10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

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: 1-3579

PITNEY BOWES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	06-0495050
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1 Elmcroft Road, Stamford, Connecticut	06926-0700
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(203) 356-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post 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 or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company 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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of November 1, 2012.

Class	Outstanding
Common Stock, $1 par value per share	200,751,672 shares

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INDEX

		Page Number
Part I - Financial Information:
Item 1:	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	4
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2:	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
Item 3:	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	35
Item 4:	Controls and Procedures	35
Part II - Other Information:
Item 1:	Legal Proceedings	36
Item 1A:	Risk Factors	36
Item 2:	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	36
Item 6:	Exhibits	36
Signatures		37

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements

PITNEY BOWES INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenue:
Equipment sales	$	212,103		$	221,475		$	656,517		$	706,027
Supplies	66,902			74,271			213,789			235,728
Software	93,476			113,224			302,377			318,305
Rentals	142,288			154,210			428,174			467,064
Financing	123,999			136,000			373,695			412,958
Support services	171,652			175,286			516,424			530,707
Business services	405,257			425,258			1,226,175			1,266,478
Total revenue	1,215,677			1,299,724			3,717,151			3,937,267
Costs and expenses:
Cost of equipment sales	105,556			97,559			309,190			316,697
Cost of supplies	20,694			22,611			65,428			74,365
Cost of software	22,784			23,431			68,281			73,541
Cost of rentals	25,182			35,819			87,257			107,834
Financing interest expense	19,604			21,430			61,385			66,915
Cost of support services	107,095			114,074			334,304			344,767
Cost of business services	315,830			326,415			948,359			985,232
Selling, general and administrative	400,862			427,412			1,203,653			1,286,739
Research and development	36,669			35,573			104,518			107,772
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	9,986			32,956			11,060			63,974
Goodwill impairment	18,315			45,650			18,315			45,650
Other interest expense	27,541			28,932			87,261			86,006
Interest income	(2,057		)	(1,265		)	(5,793		)	(4,702		)
Other expense (income), net	—			(10,718		)	1,138			(10,718		)
Total costs and expenses	1,108,061			1,199,879			3,294,356			3,544,072
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	107,616			99,845			422,795			393,195
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	26,489			(17,087		)	93,519			77,319
Income from continuing operations	81,127			116,932			329,276			315,876
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			60,428			19,332			57,911
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests	81,127			177,360			348,608			373,787
Less: Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,594			4,593			13,782			13,781
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	76,533		$	172,767		$	334,826		$	360,006
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Net income from continuing operations	$	76,533		$	112,339		$	315,494		$	302,095
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			60,428			19,332			57,911
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	76,533		$	172,767		$	334,826		$	360,006
Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders (1):
Continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.58		$	1.49
Discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.29
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.38		$	0.86		$	1.67		$	1.78
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders (1):
Continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.57		$	1.48
Discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.28
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	0.38		$	0.85		$	1.66		$	1.77

(1) The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited; in thousands)

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
	2012		2011			2012			2011
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$	76,533	$	172,767		$	334,826		$	360,006
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translations	19,025		(111,317		)	(883		)	(35,336		)
Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $21, $773, $374 and $1,018, respectively	25		1,209			578			1,596
Net unrealized gain on investment securities, net of tax of $377, $2,012, $618 and $2,722, respectively	589		3,147			967			4,258
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, net of tax of $6,755, $4,825, $20,221 and $14,658, respectively	12,151		8,692			35,115			25,857
Other comprehensive income (loss)	31,790		(98,269		)	35,777			(3,625		)
Comprehensive income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	108,323		74,498			370,603			356,381
Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,594		4,593			13,782			13,781
Total comprehensive income	$	112,917	$	79,091		$	384,385		$	370,162

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in thousands, except share and per share data)

