UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
OR
o 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: 1-35791-03579
PITNEY BOWES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

State of incorporation: Delaware 06-0495050
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
06-0495050
3001 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06926 06926
(Address of principal executive offices)(203) 356-5000 (Zip Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
(203) 356-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $1 par value per sharePBINew 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”company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o
 
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 o No þ
As of OctoberApril 30, 20182019, 187,621,135180,725,731 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 for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements
PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Revenue: 
  
  
  
 
  
Equipment sales$100,937
 $103,514
 $317,058
 $349,401
$89,787
 $106,708
Supplies50,403
 53,627
 165,853
 173,321
50,953
 59,993
Software76,026
 94,226
 244,022
 248,391
73,318
 76,294
Rentals91,115
 95,333
 277,550
 290,087
22,157
 24,965
Financing76,730
 81,079
 233,504
 250,477
97,043
 100,349
Support services74,117
 75,783
 219,311
 223,056
128,621
 140,650
Business services363,528
 229,711
 1,117,942
 672,133
406,523
 387,624
Total revenue832,856
 733,273
 2,575,240
 2,206,866
868,402
 896,583
Costs and expenses: 
  
  
  
   
Cost of equipment sales39,353
 49,328
 132,513
 145,450
63,665
 62,469
Cost of supplies13,967
 15,209
 46,652
 48,277
13,550
 16,947
Cost of software24,743
 24,107
 75,257
 70,622
23,383
 24,129
Cost of rentals21,827
 20,447
 66,959
 61,869
9,715
 12,748
Financing interest expense11,954
 12,629
 36,525
 38,446
11,364
 11,064
Cost of support services43,259
 39,468
 125,995
 122,889
41,779
 46,065
Cost of business services291,650
 166,984
 882,529
 470,890
327,046
 294,379
Selling, general and administrative269,387
 288,093
 847,281
 861,738
300,982
 302,810
Research and development32,760
 29,316
 94,155
 88,598
21,774
 24,495
Restructuring charges and asset impairments, net7,232
 1,470
 19,639
 29,109
Restructuring charges3,598
 904
Interest expense, net27,602
 32,014
Other components of net pension and postretirement cost(1,852) 1,356
 (6,070) 4,079
(638) (1,719)
Interest expense, net25,483
 28,601
 85,959
 81,877
Other expense7,964
 
 7,964
 
17,710
 
Total costs and expenses787,727
 677,008
 2,415,358
 2,023,844
861,530
 826,305
Income from continuing operations before taxes45,129
 56,265
 159,882
 183,022
6,872
 70,278
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(1,976) 10,828
 20,745
 38,700
Income from continuing operations47,105
 45,437
 139,137
 144,322
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax29,848
 11,921
 39,543
 27,070
Net income$76,953
 $57,358
 $178,680
 $171,392
Basic earnings per share (1):
 
  
  
  
Provision for income taxes8,301
 18,795
(Loss) income from continuing operations(1,429) 51,483
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,230) 8,487
Net (loss) income$(2,659) $59,970
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:   
(Loss) income from continuing operations$(1,429) $51,483
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,230) 8,487
Net (loss) income$(2,659) $59,970
Basic (loss) earnings per share (1):
   
Continuing operations$0.25
 $0.24
 $0.74
 $0.77
$(0.01) $0.28
Discontinued operations0.16
 0.06
 0.21
 0.15
(0.01) 0.05
Net income$0.41
 $0.31
 $0.95
 $0.92
Diluted earnings per share (1):
 
  
  
  
Net (loss) income$(0.01) $0.32
Diluted (loss) earnings per share (1):
   
Continuing operations$0.25
 $0.24
 $0.74
 $0.77
$(0.01) $0.27
Discontinued operations0.16
 0.06
 0.21
 0.14
(0.01) 0.05
Net income$0.41
 $0.31
 $0.95
 $0.92
Dividends declared per share of common stock$0.1875
 $0.1875
 $0.5625
 $0.5625
Net (loss) income$(0.01) $0.32
(1) The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.





See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited; in thousands)



 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income$76,953
 $57,358
 $178,680
 $171,392
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation(2,472) 33,517
 (31,545) 100,223
Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $174, $122, $474 and $361, respectively522
 195
 773
 579
Net unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities, net of tax of $(417), $220, $(2,230) and $1,322, respectively(1,218) 375
 (6,514) 2,251
Adjustments to pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of $(304)
 
 
 (1,482)
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax benefits of $2,399, $3,484, $7,766 and $10,440, respectively8,810
 6,744
 24,850
 20,078
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax5,642
 40,831
 (12,436) 121,649
Comprehensive income$82,595
 $98,189
 $166,244
 $293,041
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Net (loss) income$(2,659) $59,970
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:   
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $(4,067) in 201921,274
 15,211
Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $56 and $162, respectively163
 486
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net of tax of $964 and $(1,366), respectively2,816
 (3,992)
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax benefits of $2,649 and $2,803, respectively6,636
 8,172
Other comprehensive income, net of tax30,889
 19,877
Comprehensive income$28,230
 $79,847








































See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS 
  
 
  
Current assets: 
  
 
  
Cash and cash equivalents$759,231
 $1,009,021
$838,905
 $867,262
Short-term investments55,929
 48,988
65,405
 59,391
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $17,108 and $14,786, respectively)378,036
 427,022
Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $12,570 and $12,187, respectively)787,121
 828,003
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $21,029 and $17,617, respectively)412,661
 456,138
Short-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $13,633 and $12,454, respectively)684,436
 758,511
Inventories48,199
 40,769
68,876
 62,279
Current income taxes11,395
 58,439
21,897
 5,947
Other current assets and prepayments92,916
 74,589
134,929
 100,625
Assets of discontinued operations18,273
 334,848

 4,854
Total current assets2,151,100
 2,821,679
2,227,109
 2,315,007
Property, plant and equipment, net399,347
 373,503
412,727
 410,114
Rental property and equipment, net179,058
 183,956
41,862
 46,228
Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $8,070 and $6,446 respectively)600,129
 652,087
Long-term finance receivables (net of allowance of $8,518 and $7,768 respectively)545,360
 536,369
Goodwill1,765,083
 1,774,645
1,754,259
 1,766,511
Intangible assets, net238,167
 272,186
223,005
 227,137
Operating lease assets152,139
 156,788
Noncurrent income taxes54,114
 59,909
61,700
 66,326
Other assets526,937
 540,750
388,104
 419,677
Total assets$5,913,935
 $6,678,715
$5,806,265
 $5,944,157
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
   
Current liabilities: 
  
 
  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$1,342,097
 $1,450,149
$1,313,440
 $1,390,362
Current income taxes40,018
 8,823
Current operating lease liabilities35,219
 37,208
Current portion of long-term debt192,649
 271,057
207,231
 199,535
Advance billings224,141
 257,766
213,171
 235,116
Current income taxes5,697
 15,284
Liabilities of discontinued operations10,446
 72,808

 3,276
Total current liabilities1,809,351
 2,060,603
1,774,758
 1,880,781
Deferred taxes on income230,663
 234,643
257,639
 254,353
Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities101,362
 116,551
51,950
 39,548
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities124,873
 127,237
Long-term debt3,076,968
 3,559,278
3,047,661
 3,066,073
Other noncurrent liabilities443,925
 519,079
463,028
 474,323
Total liabilities5,662,269
 6,490,154
5,719,909
 5,842,315
      
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)

 



 

      
Stockholders’ equity:      
Cumulative preferred stock, $50 par value, 4% convertible1
 1
1
 1
Cumulative preference stock, no par value, $2.12 convertible403
 441
388
 396
Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)323,338
 323,338
323,338
 323,338
Additional paid-in capital117,918
 138,367
109,166
 121,475
Retained earnings5,290,761
 5,229,584
5,267,615
 5,279,682
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(804,609) (792,173)(918,072) (948,961)
Treasury stock, at cost (135,722,534 and 136,734,174 shares, respectively)(4,676,146) (4,710,997)
Treasury stock, at cost (140,812,458 and 135,662,830 shares, respectively)(4,696,080) (4,674,089)
Total stockholders’ equity251,666
 188,561
86,356
 101,842
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$5,913,935
 $6,678,715
$5,806,265
 $5,944,157
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in thousands)


 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities: 
  
Net income$178,680
 $171,392
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(39,543) (27,070)
Restructuring payments(39,100) (28,442)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization152,181
 129,888
Loss on extinguishment of debt7,964
 
Stock-based compensation15,771
 18,312
Restructuring charges and asset impairments, net19,639
 29,109
Gain on sale of technology
 (6,085)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/divestitures: 
  
Decrease in accounts receivable43,905
 43,715
Decrease in finance receivables80,358
 126,774
Increase in inventories(6,159) (8,137)
Increase in other current assets and prepayments(24,436) (11,800)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities(76,848) (38,789)
Increase (decrease) in current and non-current income taxes223
 (31,410)
Decrease in advance billings(34,309) (32,102)
Other, net(31,900) (22,798)
   Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations246,426
 312,557
   Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued operations44,200
 18,020
   Net cash provided by operating activities290,626
 330,577
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(74,270) (108,571)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of available-for-sale securities67,354
 89,940
Net activity from short-term and other investments8,479
 (8,082)
Capital expenditures(140,533) (118,351)
Proceeds from sale of assets
 5,458
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(2,407) (7,889)
Change in reserve account deposits6,864
 (2,508)
Other investing activities(2,500) (4,500)
   Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations(137,013) (154,503)
   Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - discontinued operations339,198
 (1,212)
   Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities202,185
 (155,715)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
 1,437,659
Principal payments of long-term debt(565,141) (614,449)
Dividends paid to stockholders(105,296) (104,524)
Other financing activities(55,485) (3,624)
   Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(725,922) 715,062
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(15,653) 42,457
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(248,764) 932,381
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,009,021
 764,522
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period760,257
 1,696,903
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations1,026
 
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period$759,231
 $1,696,903
    
Cash interest paid$127,624
 $131,927
Cash income tax payments, net of refunds$17,168
 $88,021
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Cash flows from operating activities: 
  
Net (loss) income$(2,659) $59,970
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax1,230
 (8,487)
Restructuring payments(8,144) (15,585)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization39,365
 39,738
Stock-based compensation6,784
 3,273
Restructuring charges3,598
 904
Loss on disposition of businesses17,710
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/divestitures: 
  
Decrease in accounts receivable59,571
 29,292
Decrease in finance receivables55,215
 33,780
(Increase) decrease in inventories(6,232) 1,783
Increase in other current assets and prepayments(36,226) (11,963)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities(37,260) (74,805)
(Decrease) increase in current and non-current income taxes(2,398) 15,859
Decrease in advance billings(16,219) (17,832)
Other, net(993) (11,154)
   Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations73,342
 44,773
   Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities - discontinued operations(3,614) 24,856
   Net cash provided by operating activities69,728
 69,629
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
 (29,922)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of available-for-sale securities31,404
 15,044
Net activity from short-term and other investments(1,778) 16,562
Capital expenditures(28,754) (29,017)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(4,882) (2,407)
Change in reserve account deposits(23,036) 6,654
Other investing activities(7,841) (1,250)
   Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations(34,887) (24,336)
   Net cash used in investing activities - discontinued operations
 (863)
   Net cash used in investing activities(34,887) (25,199)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
Principal payments of long-term debt(12,541) (255,045)
Dividends paid to stockholders(9,408) (35,016)
Common stock repurchases(39,142) 
Other financing activities(2,901) (50,256)
   Net cash used in financing activities(63,992) (340,317)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents794
 6,741
Change in cash and cash equivalents(28,357) (289,146)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period867,262
 1,009,021
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$838,905
 $719,875
Cash interest paid$33,393
 $46,998
Cash income tax payments, net of refunds$10,071
 $4,560





See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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), was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1920. We are is a global technology company offeringproviding innovative products and commerce solutions that power billions of transactions and help our clients navigate the complex world of commerce. We provide innovativeoffer shipping, mailing, fulfillment, returns and cross-border ecommerce products and solutions for mailing, shipping and cross border ecommerce that enable the sending of parcels and packages globallyacross the globe and products and solutions for customer information management, location intelligence and customer engagement products and solutions to help our clients market to their customers. Clients around the world rely on our products, solutions and services. Pitney Bowes Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1920. For more information about us, our products, services and solutions, visit www.pb.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, 20172018 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, 20182019. 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, 2017 (20172018 (2018 Annual Report).
DuringThe accompanying financial statements reflect the third quarteradoption of the new lease accounting standard as of January 1, 2017 (see New Accounting Pronouncements). We also determined that based on their nature, certain costs previously classified as research and development and cost of business services should be classified in other line items within costs and expenses. Accordingly, we revised our March 31, 2018 income statement to correct the classification by reducing research and development expense by $6 million and cost of business services by $3 million and increasing cost of equipment sales by $3 million and selling, general and administrative expense by $6 million. Additionally, our March 31, 2018 income statement has also been revised to correct the classification of certain costs of revenue by reducing cost of equipment sales by $1 million and cost of rentals by $1 million, and increasing cost of support services by $2 million to conform to the current year presentation.
In January 2019, we sold the direct operations and moved to a dealer model in six smaller markets within International Mailing (Market Exits). We recognized a pre-tax loss of $18 million in other expense. In July 2018, we completed the sale ofsold our Document Messaging TechnologiesTechnology production mail business and supporting software (collectively, the(the Production Mail Business). Accordingly,The Production Mail Business qualified as a discontinued operation and accordingly, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Production Mail Business is noware reported as a discontinued operation in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Prior periods have been recast to conform to the current period presentation. Seeoperations (see Note 4 for further details.4).
New Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted on January 1, 20182019
WeOn January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09,Standards Codification (ASC) 842, Revenue from ContractsLeases (ASC 842), using the modified retrospective transition approach of applying the standard at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. Accordingly, prior period financial statements have been recast and required disclosures have been provided. We also recorded a cumulative effect adjustment as of January 1, 2017 to reduce retained earnings by $137 million. See Notes 7 and 15 for more information.
From a lessor perspective, the standard simplifies the accounting for lease modifications and aligns accounting of lease contracts with Customers (ASC 606), whichrevenue recognition guidance. We continue to classify leases as sales-type or operating, with the determination affecting both the pattern and classification of income recognition. There have been changes in the timing and classification of revenue related to contract modifications. Certain income and costs are now accelerated that were previously recognized over the life of the lease due to conclusions on lease and non-lease components.
From a lessee perspective, the standard requires companiesus to recognize revenue whenright-of-use assets and lease liabilities for our real estate and equipment operating leases and to provide new disclosures about our leasing activities. We elected the short-term lease recognition exemption and did not recognize right-of-use assets or as control oflease liabilities for leases with a promised good or service is transferredterm less than 12 months. We also elected the practical expedient to a clientnot separate lease and non-lease components for our lessee portfolio.
Updates to significant accounting policies disclosed in amounts that reflect consideration the company expectsour 2018 Annual Report due to receive in exchange for those goods and services. See Note 2 for more information on the adoption of ASC 606.
We adopted ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes: Intra-entity Transfers of Assets other than Inventory, which requires tax expense to be recognized from the sale of intra-entity assets, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs, even though the effects of the transaction842 are eliminated in consolidation. Under prior guidance, the tax effects of transfers were deferred until the transferred asset was sold or otherwise recovered through use. We recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying this standard as a net reduction of $3 million to opening retained earnings.
We adopted ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Benefit Cost. The ASU requires that the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost be presented in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs, while other components of net periodic benefit cost be presented in a separate line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Prior period information has been recast to conform to the current period presentation.
We adopted ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This standard primarily affects the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. There was no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
We early adopted ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The ASU changes the recognition and presentation requirements as well as the cost and complexity of applying hedge accounting by easing the requirements for effectiveness testing and hedge documentation. There was no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
We adopted ASU 2017-09, Scope of Modification Accounting. The ASU provides guidance about which changes to terms and conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. There was no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
We adopted ASU 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business,which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as an acquisition or disposal of assets or a business. There was no impact on our consolidated financial statements.


discussed below.

