives designated as
hedging instruments
Derivatives designated as
hedging instruments
  Derivatives designated as
hedging instruments
  
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contractsOther current assets and prepayments$15 $207 Foreign exchange contractsOther current assets and prepayments$42 $96 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(154)(56) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(6)(112)
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swapsOther noncurrent liabilities(2,908)Interest rate swapsOther assets (Other noncurrent liabilities)631 (2,163)
Derivatives not designated as
hedging instruments
Derivatives not designated as
hedging instruments
  Derivatives not designated as
hedging instruments
  
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contractsOther current assets and prepayments2,588 3,049 Foreign exchange contractsOther current assets and prepayments681 3,680 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(932)(1,346) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(2,847)(1,848)
Total derivative assets$2,603 $3,256  Total derivative assets$1,354 $3,776 
Total derivative liabilities(3,994)(1,402) Total derivative liabilities(2,853)(4,123)
Total net derivative (liability) asset$(1,391)$1,854  Total net derivative liability$(1,499)$(347)

Results of cash flow hedging relationships were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 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 Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCL
(Effective Portion)
Location of Gain (Loss)
(Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCL to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Derivative InstrumentDerivative Instrument2020201920202019Derivative Instrument2021202020212020
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts$(80)$156 Revenue$(104)$(98)Foreign exchange contracts$41 $(80)Revenue$45 $(104)
  Cost of sales(6)54    Cost of sales(21)(6)
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap(1,303)Interest expense0 Interest rate swap186 (1,303)Interest expense — 
$(1,383)$156  $(110)$(44) $227 $(1,383) $24 $(110)
Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Derivative Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI
(Effective Portion)
Location of Gain (Loss)
(Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Derivative Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCI
(Effective Portion)
Location of Gain (Loss)
(Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Derivative InstrumentDerivative Instrument2020201920202019Derivative Instrument2021202020212020
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts$(361)$181 Revenue$(107)$(23)Foreign exchange contracts$215 $(361)Revenue$289 $(107)
  Cost of sales36 99    Cost of sales(126)36 
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap(2,908)Interest expense0 Interest rate swap2,794 (2,908)Interest expense — 
$(3,269)$181  $(71)$76  $3,009 $(3,269) $163 $(71)

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 September 30, 20202021 mature within 12 months.





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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 September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in EarningsDerivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives InstrumentDerivatives InstrumentLocation of Derivative Gain (Loss)20202019Derivatives InstrumentLocation of Derivative Gain (Loss)20212020
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contractsSelling, general and administrative expense$891 $(11,385)Foreign exchange contractsSelling, general and administrative expense$(5,592)$891 
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in EarningsDerivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives InstrumentDerivatives InstrumentLocation of Derivative Gain (Loss)20202019Derivatives InstrumentLocation of Derivative Gain (Loss)20212020
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contractsSelling, general and administrative expense$(2,776)$(6,181)Foreign exchange contractsSelling, general and administrative expense$(4,524)$(2,776)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial instruments not reported at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, held-to-maturity investment securities, accounts receivable, loan receivables, accounts payable and debt. The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, held-to-maturity investment securities, 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:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying valueCarrying value$2,595,221 $2,739,722 Carrying value$2,338,884 $2,564,393 
Fair valueFair value$2,426,516 $2,572,794 Fair value$2,396,064 $2,479,895 



10. Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments
Restructuring Charges
Activity in our restructuring reserves was as follows:
Severance and benefits costsOther exit
costs
Total
Balance at January 1, 2020$11,937 $69 $12,006 
Expenses, net8,748 1,108 9,856 
Cash payments(14,714)(1,155)(15,869)
Balance at September 30, 2020$5,971 $22 $5,993 
Balance at January 1, 2019$13,641 $1,808 $15,449 
Expenses, net12,498 845 13,343 
Cash payments(16,362)(2,483)(18,845)
Balance at September 30, 2019$9,777 $170 $9,947 
Severance and other exit costs
Balance at January 1, 2021$10,063 
Expenses, net11,434
Cash payments(14,847)
Noncash activity(541)
Balance at September 30, 2021$6,109
Balance at January 1, 2020$12,006 
Expenses, net12,505 
Cash payments(15,869)
Noncash activity(2,649)
Balance at September 30, 2020$5,993 
The majority of the restructuring reserves are expected to be paid over the next 12 to 24 months.

Other Charges
Restructuring charges and asset impairments for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes $3 million of non-cash charges related to pension settlements and facilities abandonment. Restructuring charges and asset impairments for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 includes $43 million of non-cash charges primarily due to the impairment of capitalized software costs related to the development of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in our international markets.




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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 rateSeptember 30, 2020December 31, 2019


Interest rateSeptember 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Notes due October 2021Notes due October 20214.625%$170,253 $600,000 Notes due October 20214.875%$ $152,588 
Notes due May 2022Notes due May 20225.375%148,792 400,000 Notes due May 20225.625% 148,792 
Notes due April 2023Notes due April 20235.70%271,000 400,000 Notes due April 20236.20%91,766 271,000 
Notes due March 2024Notes due March 20244.625%374,000 500,000 Notes due March 20244.625%251,046 374,000 
Notes due March 2027Notes due March 20276.875%400,000 — 
Notes due March 2029Notes due March 20297.25%350,000 — 
Notes due January 2037Notes due January 20375.25%35,841 35,841 Notes due January 20375.25%35,841 35,841 
Notes due March 2043Notes due March 20436.70%425,000 425,000 Notes due March 20436.70%425,000 425,000 
Term loan due November 2024Variable385,000 400,000 
Term loan due March 2026Term loan due March 2026LIBOR + 1.75%375,250 380,000 
Term loan due January 2025Term loan due January 2025Variable828,750 Term loan due January 2025LIBOR + 5.5% 818,125 
Term loan due March 2028Term loan due March 2028LIBOR + 4.0%447,750 — 
Other debtOther debt5,000 5,108 Other debt3,991 4,900 
Principal amountPrincipal amount2,643,636 2,765,949 Principal amount2,380,644 2,610,246 
Less: unamortized costs, netLess: unamortized costs, net48,415 26,227 Less: unamortized costs, net41,760 45,853 
Total debtTotal debt2,595,221 2,739,722 Total debt2,338,884 2,564,393 
Less: current portion long-term debtLess: current portion long-term debt63,509 20,108 Less: current portion long-term debt24,733 216,032 
Long-term debtLong-term debt$2,531,712 $2,719,614 Long-term debt$2,314,151 $2,348,361 

Interest rates on certain notes are subject to adjustment based on changes in our credit ratings. AsIn 2021, we issued a result of credit rating downgrades in November 2019$400 million 6.875% unsecured note due March 2027, a $350 million 7.25% unsecured note due March 2029 and May 2020,entered into a new seven-year $450 million secured term loan maturing March 2028. We redeemed all the interest rates on theoutstanding October 2021 notes and April 2023 notes increased 0.50% and the interest rate onan aggregate $363 million of the May 2022 notes, increased 0.75% in the second quarter of 2020. Further, the interest rates on the October 2021 notes and April 2023 notes will increase an additional 0.25% inand March 2024 notes under a tender offer, the fourth quarterremaining balance of 2020.the May 2022 notes and repaid the remaining balance of our January 2025 term loan. A $56 million pre-tax loss was incurred on the refinancing of debt.
In February 2020, we
We also amended our $500 million secured a five-year $850revolving credit facility and our $380 million secured term loan maturing January 2025 (the 2025 Term Loan).to extend their maturities from November 2024 to March 2026. The 2025 Term Loan bearscredit agreement that governs the revolving credit facility and term loans contains financial and non-financial covenants. At September 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all covenants and there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
We also terminated our existing $500 million interest at LIBOR plus 5.5%rate swap agreements and resets monthly. We haveentered into new interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $500 million to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with $500 million of our variable-rate term loans.$200 million. Under the terms of the new swap agreements, we pay fixed-rate interest of 0.4443%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.
In March 2020, we purchased under a tender offer $428 million of the October 2021 notes, $250 million of the May 2022 notes, $125 million of the April 2023 notes and $125 million of the March 2024 notes. A $37 million loss was incurred on the early redemption of debt.
During the first nine months of 2020, we repaid $36 million of principal related to our term loans.
We have a $500 million secured revolving credit facility that expires in November 2024 and contains financial and non-financial covenants. At September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants. In September 2020, we repaid2021, the $100 million underinterest rate of the credit facility that we drew down in April 2020. At September 30, 20202028 Term Loan was 4.1% and December 31, 2019, there were 0 outstanding borrowings under this facility.the interest rate on the 2026 Term Loan was 1.8%.









