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This excerpt taken from the PBI 8-K filed Jan 29, 2008.

ITEM 2.06      MATERIAL IMPAIRMENTS

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.06 “Material Impairments”.

On November 20, 2007, the Company filed a Form 8-K related to its November 15, 2007 announcement of a global program to transition its product line. In connection with this transition, the Company indicated that it would record non-cash impairment charges, primarily associated with the write-off of inventory and lease residuals of older equipment that the Company will stop selling as it transitions to the new generation of fully digital, networked, and remotely downloadable equipment.

Results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2007 will include a non-cash pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $170 million.

 


Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

     
    PITNEY BOWES
 
 
 
 
January 29, 2008   By:  /s/ S. J. Green
    S.J. Green
    Vice President, Finance
    (Principal Accounting Officer)

 



This excerpt taken from the PBI 8-K filed Nov 20, 2007.

ITEM 2.06 MATERIAL IMPAIRMENTS

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.06 “Material Impairments”.

On November 15, 2007, the Company announced it is initiating a global program to transition some of its product lines. In connection with this transition, the Company expects to record non-cash impairment charges, primarily associated with the write-off of inventory and lease residuals of older mailing equipment that the Company will stop selling as it transitions to the new generation of fully digital, networked, and remotely downloadable equipment. When the Company determines the range of these impairment charges, the appropriate disclosure will be made to provide this information.

 



Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  PITNEY BOWES
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007 By: /s/ S. J. Green                                
  S.J. Green
  Vice President, Finance
  (Principal Accounting Officer)



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Jan 29, 2008
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