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

NewEquipment Sales: We sell and lease equipment directly to our customers and to distributors (re-sellers) throughout the world. The amount of revenue allocated to the equipment is based on a range of observable selling prices in standalone transactions. We recognize revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as equipment sales revenue when control of the equipment transfers to the customer, which is upon shipment for self-installed products and upon installation or customer acceptance for other products. We do not typically offer any rights of return.

Rentals: Rentals revenue includes revenue from mailing equipment that does not meet the criteria to be accounted for as a sales-type lease. We may invoice in advance for rentals according to the terms of the agreement. We initially defer these advanced billings and recognize rentals revenue on a straight-line basis over the rental period. Revenue generated from financing clients for the continued use of equipment subsequent to the expiration of the original lease are recognized as rentals revenue.

Financing: We provide lease financing for our products primarily through sales-type leases. We also provide revolving lines of credit for the purchase of postage and supplies. We believe that our sales-type lease portfolio contains only normal collection risk. Accordingly, we record the fair value of equipment as sales revenue, the cost of equipment as cost of sales and the minimum lease payments plus the estimated residual value as finance receivables. The difference between the finance receivable and the equipment fair value is recorded as unearned income and is amortized as financing income over the lease term using the interest method. Financing also includes amounts related to sales-type leases that customers have extended or renewed for an additional term. Revenue for those contracts will be recognized over the term of the modified lease as financing income using the interest method.
Equipment residual values are determined at inception of the lease using estimates of fair value at the end of the lease term. Fair value estimates are based primarily on historical experience. We also consider forecasted supply and demand for products, product retirement and launch plans, client behavior, regulatory changes, remanufacturing strategies, used equipment markets, competition and technological changes. We evaluate residual values on an annual basis or sooner if circumstances warrant. Declines in estimated residual values considered "other-than-temporary" are recognized immediately. Estimated increases in future residual values are not recognized until the equipment is remarketed.

Support services: Support services revenue includes revenue from equipment service contracts, subscriptions and meter services. Revenue is allocated to these services using selling prices charged in standalone replacement and renewal transactions. Since we have a stand-ready obligation to provide these services over the entire contract term, revenue related to these agreements is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement.

Business services: Business services revenue includes revenue from mail processing services and ecommerce solutions. These services represent a series of distinct services that are similar in nature, and revenue is recognized as the services are provided. We review certain third party relationships and evaluate the appropriateness of recording revenue on a gross basis when we act as a principal in a transaction or net basis when we act as an agent between a client and vendor. We consider several factors in determining whether we are acting as principal or agent such as whether we are the primary obligor to the client, have control over the pricing or have inventory risk.

On January 1, 2019, we also adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium, requiring the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Pronouncements - Not Yet Adopted
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software. The ASU aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The standard is effective beginning January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans. The ASU impacts disclosure requirements only. The standard is effective beginning January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). The ASU modifies certain disclosure requirements of fair value measurements. The standard is effective beginning January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI). The ASU permits a reclassification of the disproportionate income tax effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) on items within AOCI to retained earnings and requires certain new disclosures. The standard is effective beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We anticipate that the reclassification of the disproportionate income tax effects of the Act from AOCI to retained earnings could be material; however there will be no impact to total Stockholder's equity.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The ASU requires that the premium of certain callable debt securities be amortized to the earliest call date rather than the scheduled maturity date. The standard is effective beginning January 1, 2019 and will be applied on a modified retrospective basis with a cumulative effect adjustment as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. We currently do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The ASU sets forth a “currentcurrent expected credit loss” (CECL)loss model, which requires companies to measure expected credit losses for all financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonably supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. This standard is effective beginning January 1, 2020. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. This standard, among other things, requires lessees to recognize almost all leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. Additionally, the standard requires enhanced qualitative and quantitative disclosures to help readers assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. From a lessor perspective, the standard simplifies the accounting for lease modifications and aligns accounting of lease contracts with the new revenue recognition guidance. This standard is effective beginning January 1, 2019. We will adopt the standard using a modified retrospective approach and recognize and measure leases in the period of adoption. We plan to utilize a package of optional practical expedients that allows companies to maintain prior accounting conclusions regarding whether a contract contains a lease, lease classification and initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases. Prior periods will not be restated.
With regard to our lessor portfolio, we expect changes in the timing and classification of revenue and associated costs related to contract modifications, as well as conclusions on lease and non-lease components. We are still determining the impact of these changes on our consolidated financial statements; however, the changes could materially impact the timing of revenue and expense recognition over the lease term. We do not expect the economics and overall profitability of our lease offerings to be materially impacted.
From the lessee perspective, we are reviewing our lease portfolio to evaluate the impact on our consolidated financial statements, accounting policies and internal controls; however, we expect that recognizing a right-of-use asset and liability will materially impact our balance sheet. We are implementing a new lease accounting software solution that will determine the right-of-use asset and lease liability related to our operating lease portfolio as well as meet the disclosure requirements.

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

2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Adoption of ASC 606
We adopted ASU 2014-09, Disaggregated Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) using the modified retrospective approach.  Prior period information was not restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. We recognized a cumulative effect adjustment from the adoption of this standard that reduced opening retained earnings by $9 million. Significant components of the cumulative effect adjustment include:
The write-offfollowing tables disaggregate our revenue by major source and timing of previously capitalized deferred marketing costs that did not meet the criteria for capitalization under ASC 606.
The capitalization of certain costs to obtain a contract, primarily sales commissions, that are permitted to be capitalized under ASC 606.
The establishment of deferred revenue related to the early renewal of software and data license contracts with terms beginning in 2018, as ASC 606 requires revenue recognition at the commencement of the license term.
The write-off of deferred revenues and related costs for certain software licenses bundled with a lease that are recognized at time of delivery under ASC 606.
The write-off of advance billings related to certain software data products that are recognized upon delivery under ASC 606.
The impact on our consolidated financial statements as if they were presented under the prior guidance is as follows:recognition:
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 As reported Prior guidance Increase (decrease) As reported Prior guidance Increase (decrease)
Income Statement           
Total revenue$832,856
 $828,999
 $3,857
 $2,575,240
 $2,553,059
 $22,181
Equipment sales$100,937
 $101,632
 $(695) $317,058
 $319,165
 $(2,107)
Software$76,026
 $71,081
 $4,945
 $244,022
 $218,410
 $25,612
Business services$363,528
 $363,921
 $(393) $1,117,942
 $1,119,266
 $(1,324)
            
Total costs and expenses$787,727
 $790,565
 $(2,838) $2,415,358
 $2,420,406
 $(5,048)
Cost of equipment sales$39,353
 $39,409
 $(56) $132,513
 $132,628
 $(115)
Cost of software$24,743
 $23,957
 $786
 $75,257
 $72,499
 $2,758
Selling, general and administrative$269,387
 $272,955
 $(3,568) $847,281
 $854,972
 $(7,691)
            
Income from continuing operations before taxes$45,129
 $38,434
 $6,695
 $159,882
 $132,653
 $27,229
(Benefit) provision for income taxes$(1,976) $(3,768) $1,792
 $20,745
 $13,666
 $7,079
Net income from continuing operations$47,105
 $42,202
 $4,903
 $139,137
 $118,987
 $20,150
            
Basic earnings - continuing operations$0.25
 $0.22
 $0.03
 $0.74
 $0.63
 $0.11
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations$0.25
 $0.22
 $0.03
 $0.74
 $0.63
 $0.11
The most significant change to the Consolidated Statements of Income under ASC 606 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, was higher software revenue of $5 million and $26 million, respectively, and higher net income from continuing operations before taxes of $4 million and $23 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

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

 September 30, 2018
 As reported Prior guidance Increase (decrease)
Balance Sheet     
Total Assets$5,913,935
 $5,911,188
 $2,747
Accounts receivable$378,036
 $377,484
 $552
Current income taxes$11,395
 $11,593
 $(198)
Other current assets and prepayments$92,916
 $92,174
 $742
Noncurrent income taxes$54,114
 $54,117
 $(3)
Other assets$526,937
 $525,283
 $1,654
      
Total Liabilities$5,662,269
 $5,671,251
 $(8,982)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$1,342,097
 $1,339,257
 $2,840
Current income taxes$40,018
 $32,960
 $7,058
Advance billings$224,141
 $237,546
 $(13,405)
Liabilities of discontinued operations$10,446
 $10,359
 $87
Deferred taxes on income$230,663
 $234,365
 $(3,702)
Other noncurrent liabilities$443,925
 $445,785
 $(1,860)
      
Total Stockholders' equity$251,666
 $239,256
 $12,410
Retained earnings$5,290,761
 $5,278,691
 $12,070
Accumulated other comprehensive loss$(804,609) $(804,949) $340
The most significant change to the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2018 was lower advance billings due to the write-off of deferred revenue from software licenses bundled with leases and data products, which are now recognized at time of delivery rather than ratably under previous guidance.
Cash Flow Statement
The adoption of ASC 606 had no impact on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Significant Accounting Policies
The most significant impact of ASC 606 on our consolidated financial statements will be in the timing of recognizing certain revenues and costs to obtain a contract related to software and software related products. We will continue to recognize revenue from equipment sales under sales-type leases and related financing income and rental of postage meters and mailing equipment in accordance with ASC 840, Leases.
We applied the following practical expedients and policy elections when adopting ASC 606:
Costs incurred to obtain a contract with a customer are expensed if the amortization period is one year or less.
With the exception of certain services contracts, all taxes assessed by government authorities, such as sales and use taxes, value added taxes and excise taxes, are excluded from the transaction price.
The transaction price is not adjusted for a significant financing component when a performance obligation is satisfied within one year.
Revenue is recognized based on the amount billable to the customer when that amount corresponds to the value transferred to the customer.
Shipping and handling activities are accounted for as a fulfillment activity rather than a separate performance obligation.
We reflected the aggregate effect of all modifications when identifying performance obligations and allocating transaction price.
Significant changes to accounting policies disclosed in our 2017 Annual Report due to the adoption of ASC 606 are discussed below.
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 Global EcommercePresort ServicesNorth America MailingInternational MailingSoftware SolutionsTotal Revenue recognized under ASC 606Revenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal Consolidated Revenue
Major products/service lines        
Equipment sales$
$
$9,215
$12,079
$
$21,294
$68,493
$89,787
Supplies

35,103
15,850

50,953

50,953
Software



73,318
73,318

73,318
Rentals





22,157
22,157
Financing





97,043
97,043
Support services
22
107,709
20,890

128,621

128,621
Business services266,254
134,825
4,517
927

406,523

406,523
Subtotal266,254
134,847
156,544
49,746
73,318
680,709
$187,693
$868,402
         
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing        
Equipment sales

57,894
10,599

68,493
  
Rentals

17,279
4,878

22,157
  
Financing

83,757
13,286

97,043
  
     Total revenue$266,254
$134,847
$315,474
$78,509
$73,318
$868,402
  
         
Timing of revenue recognition under ASC 606      
Products/services transferred at a point in time$
$
$44,318
$27,930
$20,970
$93,218
  
Products/services transferred over time266,254
134,847
112,226
21,816
52,348
587,491
  
      Total$266,254
$134,847
$156,544
$49,746
$73,318
$680,709
  



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

Software Sales and Integration Services
A majority of our software and data license products are considered "right to use" and are generally distinct from other promised goods and services within a contract. Revenue for right to use software and data licenses is recognized at a point in time when control has transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or acceptance for those licenses requiring significant integration or customization. Revenue from renewals are recognized at the beginning of the license term.
We generally invoice customers upon delivery of our software and data licenses. Data contracts that include both data and data updates are invoiced in one or more equal installments. A contract asset is recognized on data licenses for which consideration will be received in future periods.
We allocate the transaction price based on relative standalone selling prices, which are generally based on observable selling prices in standalone transactions for our data products, maintenance and professional services. We estimate the standalone selling prices for our software licenses using the residual approach, as the selling prices are highly variable and when observable standalone selling prices exist for the other goods and services in the contract.
We often bundle software licenses with lease contracts. Revenue is recognized upon delivery of those software licenses considered distinct and functional in nature.
Costs to Obtain a Contract and Marketing Costs
Certain incremental costs to obtain a contract are capitalized if we expect the benefit of those costs to be realized over a period greater than one year. These costs primarily relate to sales commission on multi-year equipment and software support service contracts. These costs are amortized in a manner consistent with the timing of the related revenue over the contract performance period or longer, if renewals are expected and the renewal commission is not commensurate with the initial commission. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $4 million and $11 million, respectively, and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Unamortized contract costs at September 30, 2018 were $28 million and are included in other assets.
Certain marketing costs associated with the acquisition of new customers are expensed as incurred since these costs do not meet the criteria of a cost to obtain a contract.