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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) cost were as follows:
Defined Benefit Pension PlansNonpension Postretirement Benefit PlansDefined Benefit Pension PlansNonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
United StatesForeignUnited StatesForeign
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
202020192020201920202019202120202021202020212020
Service costService cost$16 $20 $422 $385 $229 $242 Service cost$64 $16 $346 $422 $232 $229 
Interest costInterest cost12,719 15,792 3,548 4,435 1,255 1,646 Interest cost10,353 12,719 2,961 3,548 891 1,255 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(20,932)(23,182)(8,297)(8,340)0 Expected return on plan assets(18,883)(20,932)(7,979)(8,297) — 
Amortization of transition creditAmortization of transition credit0 (1)(2)0 Amortization of transition credit —  (1) — 
Amortization of prior service (credit) costAmortization of prior service (credit) cost(15)(15)62 58 93 80 Amortization of prior service (credit) cost(15)(15)67 62 32 93 
Amortization of net actuarial lossAmortization of net actuarial loss7,972 6,537 2,092 1,543 926 507 Amortization of net actuarial loss9,366 7,972 2,340 2,092 913 926 
SettlementSettlement75 1,477 833 0 Settlement 75  833  — 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(165)$629 $(1,341)$(1,921)$2,503 $2,475 
Net periodic benefit cost (income)Net periodic benefit cost (income)$885 $(165)$(2,265)$(1,341)$2,068 $2,503 
Contributions to benefit plansContributions to benefit plans$2,061 $3,350 $445 $652 $2,422 $4,628 Contributions to benefit plans$1,161 $2,061 $355 $445 $2,642 $2,422 
Defined Benefit Pension PlansNonpension Postretirement Benefit PlansDefined Benefit Pension PlansNonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
United StatesForeignUnited StatesForeign
Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedNine Months EndedNine Months EndedNine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
202020192020201920202019202120202021202020212020
Service costService cost$69 $62 $1,220 $1,157 $663 $725 Service cost$195 $69 $1,055 $1,220 $682 $663 
Interest costInterest cost39,077 47,378 10,473 13,231 3,742 4,937 Interest cost31,842 39,077 8,929 10,473 2,816 3,742 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(63,539)(69,545)(24,474)(25,609)0 0 Expected return on plan assets(57,839)(63,539)(24,070)(24,474)  
Amortization of transition creditAmortization of transition credit0 (3)(5)0 Amortization of transition credit��� —  (3) — 
Amortization of prior service (credit) costAmortization of prior service (credit) cost(45)(45)182 181 280 241 Amortization of prior service (credit) cost(45)(45)202 182 97 280 
Amortization of net actuarial lossAmortization of net actuarial loss24,367 19,610 6,156 4,727 2,400 1,521 Amortization of net actuarial loss28,643 24,367 7,065 6,156 3,068 2,400 
SettlementSettlement1,076 2,278 4,023 397 0 Settlement314 1,076  4,023  — 
Net periodic benefit cost (income)Net periodic benefit cost (income)$1,005 $(262)$(2,423)$(5,921)$7,085 $7,424 Net periodic benefit cost (income)$3,110 $1,005 $(6,819)$(2,423)$6,663 $7,085 
Contributions to benefit plansContributions to benefit plans$5,959 $7,401 $9,013 $9,740 $10,493 $13,841 Contributions to benefit plans$4,020 $5,959 $9,379 $9,013 $9,542 $10,493 








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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 nine months ended September 30, 2021 was (21.9)% and 119.3%, respectively, and includes a net tax benefit of $3 million from the resolution of tax matters partially offset by a charge from the filing of state income tax returns. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 also includes benefits of $5 million due to tax legislation in the U.K., 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, a benefit 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 nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 4.9% and (3.8)%, respectively, and includes a $3 million benefit, which is primarily due to regulations enacted into law during the quarter. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 also includes a $12 million charge for the surrender of company owned life insurance policies, (see Note 8), a benefit of $2 million on the $198 million goodwill impairment charge as the majority of this charge iswas nondeductible, a benefit of $1 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-money vestedout-of-the-money stock options and the vesting of restricted stock.
The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was 127.3% and (71.2)%, respectively, and includes a benefit of $23 million from the release of a foreign valuation allowance. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 also includes a $2 million tax on the $18 million book loss incurred from the disposition of operations in certain international markets, primarily due to nondeductible basis differences as well as a benefit of $6 million from the resolution of certain tax examinations.
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 10% 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-2011post-2014 U.S. state and local tax returns are still subject to examination. Inexamination, with some states in appeals from 2011. For our significant non-U.S. jurisdictions, Canada the examination of our tax filings prior to 2015 areis closed to audit. Other significant jurisdictions includeexamination through 2016 except for a specific issue arising in earlier years, France (closedis closed through 2013),2019, Germany (closedis closed through 2016)2016 and the U.K. (closedis closed through 2017).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 September 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 as of September 30, 2020.flows. However, as litigation is inherently unpredictable, there can be no assurances in this regard.
In December 2018 and then in February 2019, certainAs of the Company’s officers and directors were named as defendants in 2 virtually identical derivative actions purportedly brought on behalf of the Company, Clem v. Lautenbach et al. and Devolin v. Lautenbach et al. These two actions, both filed by the same counsel in Connecticut state court, allege, among other things, breaches of fiduciary duty relating to these same disclosures, and seek compensatory damages and other relief derivatively for the benefit of the Company. Both of these are derivative claims related to a prior action filed in Connecticut state court, City of Livonia Retiree Health and Disability Benefits Plan v. Pitney Bowes Inc. et al. (“Livonia”). On October 24, 2019, the court had granted the defendants’ motions to dismiss the Livonia case, and that judgment is now final. Given that the defendants prevailed in the Livonia action, the plaintiffs in the Clem and Devolin actions moved to withdraw their complaints, and on February 20, 2020 the court granted the motions. Both cases have now been dismissed.
WeSeptember 30, 2021, we have entered into 3 equipment leases for our Commerce Services operations that will commence in the fourth quarter withhave not commenced. These leases have terms ranging from seven to nine years. Aggregate leaseten years and aggregate payments for the three leases will approximate $30of $20 million.

15. Stockholders’ Equity
Changes in stockholders’ equity were as follows:
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal equity
Balance at July 1, 2021$323,338 $5,903 $5,172,185 $(831,303)$(4,616,753)$53,370 
Net income  9,067   9,067 
Other comprehensive loss   (9,927) (9,927)
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)  (8,725)  (8,725)
Issuance of common stock (6,610)  8,318 1,708 
Stock-based compensation expense 3,170    3,170 
Balance at September 30, 2021$323,338 $2,463 $5,172,527 $(841,230)$(4,608,435)$48,663 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal equity
Balance at July 1, 2020$323,338 $68,498 $5,188,119 $(836,262)$(4,699,113)$44,580 
Net income— — 11,389 — — 11,389 
Other comprehensive income— — — 22,690 — 22,690 
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)— — (8,594)— — (8,594)
Issuance of common stock— (9,272)— — 10,046 774 
Stock-based compensation expense— 8,286 — — — 8,286 
Balance at September 30, 2020$323,338 $67,512 $5,190,914 $(813,572)$(4,689,067)$79,125 

Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal equity
Balance at January 1, 2021$323,338 $68,502 $5,201,195 $(839,131)$(4,687,509)$66,395 
Net loss  (2,618)  (2,618)
Other comprehensive loss   (2,099) (2,099)
Dividends paid ($0.15 per common share)  (26,050)  (26,050)
Issuance of common stock (81,487)  79,074 (2,413)
Stock-based compensation expense 15,448    15,448 
Balance at September 30, 2021$323,338 $2,463 $5,172,527 $(841,230)$(4,608,435)$48,663 

Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal 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— — (200,423)— — (200,423)
Other comprehensive income— — — 26,571 — 26,571 
Dividends paid ($0.15 per common share)— — (25,693)— — (25,693)
Issuance of common stock— (46,472)— — 45,710 (762)
Stock-based compensation expense— 15,236 — — — 15,236 
Balance at September 30, 2020$323,338 $67,512 $5,190,914 $(813,572)$(4,689,067)$79,125 




















