PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/ (PBI): M&A transaction — Pitney Bowes exits Global Ecommerce via sale to Hilco; expects to eliminate ~$136M annual losses
PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/
- Sold 81% voting interest in GEC entities to Hilco for de minimis consideration; retains 19% voting and 100% economic interest.
- GEC entities filed Chapter 11 petitions; company provides $45M DIP financing subject to court approval.
- Expects to eliminate approx. $136M in annual losses from GEC segment (FY2023).
- Amends credit agreement; revolver commitments reduced from $500M to $400M; one-time cash costs up to ~$150M.
- James Fairweather, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer, to depart April 2025 with $582k separation payment.