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

Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source:
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Global EcommercePresort ServicesNorth America MailingInternational MailingSoftware SolutionsTotal Revenue from sales and services (ASC 606)Revenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal Consolidated Revenue
Equipment sales$
$
$13,615
$11,974
$
$25,589
$75,348
$100,937
Supplies

33,854
16,549

50,403

50,403
Software


284
75,742
76,026

76,026
Rentals

4,357
1,971

6,328
84,787
91,115
Financing

15,478
2,636

18,114
58,616
76,730
Support services

53,987
20,130

74,117

74,117
Business services232,845
125,334
4,022
1,327

363,528

363,528
 $232,845
$125,334
$125,313
$54,871
$75,742
$614,105
$218,751
$832,856
         
Revenue from sales and services (ASC 606)$232,845
$125,334
$125,313
$54,871
$75,742
$614,105
$
$614,105
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing

188,652
30,099


218,751
218,751
     Total revenue$232,845
$125,334
$313,965
$84,970
$75,742
$614,105
$218,751
$832,856
         
Timing of revenue recognition (ASC 606)      
Products/services transferred at a point in time$
$
$47,467
$28,809
$24,262
$100,538
  
Products/services transferred over time232,845
125,334
77,846
26,062
51,480
513,567
  
      Total revenue$232,845
$125,334
$125,313
$54,871
$75,742
$614,105
  

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Global EcommercePresort ServicesNorth America MailingInternational MailingSoftware SolutionsTotal Revenue recognized under ASC 606Revenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal Consolidated Revenue
Major products/service lines        
Equipment sales$
$
$10,416
$11,795
$
$22,211
$84,497
$106,708
Supplies

38,951
21,042

59,993

59,993
Software



76,294
76,294

76,294
Rentals





24,965
24,965
Financing





100,349
100,349
Support services

113,713
26,937

140,650

140,650
Business services246,590
134,458
4,889
1,687

387,624

387,624
Subtotal246,590
134,458
167,969
61,461
76,294
686,772
$209,811
$896,583
         
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing        
Equipment sales

68,472
16,025

84,497
  
Rentals

19,512
5,453

24,965
  
Financing

84,858
15,491

100,349
  
     Total revenue$246,590
$134,458
$340,811
$98,430
$76,294
$896,583
  
         
Timing of revenue recognition under ASC 606      
Products/services transferred at a point in time$
$
$49,367
$32,836
$25,001
$107,204
  
Products/services transferred over time246,590
134,458
118,602
28,625
51,293
579,568
  
      Total$246,590
$134,458
$167,969
$61,461
$76,294
$686,772
  

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Global EcommercePresort ServicesNorth America MailingInternational MailingSoftware SolutionsTotal Revenue from sales and services (ASC 606)Revenue from leasing transactions and financingTotal Consolidated Revenue
Equipment sales$
$
$46,061
$36,992
$
$83,053
$234,005
$317,058
Supplies

109,077
56,776

165,853

165,853
Software


284
243,738
244,022

244,022
Rentals

15,189
6,276

21,465
256,085
277,550
Financing

47,768
8,478

56,246
177,258
233,504
Support services

155,635
63,676

219,311

219,311
Business services718,535
382,522
12,278
4,607

1,117,942

1,117,942
 $718,535
$382,522
$386,008
$177,089
$243,738
$1,907,892
$667,348
$2,575,240
         
Revenue from sales and services (ASC 606)$718,535
$382,522
$386,008
$177,089
$243,738
$1,907,892
$
$1,907,892
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing

568,072
99,276


667,348
667,348
     Total revenue$718,535
$382,522
$954,080
$276,365
$243,738
$1,907,892
$667,348
$2,575,240
         
Timing of revenue recognition (ASC 606)      
Products/services transferred at a point in time$
$
$155,138
$94,052
$89,282
$338,472
  
Products/services transferred over time718,535
382,522
230,870
83,037
154,456
1,569,420
  
      Total revenue$718,535
$382,522
$386,008
$177,089
$243,738
$1,907,892
  
Our performance obligations are as follows:

Equipment Salessales and Supplies:supplies We sell: Our performance obligations generally include the sale of mailing equipment, excluding sales-type leases, and supplies. We recognize revenue upon delivery for self-install equipment and supplies 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.
Software:Software We sell: Our performance obligations include the sale of software licenses, maintenance, data products and professional services. Revenue for licenses is generally recognized upon delivery or over time for those licenses that require critical updates over the term of the contract.
Rentals:Rentals We charge our customers: Our performance obligations include the fees associated with postage refills for meters.
Financing: We provide servicesthe rental of mailing equipment under our equipment replacement program. The fees received for this program are recognized ratably over the contract term.an operating lease contract.
Support Services:services: We providePerformance obligations include providing maintenance, and professional services, and subscription and meter services for our North America and International mailing equipment. Contract terms range from one year to five years, depending on the term of the lease contract for the related equipment. Maintenance revenueRevenue for maintenance, subscription and meter services is recognized ratably over the contract period and revenue for professional services is recognized when services are provided.
Business Services:services We provide: Our performance obligations include providing mail processing services and ecommerce solutions. Revenue is recognized over time as the services are provided. The contract terms for these services vary, with the initial contracts ranging fromin the range of one to five years, followed by annual renewal periods.
Revenue from leasing transactions and financing include revenue from equipment accounted for as sales-type leases, operating leases, finance income and late fees that are not accounted for under ASU 2014-09, Revenues from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606.

606).

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

Contract Assets and Advance Billings from Contracts with Customers
 September 30, 2018 
January 1, 2018 (1)
 Increase (decrease)
Contracts assets, current$8,472
 $5,075
 $3,397
Contracts assets, noncurrent$7,520
 $648
 $6,872
Advance billings, current$171,682
 $209,098
 $(37,416)
Advance billings, noncurrent$14,891
 $17,765
 $(2,874)
(1) Balances adjusted for the cumulative effect of accounting change
Contract assets are recorded in other current assets and prepayments and other assets, respectively. Advance billings are recorded in advance billings and other noncurrent liabilities.
 Balance sheet location March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Increase (decrease)
Contracts assets, currentOther current assets and prepayments $17,319
 $16,115
 $1,204
Contracts assets, noncurrentOther assets $11,385
 $13,092
 $(1,707)
Advance billings, currentAdvance billings $203,735
 $221,527
 $(17,792)
Advance billings, noncurrentNoncurrent liabilities $13,144
 $12,778
 $366
Contract Assets
We record contract assets when performance obligations are satisfied in advance of invoicing the customer when the right to consideration is conditional on the satisfaction of another performance obligation within a contract. The net increase is driven by revenueContract assets decreased in the period as the invoicing of performance obligations previously satisfied exceeded the contract assets recognized on data contracts during the third quarter, for which consideration will be invoiced in future periods.period.
Advance Billings from Contracts with Customers
Advance billings are recorded when cash payments are due in advance of our performance. Items in advance billings primarily relate to support services on equipment and software licenses, subscription services and certain software data products. Revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term.
The net decrease in advance billings at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 is primarily driven by revenues recognized during the period, which includes $162$80 million of advance billings at the beginning of the period, partially offset by advance billings in the quarter.
Future Performance Obligations
The transaction prices allocated to future performance obligations will be recognized as follows:
 Remainder of 2018 2019 2020-2025 Total Remainder of 2019 2020 2021-2024 Total
North America Mailing(1)
 $39,160
 $136,602
 $209,758
 $385,520
 $196,642
 $214,546
 $288,869
 $700,057
International Mailing(1)
 12,174
 35,227
 48,822
 96,223
 23,105
 19,664
 21,651
 64,420
Software Solutions(2)
 22,780
 39,503
 32,645
 94,928
 55,521
 49,884
 26,118
 131,523
Total $74,114
 $211,332
 $291,225
 $576,671
 $275,268
 $284,094
 $336,638
 $896,000
(1) Revenue streams bundled with our leasing contracts, primarily maintenance, meter services and other subscription services
(2) Multiple-year software maintenance contracts, certain software and data licenses and data updates
The table above does not include 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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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)

3. Segment Information
In January 2018, we revised our business reporting groups to reflect how we manage these groups and clients served in each market.  The Commerce Services group was formed and includes our Global Ecommerce and Presort Services segments. Additionally, the operating results of the Production Mail Business have been classified as discontinued operations and segment operating results for the prior year have been recast to conform to the current year presentation. The principal products and services of each of our reportable segmentssegment are as follows:
Commerce Services:
Global Ecommerce: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from cross-border ecommerce transactions and domestic retail and ecommerce shipping solutions includingand fulfillment, delivery and returns.return services.
Presort Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from sortation services that allow clients to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Bound and Packet Mail (Standard Flats and Bound Printed Matter) for postal worksharing discounts.
Small & Medium Business (SMB) Solutions:
North America Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from mailing and shipping solutions, financing, services, supplies and suppliesother applications for small and medium businesses to efficiently create physical and digital mail, evidence postage and help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats in the U.S. and Canada.

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

International Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from mailing and shipping solutions, financing, services and supplies for small and medium businesses to efficiently create physical and digital mail, evidence postage and help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats in areas outside the U.S. and Canada.
Software Solutions:
Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from the licensing of customer engagement, customer information, and location intelligence software, data solutions and related support services.
Management uses segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to measure profitability and performance at the segment level and believes that it provides a useful measure of operating performance and underlying trends of the business. We determine segment EBIT by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses, restructuring charges and other items not allocated to a particular business segment. 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.

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

Revenue and EBIT by business segment is presented below:
RevenueRevenue
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Global Ecommerce$232,845
 $106,181
 $718,535
 $288,839
$266,254
 $246,590
Presort Services125,334
 119,074
 382,522
 370,203
134,847
 134,458
Commerce Services358,179
 225,255
 1,101,057
 659,042
401,101
 381,048
North America Mailing313,965
 320,091
 954,080
 1,016,993
315,474
 340,811
International Mailing84,970
 93,858
 276,365
 282,482
78,509
 98,430
Small & Medium Business Solutions398,935
 413,949
 1,230,445
 1,299,475
SMB Solutions393,983
 439,241
Software Solutions75,742
 94,069
 243,738
 248,349
73,318
 76,294
Total revenue$832,856
 $733,273
 $2,575,240

$2,206,866
$868,402
 $896,583
EBITEBIT
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Global Ecommerce$(14,330) $(9,594) $(28,034) $(17,894)$(14,600) $(7,711)
Presort Services17,435
 19,474
 57,026
 69,461
15,066
 27,026
Commerce Services3,105
 9,880
 28,992
 51,567
466
 19,315
North America Mailing118,070
 107,963
 352,833
 370,004
110,613
 128,568
International Mailing12,794
 8,809
 42,040
 36,239
11,790
 16,022
Small & Medium Business Solutions130,864
 116,772
 394,873
 406,243
SMB Solutions122,403
 144,590
Software Solutions3,525
 18,531
 24,450
 24,928
1,692
 2,492
Total segment EBIT137,494
 145,183
 448,315
 482,738
124,561
 166,397
Reconciling items:     
  
 
  
Interest, net(38,966) (43,078)
Unallocated corporate expenses(39,696) (41,322) (137,257) (151,473)(55,689) (51,082)
Interest, net(37,437) (41,230) (122,484) (120,323)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments, net(7,232) (1,470) (19,639) (29,109)
Gain from the sale of technology
 
 
 6,085
Restructuring charges(3,598) (904)
Other expense(17,710) 
Transaction costs(36) (4,896) (1,089) (4,896)(1,726) (1,055)
Other expense(7,964) 
 (7,964) 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes45,129
 56,265
 159,882
 183,022
6,872
 70,278
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(1,976) 10,828
 20,745
 38,700
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax29,848
 11,921
 39,543
 27,070
Net income$76,953
 $57,358
 $178,680
 $171,392
Provision for income taxes8,301
 18,795
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,230) 8,487
Net (loss) income$(2,659) $59,970

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

4. Discontinued Operations
On July 2, 2018, we completed the sale of the Production Mail Business, other than in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions, to an affiliate of Platinum Equity, LLC, a leading global private equity firm. Subsequently during the third quarter, we closed on the sale of additional non-U.S. jurisdictions, and expect to close on the sale of the majority of the remaining non-U.S. jurisdictions in the fourth quarter, subject to local regulatory requirements. Cash proceeds received in the third quarter were $340 million. Net proceeds from the sale after the payment of closing costs, transaction fees and taxes are estimated to be approximately $270 million.
In connection with the sale of the Production Mail Business, we entered into Transition Services Agreements (TSAs) with the purchaser whereby we will perform certain support functions for periods of a year or less. None of these TSAs will have a material effect on our financial performance.
Selected financial information of the Production Mail Business included in discontinued operations is as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue$19,557
 $109,547
 $211,000
 $293,965
        
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations$(1,316) $18,700
 $20,304
 $42,345
Gain on sale, including transaction costs86,640
 
 77,863
 
Income from discontinued operations before taxes85,324
 18,700
 98,167
 42,345
Tax provision55,476
 6,779
 58,624
 15,275
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax$29,848
 $11,921
 $39,543
 $27,070

The major categories of assets and liabilities of the Production Mail Business included in assets of discontinued operations and liabilities of discontinued operations are as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Revenue$750
 $102,234
    
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations$(663) $11,803
Loss on sale(667) 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations before taxes(1,330) 11,803
Tax (benefit) provision(100) 3,316
(Loss) income from discontinued operations$(1,230) $8,487
 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents$1,026
 $
Accounts receivable, net2,900
 97,402
Inventories4,360
 48,910
Other current assets and prepayments188
 3,365
Property, plant and equipment, net578
 5,541
Rental property and equipment, net386
 1,786
Goodwill8,787
 177,799
Other assets48
 45
Assets of discontinued operations$18,273
 $334,848
    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$2,261
 $36,592
Advance billings2,534
 30,607
Other noncurrent liabilities5,651
 5,609
Liabilities of discontinued operations$10,446
 $72,808

5. Earnings per Share (EPS)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Numerator: 
  
(Loss) income from continuing operations$(1,429) $51,483
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,230) 8,487
Net (loss) income (numerator for diluted EPS)(2,659) 59,970
Less: Preference stock dividend8
 8
(Loss) income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)$(2,667) $59,962
Denominator: 
  
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS185,971
 186,863
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (1)

 1,312
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS185,971
 188,175
Basic (loss) earnings per share (2):
 
  
Continuing operations$(0.01) $0.28
Discontinued operations(0.01) 0.05
Net (loss) income$(0.01) $0.32
Diluted (loss) earnings per share (2):
   
Continuing operations$(0.01) $0.27
Discontinued operations(0.01) 0.05
Net (loss) income$(0.01) $0.32
    
Anti-dilutive options excluded from diluted earnings per share:14,989
 11,636
(1)Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2019 as the Company is reporting a net loss for the period.
(2)The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.

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

5. Earnings per Share
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Numerator: 
  
  
  
Net income from continuing operations$47,105
 $45,437
 $139,137
 $144,322
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax29,848
 11,921
 39,543
 27,070
Net income (numerator for diluted EPS)76,953
 57,358
 178,680
 171,392
Less: Preference stock dividend8
 9
 24
 28
Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)$76,945
 $57,349
 $178,656
 $171,364
Denominator: 
  
  
  
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS187,470
 186,497
 187,167
 186,257
Effect of dilutive shares945
 1,260
 1,023
 943
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS188,415
 187,757
 188,190
 187,200
Basic earnings per share(1):
 
  
  
  
Continuing operations$0.25
 $0.24
 $0.74
 $0.77
Discontinued operations0.16
 0.06
 0.21
 0.15
Net income$0.41
 $0.31
 $0.95
 $0.92
Diluted earnings per share(1):
 
  
  
  
Continuing operations$0.25
 $0.24
 $0.74
 $0.77
Discontinued operations0.16
 0.06
 0.21
 0.14
Net income$0.41
 $0.31
 $0.95
 $0.92
        
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares12,195
 9,927
 12,097
 10,211
(1)The sum of earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.