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	424,789		$	856,238
Short-term investments	36,238			12,971
Accounts receivable, gross	695,575			755,485
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivables	(28,355		)	(31,855		)
Accounts receivable, net	667,220			723,630
Finance receivables	1,218,080			1,296,673
Allowance for credit losses	(26,368		)	(45,583		)
Finance receivables, net	1,191,712			1,251,090
Inventories	187,082			178,599
Current income taxes	22,044			102,556
Other current assets and prepayments	144,987			134,774
Total current assets	2,674,072			3,259,858
Property, plant and equipment, net	382,850			404,146
Rental property and equipment, net	249,310			258,711
Finance receivables	1,047,411			1,123,638
Allowance for credit losses	(18,235		)	(17,847		)
Finance receivables, net	1,029,176			1,105,791
Investment in leveraged leases	34,373			138,271
Goodwill	2,127,114			2,147,088
Intangible assets, net	175,995			212,603
Non-current income taxes	45,615			89,992
Other assets	555,661			530,644
Total assets	$	7,274,166		$	8,147,104
LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,643,395		$	1,840,465
Current income taxes	220,236			242,972
Notes payable and current portion of long-term obligations	375,000			550,000
Advance billings	449,051			458,425
Total current liabilities	2,687,682			3,091,862
Deferred taxes on income	25,017			175,944
Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities	193,867			194,840
Long-term debt	3,305,504			3,683,909
Other non-current liabilities	641,093			743,165
Total liabilities	6,853,163			7,889,720
Noncontrolling interests (Preferred stockholders’ equity in subsidiaries)	296,370			296,370
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Cumulative preferred stock, $50 par value, 4% convertible	4			4
Cumulative preference stock, no par value, $2.12 convertible	653			659
Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)	323,338			323,338
Additional paid-in capital	222,620			240,584
Retained earnings	4,709,761			4,600,217
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(625,868		)	(661,645		)
Treasury stock, at cost (122,592,062 and 123,586,842 shares, respectively)	(4,505,875		)	(4,542,143		)
Total Pitney Bowes Inc. stockholders’ equity (deficit)	124,633			(38,986		)
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	7,274,166		$	8,147,104

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests	$	348,608		$	373,787
Restructuring payments	(60,746		)	(78,379		)
Special pension plan contributions	(95,000		)	(123,000		)
Tax payments related to sale of leveraged lease assets	(99,249		)	—
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Goodwill impairment	18,315			45,650
Gain on sale of leveraged lease assets, net of tax	(12,886		)	(26,689		)
Depreciation and amortization	191,507			205,001
Stock-based compensation	13,505			13,393
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	11,060			63,974
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	58,135			113,422
(Increase) decrease in finance receivables	144,442			169,109
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(7,620		)	(12,731		)
(Increase) decrease in other current assets and prepayments	(18,018		)	(3,707		)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(124,559		)	(102,092		)
Increase (decrease) in current and non-current income taxes	38,761			133,893
Increase (decrease) in advance billings	(1,551		)	(22,392		)
Increase (decrease) in other operating capital, net	34,929			1,217
Net cash provided by operating activities	439,633			750,456
Cash flows from investing activities:
Short-term and other investments	(58,255		)	(100,268		)
Capital expenditures	(127,816		)	(123,029		)
Proceeds from sale of leveraged lease assets	105,506			101,784
Net investment in external financing	(134		)	(4,458		)
Reserve account deposits	(15,373		)	(14,528		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(96,072		)	(140,499		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Decrease in notes payable, net	—			(50,000		)
Principal payments of long-term obligations	(550,000		)	—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	6,989			10,436
Stock repurchases	—			(99,997		)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(225,282		)	(225,676		)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(9,188		)	(9,188		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(777,481		)	(374,425		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,471			(4,701		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(431,449		)	230,831
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	856,238			484,363
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	424,789		$	715,194
Cash interest paid	$	170,119		$	177,682
Cash income tax payments (refund), net	$	145,090		$	(68,659	)

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Pitney Bowes Inc. and its subsidiaries (the company, we, us, and our) is a global provider of software, hardware and services that enables both physical and digital communications and that integrates those physical and digital communications channels. We offer a full suite of equipment, supplies, software, services and solutions for managing and integrating physical and digital communication channels. We conduct our business activities in seven reporting segments within two business groups: Small & Medium Business Solutions and Enterprise Business Solutions. See Note 12 for information regarding our reportable segments.

