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Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-07-28 16:04
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 2022 was $871 million, down 2% year-over-year [16] - Gross margin decreased to $274 million from $301 million, a 9% decline, with gross margin as a percentage of total revenues down 200 basis points to 31.4% [16] - Total EBITDA was $82 million, down from $96 million, and EBIT was $39 million, down from $56 million [16] - Adjusted EPS was $0.02, compared to $0.11 in the prior year [17] - Free cash flow was $6 million, down from $87 million in the previous year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Presort**: Revenues increased by 3% to $139 million, despite a volume decline of 8% [20] - **SendTech**: Reported revenues of $339 million, a slight increase, driven by 7% higher equipment sales and a 21% increase in shipping-related revenue [22] - **Global Ecommerce**: Revenue decreased by 5% to $394 million, with EBIT loss widening to $29 million from a loss of $11 million [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic parcel business grew 6% despite a significant drop in inbound volumes from China due to COVID lockdowns [10] - Cross-border revenues were down mid-teens, impacted by a strong U.S. dollar and economic conditions in Europe [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on improving operational capabilities and profitability in the domestic parcel market, which is seen as a significant growth opportunity [9][27] - The decision to sell Borderfree to Global E allows the company to concentrate on logistics and unlock value for shareholders [10][12] - Capital allocation priorities include investing in business growth and debt reduction, with a focus on maintaining financial flexibility in uncertain economic conditions [12][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a complicated market environment, citing the strong dollar and COVID lockdowns in China as significant challenges [7] - Despite short-term pressures, management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of SendTech and Presort [8][15] - The company expects full-year revenue to range from a low single-digit percentage decline to a low single-digit percentage increase [33] Other Important Information - The company reduced debt by $1 billion over the past four years, maintaining a strong liquidity profile [12][19] - The sale of Borderfree is expected to enhance financial flexibility amid challenging macroeconomic conditions [12][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in Global Ecommerce business due to headwinds - Management is making changes in the cross-border business, focusing investments on U.S. to Canada lanes while paring back in areas facing headwinds [38] Question: Insights from consulting firm on company structure - The consulting firm affirmed the overall strategy and noted that the Global Ecommerce business needs to improve in volume and profitability to stand alone [41] Question: Customer sentiment regarding macroeconomic conditions - Customers are expressing concerns about a tricky environment, with some seeing near-term signs of recession [44] Question: Impact of macro conditions on Domestic Global Ecommerce - There is discernible impact from macro conditions, with new customer signings offsetting stress in existing customer volumes [46] Question: Equipment sales sustainability - The company is in a good product cycle, with expectations for continued momentum in equipment sales due to USPS security requirements [65] Question: Cash and liquidity management - The company aims to maintain about $200 million in cash for U.S. needs, with proceeds from Borderfree enhancing liquidity [57] Question: Cross-border volumes versus domestic volumes in the back half of the year - Cross-border headwinds are expected to persist, while domestic volumes are anticipated to peak in the fourth quarter [68]
Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-04-28 17:35
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 28, 2022 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Marc Lautenbach - President and Chief Executive Officer Ana Chadwick - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ned Zachar - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Ananda Baruah - Loop Capital Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Jeff Harlib - Barclays Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Pitney Bowes First Quarter Earnings 2022 Results Conference Call. Your li ...
Pitney Bowes (PBI) Presents At Sidoti Spring Small Cap Virtual Conference
2022-03-31 18:35
Business Overview - Pitney Bowes has been in operation for 101 years[4] - In 2021, the company processed 175 million domestic ecommerce parcels through 17 warehouses[4] - The company's 40+ Presort sorting facilities processed over 17 billion pieces of mail in 2021[4,7] - The company has an installed base of approximately 1 million postage meters[4,10] Financial Performance - The company's 2021 revenue was $3.7 billion[4] - The company's 2021 EBITDA was $366 million[4] - The company's 2021 free cash flow was $154 million[4] - Presort Services accounted for 46% of the company's 2021 revenue, generating $1.70 billion[5] - SendTech accounted for 16% of the company's 2021 revenue, generating $573 million[5] - Global Ecommerce accounted for 38% of the company's 2021 revenue, generating $1.40 billion[5]
Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-01 19:21
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) Q4 2021 Results Earnings Conference Call February 1, 2022 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Marc Lautenbach - President and Chief Executive Officer Ana Chadwick - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ned Zachar - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Allen Klee - Maxim Group Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Ananda Baruah - Loop Capital Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Pitney Bowes Fourth Quarter 2021 and Full Year Earnings Confe ...