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 at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 consisted of the following:
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Raw materials$11,998
 $11,767
$13,258
 $8,231
Supplies and service parts22,213
 21,475
23,627
 21,841
Finished products16,993
 13,261
36,474
 36,690
Inventory at FIFO cost51,204
 46,503
73,359
 66,762
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost(3,005) (5,734)(4,483) (4,483)
Total inventory, net$48,199
 $40,769
$68,876
 $62,279

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

7. Finance Assets and Lessor Operating Leases
Finance ReceivablesAssets
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. Loan receivables are generally due each month; however, clients may rollover outstanding balances. Interest is recognized on loan receivables using the effective interest method and related annual fees are initially deferred and recognized ratably over the annual period covered. Client acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.
Finance receivables at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 consisted of the following:
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
North America International Total North America International TotalNorth America International Total North America International Total
Sales-type lease receivables 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
Gross finance receivables$1,000,825
 $268,733
 $1,269,558
 $1,023,549
 $292,059
 $1,315,608
$1,099,620
 $190,468
 $1,290,088
 $1,110,896
 $247,774
 $1,358,670
Unguaranteed residual values58,565
 13,163
 71,728
 74,093
 14,202
 88,295
48,204
 11,671
 59,875
 52,637
 12,772
 65,409
Unearned income(210,001) (56,613) (266,614) (216,720) (62,325) (279,045)(370,344) (43,966) (414,310) (383,453) (55,113) (438,566)
Allowance for credit losses(10,779) (2,264) (13,043) (7,721) (2,794) (10,515)(13,136) (1,884) (15,020) (10,252) (2,356) (12,608)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables838,610
 223,019
 1,061,629
 873,201
 241,142
 1,114,343
764,344
 156,289
 920,633
 769,828
 203,077
 972,905
Loan receivables 
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
Loan receivables301,575
 31,643
 333,218
 339,373
 34,492
 373,865
286,716
 29,578
 316,294
 300,319
 29,270
 329,589
Allowance for credit losses(6,712) (885) (7,597) (7,098) (1,020) (8,118)(6,399) (732) (7,131) (6,777) (837) (7,614)
Net investment in loan receivables294,863
 30,758
 325,621
 332,275
 33,472
 365,747
280,317
 28,846
 309,163
 293,542
 28,433
 321,975
Net investment in finance receivables$1,133,473
 $253,777
 $1,387,250
 $1,205,476
 $274,614
 $1,480,090
$1,044,661
 $185,135
 $1,229,796
 $1,063,370
 $231,510
 $1,294,880














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

Loans receivable are due within one year. Maturities of gross sales-type lease finance receivables at March 31, 2019 were as follows:
 Sales-type Lease Receivables
 North America International Total
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2019$486,499
 $52,782
 $539,281
Year ending December 31, 2020275,321
 56,077
 331,398
Year ending December 31, 2021186,002
 41,078
 227,080
Year ending December 31, 2022106,014
 26,276
 132,290
Year ending December 31, 202342,879
 12,511
 55,390
Thereafter2,905
 1,744
 4,649
Total$1,099,620
 $190,468
 $1,290,088
Allowance for Credit Losses
We provide an allowance for probable credit losses based on historical loss experience, the nature and volume of our portfolios, adverse situations that may affect a client's ability to pay, prevailing economic conditions and our ability to manage the collateral. We continually evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses and make adjustments as necessary. The assumptions used in determining an estimate of credit losses are inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves.
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 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.

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:




 Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  
 
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
Balance at January 1, 2019$10,253
 $2,355
 $6,777
 $837
 $20,222
Amounts charged to expense3,399
 231
 957
 20
 4,607
Write-offs and other(516) (702) (1,335) (125) (2,678)
Balance at March 31, 2019$13,136
 $1,884
 $6,399
 $732
 $22,151
          
 Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  
 
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
Balance at January 1, 2018$7,721
 $2,812
 $7,098
 $1,020
 $18,651
Amounts charged to expense2,186
 399
 1,925
 140
 4,650
Write-offs and other(1,145) (127) (2,073) (176) (3,521)
Balance at March 31, 2018$8,762
 $3,084
 $6,950
 $984
 $19,780









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

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:
 Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  
 
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
Balance at January 1, 2018$7,721
 $2,794
 $7,098
 $1,020
 $18,633
Amounts charged to expense7,037
 829
 4,896
 331
 13,093
Write-offs and other(3,979) (1,359) (5,282) (466) (11,086)
Balance at September 30, 2018$10,779
 $2,264
 $6,712
 $885
 $20,640
          
 Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  
 
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
Balance at January 1, 2017$8,247
 $2,647
 $8,517
 $1,089
 $20,500
Amounts charged to expense7,807
 895
 3,892
 438
 13,032
Write-offs and other(8,951) (774) (5,449) (438) (15,612)
Balance at September 30, 2017$7,103
 $2,768
 $6,960
 $1,089
 $17,920

Aging of Receivables
The aging of gross finance receivables at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 was as follows:
September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
1 - 90 days$959,594
 $262,464
 $294,349
 $31,430
 $1,547,837
$1,065,521
 $186,947
 $280,124
 $29,302
 $1,561,894
> 90 days41,231
 6,269
 7,226
 213
 54,939
34,099
 3,521
 6,592
 276
 44,488
Total$1,000,825
 $268,733
 $301,575
 $31,643
 $1,602,776
$1,099,620
 $190,468
 $286,716
 $29,578
 $1,606,382
Past due amounts > 90 days 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Still accruing interest$6,350
 $1,718
 $
 $
 $8,068
$6,709
 $715
 $2,178
 $128
 $9,730
Not accruing interest34,881
 4,551
 7,226
 213
 46,871
27,390
 2,806
 4,414
 148
 34,758
Total$41,231
 $6,269
 $7,226
 $213
 $54,939
$34,099
 $3,521
 $6,592
 $276
 $44,488
 December 31, 2017
 Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  
 
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
1 - 90 days$971,002
 $286,170
 $330,503
 $34,239
 $1,621,914
> 90 days52,547
 5,889
 8,870
 253
 67,559
Total$1,023,549
 $292,059
 $339,373
 $34,492
 $1,689,473
Past due amounts > 90 days 
  
  
  
  
Still accruing interest$10,807
 $1,738
 $
 $
 $12,545
Not accruing interest41,740
 4,151
 8,870
 253
 55,014
Total$52,547
 $5,889
 $8,870
 $253
 $67,559




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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
 December 31, 2018
 Sales-type Lease Receivables Loan Receivables  
 
North
America
 International 
North
America
 International Total
1 - 90 days$1,069,288
 $243,852
 $294,126
 $29,079
 $1,636,345
> 90 days41,608
 3,922
 6,193
 191
 51,914
Total$1,110,896
 $247,774
 $300,319
 $29,270
 $1,688,259
Past due amounts > 90 days 
  
  
  
  
Still accruing interest$7,917
 $1,111
 $1,769
 $72
 $10,869
Not accruing interest33,691
 2,811
 4,424
 119
 41,045
Total$41,608
 $3,922
 $6,193
 $191
 $51,914

Credit Quality
The extension of credit and management of credit lines to new and existing clients uses a combination of an automated credit score, where available, and a detailed manual review of the client's financial condition and, when applicable, payment history. 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. The portfolio management processes 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 commercial credit score. 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.
The table below shows the North America portfolio at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 by relative risk class based on the relative scores of the accounts within each class. The relative scores are determined based on a number of factors, including the company type, ownership structure, payment history and financial information. A fourth class is shown for accounts that are not scored. Absence of a score is not indicative of the credit quality of the account. The degree of risk (low, medium, high), as defined by the third party, refers to the relative risk that an account may become delinquent in the next 12 months.
Low risk accounts are companies with very good credit scores and are considered to approximate the top 30% of all commercial borrowers.
Medium risk accounts are companies with average to good credit scores and are considered to approximate the middle 40% of all commercial borrowers.
High risk accounts are companies with poor credit scores, are delinquent or are at risk of becoming delinquent and are considered to approximate the bottom 30% of all commercial borrowers.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts)
 September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Sales-type lease receivables 
  
Low$817,006
 $819,776
Medium130,269
 148,000
High20,793
 21,728
Not Scored32,757
 34,045
Total$1,000,825
 $1,023,549
Loan receivables 
  
Low$234,085
 $262,646
Medium48,947
 56,744
High5,847
 6,791
Not Scored12,696
 13,192
Total$301,575
 $339,373

 March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Sales-type lease receivables 
  
Low$909,353
 $922,414
Medium131,425
 131,650
High23,478
 22,110
Not Scored35,364
 34,722
Total$1,099,620
 $1,110,896
Loan receivables 
  
Low$224,517
 $238,620
Medium45,167
 43,952
High5,429
 5,947
Not Scored11,603
 11,800
Total$286,716
 $300,319

Lease income
Lease income from sales-type leases for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Profit recognized at commencement (1)
$36,360
 $47,294
Interest income59,478
 61,832
Total lease income from sales-type leases$95,838
 $109,126
(1) Lease contracts do not include variable lease payments.

Lessor Operating Leases
We also lease mailing equipment under operating leases with terms of 1 to 5 years. Maturities of these operating leases are as follows:
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2019$26,317
Year ending December 31, 202025,322
Year ending December 31, 20219,881
Year ending December 31, 20224,023
Year ending December 31, 20232,590
Thereafter59
Total$68,192


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

8. Acquisitions, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Acquisitions
In October 2017, we acquired Newgistics for $471 million, net of cash acquired. The results of Newgistics are included in our consolidated operating results from the date of acquisition. Our consolidated revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 includes $126 million and $384 million, respectively, from Newgistics. On a supplemental pro forma basis, had we acquired Newgistics on January 1, 2017, our revenues would have been $106 million and $340 million higher for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The impact on our earnings would not have been material.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 consisted of the following:
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
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 relationships$481,422
 $(273,388) $208,034
 $504,716
 $(271,066) $233,650
$484,543
 $(286,393) $198,150
 $480,837
 $(281,190) $199,647
Software & technology165,692
 (142,747) 22,945
 167,122
 (138,724) 28,398
164,973
 (145,518) 19,455
 165,088
 (143,877) 21,211
Trademarks & other40,312
 (33,124) 7,188
 40,649
 (30,511) 10,138
40,104
 (34,704) 5,400
 40,170
 (33,891) 6,279
Total intangible assets$687,426
 $(449,259) $238,167
 $712,487
 $(440,301) $272,186
$689,620
 $(466,615) $223,005
 $686,095
 $(458,958) $227,137

Amortization expense was $11$10 million and $8$11 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively and $33 million and $24 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Future amortization expense as of September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 was as follows:
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2018$15,092
Year ending December 31, 201938,021
Year ending December 31, 202033,721
Year ending December 31, 202129,989
Year ending December 31, 202229,012
Thereafter92,332
Total$238,167
is shown in the table below. Actual amortization expense may differ from the amounts above due to, among other things, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, impairments, acquisitions and accelerated amortization.
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2019$30,303
Year ending December 31, 202035,564
Year ending December 31, 202131,026
Year ending December 31, 202229,798
Year ending December 31, 202326,726
Thereafter69,588
Total$223,005

Goodwill
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by reporting segment, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 are shown in the table below.
December 31, 2017 Acquisitions 
Other(1)
 September 30,
2018
December 31, 2018 Divestiture Currency impact March 31,
2019
Global Ecommerce$602,461
 $
 $(653) $601,808
$609,431
 $
 $
 $609,431
Presort Services204,781
 2,684
 
 207,465
207,465
 
 
 207,465
Commerce Services807,242
 2,684
 (653) 809,273
816,896
 
 
 816,896
North America Mailing368,905
 
 (219) 368,686
368,248
 
 167
 368,415
International Mailing158,203
 
 (7,456) 150,747
147,207
 (10,490) (3,573) 133,144
Small & Medium Business Solutions527,108
 
 (7,675) 519,433
515,455
 (10,490) (3,406) 501,559
Software Solutions440,295
 
 (3,918) 436,377
434,160
 
 1,644
 435,804
Total goodwill$1,774,645
 $2,684
 $(12,246) $1,765,083
$1,766,511
 $(10,490) $(1,762) $1,754,259
(1) Primarily represents foreign currency translation adjustments.
In January 2019, we wrote off $10 million of goodwill associated with Market Exits.


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

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 at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.2018.
September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Investment securities 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Money market funds / commercial paper$102,777
 $432,125
 $
 $534,902
$225,808
 $398,019
 $
 $623,827
Equity securities
 25,621
 
 25,621

 21,663
 
 21,663
Commingled fixed income securities1,546
 20,726
 
 22,272
1,600
 20,655
 
 22,255
Government and related securities118,914
 17,405
 
 136,319
85,390
 9,132
 
 94,522
Corporate debt securities
 69,924
 
 69,924

 51,677
 
 51,677
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities
 158,540
 
 158,540

 89,618
 
 89,618
Derivatives     
 

     
 

Foreign exchange contracts
 2,507
 
 2,507

 1,610
 
 1,610
Total assets$223,237
 $726,848
 $
 $950,085
$312,798
 $592,374
 $
 $905,172
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Derivatives 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Foreign exchange contracts$
 $(3,888) $
 $(3,888)$
 $(3,430) $
 $(3,430)
Total liabilities$
 $(3,888) $
 $(3,888)$
 $(3,430) $
 $(3,430)


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

December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Investment securities 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Money market funds / commercial paper$143,349
 $542,568
 $
 $685,917
$220,756
 $391,891
 $
 $612,647
Equity securities
 40,717
 
 40,717

 19,133
 
 19,133
Commingled fixed income securities1,569
 4,516
 
 6,085
1,570
 20,141
 
 21,711
Government and related securities116,041
 18,587
 
 134,628
98,790
 9,787
 
 108,577
Corporate debt securities
 75,109
 
 75,109

 56,938
 
 56,938
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities
 158,202
 
 158,202

 98,334
 
 98,334
Derivatives 
  
  
 

 
  
  
 

Interest rate swap
 1,776
 
 1,776
Foreign exchange contracts
 122
 
 122

 2,031
 
 2,031
Total assets$260,959
 $841,597
 $
 $1,102,556
$321,116
 $598,255
 $
 $919,371
Liabilities: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Derivatives 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Foreign exchange contracts$
 $(335) $
 $(335)$
 $(735) $
 $(735)
Total liabilities$
 $(335) $
 $(335)$
 $(735) $
 $(735)
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 into the fair value hierarchy:
Money Market Funds / Commercial Paper: 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. Direct investments in commercial paper are not listed on an exchange in an active market and are classified as Level 2.
Equity Securities: ComprisedEquity 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: ComprisedCommingled 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 2.
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.


Available-For-Sale Securities

Certain investment securities are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). Available-for-sale investment securities are predominantly held at the Pitney Bowes Bank, whose primary business is to provide financing solutions to clients that rent postage meters and purchase supplies.



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

Available-For-Sale Securities
Certain investment securities are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax are recorded in AOCI. Available-for-sale investment securities are predominantly held at the Pitney Bowes Bank, whose primary business is to provide financing solutions to clients that rent postage meters and purchase supplies.
Available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 consisted of the following:
September 30, 2018March 31, 2019
Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Estimated fair valueAmortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Estimated fair value
Government and related securities$136,967
 $980
 $(2,879) $135,068
$94,831
 $221
 $(575) $94,477
Corporate debt securities71,261
 218
 (1,555) 69,924
51,769
 329
 (421) 51,677
Commingled fixed income securities1,628
 
 (82) 1,546
1,647
 
 (47) 1,600
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities161,972
 569
 (4,001) 158,540
90,486
 335
 (1,203) 89,618
Total$371,828
 $1,767
 $(8,517) $365,078
$238,733
 $885
 $(2,246) $237,372
December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Estimated fair valueAmortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Estimated fair value
Government and related securities$131,872
 $1,984
 $(1,090) $132,766
$109,776
 $47
 $(1,336) $108,487
Corporate debt securities73,612
 1,724
 (227) 75,109
58,714
 4
 (1,780) 56,938
Commingled fixed income securities1,796
 
 (40) 1,756
1,637
 
 (67) 1,570
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities158,496
 1,348
 (1,642) 158,202
100,186
 167
 (2,019) 98,334
Total$365,776
 $5,056
 $(2,999) $367,833
$270,313
 $218
 $(5,202) $265,329

The aggregate unrealized holding losses of investment securities in a loss position at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 were as follows:
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Fair Value Gross unrealized losses Fair Value Gross unrealized lossesFair Value Gross unrealized losses Fair Value Gross unrealized losses
Less than 12 continuous months$8,518
 $46
 $48,318
 $847
Greater than 12 continuous months$171,927
 $3,193
 $90,838
 $709
133,732
 2,200
 177,331
 4,355
Less than 12 continuous months150,120
 5,324
 115,815
 2,290
Total$322,047
 $8,517
 $206,653
 $2,999
$142,250
 $2,246
 $225,649
 $5,202
We have not recognized an other-than-temporary impairment on any of the investment securities in an unrealized loss position because we have the ability and intent to hold these securities until recovery of the unrealized losses and expect to receive the stated principal and interest at maturity.
Scheduled maturities of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 were as follows:
Amortized cost Estimated fair valueAmortized cost Estimated fair value
Within 1 year$54,573
 $54,230
$54,475
 $54,348
After 1 year through 5 years111,948
 110,591
74,200
 73,898
After 5 years through 10 years59,377
 57,862
37,291
 37,393
After 10 years145,930
 142,395
72,767
 71,733
Total$371,828
 $365,078
$238,733
 $237,372
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.