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, 2011 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 of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly 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 the year ending December 31, 2012.

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, 2011 (the 2011 Annual Report). Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

2. Inventories

Inventories at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Raw materials and work in process	$	64,333		$	63,216
Supplies and service parts	75,053			68,600
Finished products	74,653			71,958
Inventory at FIFO cost	214,039			203,774
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(26,957		)	(25,175		)
Total inventory, net	$	187,082		$	178,599

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

3. Finance Assets

Finance Receivables

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 customers for postage and related supplies. Loan receivables are generally due each month; however, customers may rollover outstanding balances.

Finance receivables at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012
	North America			International			Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables	$	1,603,444		$	456,370		$	2,059,814
Unguaranteed residual values	155,999			20,733			176,732
Unearned income	(317,457		)	(105,525		)	(422,982		)
Allowance for credit losses	(17,138		)	(9,820		)	(26,958		)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,424,848			361,758			1,786,606
Loan receivables
Loan receivables	404,099			47,848			451,947
Allowance for credit losses	(15,477		)	(2,188		)	(17,665		)
Net investment in loan receivables	388,622			45,660			434,282
Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,813,470		$	407,418		$	2,220,888
	December 31, 2011
	North America			International			Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables	$	1,727,653		$	460,101		$	2,187,754
Unguaranteed residual values	185,450			20,443			205,893
Unearned income	(348,286		)	(102,618		)	(450,904		)
Allowance for credit losses	(28,661		)	(12,039		)	(40,700		)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,536,156			365,887			1,902,043
Loan receivables
Loan receivables	436,631			40,937			477,568
Allowance for credit losses	(20,272		)	(2,458		)	(22,730		)
Net investment in loan receivables	416,359			38,479			454,838
Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,952,515		$	404,366		$	2,356,881

Allowance for Credit Losses and Aging of Receivables

We estimate our finance receivable risks and provide allowances for credit losses accordingly. We establish credit approval limits based on the credit quality of the customer and the type of equipment financed. We believe that our concentration of credit risk is limited because of our large number of customers, small account balances for most of our customers, and customer geographic and industry diversification.

Our policy is to discontinue revenue recognition for lease receivables that are more than 120 days past due and for unsecured loan receivables that are more than 90 days past due. We resume revenue recognition when customer payments reduce the account balance aging to 60 days or less past due. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience, the nature and volume of our portfolios, adverse situations that may affect a customer’s ability to pay and prevailing economic conditions, and make adjustments to the reserves as necessary. This evaluation is inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

We maintain a program for U.S. borrowers in our North America loan portfolio who are experiencing financial difficulties, but are able to make reduced payments over an extended period of time. Upon acceptance into the program, the borrower’s credit line is closed, interest accrual is suspended, the borrower’s minimum required payment is reduced and the account is re-aged and classified as current. There is generally no forgiveness of debt or reduction of balances owed. The loans in the program are considered to be troubled debt restructurings because of the concessions granted to the borrower. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, loans in this program had a balance of $5 million and $7 million, respectively.

The allowance for credit losses for these modified loans is determined by the difference between the cash flows expected to be received from the borrower discounted at the original effective rate and the carrying value of the loan. The allowance for credit losses related to such loans was $1 million at September 30, 2012 and $2 million at December 31, 2011 and is included in the allowance for credit losses of North America loans in the table below. Management believes that the allowance for credit losses is adequate for these loans and all other loans in the portfolio. Write-offs of loans in the program for the past twelve months were less than $1 million.