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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
15. Stockholders’ Equity16. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassifications out of AOCL were as follows:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Cash flow hedges
Revenue$45 $(104)$289 $(107)
Cost of sales(21)(6)(126)36 
Interest expense, net(133)— (229)— 
Total before tax(109)(110)(66)(71)
Income tax benefit(28)(27)(17)(18)
Net of tax$(81)$(83)$(49)$(53)
Available-for-sale securities
Financing revenue$(2)$6,490 $(2)$10,060 
Selling, general and administrative expense(183)263 76 210 
Total before tax(185)6,753 74 10,270 
Income tax (benefit) provision(45)1,681 19 2,557 
Net of tax$(140)$5,072 $55 $7,713 
Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Transition credit$ $$ $
Prior service costs(84)(140)(254)(417)
Actuarial losses(12,619)(10,990)(38,776)(32,923)
Settlement (908)(314)(5,099)
Total before tax(12,703)(12,037)(39,344)(38,436)
Income tax benefit(3,097)(2,875)(9,608)(9,027)
Net of tax$(9,606)$(9,162)$(29,736)$(29,409)

Changes in stockholders’ equityAOCL, net of tax were as follows:
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal equity
Balance at July 1, 2020$323,338 $68,498 $5,188,119 $(836,262)$(4,699,113)$44,580 
Net income  11,389   11,389 
Other comprehensive income   22,690  22,690 
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)  (8,594)  (8,594)
Issuance of common stock (9,272)  10,046 774 
Stock-based compensation expense 8,286    8,286 
Balance at September 30, 2020$323,338 $67,512 $5,190,914 $(813,572)$(4,689,067)$79,125 
Cash flow hedgesAvailable for sale securitiesPension and postretirement benefit plansForeign currency adjustmentsTotal
Balance at January 1, 2021$(1,411)$402 $(851,063)$12,941 $(839,131)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications3,425 (6,330) (28,924)(31,829)
Reclassifications into earnings49 (55)29,736  29,730 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)3,474 (6,385)29,736 (28,924)(2,099)
Balance at September 30, 2021$2,063 $(5,983)$(821,327)$(15,983)$(841,230)

Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal equity
Balance at July 1, 2019$323,338 $105,341 $5,282,374 $(907,678)$(4,750,403)$52,972 
Net loss— — (3,125)— — (3,125)
Other comprehensive loss— — — (18,774)— (18,774)
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)— — (8,508)— — (8,508)
Issuance of common stock— (10,146)— — 11,291 1,145 
Conversion to common stock— (246)— — 246 
Stock-based compensation expense— 6,702 — — — 6,702 
Repurchase of common stock— — — — (5,000)(5,000)
Balance at September 30, 2019$323,338 $101,651 $5,270,741 $(926,452)$(4,743,866)$25,412 
Cash flow hedgesAvailable for sale securitiesPension and postretirement benefit plansForeign currency adjustmentsTotal
Balance at January 1, 2020$337 $2,849 $(819,018)$(24,311)$(840,143)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(2,455)2,237 — 5,040 4,822 
Reclassifications into earnings53 (7,713)29,409 — 21,749 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(2,402)(5,476)29,409 5,040 26,571 
Balance at September 30, 2020$(2,065)$(2,627)$(789,609)$(19,271)$(813,572)

Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal equity
Balance at January 1, 2020$323,338 $98,748 $5,438,930 $(840,143)$(4,734,777)$286,096 
Cumulative effect of accounting changes  (21,900)  (21,900)
Net loss  (200,423)  (200,423)
Other comprehensive income   26,571  26,571 
Dividends paid ($0.15 per common share)  (25,693)  (25,693)
Issuance of common stock (46,472)  45,710 (762)
Stock-based compensation expense 15,236    15,236 
Balance at September 30, 2020$323,338 $67,512 $5,190,914 $(813,572)$(4,689,067)$79,125 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
Preferred
stock
Preference
stock
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossTreasury stockTotal equity
Balance at January 1, 2019$$396 $323,338 $121,475 $5,279,682 $(948,961)$(4,674,089)$101,842 
Net income— — — — 17,913 — — 17,913 
Other comprehensive income— — — — — 22,509 — 22,509 
Dividends paid ($0.15 per common share)— — — — (26,854)— — (26,854)
Issuance of common stock— — — (32,877)— — 32,289 (588)
Conversion to common stock— (130)— (2,804)— — 2,934 
Redemption of preferred/preference stock(1)(266)— (10)— — — (277)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — 15,867 — — — 15,867 
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — — (105,000)(105,000)
Balance at September 30, 2019$$$323,338 $101,651 $5,270,741 $(926,452)$(4,743,866)$25,412 
17. Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Activity in the allowance for credit losses on accounts receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below. See Note 7 for additional information pertaining to our finance receivables.
Balance at beginning of yearCumulative effect of accounting changeAmounts charged to expenseWrite-offs, recoveries and otherBalance at end of periodAccounts and other receivablesOther assets
September 30, 2021$35,344 $— $6,388 $(11,677)$30,055 $11,807 $18,248 
September 30, 2020$17,830 $15,336 $16,856 $(20,353)$29,669 $29,669 $— 
Other expense (income) consisted of the following:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Loss on debt refinancing$3,193 $— $55,576 $36,987 
Insurance proceeds (6,325)(3,000)(15,292)
Gain on sale of assets — (1,434)(11,908)
Gain on sale of business — (10,201)— 
Other expense (income)$3,193 $(6,325)$40,941 $9,787 

Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Cash interest paid$106,942 $115,143 
Cash income tax payments, net of refunds$2,451 $19,861 
Finance leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations$25,882 $3,614 


16. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL)
Reclassifications out of AOCL were as follows:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Cash flow hedges
Revenue$(104)$(98)$(107)$(23)
Cost of sales(6)54 36 99 
Total before tax(110)(44)(71)76 
Income tax (benefit) provision(27)(11)(18)19 
Net of tax$(83)$(33)$(53)$57 
Available-for-sale securities
Financing revenue$6,490 $146 $10,060 $42 
Selling, general and administrative expense263 210 
Total before tax6,753 146 10,270 42 
Income tax provision1,681 37 2,557 11 
Net of tax$5,072 $109 $7,713 $31 
Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Transition credit$1 $$3 $
Prior service costs(140)(123)(417)(377)
Actuarial losses(10,990)(8,587)(32,923)(25,858)
Settlement(908)(1,477)(5,099)(2,675)
Total before tax(12,037)(10,185)(38,436)(28,905)
Income tax benefit(2,875)(2,633)(9,027)(7,406)
Net of tax$(9,162)$(7,552)$(29,409)$(21,499)
18. Subsequent Event

In November 2021, we entered into an agreement to sell our Shelton, Connecticut facility for approximately $50 million and simultaneously entered into a ten year lease agreement. This transaction is expected to close before the end of 2021 and we anticipate recognizing a pre-tax gain from the sale of approximately $15 million.




In November 2021, we also acquired CrescoData for $15 million in cash plus potential additional payments of up to $7 million based on the achievement of revenue targets during the periods 2022-2024. CrescoData is a Singapore based, Platform-as-a-Service business that enables mapping and automating of product, stock and order data between platforms and will be reported in our SendTech Solutions segment.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

Changes in AOCL were as follows:
Cash flow hedgesAvailable for sale securitiesPension and postretirement benefit plansForeign currency adjustmentsTotal
Balance at January 1, 2020$337 $2,849 $(819,018)$(24,311)$(840,143)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (1)
(2,455)2,237 0 5,040 4,822 
Reclassifications into earnings (1)
53 (7,713)29,409 0 21,749 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(2,402)(5,476)29,409 5,040 26,571 
Balance at September 30, 2020$(2,065)$(2,627)$(789,609)$(19,271)$(813,572)

Cash flow hedgesAvailable for sale securitiesPension and postretirement benefit plansForeign currency adjustmentsTotal
Balance at January 1, 2019$191 $(3,061)$(846,461)$(99,630)$(948,961)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)
135 7,547 (6,584)1,098 
Reclassifications into earnings (1)
(57)(31)21,499 21,411 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)78 7,516 21,499 (6,584)22,509 
Balance at September 30, 2019$269 $4,455 $(824,962)$(106,214)$(926,452)
(1)     Amounts are net of tax.