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

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.


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

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 AOCI 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. At both September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we had outstanding contracts associated with these anticipated transactions with notional amounts of $10 million.$9 million and $8 million, respectively.
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.counterparties in the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Interest Rate Swap
We had an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $300 million to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with $300 million of variable-rate term loans. This swap matured in September 2018. While outstanding, the swap was designated as a cash flow hedge and the effective portion of the gain or loss on the cash flow hedge was included in AOCI in the period that the change in fair value occurred and reclassified to earnings in the period that the hedged item was recorded in earnings.

The fair value of derivative instruments at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 was as follows:
Designation of Derivatives Balance Sheet Location September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 Balance Sheet Location March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Derivatives designated as
hedging instruments
  
  
  
  
Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets and prepayments $80
 $57
 Other current assets and prepayments $175
 $61
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (60) (144) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 
 (104)
    
Interest rate swap Other assets 
 1,776
  
  
    
Derivatives not designated as
hedging instruments
  
  
  
  
Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets and prepayments 2,427
 65
 Other current assets and prepayments 1,435
 1,970
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3,828) (191) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3,430) (631)
        
 Total derivative assets $2,507
 $1,898
 Total derivative assets $1,610
 $2,031
 Total derivative liabilities (3,888) (335) Total derivative liabilities (3,430) (735)
 Total net derivative (liability) asset $(1,381) $1,563
 Total net derivative (liability) asset $(1,820) $1,296
The majority of the amounts included in AOCI at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 will be recognized in earnings within the next 12 months. No amount of ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings for these designated cash flow hedges.








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

The following represents the results of cash flow hedging relationships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017:2018:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 
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 Instrument 2018 2017 2018 2017 2019 2018 2019 2018
Foreign exchange contracts $(42) $(152) Revenue $(38) $(139) $345
 $35
 Revenue $111
 $(3)
  
  
 Cost of sales 52
 (59)  
  
 Cost of sales 16
 (84)
Interest rate swap (824) (229) Interest Expense 
 
 
 (181) Interest Expense 
 
 $(866) $(381)   $14
 $(198) $345
 $(146)   $127
 $(87)
        
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Derivative Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCL
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain (Loss)
(Effective Portion)
 
Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCL to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument 2018 2017 2018 2017
Foreign exchange contracts $111
 $(701) Revenue $38
 $(133)
  
  
 Cost of sales (33) 89
Interest rate swap (1,776) 92
 Interest Expense 
 
 $(1,665) $(609)   $5
 $(44)
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. The table below represents the mark-to-market adjustments of non-designated derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018. All outstanding contracts at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 mature within 12 months.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument Location of Derivative Gain (Loss) 2018 2017 Location of Derivative Gain (Loss) 2019 2018
Foreign exchange contracts Selling, general and administrative expense $(1,948) $(655) Selling, general and administrative expense $5,269
 $(4,713)
    
   Nine Months Ended September 30,
   Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument Location of Derivative Gain (Loss) 2018 2017
Foreign exchange contracts Selling, general and administrative expense $(20,344) $(1,716)

Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features
Certain derivative instruments contain credit-risk-related contingent features that require us to post collateral based on a combination of our long-term senior unsecured debt ratings and the net fair value of our derivatives. At September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we had no cash collateral posted with certain counterparties.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, investment securities, accounts receivable, loan receivables, derivative instruments, accounts payable and debt. The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
The carrying value and estimated fair value of our debt at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 were as follows:
��September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Carrying value$3,269,617
 $3,830,335
$3,254,892
 $3,265,608
Fair value$3,092,977
 $3,718,986
$3,152,589
 $3,003,678


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

10. Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairment
Restructuring Charges
Activity in our restructuring reserves for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 was as follows:
Severance and benefits costs 
Other exit
costs
 Total
Balance at January 1, 2019$13,641
 $1,808
 $15,449
Expenses, net3,330
 268
 3,598
Cash payments(7,191) (953) (8,144)
Balance at March 31, 2019$9,780
 $1,123
 $10,903
Severance and benefits costs 
Other exit
costs
 Total     
Balance at January 1, 2018$42,151
 $1,569
 $43,720
$42,151
 $1,569
 $43,720
Expenses, net13,655
 6,274
 19,929
835
 69
 904
Cash payments(37,511) (1,589) (39,100)(15,008) (577) (15,585)
Balance at September 30, 2018$18,295
 $6,254
 $24,549
     
Balance at January 1, 2017$28,234
 $281
 $28,515
Expenses, net23,832
 1,712
 25,544
Cash payments(27,724) (718) (28,442)
Balance at September 30, 2017$24,342
 $1,275
 $25,617
Balance at March 31, 2018$27,978
 $1,061
 $29,039
The majority of the remaining restructuring reserves are expected to be paid over the next 12 to 24 months; however, due to certain international labor laws and long-term lease agreements, some payments will extend beyond 24 months. We expect to fund these payments from cash flows from operations.
Asset Impairment
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded asset impairment charges of $4 million.

11. Debt
Total debt at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 consisted of the following:


Interest rate September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017Interest rate March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Notes due March 20185.60% $
 $250,000
Notes due March 20196.25% 
 300,000
Notes due September 20203.875% 300,000
 300,000
3.875% $300,000
 $300,000
Notes due October 20213.625% 600,000
 600,000
3.875% 600,000
 600,000
Notes due May 20224.375% 400,000
 400,000
4.375% 400,000
 400,000
Notes due April 20234.7% 400,000
 400,000
4.95% 400,000
 400,000
Notes due March 20244.625% 500,000
 500,000
4.625% 500,000
 500,000
Notes due January 20375.25% 35,841
 35,841
5.25% 35,841
 35,841
Notes due March 20436.7% 425,000
 425,000
6.7% 425,000
 425,000
Term loansVariable 635,000
 650,000
Variable 617,500
 630,000
Other debt 5,336
 5,476
 5,255
 5,297
Principal amount 3,301,177
 3,866,317
 3,283,596
 3,296,138
Less: unamortized costs, net 31,560
 35,982
 28,704
 30,530
Total debt 3,269,617
 3,830,335
 3,254,892
 3,265,608
Less: current portion long-term debt 192,649
 271,057
 207,231
 199,535
Long-term debt $3,076,968
 $3,559,278
 $3,047,661
 $3,066,073
The interest rate
On April 17, 2019, Moody's lowered our corporate credit rating from Ba1 to Ba2. Interest rates on certain notes and term loans are subject to adjustment based on changes in our credit ratings. In the second quarter, Standard & Poor's lowered our corporate credit rating from BBB- to BB+. As a result, the interestcoupon rate on the May 2022 notes, September 2020 notes and term loans increased 0.25% and the interest rate on the October 2021 notes and the April 2023$1.7 billion principal amount of our notes will increase by 0.25% effective afterat the next interest payment date.date for each security.
During the first quarter of 2019, we repaid $13 million of principal related to our term loans.


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

On August 2, 2018, we redeemed the $300 million 6.25% notes due March 2019 and recorded an $8 million loss on the extinguishment of debt. We also repaid the $250 million of 5.6% notes that matured in March 2018 and $15 million of principal on our term loans.
Pursuant to an extension option, the maturity of our $150 million term loan was extended to August 2019.
12. Pensions and Other Benefit Programs
The components of net periodic benefit (income) cost (income) were as follows:
Defined Benefit Pension Plans Nonpension Postretirement Benefit PlansDefined Benefit Pension Plans Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
United States Foreign  United States Foreign  
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, September 30, September 30,March 31, March 31, March 31,
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Service cost$23
 $34
 $567
 $587
 $298
 $438
$21
 $37
 $384
 $589
 $255
 $407
Interest cost15,363
 17,122
 4,434
 4,809
 1,676
 1,780
15,878
 15,616
 4,488
 4,696
 1,654
 1,603
Expected return on plan assets(25,281) (24,369) (8,730) (8,214) 
 
(23,179) (25,424) (8,764) (9,185) 
 
Amortization of transition credit
 
 (2) (2) 
 

 
 (2) (2) 
 
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost(15) (15) (18) (18) 112
 74
(15) (15) 63
 (18) 80
 88
Amortization of net actuarial loss7,851
 7,229
 1,807
 2,055
 338
 905
7,036
 8,076
 1,612
 1,912
 511
 934
Settlement/Curtailment796
 
 
 
 339
 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(1,263) $1
 $(1,942) $(783) $2,763
 $3,197
$(259) $(1,710) $(2,219) $(2,008) $2,500
 $3,032
Contributions to benefit plans$2,479
 $1,792
 $661
 $1,000
 $4,442
 $4,009
$1,628
 $1,409
 $8,210
 $9,210
 $4,756
 $4,795
           
Defined Benefit Pension Plans Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans
United States Foreign  
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30, September 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Service cost$69
 $98
 $1,731
 $1,688
 $1,109
 $1,290
Interest cost46,087
 51,488
 13,721
 13,993
 4,888
 5,321
Expected return on plan assets(75,815) (73,287) (27,045) (23,956) 
 
Amortization of transition credit
 
 (5) (6) 
 
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost(45) (45) (54) (53) 287
 223
Amortization of net actuarial loss23,555
 21,725
 5,590
 5,981
 2,153
 2,693
Settlement/Curtailment796
 
 
 
 339
 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(5,353) $(21) $(6,062) $(2,353) $8,776
 $9,527
Contributions to benefit plans$5,674
 $4,691
 $10,640
 $11,391
 $13,552
 $13,027

13. Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 was 120.8% and 2017 was (4.4)% and 19.2%, respectively, and the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was 13.0% and 21.1%26.7%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 includes a $7$2 million tax on the $18 million book loss from Market Exits resulting primarily from nondeductible currency write offs and $13 million benefit, respectively, from the resolution of certain tax examinations.basis differences. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 includes a $6 millionMarch 31, 2019 and $20 million benefit, respectively, from the resolution of certain tax examinations. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017also includes a $2 million and $4 million charge respectively, from the write-off of deferred tax assets associated with the expiration of out-of-the-money vested stock options and the vesting of restricted stock.
The provisional amounts recorded to reflect the impact of tax legislation in 2017 have been adjusted for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 and includestock, as well as a benefit of $8$2 million and $17$3 million benefit, respectively, related tofrom the re-measurementresolution of deferredcertain tax assets and liabilities and revisions of the U.S. tax on unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. The amounts recorded

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

as of December 31, 2017 and adjusted September 30, 2018 remain provisional and further adjustments are expected to be made during the measurement period.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 20%30% of our unrecognized tax benefits.
The IRSInternal Revenue Service (IRS) examinations of our consolidated U.S. income tax returns for tax years prior to 2015 are closed to audit; however, various post-2011 U.S. state and local tax returns are still subject to examination. In Canada, the examination of our tax filings prior to 2014 are closed to audit, except for the pending application of legal principles to specific issues arising in earlier years.audit. Other significant jurisdictions include France which is closed to audit(closed through the end of 2014,2014), Germany which is closed to audit(closed through the end of 20122012) and the UK, which, exceptU.K. (except for an item under appeal, is closed to audit through the end of 2015.2016). 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, 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. However, as litigation is inherently unpredictable, there can be no assurances in this regard.
In August 2018, the Company, certain of its directors, officers and several banks who served as underwriters, were named as defendants in City of Livonia Retiree Health and Disability Benefits Plan v. Pitney Bowes Inc. et al., a putative class action lawsuit filed in Connecticut state court. The complaint asserts claims under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on behalf of those who purchased notes issued by the Company in connection with a September 13, 2017 offering, alleging, among other things, that the Company failed to make certain disclosures relating to components of its third quarter 2017 performance at the time of the notes offering. The complaint seeks compensatory damages and other relief. In addition, in December 2018 and then in February 2018, certain of the Company’s officers and directors were named as defendants in two 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

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

things, breaches of fiduciary duty relating to these same disclosures, and seek compensatory damages and other relief derivatively for the benefit of the Company. Although litigation outcomes are inherently unpredictable, we believe this case isthese matters are without merit and intend to defend itthem vigorously. A reasonable estimate of the amount of any possible loss or range of loss cannot be made at this time.

15. Stockholders’ EquityLeased Assets and Liabilities
Changes in stockholders’ equityWe lease real estate and equipment under operating and finance lease agreements. Our leases have terms of up to 15 years, some of which may include the option to extend the lease for the nine months ended September 30, 2018up to 5 years. Information regarding our operating and 2017 werefinancing leases are as follows:
 
Preferred
stock
 
Preference
stock
 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock Total equity
Balance at December 31, 2017$1
 $441
 $323,338
 $138,367
 $5,229,584
 $(792,173) $(4,710,997) $188,561
Cumulative effect of accounting changes
 
 
 
 (12,207) 
 
 (12,207)
Net income
 
 
 
 178,680
 
 
 178,680
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 (12,436) 
 (12,436)
Dividends paid
 
 
 
 (105,296) 
 
 (105,296)
Issuance of common stock
 
 
 (35,457) 
 
 34,050
 (1,407)
Conversion to common stock
 (38) 
 (763) 
 
 801
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 15,771
 
 
 
 15,771
Balance at September 30, 2018$1
 $403
 $323,338
 $117,918
 $5,290,761
 $(804,609) $(4,676,146) $251,666
Leases Balance Sheet Location March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets      
Operating Operating lease assets $152,139
 $156,788
Finance Property, plant and equipment, net 11,536
 10,683
Total leased assets   $163,675
 $167,471
       
Liabilities      
Operating Current operating lease liabilities $35,219
 $37,208
  Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 124,873
 127,237
Finance Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,844
 2,708
  Other noncurrent liabilities 7,651
 7,054
Total lease liabilities   $170,587
 $174,207
 Three Months Ended March 31,
Lease Cost2019 2018
Operating lease expense$12,091
 $12,277
Finance lease expense   
Amortization of leased assets880
 602
Interest on lease liabilities172
 118
Variable lease expense5,864
 5,142
Sublease income(666) (249)
Total expense$18,341
 $17,890

Operating lease expense includes immaterial amounts related to leases with terms of 12 months or less.

