Activist Hestia Capital Sells $35.1M in PBI Shares, Reduces Stake Below 5% Threshold

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Activist investor Hestia Capital and its affiliates, including director Kurtis J. Wolf, have significantly reduced their stake in Pitney Bowes, selling approximately $35.1 million in shares and ceasing to be a 5% beneficial owner.

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• Significant Stake Reduction

  Activist investor Hestia Capital and its affiliates sold approximately $35.1 million worth of Pitney Bowes common stock over the past 60 days.

• Cessation of 5% Ownership

  The reporting persons, including director Kurtis J. Wolf, now collectively own less than 5% of the company's outstanding shares, ceasing their 13D filing requirement as of May 7, 2026.

• Portfolio Rebalancing Cited

  Hestia Capital stated the sales were partly to align its portfolio with current views on position diversification and sizing.

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This amendment to Schedule 13D indicates a substantial reduction in the activist stake held by Hestia Capital and its affiliates in Pitney Bowes. The sale of approximately $35.1 million in shares, which includes distributions to limited partners and director Kurtis J. Wolf, means the group no longer holds a beneficial ownership of 5% or more. This move by a prominent activist investor, who previously advocated for strategic changes, could be interpreted as a shift in their investment thesis or a reduced commitment to their activist role, potentially removing a source of external pressure on management.