17. Other (income) expense

Other (income) expense consisted of the following:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Loss on extinguishment of debt$0 $667 $36,987 $667 
Insurance proceeds(6,325)(15,292)
Gain on sale of equity investment0 (11,908)
Loss on sale of business0 0 17,683 
Other (income) expense$(6,325)$667 $9,787 $18,350 




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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 want to 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. These forward-lookingForward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, thatwhich we believe are reasonable; however, such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially.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 attached that are incorporated by reference speak only as of the date of those documents.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in anyOur results of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our futureoperations, financial condition and results of operations, as well as any 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 uncertainty around the severity, magnitude and durationimpacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (COVID-19), including governments' responses to COVID-19, its continuing impacteffects on our operations, employees, the availabilitycost and costavailability of labor and transportation and global supply chain and demand across our and our clients' businesses, as well as any deterioration or instability in global macroeconomic conditions, could cause our actual results to differ than those expressed in any forward-looking statement.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 or theand financial health of posts in the U.S. or other major markets, or the loss of, or significant changes to the broader postal or shipping industrymarkets
the loss of, or significant changes into, 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 CommerceGlobal Ecommerce and Presort Services groupsegments
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 CommerceGlobal Ecommerce and Presort Services groupsegments
expenses and potential impacts resulting from a breach of security, including cyber-attacks or other comparable events
changes in labor conditions and transportation costs
our success at managing customer credit risk
third-party suppliers' ability to provide products and services required by us and our clients
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
competitive factors, including pricing pressures, technological developments and the introduction of new products and services by competitors
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 or
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 20192020 Annual Report, as supplemented by Part II, Item 1A in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Financial Results Summary - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30:
RevenueRevenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % Change20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % change20212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % Change20212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % change
Business servicesBusiness services$550,954 $419,101 31 %31 %$1,524,323 $1,243,609 23 %23 %Business services$551,384 $550,954 — %(1)%$1,688,860 $1,524,323 11 %10 %
Support servicesSupport services117,519 126,274 (7)%(7)%353,320 382,578 (8)%(8)%Support services113,413 117,519 (3)%(4)%347,266 353,320 (2)%(3)%
FinancingFinancing86,218 90,577 (5)%(5)%260,758 280,039 (7)%(7)%Financing71,936 86,218 (17)%(17)%223,201 260,758 (14)%(16)%
Equipment salesEquipment sales79,572 89,618 (11)%(12)%213,682 264,956 (19)%(19)%Equipment sales83,234 79,572 %%256,304 213,682 20 %18 %
SuppliesSupplies39,635 44,818 (12)%(13)%118,117 142,261 (17)%(17)%Supplies38,211 39,635 (4)%(4)%119,090 118,117 %(1)%
RentalsRentals18,000 19,737 (9)%(9)%55,458 60,339 (8)%(8)%Rentals17,271 18,000 (4)%(5)%55,128 55,458 (1)%(2)%
Total revenueTotal revenue$891,898 $790,125 13 %13 %$2,525,658 $2,373,782 %%Total revenue$875,449 $891,898 (2)%(2)%$2,689,849 $2,525,658 %%
Revenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant currency % change20202019Actual % changeConstant currency % change
Global Ecommerce$409,981 $278,995 47 %47 %$1,100,757 $827,568 33 %33 %
Presort Services127,705 131,483 (3)%(3)%386,552 394,468 (2)%(2)%
Commerce Services537,686 410,478 31 %31 %1,487,309 1,222,036 22 %22 %
SendTech Solutions354,212 379,647 (7)%(7)%1,038,349 1,151,746 (10)%(10)%
Total$891,898 $790,125 13 %13 %$2,525,658 $2,373,782 %%

EBITRevenue
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019% change20202019% change20212020Actual % changeConstant currency % change20212020Actual % changeConstant currency % change
Global EcommerceGlobal Ecommerce$(19,757)$(21,793)%$(68,126)$(51,969)(31)%Global Ecommerce$398,011 $409,981 (3)%(4)%$1,229,526 $1,100,757 12 %11 %
Presort ServicesPresort Services14,481 17,687 (18)%42,758 48,215 (11)%Presort Services139,296 127,705 %%417,041 386,552 %%
Commerce Services(5,276)(4,106)(28)%(25,368)(3,754)>(100%)
SendTech SolutionsSendTech Solutions112,599 130,954 (14)%323,429 378,095 (14)%SendTech Solutions338,142 354,212 (5)%(5)%1,043,282 1,038,349 — %(1)%
Total Segment EBIT$107,323 $126,848 (15)%$298,061 $374,341 (20)%
TotalTotal$875,449 $891,898 (2)%(2)%$2,689,849 $2,525,658 %%

EBIT
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020% change20212020% change
Global Ecommerce$(20,950)$(19,757)(6)%$(58,157)$(68,126)15 %
Presort Services21,062 14,481 45 %56,247 42,758 32 %
SendTech Solutions98,950 112,599 (12)%320,541 323,429 (1)%
Total Segment EBIT$99,062 $107,323 (8)%$318,631 $298,061 %

Revenue increased 13%decreased 2% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year. Business services revenue, which includes revenue from Presort Services and 6%Global Ecommerce, was flat as reported and 7%declined 1% at constant currency forcompared to the first nine months of 2020,prior year. Presort Services revenue increased 9% primarily due to higher business servicesmail volumes, a shift in the mix of mail volumes and investments made in the network and technology to enable a higher level of five-digit sortation services. Presort Services revenue driven by significantly higher volumes in our Global Ecommerce segment. This growth more than offset declines in all other revenue line items that resultedalso benefited in part, from the continuing impacts of COVID-19. Within our business segments,COVID-19 that adversely affected mail volumes in the prior year quarter. This increase was offset by a 3% decrease as reported (4% at constant currency) in Global Ecommerce revenue, grew 47% in the quarter and 33% for the year-to-date period due to increased volumes and Presort Services revenue declined 3% in the quarter and 2% for the year-to-date periodprimarily due to lower First Class and Marketing Maildomestic parcel delivery volumes. The decline in Global Ecommerce revenue was also driven in part, by the impacts of COVID-19 that favorably affected parcel volumes in the prior year quarter. SendTech Solutions revenue declined 7% in the quarter and 10% for the year-to-date period,5% primarily due to lower financing income and support services revenue, partially offset by higher equipment sales. Financing revenue declined 17% primarily due to a prior year gain from the sale of investment securities, lower lease extensions and lower fee income. Support services revenue declined 3% (4% at constant currency) driven by a declining meter population and a shift to cloud-enabled products. Equipment sales increased 5% (4% at constant currency) due in part to the adverse impact on demand and supplies revenue. our inability to perform on-site service and installations in the prior year quarter due to COVID-19.

Segment EBIT in the quarter decreased 8% over the prior year. Global Ecommerce EBIT declined 15%6% primarily due to lower revenuean $8 million charge reflecting the estimated cost of a price assessment and SendTech Solutions EBIT decreased 12% primarily driven by the decline in SendTech Solutions. Segmentrevenue. Partially offsetting these declines, Presort Services EBIT forincreased 45% over the year-to-date period decreased 20%prior year quarter primarily due to a decline in SendTech Solutions from lowerhigher revenue and higher EBIT lossimproved productivity from investments made in Global Ecommerce due to higher labor costs, continuing investments in our facilitiesthe network and costs attributed to COVID-19. Segment EBIT for the year-to-date period also declined due to higher credit loss provision largely attributable to COVID-19.technology. Refer to Results of Operations section for further information.
Global Ecommerce EBIT margins improved in the quarter compared to the prior year quarter due to the increase in revenue, partly offset by investments to support growth and incremental costs associated with COVID-19. Global Ecommerce EBIT margins for the year-to-date period were flat compared to the prior year. Presort Services EBIT margins declined slightly in the quarter and year-to-date periods compared to the prior year due to lower volumes. SendTech Solutions EBIT margins declined in the quarter and year-to-date periods compared to the prior year due to declines in revenue, partially offset by lower operating expenses from cost savings initiatives.