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for finance receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

	Sales-type Lease Receivables						Loan Receivables
	North America			International			North America			International			Total
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	28,661		$	12,039		$	20,272		$	2,458		$	63,430
Amounts charged to expense	1,171			1,489			4,069			703			7,432
Accounts written off	(12,694		)	(3,708		)	(8,864		)	(973		)	(26,239		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	17,138		$	9,820		$	15,477		$	2,188		$	44,623

The aging of finance receivables at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
September 30, 2012
< 31 days	$	1,520,139	$	429,389	$	382,897	$	42,549	$	2,374,974
> 30 days and < 61 days	30,160		8,996		11,268		3,451		53,875
> 60 days and < 91 days	29,187		5,444		4,302		1,211		40,144
> 90 days and < 121 days	6,441		3,118		2,280		347		12,186
> 120 days	17,517		9,423		3,352		290		30,582
Total	$	1,603,444	$	456,370	$	404,099	$	47,848	$	2,511,761
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	6,441	$	3,118	$	—	$	—	$	9,559
Not accruing interest	17,517		9,423		5,632		637		33,209
Total	$	23,958	$	12,541	$	5,632	$	637	$	42,768

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
December 31, 2011
< 31 days	$	1,641,706	$	434,811	$	414,434	$	38,841	$	2,529,792
> 30 days and < 61 days	41,018		10,152		12,399		1,066		64,635
> 60 days and < 91 days	24,309		5,666		4,362		425		34,762
> 90 days and < 121 days	4,912		3,207		2,328		186		10,633
> 120 days	15,708		6,265		3,108		419		25,500
Total	$	1,727,653	$	460,101	$	436,631	$	40,937	$	2,665,322
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	4,912	$	3,207	$	—	$	—	$	8,119
Not accruing interest	15,708		6,265		5,436		605		28,014
Total	$	20,620	$	9,472	$	5,436	$	605	$	36,133

Credit Quality

The extension of credit and management of credit lines to new and existing customers uses a combination of an automated credit score, where available, and a detailed manual review of the customer’s financial condition and, when applicable, the customer’s payment history. Once credit is granted, the payment performance of the customer 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 portfolios because the cost to do so is prohibitive, 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, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by relative risk class (low, medium, high) 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, as defined by the third party, refers to the relative risk that an account in the next 12 month period may become delinquent.

• 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 of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Sales-type lease receivables
Risk Level
Low	$	1,070,643	$	1,096,676
Medium	416,138		473,394
High	50,222		58,177
Not Scored	66,441		99,406
Total	$	1,603,444	$	1,727,653
Loan receivables
Risk Level
Low	$	258,849	$	269,547
Medium	126,984		115,490
High	15,114		21,081
Not Scored	3,152		30,513
Total	$	404,099	$	436,631

Although the relative score of accounts within each class is used as a factor in determining a customer credit limit, it is not indicative of our actual history of losses due to the business essential nature of our products and services. The aging schedule included above, showing approximately 1.7% of the portfolio as greater than 90 days past due, and the roll-forward schedule of the allowance for credit losses, showing the actual losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, are more representative of the potential loss performance of our portfolio than relative risk based on scores, as defined by the third party.

Leveraged Leases

Our investment in leveraged lease assets consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Rental receivables	$	89,193		$	810,306
Unguaranteed residual values	14,312			13,784
Principal and interest on non-recourse loans	(60,762		)	(606,708		)
Unearned income	(8,370		)	(79,111		)
Investment in leveraged leases	34,373			138,271
Less: deferred taxes related to leveraged leases	(20,199		)	(101,255		)
Net investment in leveraged leases	$	14,174		$	37,016

The following is a summary of the components of income from leveraged leases:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
Pretax leveraged lease income	$	467	$	1,457		$	1,692	$	4,551
Income tax effect	8		(641		)	33		(804		)
Income from leveraged leases	$	475	$	816		$	1,725	$	3,747

During 2012, we sold certain non-U.S. leveraged lease assets for cash. The investment in the leveraged lease assets at the date of sale was $109 million and an after-tax gain of $13 million was recognized. In the third quarter 2011, we also sold certain non-U.S. leveraged lease assets for cash. The investment in the leveraged lease assets at the date of sale was $109 million and an after-tax gain of $27 million was recognized. The effects of these sales are not included in the table above.