Future Lease PaymentsOperating Leases Finance Leases Total
Remaining for year ending December 31, 2019$32,088
 $2,643
 $34,731
Year ending December 31, 202035,873
 2,935
 38,808
Year ending December 31, 202128,825
 2,543
 31,368
Year ending December 31, 202220,484
 1,992
 22,476
Year ending December 31, 202314,086
 1,348
 15,434
Thereafter57,329
 569
 57,898
Total188,685
 12,030
 200,715
Less: present value discount28,593
 1,535
 30,128
Lease liability$160,092
 $10,495
 $170,587

Operating leases exclude $2 million of minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced at March 31, 2019.


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

 
Preferred
stock
 
Preference
stock
 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock Total (deficit) equity
Balance at December 31, 2016$1
 $483
 $323,338
 $148,125
 $5,107,734
 $(940,133) $(4,743,208) $(103,660)
Net income
 
 
 
 171,392
 
 
 171,392
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 121,649
 
 121,649
Dividends paid
 
 
 
 (104,524) 
 
 (104,524)
Issuance of common stock
 
 
 (32,538) 
 
 30,202
 (2,336)
Conversion to common stock
 (26) 
 (505) 
 
 531
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 18,312
 
 
 
 18,312
Balance at September 30, 2017$1
 $457
 $323,338
 $133,394
 $5,174,602
 $(818,484) $(4,712,475) $100,833
Lease Term and Discount RateMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Weighted-average remaining lease term   
Operating leases7.1 years 5.9 years
Finance leases4.1 years 3.8 years
Weighted-average discount rate   
Operating leases4.7% 4.7%
Finance leases6.5% 6.2%

 Three Months Ended March 31,
Cash Flow Information2019 2018
Operating cash outflows - operating leases$11,797
 $11,751
Operating cash outflows - finance leases$172
 $118
Financing cash outflows - finance leases$745
 $564
    
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations   
Operating leases$8,153
 $2,996
Finance leases$1,673
 $1,072
16. Stockholders’ Equity
Changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
 
Preferred
stock
 
Preference
stock
 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2019$1
 $396
 $323,338
 $121,475
 $5,279,682
 $(948,961) $(4,674,089) $101,842
Net loss
 
 
 
 (2,659) 
 
 (2,659)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 30,889
 
 30,889
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common share)
 
 
 
 (9,408) 
 
 (9,408)
Issuance of common stock
 
 
 (18,925) 
 
 16,975
 (1,950)
Conversion to common stock
 (8) 
 (168) 
 
 176
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 6,784
 
 
 
 6,784
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 (39,142) (39,142)
Balance at March 31, 2019$1
 $388
 $323,338
 $109,166
 $5,267,615
 $(918,072) $(4,696,080) $86,356

 
Preferred
stock
 
Preference
stock
 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2018$1
 $441
 $323,338
 $138,367
 $5,078,494
 $(794,478) $(4,710,997) $35,166
Cumulative effect of accounting change
 
 
 
 (12,207) 
 
 (12,207)
Net income
 
 
 
 59,970
 
 
 59,970
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 19,877
 
 19,877
Dividends paid ($0.1875 per common share)
 
 
 
 (35,016) 
 
 (35,016)
Issuance of common stock
 
 
 (21,607) 
 
 18,198
 (3,409)
Conversion to common stock
 (19) 
 (386) 
 
 405
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 3,273
 
 
 
 3,273
Balance at March 31, 2018$1
 $422
 $323,338
 $119,647
 $5,091,241
 $(774,601) $(4,692,394) $67,654


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

17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassifications out of AOCI for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
Amount Reclassified from AOCI (a)
Amount Reclassified from AOCI (1)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges          
Revenue$(38) $(139) $38
 $(133)$111
 $(3)
Cost of sales52
 (59) (33) 89
16
 (84)
Interest expense, net(825) (507) (1,839) (1,521)
 (507)
Total before tax(811) (705) (1,834) (1,565)127
 (594)
Benefit from income taxes206
 274
 468
 610
Income tax provision (benefit)32
 (151)
Net of tax$(605) $(431) $(1,366) $(955)$95
 $(443)
          
Gains (losses) on available for sale securities       
Losses on available for sale securities   
Interest expense, net$(40) $(298) $150
 $(524)$(23) $(24)
Benefit (provision) from income taxes10
 110
 (38) 194
Income tax benefit(6) (6)
Net of tax$(30) $(188) $112
 $(330)$(17) $(18)
          
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans(2)          
Transition credit (b)
$2
 $2
 $5
 $6
$2
 $2
Prior service costs (b)
(79) (41) (188) (125)(128) (55)
Actuarial losses (b)
(9,996) (10,189) (31,298) (30,399)(9,159) (10,922)
Settlements (b)
(1,135) 
 (1,135) 
Total before tax(11,208) (10,228) (32,616) (30,518)(9,285) (10,975)
Benefit from income taxes2,399
 3,484
 7,766
 10,440
Income tax benefit(2,649) (2,803)
Net of tax$(8,809) $(6,744) $(24,850) $(20,078)$(6,636) $(8,172)
(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to income and increases to other comprehensive income.
(b) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into other components of net pension and postretirement cost (see Note 12 for additional details).
(1)
Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to income and increases to other comprehensive income.
(2)
Reclassified from AOCI into other components of net pension and postretirement cost (see Note 12 for additional details).








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

Changes in AOCI for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
 Cash flow hedges Available for sale securities Pension and postretirement benefit plans Foreign currency adjustments Total
Balance at January 1, 2018$(406) $1,597
 $(748,800) $(44,564) $(792,173)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (a)(593) (6,402) 
 (31,545) (38,540)
Reclassifications into earnings (a), (b)1,366
 (112) 24,850
 
 26,104
Net other comprehensive income (loss)773
 (6,514) 24,850
 (31,545) (12,436)
Balance at September 30, 2018$367
 $(4,917) $(723,950) $(76,109) $(804,609)
 Cash flow hedges Available for sale securities Pension and postretirement benefit plans Foreign currency adjustments Total
Balance at January 1, 2019$191
 $(3,061) $(846,461) $(99,630) $(948,961)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (a)258
 2,799
 
 21,274
 24,331
Reclassifications into earnings (1), (2)(95) 17
 6,636
 
 6,558
Net other comprehensive income163
 2,816
 6,636
 21,274
 30,889
Balance at March 31, 2019$354
 $(245) $(839,825) $(78,356) $(918,072)

 Cash flow hedges Available for sale securities Pension and postretirement benefit plans Foreign currency adjustments Total
Balance at January 1, 2017$(1,485) $120
 $(787,813) $(150,955) $(940,133)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (a)(376) 1,921
 (1,482) 100,223
 100,286
Reclassifications into earnings (a), (b)955
 330
 20,078
 
 21,363
Net other comprehensive income579
 2,251
 18,596
 100,223
 121,649
Balance at September 30, 2017$(906) $2,371
 $(769,217) $(50,732) $(818,484)
 Cash flow hedges Available for sale securities Pension and postretirement benefit plans Foreign currency adjustments Total
Balance at January 1, 2018$(406) $1,597
 $(748,800) $(46,869) $(794,478)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (a)43
 (4,010) 
 15,211
 11,244
Reclassifications into earnings (1), (2)443
 18
 8,172
 
 8,633
Net other comprehensive income (loss)486
 (3,992) 8,172
 15,211
 19,877
Balance at March 31, 2018$80
 $(2,395) $(740,628) $(31,658) $(774,601)
(a)(1)     Amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.
(b)(2)     See table above for additional details of these reclassifications.







Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Management’sManagement'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 as amended,(Securities Act) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 may change based on various factors. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially. 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.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 any 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 future 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. Factors which could cause future financial performance to differ materially from the expectations as expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on our behalf include, without limitation:
declining physical mail volumes
changes in, or loss of, our contractual relationships with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or posts in other major markets
changes in postal regulations
competitive factors, including pricing pressures; technological developments and the introduction of new products and services by competitors
the United Kingdom's potential exit from the European Union (Brexit)
our success in developing new products and services, including digital-basedmarketing new products and services and obtaining regulatory approvalapprovals, if required
the market’s acceptance of new products and services
changes in postalbanking regulations or banking regulations
changes in, orthe loss of our contractual relationships with the U.S. Postal Service or posts in our other major marketsIndustrial Bank charter
changes in labor conditions and transportation costs
macroeconomic factors, including global and regional business conditions that adversely impact customer demand, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates
economic tensions between governments and changes in global political conditions and international trade policies, including the imposition or expansion of trade tariffs
the continued availability and security of key information technology systems and the cost to comply with information security requirements and privacy laws
a breach of security, including a cyberattackcyber-attack or other comparable event
third-party suppliers' ability to provide products and services required by our clients
our success at managing the relationships with our outsource providers, including the costs of outsourcing functions and operations not central
capital market disruptions or credit rating downgrades that adversely impact our ability to access capital markets at reasonable costs
our businesssuccess at managing customer credit risk
integrating newly acquired businesses, including operations and product and service offerings
the loss of some of our larger clients in the Global Ecommerce segmentour Commerce Services group
intellectual property infringement claims
our success at managing customer credit risk
capital market disruptions or credit rating downgrades that adversely impact our ability to access capital markets at reasonable costs
our ability to fully utilize the enterprise business platform in North America and successfully deploy it in major international markets without significant disruption to existing operations
significant changes in pension, health care and retiree medical costs
income tax adjustments or other regulatory levies from tax audits and changes in tax laws, rulings or regulations including the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
potential impacts to our business due to changes in global political conditions, including the use of the postal system for transmitting harmful biological agents, illegal substances or other terrorist attacks
acts of nature





Overview
Our strategy is focused around three core principles: to investEffective January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases using the modified retrospective transition approach of applying the standard at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in offerings that reduce the complexity of mailing and shipping forfinancial statements. Accordingly, prior period financial results have been recast.
We continue our clients; to continue to focus on operational excellence initiatives to reduce costs; and to focus on integrating and leveraging technologies across the enterprise.
Year-to-date, total revenue increased 17% over the prior year, but total earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) has declined. The decline in EBIT is largely due to continued investments in opportunities to reduce the complexity in mailing and shipping and the overall portfolio shift to higher growth digital and shipping solutions.
Over the last five years, we have developed a simpler and more digital operating model and have reduced our cost structure. Last year we announced our intentions to reduce costs by an additional $200 million over a 24-month period. Our attainment to date leaves us well positioned to achieve or exceed our savings objectives.
In connection with our shifttransformation to higher growth markets that align with our strategic focus on shipping,reducing the complexity of mailing and shipping. Commerce Services was the largest contributor to revenue and accounted for 46% of total revenue compared to 43% at March 31, 2018.
In January 2019, we sold our Document Messaging Technology production mail businessthe direct operations and supporting software (the Production Mail Business)moved to a dealer model in six smaller markets within International Mailing (Market Exits). The sale of the U.S. based operations was completedWe recorded a pre-tax loss on July 2, 2018 while the sale of $18 million, primarily due to the majoritywrite-off of certain non-U.S. jurisdictions closed later in the third quarter or are expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to local regulatory requirements. Proceeds from the sale were $340 million, the majority of which was used to repay debt.

cumulative translation adjustments.
Financial Results Summary - Three Months Ended September 30:March 31:
 20182017Change
Revenue$832,856
$733,273
14%
Net income from continuing operations$47,105
$45,437
4%
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations$0.25
$0.24
4%
 20192018Change
Revenue$868,402
$896,583
(3)%
Segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)$124,561
$166,397
(25)%
(Loss) income from continuing operations$(1,429)$51,483
>(100%)
Net (loss) income$(2,659)$59,970
>(100%)
Diluted (loss) earnings per share - continuing operations$(0.01)$0.27
>(100%)
Net cash provided by operations$69,728
$69,629
—%
Revenue
Revenue increased 14% asOn a reported basis, revenue decreased 3% from the prior year period. Currency had a 1% unfavorable impact on revenue and at constant currency.
The increase reflects growth inMarket Exits had an additional 1% unfavorable impact on revenue. On a reported basis, business services revenue partially offset byincreased 5% due to growth in Commerce Services, but all other revenue lines declined due to declines in equipment sales,our mailing business and lower software revenue and stream revenues (financing, rentals, supplies and support services).license revenue.
Commerce Services grew 59% primarily due to the acquisition of Newgistics. Excluding Newgistics, Commerce Services revenue grew 3% as Presort Services grew 5% due to higher mail processing volumes., driven primarily by growth of 8% in Global Ecommerce revenue was flat.
Ecommerce. Small and Medium Business (SMB) Solutions (SMB) revenue declined 4% as reported10%, with Market Exits and 3% at constant currency.currency having a 2% and 1% unfavorable impact on revenue, respectively. Within SMB, North America Mailing revenue declined 2%7% and International Mailing declined 20%. Market Exits and currency adversely impacted International Mailing revenue by 8% and 6%, respectively. Software Solutions revenue declined 9% as4%.
Segment EBIT declined 25% from the prior year. Within Commerce Services, Global Ecommerce reported an EBIT loss of $15 million compared to a loss of $8 million in the prior year, driven by a shift in the mix of business to faster growing, lower margin services, investments in market growth opportunities and 7% at constant currencyhigher labor, transportation and postal costs. Presort EBIT declined 44% due to lower equipment salesmargins. SMB EBIT declined 15% due to the decline in revenue and stream revenues.
a charge related to a SendPro C-Series tablet replacement program to address an underlying battery longevity issue. Software Solutions revenue decreased 19% as reported and at constant currencyEBIT declined 32% due to lower licensing revenuethe decline in the current year as well as a large Location Intelligence deal in third quarter of 2017.revenue.
Net Income from Continuing Operations
Net(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes was $47 million compared to $45 millionadversely impacted in the prior year. The increasequarter by a pre-tax loss of $18 million from the Market Exits, the decline in revenue and lower margins. Net (loss) income was drivenalso impacted by lower selling, general and administrative expenses and a lower121% effective tax rate partially offset by lower gross margins and the loss from the extinguishment of debt.






Financial Results Summary - Nine Months Ended September 30:
 20182017Change
Revenue$2,575,240
$2,206,866
17%
Net income from continuing operations$139,137
$144,322
(4)%
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations$0.74
$0.77
(4)%
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations$246,426
$312,557
(21)%
Revenue
Revenue increased 17% as reported and 16% at constant currency.
The increase reflects growth in business services revenue, partially offset by declines in equipment sales, software revenues and stream revenues.
Commerce Services grew 67%. Revenue for Global Ecommerce more than doubled over the prior year, and excluding revenue from Newgistics, grew 15% due to higher shipping and marketplace revenue. Presort Services revenue grew 3% due to higher mail processing volumes.
SMB revenue declined 5% as reported and 6% at constant currency. North America Mailing revenue declined 6% primarily due to a decline in equipment sales and stream revenues. International Mailing revenue decreased 2% as reported and 7% at constant currency due to lower equipment sales, supplies and support services revenue.
Software Solutions revenue decreased 2% as reported and 3% at constant currency due to lower licensing revenue.
Net Income from Continuing Operations
Net income from continuing operations was $139 million compared to $144 million in the prior year. The decrease was driven by lower overall margins as our portfolio continues to shift to higher growth, but lower margin businesses, continued investments in Global Ecommerce and higher amortization expense froma tax of $2 million on the acquisitionbook loss of Newgistics, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative, restructuring and pension costs and a lower effective tax rate.
Cash Flows from Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $246 million compared to $313 million in the prior year. We also received $340$18 million from the sale of the Production Mail Business. During the first nine months of 2018, we used cash to:
repay $565 million of debt;
pay dividends of $105 million to our stockholders;Market Exits resulting primarily from nondeductible currency write offs and
invest $141 million in capital expenditures. basis differences.