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Outlook

ImpactsThe impacts of COVID-19
The global spread of COVID-19 and the efforts to contain it are adversely affecting global economies, impacting demand for a broad variety of goods and services and creating disruptions and shortages in supply chains. We have implemented measures in our facilities to protect the health and safety of our employees and contractors, including staggering shifts and breaks to enhance social distancing, providing personal protection equipment, conducting temperature checks and sanitizing equipment and facilities multiple times a day. Employees that have the ability to work remotely are doing so and corporate and local management continue to assess conditions to determine when, and how, these employees should return to their office locations.
COVID-19 has impacted our financial results in different ways in each of our businesses. Global Ecommerce has seen a significant increase in volumes due to the demand for ecommerce solutions in the current environment. Presort Services, on the other hand, has experienced a decline in volumes, in both First Class and Marketing Mail, due to lower market demand and changing client behaviors. However, volumes in the third quarter improved over the second quarter. As a result of the health and safety measures implemented in all our Commerce Services facilities, we have incurred additional costs and reduced productivity.
In SendTech Solutions, the global shut-down of businesses and increase in the number of clients working remotely at the onset of COVID-19 significantly adversely impacted demand for and usage of our mailing equipment and supplies, and our ability to perform on-site installations. We saw improving trends in equipment sales and supplies revenues as we exited the second quarter, and third quarter equipment sales and supplies revenues increased over the second quarter 2020. As businesses continue to operate remotely, we are also seeing improvement in our cloud-enabled shipping and mailing solutions.
Outlook
The duration of COVID-19 and its impact on our business, remainsoperations and financial performance remain uncertain. Supply chain issues continue to pose challenges and could impact us for the remainder of the year and into 2022. Additionally, supply chain issues could also impact our clients' ability to meet their customers' demand, especially as we enter the peak holiday season, and could impact our shipping and delivery volumes. The duration and severity of these supply chain issues is unknown and unpredictable. The stepsWe believe we took to reduce and refinance our debt at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 haveare well positioned us to manage throughnavigate the current economic conditions. Weconditions and will continue to take proactive steps to manage our cash flowsoperations and liquidity, including, by prioritizingrelated financial impacts; however, there are some unique factors not within our control that could affect our business.

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 timingprofit improvements from pricing initiatives and operational improvements within our capital investments as well as by tight management of our working capital. We will continuefacilities and network designed to take proactive measures to protect the healthdrive efficiencies and safety of our employees, clients, partners and suppliers;increase productivity; however, these safety measures will result in additional expenses and reduced productivity.
COVID-19 has accelerated the marketwe also expect continued growth of ecommerce resulting in significant increases in volumes in our Global Ecommerce segment thatthe market's need for transportation services and labor to generate increased costs. Within Presort Services, we anticipateexpect revenue growth for 2021 and margin and profit improvements as productivity initiatives, increased automation and facilities consolidation and optimization will continue into the fourth quarter. The industry-wide increase in ecommerce volumes has resulted inmore than offset expected higher demand and increased competition for labor and pushed our facilities to full capacity, resulting in highertransportation costs. We expect increased competition and higher demand for labor to continue as we enter the peak holiday season. To expand capacity, provide further efficiencies and improve per unit costs, we invested in three new facilities and upgraded an existing facility, which are expected to be operational in advance of the peak holiday season. We also implemented peak pricing due to the dramatic surge in volumes.
In Presort Services, the improvement in First Class Mail and Marketing Mail volumes we saw in the third quarter relative to the second quarter is anticipated to continue in the fourth quarter. Higher demand and increased competition for labor is also impacting Presort Services creating staffing challenges and higher costs, which we anticipate will continue into the fourth quarter. While currently a small part of total volumes and revenue, Marketing Mail Flats and Bound Printed Matter volumes grew 37% in the third quarter and we anticipate these volumes will continue to grow.
Within SendTech Solutions, approximately two-thirds ofwe expect overall revenue is recurring in nature and materially contributes to our cash flows. Nonrecurring revenues, primarily equipment sales and to a lesser extent, supplies, are expected to continue to be impacted by COVID-19 due to declining demand and usage. We saw improving trends in both equipment sales and supplies revenues in the third quarter relative to the second quarter and would expect this to continue as businesses re-open; however, a resurgence of COVID-19 cases could adversely impact these revenues in the fourth quarter. As a result of clients working remotely and the necessity of alternate solutions, we are seeing an improvementdecline, but growth in our cloud-enabled shipping solutions from new clients and mailing solutions andexisting clients migrating to these solutions. Margins are expected to remain relatively consistent. On a consolidated basis, we expect this shiftrevenue growth in market preferencethe low to continue as clients realize the value of our digital capabilities. We continue to monitor cash collections from our recurring revenue streams. Delinquency rates moderated during the third quartermid-single digit range in 2021 compared to the second quarter and we are starting to see positive changes in customer payment behaviors. There are no assurances that this improvement in delinquency rates and payment behaviors will continue, or that the impacts of COVID-19 will not result in higher client bankruptcies or account write-offs.2020.


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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 which 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 itSegment EBIT 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 productsdomestic parcel services, cross-border solutions and services that enable domestic and cross-border ecommerce transactions, including shipping, fulfillment and returns.digital delivery services.
RevenueCost of RevenueGross MarginRevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % change202020192020201920212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2021202020212020
Business servicesBusiness services$409,981 $278,995 47 %47 %$379,409 $240,447 7.5 %13.8 %Business services$398,011 $409,981 (3)%(4)%$364,375 $379,409 8.5 %7.5 %
Segment EBITSegment EBIT
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % change20212020Actual % change
Segment EBITSegment EBIT$(19,757)$(21,793)%Segment EBIT$(20,950)$(19,757)(6)%
Global Ecommerce revenue increased 47%decreased 3% as reported and 4% at constant currency in the third quarter of 20202021 compared to the prior year period due to continued volume growth across all platforms primarily driven by the market shift to ecommerce solutions in part due to COVID-19. An increase inlower revenue contribution of domestic parcel delivery volumes contributed revenue growth of 36%9%, partially offset by higher volumes in cross-border volumes contributed revenue growth of 7% and higher returns volumes contributedcontributing revenue growth of 5%.
GrossTotal gross margin decreasedincreased $3 million and gross margin percentage increased to 8.5% from 7.5% from 13.8% incompared to the prior year primarily due primarily to investments to support growth, incremental COVID-19 related costsmargin improvements in domestic parcel delivery, cross-border and fulfillment services, partially offset by an $8 million charge reflecting the estimated cost of a shift in the mix of business.price assessment.
Segment EBIT for the third quarter of 20202021 was a loss of $20$21 million compared to a loss of $22$20 million in the prior year period. The declineslight increase in EBIT loss was primarily driven by insurance proceeds received in the prior year of $3 million, offset by the increase in gross margin reduced EBIT by $8 million compared to the prior year; but was more than offset by lower operating expenses of $6 million and net insurance proceeds of $3 million.
RevenueCost of RevenueGross MarginRevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % change202020192020201920212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2021202020212020
Business servicesBusiness services$1,100,757 $827,568 33 %33 %$1,000,490 $702,073 9.1 %15.2 %Business services$1,229,526 $1,100,757 12 %11 %$1,122,031 $1,000,490 8.7 %9.1 %
Segment EBITSegment EBIT
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % change20212020Actual % change
Segment EBITSegment EBIT$(68,126)$(51,969)(31)%Segment EBIT$(58,157)$(68,126)15 %
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Global Ecommerce revenue increased 33%12% as reported and 11% at constant currency in the first nine months of 20202021 compared to the prior year period due to revenue growth from cross-border volumes and domestic parcel delivery volumes.
Total gross margin increased $7 million due to higher volumesrevenue, but the gross margin percentage declined to 8.7% from 9.1% primarily attributabledue to increased demand driven by COVID-19. Domestic parcel delivery volumes contributed revenue growthhigher transportation, postal and labor costs as well as an $8 million charge reflecting the estimated cost of 30% and increased cross-border volumes contributed growth of 3%.
Gross margin decreased to 9.1% from 15.2%a price assessment recorded in the prior year due primarily to investments to support growth, incremental COVID-19 related costs and a shift in the mix of business.third quarter.
Segment EBIT for the first nine months ended September 2020of 2021 was a loss of $68$58 million compared to a loss of $52$68 million in the prior year period. The declineEBIT improvement was driven by the increase in gross margin reduced EBIT by $25and $3 million compared to the prior year; but was partially offset byin lower operating expenses of $4 million and net insurance proceeds of $4 million.expenses.