Pitney Bowes(PBI) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-04 16:00
Part I - Financial Information [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201%3A%20Financial%20Statements) Presents unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for Pitney Bowes Inc., including Statements of Operations, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flows, with detailed notes [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Reports Q3 2021 revenue of $875.4 million and net income of $9.1 million, with nine-month revenue at $2.69 billion and a net loss of $2.6 million Key Operating Results (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | $875,449 | $891,898 | $2,689,849 | $2,525,658 | | **Income (loss) from continuing operations** | $8,495 | $10,773 | $1,716 | $(208,071) | | **Net Income (Loss)** | $9,067 | $11,389 | $(2,618) | $(200,423) | | **Diluted EPS** | $0.05 | $0.07 | $(0.02) | $(1.17) | [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Details total assets of $4.95 billion and total liabilities of $4.91 billion as of September 30, 2021, with a decrease in both from year-end 2020 Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | Account | September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $1,843,258 | $2,106,923 | | **Total Assets** | $4,954,614 | $5,220,137 | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $1,688,762 | $1,870,460 | | **Total Liabilities** | $4,905,951 | $5,153,742 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | $48,663 | $66,395 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Reports net cash from operating activities of $216.2 million and a $192.3 million decrease in cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 Cash Flow Summary for Nine Months Ended Sep 30 (in thousands) | Activity | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash from operating activities** | $216,174 | $191,166 | | **Net cash from investing activities** | $(111,686) | $(115,741) | | **Net cash from financing activities** | $(291,849) | $(197,908) | | **Change in cash and cash equivalents** | $(192,301) | $(125,265) | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Provides detailed disclosures on accounting policies, segment revenue, debt refinancing, and subsequent events, including a facility sale and an acquisition - The company operates as a global shipping and mailing provider, offering technology, logistics, and financial services[14](index=14&type=chunk) - The cash flow statement for September 30, 2020, was revised to reclassify certain cash flows, with no material impact on prior statements[16](index=16&type=chunk) - Subsequent to quarter-end, the company agreed to sell a facility for approximately **$50 million** and acquired CrescoData for **$15 million** cash[133](index=133&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=33&type=section&id=Item%202%3A%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses Q3 2021 financial results, noting a 2% revenue decline driven by Global Ecommerce and SendTech, partially offset by Presort Services, and details 2021 debt refinancing activities [Overview](index=35&type=section&id=MD%26A%20Overview) Reviews Q3 2021 performance, noting a 2% total revenue decrease to $875.4 million, driven by declines in Global Ecommerce and SendTech, partially offset by Presort Services Q3 2021 Revenue by Segment vs. Q3 2020 (in thousands) | Segment | Q3 2021 Revenue | Q3 2020 Revenue | Actual % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Global Ecommerce** | $398,011 | $409,981 | (3)% | | **Presort Services** | $139,296 | $127,705 | 9% | | **SendTech Solutions** | $338,142 | $354,212 | (5)% | | **Total** | **$875,449** | **$891,898** | **(2)%** | Q3 2021 Segment EBIT vs. Q3 2020 (in thousands) | Segment | Q3 2021 EBIT | Q3 2020 EBIT | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Global Ecommerce** | $(20,950) | $(19,757) | (6)% | | **Presort Services** | $21,062 | $14,481 | 45% | | **SendTech Solutions** | $98,950 | $112,599 | (12)% | | **Total Segment EBIT** | **$99,062** | **$107,323** | **(8)%** | [Outlook](index=36&type=section&id=MD%26A%20Outlook) Provides full-year 2021 revenue growth expectations in the low to mid-single-digit range, acknowledging ongoing uncertainties from COVID-19 and supply chain issues - The company anticipates full-year 2021 revenue growth in the **low to mid-single-digit range**[142](index=142&type=chunk) - Ongoing supply chain issues and their impact on client demand are noted as key uncertainties[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=42&type=section&id=MD%26A%20Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Details $743 million in cash and equivalents, sufficient liquidity for 12 months, and significant 2021 debt refinancing activities to extend maturities - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled **$743 million** at quarter-end[170](index=170&type=chunk) - In 2021, the company issued **$400 million** in notes due 2027, **$350 million** in notes due 2029, and a new **$450 million** term loan due 2028, using proceeds to repay earlier debt maturities[175](index=175&type=chunk) - Cash from operating activities for the first nine months of 2021 was **$216 million**, an increase of **$25 million** from the prior year[172](index=172&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=42&type=section&id=Item%203%3A%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) Reports no material changes to market risk disclosures from the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There were no material changes to the disclosures about market risk from the company's 2020 Annual Report[178](index=178&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=42&type=section&id=Item%204%3A%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2021, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the reporting period[180](index=180&type=chunk) - No material changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter[180](index=180&type=chunk) Part II - Other Information [Legal Proceedings](index=43&type=section&id=Item%201%3A%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in various legal actions, with management assessing no material impact on financial position, results, or cash flows - Management believes potential liability from pending legal actions will not materially affect the company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows[120](index=120&type=chunk)[183](index=183&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=43&type=section&id=Item%201A%3A%20Risk%20Factors) Reports no material changes to the risk factors previously identified in the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There were no material changes to the risk factors identified in the 2020 Annual Report[184](index=184&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=43&type=section&id=Item%202%3A%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) Details Board authorization for up to $16 million in common stock repurchases, with no repurchases made during 2021 - The company has authorization to repurchase up to **$16 million** of its common stock, but no repurchases were made during 2021[184](index=184&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=44&type=section&id=Item%206%3A%20Exhibits) Lists exhibits filed with Form 10-Q, including indentures for new debt, CEO and CFO certifications, and Inline XBRL financial data files - Exhibits filed include indentures for the **6.875% Senior Notes due 2027** and **7.250% Senior Notes due 2029**[186](index=186&type=chunk) - Certifications from the CEO and CFO pursuant to SEC rules and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are included as exhibits[186](index=186&type=chunk)