Outlook
We expect continuedrevenue to grow as we transform our portfolio to higher growth businesses. Within Global Ecommerce, we expect revenue growth from the expansion of our domestic parcel and fulfillment business, growth in domestic shipping solutions and cross sale opportunities of our cross-border products. Higher volumes of bound and packet mail are expected to generate revenue growth at Presort Services.
In SMB Solutions, we expect continued declines in revenue due to lower mail volumes and lower lease opportunities. However, we expect the magnitude of the decline to be mitigated by the continued success of our SendPro C-Series product in North America and planned launches in several international markets and the introduction of new services and products. We began offering expanded third-party equipment finance offerings to our existing SMB client base in the United States. Under this program, in addition to leasing options for our mailing equipment products, we will offer financing alternatives to our clients to lease other manufacturers' equipment to meet their business needs. We expect that cash flows will be negatively impacted during the year as we moveinvest in the origination of third-party equipment leases and build a finance receivable portfolio.
.


Within Software Solutions, revenue growth will be driven by a combination of sales opportunities from our portfolio into high growth, albeit lower margin, areas. indirect channel, software and data license deals, SaaS revenue and maintenance revenue.
We expect continued progress in our efforts to improve productivity and reduce spend. Over the last five years, we have transformed to a more digital operating model and have reduced our cost structure. In 2017, we announced our intention to reduce gross spend by $200 million over a 24-month period. We are addressing challenges such as higher transportationachieved over $150 million of this target in 2018 and labor costs,expect to recognize the remainder in 2019. A large portion of these gross savings has been, and are on target to deliver cost savings this year.
We are integrating and leveraging the Newgistics network into our Commerce Services businesses. Shipping solutions will become a larger contributor to revenue and Shipping APIs, cross-border volume expansion and carrier services offerings will continue to contribute to revenue growthbe, reinvested in Global Ecommerce. Presortthe business, particularly in Commerce Services revenue is expected to continue to perform around the market ranges.and our third-party equipment financing initiative.
Within our mailing business, we expect that the introduction of new services and products, including the SendPro products and expanded finance offerings, will contribute to improvements in equipment sales and stream revenue trends in North America over the long-term.
In Software Solutions, we continue to build our indirect channel to drive improvements and expect to expand our customer base.




RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue by source and the related cost of revenue are shown in the following tables:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017 Actual % change Constant Currency % change 2018 2017 Actual % change Constant Currency % change2019 2018 Actual % change Constant currency % change
Equipment sales$100,937
 $103,514
 (2)% (2)% $317,058
 $349,401
 (9)% (10)%$89,787
 $106,708
 (16)% (14)%
Supplies50,403
 53,627
 (6)% (5)% 165,853
 173,321
 (4)% (6)%50,953
 59,993
 (15)% (13)%
Software76,026
 94,226
 (19)% (19)% 244,022
 248,391
 (2)% (3)%73,318
 76,294
 (4)% (2)%
Rentals91,115
 95,333
 (4)% (4)% 277,550
 290,087
 (4)% (5)%22,157
 24,965
 (11)% (9)%
Financing76,730
 81,079
 (5)% (5)% 233,504
 250,477
 (7)% (8)%97,043
 100,349
 (3)% (2)%
Support services74,117
 75,783
 (2)% (2)% 219,311
 223,056
 (2)% (3)%128,621
 140,650
 (9)% (7)%
Business services363,528
 229,711
 58 % 58 % 1,117,942
 672,133
 66 % 66 %406,523
 387,624
 5 % 5 %
Total revenue$832,856
 $733,273
 14 % 14 % $2,575,240
 $2,206,866
 17 % 16 %$868,402
 $896,583
 (3)% (2)%
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
    Percentage of Revenue     Percentage of Revenue    Percentage of Revenue
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Cost of equipment sales$39,353
 $49,328
 39.0% 47.7% $132,513
 $145,450
 41.8% 41.6%$63,665
 $62,469
 70.9% 58.5%
Cost of supplies13,967
 15,209
 27.7% 28.4% 46,652
 48,277
 28.1% 27.9%13,550
 16,947
 26.6% 28.2%
Cost of software24,743
 24,107
 32.5% 25.6% 75,257
 70,622
 30.8% 28.4%23,383
 24,129
 31.9% 31.6%
Cost of rentals21,827
 20,447
 24.0% 21.4% 66,959
 61,869
 24.1% 21.3%9,715
 12,748
 43.8% 51.1%
Financing interest expense11,954
 12,629
 15.6% 15.6% 36,525
 38,446
 15.6% 15.3%11,364
 11,064
 11.7% 11.0%
Cost of support services43,259
 39,468
 58.4% 52.1% 125,995
 122,889
 57.5% 55.1%41,779
 46,065
 32.5% 32.8%
Cost of business services291,650
 166,984
 80.2% 72.7% 882,529
 470,890
 78.9% 70.1%327,046
 294,379
 80.4% 75.9%
Total cost of revenue$446,753
 $328,172
 53.6% 44.8% $1,366,430
 $958,443
 53.1% 43.4%$490,502
 $467,801
 56.5% 52.2%

Revenue - 2019 compared to 2018
We discussIn this revenue discussion, we may refer to revenue growth on a constant currency basis. Constant currency measures exclude the impact of changes in revenue at constant currency to exclude the effect of changing exchange rates on our reported revenues.since the prior period under comparison. We believe that excluding the useimpacts of a constant currency revenue measureexchange rates provides a better understanding of the underlying revenue performance. Constant currency change is calculated by converting ourthe current period reportednon-U.S. dollar denominated revenue atusing the prior year'syear’s exchange rates.
Revenuerate. Where constant currency measures are not provided, the actual change and Cost of Revenues - 2018 compared to 2017
Equipment salesconstant currency change are the same.  
Equipment sales revenue decreased 2% in the quarter, primarily due to
3% from lower equipment sales in International Mailing, primarily driven by declines in the U.K.16% as reported and France partially offset by growth in Australia and Japan; offset partially by
1% from higher equipment sales in North American Mailing.
Cost of equipment sales as a percentage of equipment sales decreased to 39.0% in the quarter primarily due to lower costs and product mix.

Equipment sales revenue decreased 9% in the first nine months of 2018. At14% at constant currency, equipment sales decreased 10% primarily due to:
8% from lowercurrency. Lower equipment sales in North America Mailing reflecting a change in product mix;accounted for 11% of the decrease primarily due to lower sales of our bottom-of-the-line and
2% from lower equipment sales in International Mailing, particularly the U.K. and Italy, high-end products partially offset by higher sales in Germany.
Cost of the SendPro C-series products. International Mailing equipment sales accounted for 3% of the decline mainly due to Market Exits.
Supplies revenue decreased 15% as reported and 13% at constant currency, primarily due to a percentage of equipment sales of 41.8%worldwide decline in the first nine months of 2018 was relatively flat compared to the prior year.our mailing business.






Supplies
Supplies revenue decreased 6% in the quarter. At constant currency, supplies revenue decreased 5% primarily due to:
3% from lower supplies revenue in International Mailing; and
2% from lower supplies revenue in North America Mailing.
Cost of supplies as a percentage of supplies revenue decreased to 27.7% in the quarter.
SuppliesSoftware revenue decreased 4% in the first nine months of 2018. At constant currency, supplies revenue decreased 6% primarily due to:
4% from lower supplies revenue in North America Mailing;as reported and
2% from lower supplies revenue in International Mailing.
Cost of supplies as a percentage of supplies revenue of 28.1% was relatively flat in the first nine months of 2018 as compared to the prior year.

Software
Software revenue decreased 19% in the third quarter primarily due to lower licensing revenue and a large Location Intelligence deal in the third quarter of 2017.
Software revenue decreased 2% in the first nine months of 2018. Software revenue decreased 3% at constant currency, primarily due to lower licensinglicense revenue, as the prior year period benefited from a large Location Intelligence deal, partially offset by higher data updates, SaaS and services revenue.
Cost of software as a percentage of software revenue increased to 32.5% in the quarter and 30.8% in the first nine months of 2018 due to a decline in higher margin licensing revenue.

Rentals
Rentals revenue declined 4% in the quarter and 4%11% as reported and 5%9% at constant currency for the first nine months of 2018, primarily due to a decliningworldwide decline in our meter population.
Financing revenue decreased 3% as reported and 2% at constant currency, primarily due to lower fees and the impact of Market Exits.
Support services revenue decreased 9% as reported and 7% at constant currency primarily due to a worldwide decline in our meter population.
Business services revenue increased 5% primarily due to growth in parcel and shipping solutions volumes partially offset by lower cross border volumes.

Cost of rentalsRevenue - 2019 compared to 2018
Cost of revenue as a percentagepercent of rentals revenue increased to 24.0% for the quarter and 24.1% for the first nine months56.5% from 52.2%. Cost of 2018equipment sales as a percent of equipment revenue increased to 70.9% from 58.5% primarily due to a charge related to a SendPro C-Series tablet replacement program to address an underlying battery longevity issue. Costs of business services as a percent of business services revenue increased to 80.4% from 75.9%, primarily due to higher residual losses.

Financinglabor, transportation and postal costs.
Financing interest expense as a percent of financing revenue decreased 5% in the quarter and 7% as reported and 8% at constant currency for the first nine months of 2018increased to 11.7% from 11.0% primarily due to a declining portfolio and lower fees.
higher effective interest rates. 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. Financing interest expense as a percentage of financing revenue was flat at 15.6% for the quarter and increased slightly to 15.6% for the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to lower average outstanding finance receivables and lower fees revenue.

Support Services
Support services revenue decreased 2% in the quarter and 2% as reported and 3% at constant currency for the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to a worldwide decline in installed mailing equipment.

Cost of support services as a percentage of support services revenue increased to 58.4% in the quarter and 57.5% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to higher costs.

Business Services
Business services revenue increased 58% in the quarter primarily due to:
55% from Global Ecommerce due to the acquisition of Newgistics; and
2% from Presort Services due to higher volumes of mail processed.
Business services revenue increased 66% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to:
57% from the acquisition of Newgistics;
7% from growth in shipping and cross-border revenue; and
2% from higher volumes of mail processed in Presort Services.
Cost of business services as a percentage of business services revenue increased to 80.2% in the quarter and 78.9% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to continued investment in Global Ecommerce and higher labor and transportation costs in Commerce Services.




Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)
SG&A expense decreased 6%of $301 million was flat compared to $269 million in the third quarter despite additional expenses from Newgistics of $16 million,prior year, primarily due to cost savings initiatives, including lower salaries and benefits of $10 million and lower professional services of $9 million.
SG&A expense decreased 2% to $847 million in the first nine months of 2018 despite additional expenses from Newgistics of $51 million, primarily due to cost savings initiatives, including lower salaries and benefits of $9 million and lower advertising expenses of $22 million. Partially offsetting theseemployee-related costs savings were higher depreciation and amortization expense of $6 million, andpartially offset by higher professional servicesbad debt expense of $5$4 million.

Research and development (R&D)
R&D expense increased 12%decreased 11% to $33$22 million in the quarter, and 6% to $94 million in the first nine months of 2018, primarily due to continued investmentslower spending in Commerce Services and SMB and Global Ecommerce.Solutions.

Other expense
Other expense represents the loss on Market Exits.

Income taxes
See Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements for further information.

Income from Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations includes our Production Mail Business. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Pension and Postretirement Costs
In connection with the disposition of the Production Mail Business and certain other actions, we will incur non-cash pension settlement charges in the fourth quarter of 2018 of $40 to $60 million. The actual settlement charge will depend on the lump-sum elections made by participants.


Statements for further information.

Business segment results - 2018 compared to 2017Segment Results
In January 2018, we revised our business reporting groups to reflect how we manage these groups and clients served in each market.  The Commerce Services group was formed and includes our Global Ecommerce and Presort Services segments. The operating results of the Production Mail Business are classified as discontinued operations and prior year results have been recast to conform to the current year presentation.
The principal products and services of each of our reportable segmentssegment are as follows:
Commerce Services:
Global Ecommerce: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from cross-border ecommerce transactions and domestic retail and ecommerce shipping solutions includingand fulfillment, delivery and returns.return services.
Presort Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from sortation services that allow clients to qualify large volumes of First Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Bound and Packet Mail (Standard Flats and Bound Printed Matter) for postal worksharing discounts.
Small & Medium Business Solutions:
North America Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from mailing and shipping solutions, financing, services, supplies and suppliesother applications for small and medium businesses to efficiently create physical and digital mail, evidence postage and help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats in the U.S. and Canada.
International Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from mailing and shipping solutions, financing, services and supplies for small and medium businesses to efficiently create physical and digital mail, evidence postage and help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats in areas outside the U.S. and Canada.



Software Solutions:
Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from the licensing of customer engagement, customer information, and location intelligence software, data solutions and related support services.
Management uses segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to measure profitability and performance at the segment level and believes that it provides a useful measure of operating performance and underlying trends of the businesses. We determine segment EBIT by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses, restructuring charges and other items not allocated to a particular business segment. Segment EBIT may not be indicative of our overall consolidated performance and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated results of operations. Due to acquisition activity in Commerce Services, we are also providing segment earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as a supplemental non-GAAP measure of profit and operational performance for each segment. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of segment EBIT to net income.