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.
RevenueCost of RevenueGross MarginRevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % change202020192020201920212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2021202020212020
Business servicesBusiness services$127,705 $131,483 (3)%(3)%$97,810 $96,438 23.4 %26.7 %Business services$139,296 $127,705 %%$103,194 $97,810 25.9 %23.4 %
Segment EBITSegment EBIT
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % change20212020Actual % change
Segment EBITSegment EBIT$14,481 $17,687 (18)%Segment EBIT$21,062 $14,481 45 %
Presort Services revenue decreased 3%increased 9% in the third quarter of 20202021 compared to the prior year period due to a reduction in volumes ofperiod. Marketing Mail volumes and First Class Mail driven primarily by COVID-19. Thevolumes contributed revenue decrease was comprised of a declinegrowth of 5% from lower organicand 4%, respectively, primarily due to a shift in the mix of mail volumes, partially offset by an increasethe impact of 2% from currentpricing actions, improvements in five-digit sortation and the effects of COVID-19 on the prior year acquisitions.period.
Gross margin decreasedincreased to 23.4%25.9% from 26.7%23.4% primarily due to the declineincrease in revenuerevenue. We continue to experience significantly higher transportation and incremental COVID-19 relatedlabor costs due to increased competition and demand for these resources. However, investments we have made to increase productivity and optimize our network have helped offset the impact of these increased costs.

Segment EBIT declined 18%increased $7 million or 45% in the third quarter of 2020, primarily2021, due to the declinea $6 million increase in gross margin partially offset by lower consulting fees and travel expenses of $1 million and insurance proceeds of $1 million.decrease in operating expenses.
RevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2020201920202019
Business services$386,552 $394,468 (2)%(2)%$296,591 $295,440 23.3 %25.1 %
Segment EBIT
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % change
Segment EBIT$42,758 $48,215 (11)%

RevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2021202020212020
Business services$417,041 $386,552 %%$315,368 $296,591 24.4 %23.3 %
Segment EBIT
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020Actual % change
Segment EBIT$56,247 $42,758 32 %

Presort Services revenue decreased 2%increased 8% in the first nine months of 20202021 compared to the prior year period due to lower volumes ofperiod. Marketing Mail volumes and First Class Mail driven by COVID-19. Revenue declined 5%volumes each contributed revenue growth of 4% primarily due to lower organica shift in the mix of mail volumes, but benefited 3% from acquisitions.the impact of pricing actions, improvements in five-digit sortation and the effects of COVID-19 on the prior year period.
Gross margin decreasedincreased $12 million and gross margin percentage increased to 24.4% from 23.3% from 25.1% due to lower revenue and the incremental costs associated with COVID-19. Segment EBIT declined 11%, in the first nine months of 2020,primarily due to the declineincrease in gross margin that adversely impacted EBIT by $9 million, partially offset by $4 million of insurance proceeds.


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Segment EBIT increased $13 million or 32% in the first nine months of 2021, primarily due to the increase in gross margin of $12 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.
RevenueCost of RevenueGross MarginRevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % change202020192020201920212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2021202020212020
Business servicesBusiness services$13,268 $8,623 54 %56 %$5,666 $1,376 57.3 %84.0 %Business services$14,077 $13,268 %%$4,610 $5,666 67.3 %57.3 %
Support servicesSupport services117,519 126,274 (7)%(7)%36,832 40,376 68.7 %68.0 %Support services113,413 117,519 (3)%(4)%37,849 36,832 66.6 %68.7 %
FinancingFinancing86,218 90,577 (5)%(5)%11,626 11,026 86.5 %87.8 %Financing71,936 86,218 (17)%(17)%11,710 11,626 83.7 %86.5 %
Equipment salesEquipment sales79,572 89,618 (11)%(12)%59,685 59,601 25.0 %33.5 %Equipment sales83,234 79,572 %%62,182 59,685 25.3 %25.0 %
SuppliesSupplies39,635 44,818 (12)%(13)%10,132 12,225 74.4 %72.7 %Supplies38,211 39,635 (4)%(4)%10,704 10,132 72.0 %74.4 %
RentalsRentals18,000 19,737 (9)%(9)%6,055 5,089 66.4 %74.2 %Rentals17,271 18,000 (4)%(5)%6,480 6,055 62.5 %66.4 %
Total revenueTotal revenue$354,212 $379,647 (7)%(7)%$129,996 $129,693 63.3 %65.8 %Total revenue$338,142 $354,212 (5)%(5)%$133,535 $129,996 60.5 %63.3 %
Segment EBITSegment EBIT
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % change20212020Actual % change
Segment EBITSegment EBIT$112,599 $130,954 (14)%Segment EBIT$98,950 $112,599 (12)%
SendTech Solutions revenue decreased 7%5% in the third quarter of 20202021 compared to the prior year. Equipment sales decreased 11% as reported and 12% at constant currency as COVID-19 continues to impact our ability to perform on-site installations. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in sales of self-install productsFinancing revenue declined 17% primarily due to the current remote environment. Supplies revenue declined 12% as reported and 13% at constant currency driven by reduced usage and demand exacerbated from COVID-19. Support services revenue decreased 7% driven by a declining meter population. Financing revenue decreased 5% primarily driven by a declining lease portfolio. Financing revenue for the quarter also includesprior year gain of $6 million of gains from the sale of investment securities. Businesssecurities, lower lease extensions of $5 million driven by new product offerings and lower fee income of $3 million. Supplies revenue declined 4%, or $1 million, primarily due to decreased usage. Support services revenue increased $5 million, or 56%declined 3% as reported and 4% at constant currency primarily due to additionalthe declining meter population and shift to cloud-enabled products. Partially offsetting these decreases, equipment sales increased 5% as reported (4% at constant currency), primarily due to the effect on the prior year from COVID-19 that impacted our ability to contact and service clients usingand perform on-site installations. Business services revenue increased 6%, or $1 million, primarily due to an increased use of our shipping products.
Gross margin for the third quarter of 20202021 decreased to 60.5% from 63.3% in the prior year period. Financing gross margin decreased to 83.7% from 65.8%86.5% due to rising interest rates and the prior year gain from the sale of investment securities. Support services gross margin decreased to 66.6% from 68.7% and supplies gross margin decreased to 72.0% from 74.4% primarily due to the decline in revenue. Rentals gross margin decreased to 62.5% from 66.4% primarily driven by higher meter scrap costs.
Segment EBIT decreased $14 million, or 12% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by the decline in gross margin of $20 million, partially offset by lower credit loss provision of $6 million.
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RevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2021202020212020
Business services$42,293 $37,014 14 %14 %$16,925 $14,708 60.0 %60.3 %
Support services347,266 353,320 (2)%(3)%111,172 112,656 68.0 %68.1 %
Financing223,201 260,758 (14)%(16)%35,369 36,054 84.2 %86.2 %
Equipment sales256,304 213,682 20 %18 %185,474 164,899 27.6 %22.8 %
Supplies119,090 118,117 %(1)%32,383 30,751 72.8 %74.0 %
Rentals55,128 55,458 (1)%(2)%18,940 18,455 65.6 %66.7 %
Total revenue$1,043,282 $1,038,349 — %(1)%$400,263 $377,523 61.6 %63.6 %
Segment EBIT
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020Actual % change
Segment EBIT$320,541 $323,429 (1)%

SendTech Solutions revenue was flat as reported and declined 1% at constant currency in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the prior year. Equipment sales increased 20% as reported and 18% 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. Business services revenue increased 14% primarily due to an increased use of our shipping products. These increases were partially offset by declines in financing income and support services revenues. Financing revenue decreased 14% as reported and 16% at constant currency primarily driven by a prior year gain of $10 million from the sale of investment securities, lower lease extensions of $13 million driven by new product offerings and lower fee income of $8 million. Support services revenue decreased 2% as reported and 3% at constant currency primarily due to the declining meter population and shift to cloud-enabled products.

Gross margin for the first nine months of 2021 decreased to 61.6% from 63.6% compared to the prior year period. Financing gross margin decreased to 84.2% from 86.2% due to rising interest rates and the prior year gain from the sale of investment securities. Equipment sales gross margin increased to 27.6% from 22.8% primarily due the increase in revenue and lower engineering costs.
Segment EBIT decreased $3 million or 1% in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by a decline in gross margin of $18 million and higher operating expenses of $3 million, partially offset by lower credit loss provision of $18 million driven in part by a $10 million 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 September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020Actual % change20212020Actual % change
Unallocated corporate expenses$49,176 $53,429 (8)%$162,957 $146,640 11 %

The decrease in unallocated corporate expenses in the quarter compared to the prior year period was driven primarily due to a declineby lower variable-compensation expense of $3 million. The increase in equipment sales gross marginunallocated corporate expenses for the first nine months of 9 percentage points to 25%, primarily due to lower revenue and the mix of product sales due in part to delays in scheduling and performing on-site installations of our higher end products. Support services gross margin increased slightly to 68.7% from 68% in the prior period; however, lower revenue resulted in a decrease on gross profit of $5 million. Rentals gross margin decreased to 66.4% from 74.2% primarily due to higher meter scrap costs relative to the prior year.
We allocate a portion of our total cost of borrowing to financing interest expense. In computing financing interest expense, we assume an 8:1 debt to equity leverage ratio and apply our overall effective interest rate to the average outstanding finance receivables.
Segment EBIT decreased 14% in the third quarter of 20202021 compared to the prior year driven by the decline in revenue partially offset by lowerwas primarily due to higher employee-related expenses of $7 million from cost savings initiatives, including professional fees of $4$14 million.

