---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000078814-25-000018"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PBI"
cik: "0000078814"
company_name: "PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/"
filed_at: "2025-08-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T10:59:49.905702+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Pitney Bowes finalizes separation with CFO Robert Gold, provides $350K transition pay

## Summary
- Robert Gold ceased as EVP/CFO/Treasurer effective July 29, 2025; separation agreement signed Aug 17.
- Transition pay of $350,000 to be paid in installments following the effective date.
- Agreement includes release of claims and post-employment obligations (cooperation, non-disparagement).
- COBRA coverage at active employee rate for first six months if agreement not revoked.
- Restricted stock units and performance stock units granted within one year forfeited.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000078814-25-000018
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PBI
- cik: 0000078814
- company_name: PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/
- filed_at: 2025-08-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/78814/000007881425000018/0000078814-25-000018-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/78814/000007881425000018/pbi-20250817.htm

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