Segment information for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 is presented below:
RevenueRevenue
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017 Actual % change Constant Currency % change 2018 2017 Actual % change Constant Currency % change2019 2018 Actual % change Constant currency % change
Global Ecommerce$232,845
 $106,181
 > 100%
 > 100%
 $718,535
 $288,839
 > 100%
 > 100%
$266,254
 $246,590
 8 % 9 %
Presort Services125,334
 119,074
 5 % 5 % 382,522
 370,203
 3 % 3 %134,847
 134,458
  %  %
Commerce Services358,179
 225,255
 59 % 59 % 1,101,057
 659,042
 67 % 67 %401,101
 381,048
 5 % 6 %
North America Mailing313,965
 320,091
 (2)% (2)% 954,080
 1,016,993
 (6)% (6)%315,474
 340,811
 (7)% (7)%
International Mailing84,970
 93,858
 (9)% (7)% 276,365
 282,482
 (2)% (7)%78,509
 98,430
 (20)% (14)%
Small & Medium Business Solutions398,935
 413,949
 (4)% (3)% 1,230,445
 1,299,475
 (5)% (6)%
SMB Solutions393,983
 439,241
 (10)% (9)%
Software Solutions75,742
 94,069
 (19)% (19)% 243,738
 248,349
 (2)% (3)%73,318
 76,294
 (4)% (2)%
Total$832,856
 $733,273
 14 % 14 % $2,575,240
 $2,206,866
 17 % 16 %$868,402
 $896,583
 (3)% (2)%
 EBIT
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018 % change
Global Ecommerce$(14,600) $(7,711) (89)%
Presort Services15,066
 27,026
 (44)%
Commerce Services466
 19,315
 (98)%
North America Mailing110,613
 128,568
 (14)%
International Mailing11,790
 16,022
 (26)%
SMB Solutions122,403
 144,590
 (15)%
Software Solutions1,692
 2,492
 (32)%
Total Segment EBIT$124,561
 $166,397
 (25)%


EBITEBITDA
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 2017 % change 2018 2017 % change2019 2018 % change
Global Ecommerce$(14,330) $(9,594) (49)% $(28,034) $(17,894) (57)%$1,858
 $6,719
 (72)%
Presort Services17,435
 19,474
 (10)% 57,026
 69,461
 (18)%21,986
 33,188
 (34)%
Commerce Services3,105
 9,880
 (69)% 28,992
 51,567
 (44)%23,844
 39,907
 (40)%
North America Mailing118,070
 107,963
 9 % 352,833
 370,004
 (5)%117,053
 136,067
 (14)%
International Mailing12,794
 8,809
 45 % 42,040
 36,239
 16 %14,208
 19,632
 (28)%
Small & Medium Business Solutions130,864
 116,772
 12 % 394,873
 406,243
 (3)%
SMB Solutions131,261
 155,699
 (16)%
Software Solutions3,525
 18,531
 (81)% 24,450
 24,928
 (2)%4,172
 4,736
 (12)%
Total Segment EBITDA159,277
 200,342
 (20)%
Less: Segment depreciation and amortization(34,716) (33,945) (2)%
Total Segment EBIT$137,494
 $145,183
 (5)% $448,315
 $482,738
 (7)%$124,561
 $166,397
 (25)%
 EBITDA
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 % change 2018 2017 % change
Global Ecommerce$820
 $(1,970) >100%
 $17,013
 $4,240
 >100%
Presort Services24,302
 25,778
 (6)% 76,678
 89,889
 (15)%
Commerce Services25,122
 23,808
 6 % 93,691
 94,129
  %
North America Mailing135,332
 124,516
 9 % 404,328
 418,943
 (3)%
International Mailing16,204
 13,372
 21 % 54,225
 49,847
 9 %
Small & Medium Business Solutions151,536
 137,888
 10 % 458,553
 468,790
 (2)%
Software Solutions6,042
 20,754
 (71)% 31,774
 31,529
 1 %
Total Segment EBITDA182,700
 182,450
  % 584,018
 594,448
 (2)%
Less: Segment depreciation and amortization(1)
(45,206) (37,267) 21 % (135,703) (111,710) 21 %
Total Segment EBIT$137,494
 $145,183
 (5)% $448,315
 $482,738
 (7)%
(1) Excludes corporate depreciation and amortization expense.
Global Ecommerce
Global Ecommerce revenue increased 119% in the quarter8% as reported and 9% at constant currency primarily due to the $126 million of additional revenue from Newgistics.

growth in domestic parcel and shipping solutions volumes, partially offset by lower cross border volumes. EBIT for the quarter was a loss of $14$15 million compared to a loss of $10$8 million in the prior year. The higher loss was primarily duedriven by a shift in the mix of business to $8 million of acquisition-related depreciation and amortization expense,faster growing, lower margin services, investments in market growth opportunities, including marketing programs and new facilities, and higher transportation and labor costs, partially offsetcosts. Additionally, EBIT was impacted by higher revenue. EBITDApostal costs due to a temporary delay in the quarter improved to $0.8 million from a lossapproval of $2 million inour Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) with the prior year due to the increase in revenue.

Global Ecommerce revenue increased 149% in the first nine months of 2018. At constant currency, revenue increased 148% primarily due to:
133%, or $383 million, from the additional revenue from Newgistics; and
15% from higher shipping revenues due to increased volumes.
EBIT for the first nine months of 2018 was a loss of $28 million compared to a loss of $18 million in the prior year.USPS. The higher loss was primarily due to $23 million of acquisition-related depreciation and amortization expense, investments in market growth opportunities and higher transportation and labor costs, partially offset by higher revenue. The increase in EBITDA in the first nine months of 2018 compared to the prior year was due to the increase in revenue.NSA has subsequently been approved.

Presort Services
Presort Services revenue increased 5% inwas flat compared to the quarter and 3% in the first nine months of 2018 due to higher volumes of mail processed. EBIT decreased 10% in the quarter and 18% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to lower margins driven by higher labor and transportation costs and a decline in revenue per piece due in part toprior year, as higher volumes of mail processed for larger clients.were offset by lower revenue per piece.

EBIT decreased 44% in the quarter primarily due to:

13% from higher labor and transportation costs;

13% from increased bad debt expense and billing adjustments;
7% due to lower revenue per piece, driven by a shift in business to higher volume, lower margin clients;
5% from higher consulting fees; and
2% from the write-off of obsolete inventory.

North America Mailing
North America Mailing revenue decreased 2%7% in the quarter primarily due to:
1% from a decline in rentals revenue due to a decline in installed mailing equipment and lower postage volumes; and
1 % from lower financing revenue primarily due to a declining lease portfolio and lower fees.
EBIT increased 9% in the quarter primarily due to lower expenses.
North America Mailing revenue decreased 6% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to:
3% from lower equipment sales primarily due to lower revenue from client lease extensions;sales of our bottom-of-the-line and high-end products partially offset by higher sales of the SendPro C-series products.; and
2% from lower financing revenuesupport services, 1% from supplies and 1% from rentals, all due to a declining meter population.
EBIT decreased 14% in the quarter primarily due to a declining lease portfolio and lower fees; and
1% from declines in rentals and support services revenue duecharge related to a decline in installed mailing equipment and lower postage volumes.
EBIT decreased 5% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily dueSendPro C-Series tablet replacement program to lower revenue partially offset by lower expenses.address an underlying battery longevity issue.

International Mailing
International Mailing revenue decreased 9% in the quarter. At20% as reported and 14% at constant currency revenue decreased 7% primarily due to:
4%8% from Market Exits, and
2% from lower stream revenues resultingsupplies, 1% from a lower installed meter base, declining postages volumessupport services and 1% from lower business services due to a declining lease portfolio; and
4% from lower equipment sales, primarily in the U.K. and France.
International Mailing revenue decreased 2% in the first nine months of 2018. At constant currency, revenue decreased 7% primarily due to:
4% from lower stream revenues resulting from a lower installed meter base, declining postages volumes and a declining lease portfolio; and
3% from lower equipment sales, primarily in the U.K.population.
EBIT increased 45%decreased 26% in the quarter and 16% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to the decline in revenue, partially offset by lower expenses.costs due to cost savings initiatives.

Software Solutions
Software revenue decreased 19% in4% as reported and 2% at constant currency primarily due to:
6% from lower license revenue as the quarterprior year benefited from a large license deal; partially offset by
4% from higher data updates, SaaS and services revenue.
EBIT declined 32% primarily due to the decline in revenue, partially offset by lower license revenue and a large Location Intelligence deal in the third quarter of 2017.
Software revenue decreased 2% as reported and 3% at constant currency in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to lower licensing revenue.
EBIT declined 81% in the quarter and 2% in the first nine months of 2018 primarily due to lower high-margin licensing revenue. The implementation of ASC 606 had a favorable impact of $4 million and $23 million in the quarter and first nine months of 2018, respectively.costs.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We believe that existing cash and investments, cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity through the capital markets will be sufficient to support our current cash needs, including discretionary uses such as capital investments, dividends, strategic acquisitions and share repurchases. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $815904 million at September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and $1,058927 million at December 31, 20172018. We continuously review our credit profile through published credit ratings and the credit default swap market. We also monitor the creditworthiness of those banks acting as derivative counterparties, depository banks or credit providers.

Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries were $157$189 million at September 30, 2018 compared to $608 million atMarch 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017.Through September 30, 2018, we repatriated $523 million of cash to the U.S. from our foreign subsidiaries. Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries are generally used to support the liquidity needs of these subsidiaries.
Cash Flow Summary
Changes in cash and cash equivalents for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
2018 2017 Change2019 2018 Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$290,626
 $330,577
 $(39,951)$69,728
 $69,629
 $99
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities202,185
 (155,715) 357,900
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(725,922) 715,062
 (1,440,984)
Net cash used in investing activities(34,887) (25,199) (9,688)
Net cash used in financing activities(63,992) (340,317) 276,325
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(15,653) 42,457
 (58,110)794
 6,741
 (5,947)
Change in cash and cash equivalents$(248,764) $932,381
 $(1,181,145)$(28,357) $(289,146) $260,789
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was flat compared to the prior year period. However, cash flows from operating activities decreased $40continuing operations increased $29 million primarily due to:
Working capital changes including lower cash fromto collections of accounts and finance receivables of $46 million and the timing of accounts payable and accrued liability payments, of $38 million;
Higher restructuring payments of $11 million; partially offset by
Higher cash lower net income and other working capital changes. Cash flows from discontinued operations of $26 million.
Cash flows from investing activities improved $358declined $28 million primarily due to:
Proceeds of $340 million from the saleas we sold a majority of the Production Mail Business;Business in July 2018.
Higher cash flows from investment
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities of $28 million due to the investment of residual proceeds from the issuance of debt in the prior year; partially offset by
Higherfirst quarter of 2019 was $35 million, consisting primarily of capital expenditures of $22$29 million and a decline in reserve account balances of $23 million partially offset by proceeds of $30 million from investment activities. Cash used in investing activities in the first quarter of 2018 was $25 million, consisting primarily of capital expenditures of $29 million partially offset by an increase in reserve account deposits of $7 million.
Cash flows from
Financing Activities
In the first quarter of 2019, cash used in financing activities decreased $1,441included $39 million primarily due to:to repurchase 5.6 million shares of common stock, $9 million of dividends and $13 million to repay term loan debt.
The repaymentIn the first quarter of 2018, cash was used to repay $255 million of debt and pay dividends of $565 million$35 million. Cash used in 2018 compared tofinancing activities was also impacted by the net issuance of debt of $823 million in the prior year; and
The settlement of $46 million related to a timing difference between our investing excess cash at the subsidiary level and our funding of an intercompany cash transfer at year end.

Financings and Capitalization
We are a "Well-Known Seasoned Issuer" within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act, which allows us to issue debt securities, preferred stock, preference stock, common stock, purchase contracts, depositary shares, warrants and units in an expedited fashion. We have a committed credit facility of $1 billion that expires in January 2021. As of September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we have not drawn upon the credit facility.
There were no outstanding commercial paper borrowings at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and we did not issue any commercial paper during the third quarter of 2018.
During the quarter, we redeemed the $300 million 6.25% notes due March 2019. As a result of this early redemption, we recognized an $8 million loss. Additionally during the year, we repaid the $250 million 5.6% Notes due March 2018 and $15 million of term loan principal.
The interest rateOn April 17, 2019, Moody's lowered our corporate credit rating from Ba1 to Ba2. Interest rates on certain notes and term loans are subject to adjustment based on changes in our credit ratings. In the second quarter, Standard & Poor's lowered our corporate credit rating from BBB- to BB+. As a result, the interestcoupon rate on the May 2022 notes, September 2020 notes and term loans increased 0.25% and the interest rate on the October 2021 notes and the April 2023$1.7 billion principal amount of our notes will increase by 0.25% effective afterat the next interest payment date.
Pursuant to an extension option, the maturity of our $150 million term loan was extended to August 2019.

date for each security.

Dividends and Share Repurchases
In February 2019, our Board of Directors authorized an incremental $100 million share repurchase, raising our authorization level to $121 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018,quarter, we repurchased 5.6 million shares at an aggregate cost of $39 million. At March 31, 2019, we have remaining authorization to repurchase up to $82 million of our common shares. Also, during the quarter, we paid dividends of $105$9 million.


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 didOn April 22, 2019, we called for the redemption on June 18, 2019 of all of the outstanding shares of 4% Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) and $2.12 Convertible Preference Stock (Preference Stock). The Preferred Stock and Preference Stock may be redeemed for $50 or $28 per share, respectively, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, or in lieu of redemption, may be converted into common stock. The redemption of these shares will not repurchase any ofhave a material impact on our common shares during the quarter and have remaining authorization to repurchase up to $21 million of our common shares.financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At September 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we had 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
Based on the year-to-date operating results of our Global Ecommerce reporting unit, we performed a goodwill impairment test to assess the adequacy of the carrying value of goodwill. As a result of our test, we determined that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by less than 20%. The assumptions used to estimate fair value were based on projections incorporated in our current operating plans as well as other available information. By their nature, projections are uncertain. Potential events and circumstances, such as declining revenue, loss of client contracts and inability to acquire new clients could have an adverse effect on our assumptions.
The goodwill balance related to the Global Ecommerce reporting unit at March 31, 2019 was $609 million. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the carrying value of goodwill for this reporting unit, and should facts and circumstances change, a non-cash impairment charge could be recorded in the future.

Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Included in property, plant and equipment, net is $37 million of capitalized software related to the development of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in certain of our international markets. In connection with recent market exits in six international markets and transition to higher growth markets, we are currently reviewing our international infrastructure, including ERP system scope and implementation plans. Given the time period required to successfully implement a large scale ERP, as well as potential changes to our infrastructure, it is possible that infrastructure changes could necessitate a reduced implementation footprint. 

Regulatory Matters
There have been no significant changes to the regulatory matters disclosed in our 20172018 Annual Report.
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures aboutAbout Market Risk
There were no material changes to the disclosures made in our 20172018 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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.
Under the direction 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. 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. 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, 2018.March 31, 2019.
We acquired Newgistics inEffective January 1, 2019, we adopted the new lease accounting standard. Although the adoption of this standard did not have a purchase business combination in October 2017. We are inmaterial impact on our results of operations or cash flows for the process of reviewingthree months ended March 31, 2019 and evaluating the2018, we did implement changes to our internal controls related to the adoption of Newgisticsthe new lease accounting standard. In addition, we implemented a new information technology application to calculate ROU assets and are implementinglease liabilities for our leases. There were no other changes to our internal control structure over this acquired business.financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.




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 20172018 Annual Report.
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. In February 2019, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $100 million share repurchase giving us the ability to repurchase up to $121 million of our shares.
The following table provides information about purchases of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2018:March 31, 2019:
Total number of
shares purchased
Average price
paid per share
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of
publicly
announced plans or programs
Approximate
dollar value of
shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plans or programs (in
thousands)
Beginning balance$21,022
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018


$21,022
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018


$21,022
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018


$21,022



 Total number of
shares purchased
 Average price
paid per share
 Total number of
shares purchased
as part of
publicly
announced plans or programs
 Approximate
dollar value of
shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plans or programs (in
thousands)
Beginning balance      $21,022
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019
 
 
 $21,022
February 1, 2019 - February 28, 20192,148,385
 $7.13 2,148,385
 $105,700
March 1, 2019 - March 31, 20193,492,949
 $6.82 3,492,949
 $81,880
 5,641,334
 $6.95 5,641,334
  


Item 6: Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description Exhibit Number in this Form 10-QDescription Exhibit Number in this Form 10-Q
3(a)(c) 3(a) 3(c)
3(b) 3(b) 3
10 10
10a 10a
12 12
31.1 31.1 31.1
31.2 31.2 31.2
32.1 32.1 32.1
32.2 32.2 32.2
101.INSXBRL Report Instance Document  XBRL Report Instance Document  
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document  
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document  XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document  
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document  XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document  
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document  XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document  XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document  
* Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) 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.



Signatures  
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
  PITNEY BOWES INC.
   
Date:November 5, 2018May 3, 2019 
   
  /s/ Stanley J. Sutula III
   
  Stanley J. Sutula III
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
   
  /s/ Joseph R. Catapano
   
  Joseph R. Catapano
  Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
  (Principal Accounting Officer)


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