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RevenueCost of RevenueGross Margin
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % changeConstant Currency % change2020201920202019
Business services$37,014 $21,573 72 %74 %$14,708 $5,368 60.3 %75.1 %
Support services353,320 382,578 (8)%(8)%112,656 122,777 68.1 %67.9 %
Financing260,758 280,039 (7)%(7)%36,054 33,433 86.2 %88.1 %
Equipment sales213,682 264,956 (19)%(19)%164,899 181,494 22.8 %31.5 %
Supplies118,117 142,261 (17)%(17)%30,751 37,533 74.0 %73.6 %
Rentals55,458 60,339 (8)%(8)%18,455 23,223 66.7 %61.5 %
Total revenue$1,038,349 $1,151,746 (10)%(10)%$377,523 $403,828 63.6 %64.9 %
Segment EBIT
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Actual % change
Segment EBIT$323,429 $378,095 (14)%

SendTech Solutions revenue decreased 10% in the first nine months of 2020 compared to the prior year. Equipment sales and supplies decreased 19% and 17%, respectively, as the impacts of COVID-19 impacted our ability to perform on-site installations and reduced usage and demand for supplies. Both support services and rentals revenue decreased 8%, primarily driven by a declining meter population. Financing revenue decreased 7%, primarily driven by a declining lease portfolio and was partially offset by $10 million of gains from the sale of investment securities. Business services revenue increased $15 million, or 74% at constant currency, primarily due to additional clients using our shipping products.
Gross margin for the first nine months of 2020 was 63.6% compared to 65.2% in the prior year period. Equipment sales gross margin decreased 9 percentage points to 22.8%, primarily due to lower revenue. Equipment sales margin in the prior year period includes a $9 million charge related to a SendPro C tablet replacement program. Financing gross margin decreased to 86.2% from 88.1% compared to the prior year primarily due to a higher effective interest rate.
Segment EBIT decreased 14% in first nine months of 2020 compared to the prior year, primarily due to the decline in revenue and higher credit loss provision of $10 million due to the current economic recessionary conditions and outlook caused by COVID-19, partially offset by lower expenses of $40 million from cost savings initiatives, including lower professional fees of $12 million, lower marketing expenses of $8 million, lower research and development costs of $7 million and lower travel expenses of $3 million.





















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CONSOLIDATED OPERATING AND OTHER EXPENSES

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)
SG&A expense of $239$225 million in the quarter decreased $14 million, or 6% compared to the prior period, primarily due to lower employee-related expensescredit loss provision of $11$6 million and lower travelprofessional fees of $4$3 million. SG&A expense of $721$699 million infor the first nine months of 20202021 decreased 5%$22 million, or 3% compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower credit loss provision of $29 million and professional fees of $18 million, partially offset by higher employee-related expenses of $14 million, lower professional fees of $12 million, lower travel related expenses of $7 million and lower marketing expenses of $4$28 million.

Research and development (R&D)
R&D expense decreased 25%increased 15%, or $3$1 million and $10 million, in both the third quarter of 20202021 and increased 14%, or $4 million in the first nine months of 2020, respectively,2021 compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to lower project spending and cost savings initiatives.period.

Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges primarily includes costs for employee severance and asset impairments
Restructuring charges and asset impairments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $4 million and $13 million, respectively.facility closures. See Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Other expense (income)
Goodwill impairment
We recorded a non-cash, pre-tax goodwill impairment chargeOther expense of $198$3 million associated with our Global Ecommerce reporting unit in the firstthird quarter of 2020.2021 represents a loss on the refinancing of debt. Other expense for the first nine months of 2021 includes a $56 million loss on the refinancing of debt, $10 million gain from the sale of Tacit, $3 million of insurance proceeds and a $1 million gain from an asset sale. See Critical Accounting EstimatesNote 17 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Other (income) expenseINCOME TAXES AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Other incomeIncome taxes
The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2020 includes $6 million of insurance proceeds related to the 2019 malware attack. Other expense for theand nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes a $37 million loss on the early extinguishment of debt, partially offset by $15 million of insurance proceeds2021 was (21.9)% and a $12 million gain on the sale of an equity investment.

Income taxes
The tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2020 includes a $3 million benefit, which is primarily due to regulations enacted into law during the quarter. The tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 also includes a $12 million charge for the surrender of company owned life insurance policies for which no gain or loss was recognized and a benefit of $2 million on the $198 million goodwill impairment charge as the majority of this charge is nondeductible.119.3%, respectively. See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations includes the Software Solutions business, sold in December 2019, with the exception of the software business in Australia, which closed in January 2020, and the Production Mail business, sold in July 2018. (Income) loss from discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 primarily2021 includes the net gain onadjustments related to the sale of the Australia software business.our Software Solutions business in 2019 and Production Mail business in 2018. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 2020,2021, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $820$743 million. This includes $185$230 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:
20202019Change20212020Change
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$190,624 $182,284 $8,340 Net cash provided by operating activities$216,174 $191,166 $25,008 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(95,735)(201,681)105,946 Net cash used in investing activities(111,686)(115,741)4,055 
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(217,372)(327,192)109,820 Net cash used in financing activities(291,849)(197,908)(93,941)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(2,782)(5,822)3,040 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(4,940)(2,782)(2,158)
Change in cash and cash equivalentsChange in cash and cash equivalents$(125,265)$(352,411)$227,146 Change in cash and cash equivalents$(192,301)$(125,265)$(67,036)
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities ofwas $216 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $191 million in the first nine months of 2020 increased $8 million compared to the prior year. Cash flows from continuing operations was $229 million through September 30, 2020 compared to $166 million through September 30, 2019.year period. The increase of $63$25 million wasis primarily due to working capital changes including finance receivableshigher income and income taxes. This was partially offset by a decrease in cash flows from discontinued operationshigher collections of $54 million primarily due to taxes paid related to the gain on the sale of our Software Solutions business in 2020.receivables.

Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities infor the first nine months ended September 30, 2021 improved $4 million compared to the prior year period. Net cash from investing activities benefited $95 million from the timing of 2020purchases and maturities of $96 million includes $81 million in capital expenditures and $82 million of net investment purchases,securities but was partially offset by $58higher capital expenditures of $60 million and lower proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses of $29 million.
Capital expenditures were higher in 2021 compared to 2020 as we prioritized and limited our capital expenditures in 2020 in connection with COVID-19 and are investing in Global Ecommerce and Presort Services. Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses in 2021 includes $28 million from the sale of Tacit and $2 million for the sale of other assets, while proceeds in 2020 included $46 million from the surrender of COLIcompany-owned life insurance policies ($46 million) and $12 million from the sale of an equity investment ($12 million) and higher customer deposits at the Pitney Bowes Bank of $19 million.investment.

Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased $94 million to $292 million compared to $198 million in the first nine months of 2020 was $217 million, and includes theprior year period primarily due to higher net repaymentrepayments of debt of $156$78 million payments of $33 million forand higher premiums and fees associated with the early extinguishmentto extinguish debt of debt and $26 million of dividend payments. See Financings and Capitalization below for additional information.$17 million.

Financings and Capitalization
In the first quarter of 2020,2021, we securedissued a five-year, $850$400 million 6.875% unsecured note due March 2027, a $350 million 7.25% unsecured note due March 2029 and entered into a new seven-year $450 million secured term loan scheduled to mature January 2025 (the 2025 Term Loan). The 2025 Term Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 5.5% and resets monthly.maturing March 2028. We usedredeemed all the net proceeds plus available cash to purchase under a tender offer $428 million of theoutstanding October 2021 notes $250and an aggregate $363 million of the May 2022 notes, $125 million of the April 2023 notes and $125 millionMarch 2024 notes under a tender offer, the remaining balance of the March 2024 notes. WeMay 2022 notes and repaid the remaining balance of our January 2025 term loan. A $56 million pre-tax loss was incurred a loss of $37 million on the early redemptionrefinancing of debt. During the first nine months of 2020, we repaid $36 million of principal related to our term loans.
We have aalso amended our $500 million secured revolving credit facility that expires inand 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. We drew down $100 million under the credit facility in April 2020 as a precautionary measure, but repaid this borrowing in September 2020. At September 30, 2020,2021, we were in compliance with all covenants.covenants and there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
Interest rates on certain notes are subject to adjustment based on changes inIn May 2021, we terminated our credit ratings. As a resultexisting $500 million interest rate swap agreements and entered into new interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of credit rating downgrades in November 2019 and May 2020,$200 million. Under the terms of the swap agreements, we pay fixed-rate interest rates on the October 2021 notes and April 2023 notes will increase an additional 0.25% in the fourth quarter of 2020.




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Dividends0.56% and Share Repurchasesreceive 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 our recent and projected earnings and other capital needs and priorities in deciding 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.
We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the first nine months of 2020. We have remaining authorization to repurchase up to $16 million of our common stock.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
WeAs of September 30, 2021, we have entered into three equipment leases for our Commerce Services operations that will commence in the fourth quarter withhave not commenced. These leases have terms ranging from seven to nine years. Aggregate leaseten years and aggregate payments for the three leases will approximate $30of $20 million.

At September 30, 2020, we had2021, 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.

Critical Accounting Estimates
Goodwill impairment review
At December 31, 2019, the fair value of our Global Ecommerce business exceeded its carrying value by less than 20%. During the first quarter of 2020, our Global Ecommerce reporting unit experienced weaker than expected performance, in part due to the macroeconomic conditions resulting from COVID-19, causing us to evaluate the Global Ecommerce goodwill for impairment.

To test the Global Ecommerce goodwill for impairment, we determined the fair value of the Global Ecommerce reporting unit and compared it to the reporting unit's carrying value, including goodwill. We engaged a third-party to assist in the determination of the fair value of the reporting unit. The determination of fair value, and the resulting impairment charge, relied on internal projections developed using numerous estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties. These estimates and assumptions included revenue growth, profitability, cash flows, capital spending and other available information. The determination of fair value also incorporated a risk-adjusted discount rate, terminal growth rates and other assumptions that market participants may use. Changes in any of these estimates or assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and the associated goodwill impairment charge and could result in an additional impairment charge in the future.
We determined that the reporting unit's estimated fair value was less than its carrying value and recorded a non-cash, pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $198 million in the first quarter to reduce the carrying value of the Global Ecommerce reporting unit to its estimated fair value.
Regulatory Matters
There have been no significant changes to the regulatory matters disclosed in our 20192020 Annual Report.
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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There were no material changes to the disclosures made in our 20192020 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 September 30, 2020.2021.
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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 20192020 Annual Report. However, we are supplementing the risk factors described in Item 1A of our 2019 Annual Report with the following additional risk factor:
Our operations and financial performance are being affected and will continue to be affected by the global coronavirus outbreak. The duration and severity of the COVID-19 crisis is unknown and constantly changing, and a prolonged duration of this crisis or a reoccurrence of COVID-19 or other similar virus in the future could have a significantly material effect on our operations, financial condition and liquidity
The COVID-19 pandemic is negatively impacting, and is expected to continue to negatively impact, our business, operations and financial performance. Given the unpredictability of the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including various governments’ responses to the pandemic, and its effect on the global economy, the ultimate impact of the pandemic on our business, operations and financial performance remains uncertain. There are many factors, not within our control, which could affect the pandemic’s ultimate outcome on our business and our ability to execute our business strategies and initiatives in the expected time frame. These include, but are not limited to: government's, businesses' and individuals’ actions in response to the pandemic; an acceleration of the decline in the use of physical mail; the impact of the pandemic on the global economy and economic activity; the changing spending habits of consumers and businesses; disruptions in global supply chains; and significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. A prolonged duration of this crisis or a reoccurrence of COVID-19 could exacerbate the impact on our business, operations and financial performance. It is also uncertain the extent to which COVID-19 will permanently affect aspects of the economy to the detriment of our business, including:

The dramatic acceleration in the decline of physical mail volume in the geographies in which we operate, which adversely affects both our Presort Services and SendTech Solutions segments. We cannot yet assess the extent to which these declines in mail volumes, and resulting impact to our business, are permanent or temporary. Further detail on the risk of physical mail volume decline, including an acceleration of that decline, is described in the risk factor in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the 2019 Annual Report) relating to the “The Continuing Decline in the Volume of Physical Mail Delivered via Traditional Postal Services”.
The adverse effect that declines in physical mail are having on the financial health of posts around the world, especially that of the United States Postal Service. If these financial difficulties are not resolved, or if any resolution requires them to operate differently, price in a manner that hurts their competitiveness or reduces postal volume, or causes them to change their contractual relationships with their partners or vendors, these changes could have a material adverse effect on our business. Further detail on this risk is described in the risk factor in our 2019 Annual Report related to “Significant Disruptions to Postal Operations”.
Significant declines in the retail industry caused by the pandemic. Although our Global Ecommerce segment has seen an increase in volume of packages in the short-term, should there be a long-term change in consumer sentiment or purchasing habits it could have a material effect on our retail clients, including some of our largest clients, which could have an adverse impact on our financial performance. Further detail on this risk is described in the risk factor in our 2019 Annual Report related to “Material Change in Consumer Sentiment or Spending Habits”.
The decline in frequency of long-distance airplane flights has increased the costs of, and, at times, the demand for, products purchased in our Global Ecommerce cross-border offerings.
The effect that social distancing rules and heightened security policies have inhibited, and will continue to inhibit, our ability to sell products and provide services to our clients, fulfill orders and install equipment on a timely basis and market to prospective new clients.
Increased costs and reduced labor productivity associated with extended safety protocols, including sanitizing facilities and equipment multiple times a day and incremental costs that may be required to hire temporary labor or redirect volumes to other facilities.
The sudden and significant increase in volumes in Global Ecommerce due to COVID-19 may create capacity issues, causing a potential decline in productivity, increased labor costs, difficulty in hiring sufficient employees to operate the facilities for maximum throughput, and other facility costs, especially during the peak holiday season.
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We could experience further increases in delinquencies in collections and bankruptcies in our clients, which could affect our cash flow. Client requests for potential payment deferrals or other contract modifications could also reduce the profitability or ongoing cash flow from some of our current customers.
Given the impacts and uncertainties of the pandemic, our suppliers and third-party service providers may not be able to satisfy their obligations to us. If they are unable to satisfy these obligations, it could affect our ability to satisfy service or sales obligations to our clients, or it may affect other aspects of our internal operations. Further detail on this risk is described in the risk factor in our 2019 Annual Report related to “Third-party Suppliers and Outsource Providers”.
A prolonged duration or resurgence of COVID-19 could adversely impact our earnings or cash flows, which could result in additional credit rating downgrades, higher costs of borrowing, or limit our access to additional debt. Further detail on this risk is described in the risk factor in our 2019 Annual Report related to “Future Credit Rating Downgrades or Capital Market Disruptions”.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely affect our business, operations and financial performance, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the risk factors in our 2019 Annual Report, including the risks described above. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic may also affect our business, operations and financial performance in a manner that is not presently known to us.

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. We did not repurchase any shares during the nine months ended September 30, 2020purposes and maintaincurrently have Board authorization to repurchase up to $16 million of our common stock. There have been no repurchases of our common stock during 2021.
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Item 6: Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit
Number
Description Exhibit Number in this Form 10-QExhibit
Number
Description Exhibit Number in this Form 10-Q
3(i)(a)3(i)(a)3(i)(a)3(i)(a)3(i)(a)
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4.14.14.1
4.24.24.2
31.131.1 31.131.1 31.1
31.231.2 31.231.2 31.2
32.132.1 32.132.1 32.1
32.232.2 32.232.2 32.2
101.SCH101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document  101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document  
101.CAL101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document  101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document  
101.DEF101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document  101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document  
101.LAB101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document  101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document  
101.PRE101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document  101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document  
104104The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL. (included as Exhibit 101).104The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 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.

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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:November 2, 20205, 2021 
  
 /s/ Stanley J. Sutula IIIAna Maria Chadwick
 Stanley J. Sutula IIIAna 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)

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