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

4. Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets

Intangible assets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012							December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	$	406,746	$	(260,737	)	$	146,009	$	409,489	$	(237,536	)	$	171,953
Supplier relationships	29,000		(21,387		)	7,613		29,000		(19,213		)	9,787
Software & technology	168,912		(149,360		)	19,552		170,286		(143,456		)	26,830
Trademarks & trade names	34,844		(32,101		)	2,743		33,908		(30,076		)	3,832
Non-compete agreements	7,487		(7,409		)	78		7,564		(7,363		)	201
Total intangible assets	$	646,989	$	(470,994	)	$	175,995	$	650,247	$	(437,644	)	$	212,603

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $10 million and $14 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $35 million and $43 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We also recorded impairment charges of $3 million to write-down the carrying values of certain intangible assets associated with our International Mail Services business to their respective fair values. See Goodwill section below for further details of the impairment charge and method of determining fair value.

The future amortization expense for intangible assets as of September 30, 2012 was as follows:

Remaining for year ended December 31, 2012	$	10,222
Year ended December 31, 2013	39,429
Year ended December 31, 2014	36,774
Year ended December 31, 2015	32,812
Year ended December 31, 2016	24,182
Thereafter	32,576
Total	$	175,995

Actual amortization expense may differ from the amounts above due to, among other things, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, impairments, future acquisitions and accelerated amortization.

Goodwill

We perform our annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of each year, or sooner, if circumstances indicate an impairment may exist. Based on the recent performance of our International Mail Services (IMS) business and to enable us to better focus on higher growth cross-border ecommerce parcel opportunities, in the third quarter of 2012, we began exploring strategic alternatives for the IMS business. In October 2012, we made a strategic decision to exit the IMS business related to the international delivery of mail and catalogs. We are engaged in negotiations with potential buyers and have received preliminary indications of interest and written offers. As a result of these factors, we concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the IMS reporting unit was below its book value and an interim impairment test was performed. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined in combination of the written offers received as well as applying an income approach with revised cash flow projections. The inputs used to determine the fair value of the IMS business are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Based on the results of our impairment test, a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $18 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2012 to write-down the carrying value of goodwill associated with the IMS business to its implied fair value.

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were as follows:

	Gross value before accumulated impairment		Accumulated impairment			December 31, 2011		Impairment			Other (1)			September 30, 2012
North America Mailing	$	352,897	$	—		$	352,897	$	—		$	(178	)	$	352,719
International Mailing	189,067		—			189,067		—			(8,105		)	180,962
Small & Medium Business Solutions	541,964		—			541,964		—			(8,283		)	533,681
Production Mail	127,589		—			127,589		—			2,603			130,192
Software	667,124		—			667,124		—			3,479			670,603
Management Services	487,223		(84,500		)	402,723		—			542			403,265
Mail Services	259,105		(45,650		)	213,455		(18,315		)	—			195,140
Marketing Services	194,233		—			194,233		—			—			194,233
Enterprise Business Solutions	1,735,274		(130,150		)	1,605,124		(18,315		)	6,624			1,593,433
Total	$	2,277,238	$	(130,150	)	$	2,147,088	$	(18,315	)	$	(1,659	)	$	2,127,114

(1) Primarily foreign currency translation adjustments.

5. Debt

In March 2012, we redeemed, at par plus accrued interest, a $150 million term loan that was scheduled to mature in the fourth quarter of 2012.

In April 2012, we entered into forward starting swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $150 million to hedge the interest rate risk associated with the forecasted issuance of long-term debt. The anticipated debt issuance did not occur prior to the expiration of these swap agreements and a loss of $6 million was recognized in the second quarter of 2012.

In June 2012, we redeemed our $400 million, 4.625% notes (the 2012 Notes) that were scheduled to mature in October 2012. As a result of the early redemption of the 2012 Notes, we recorded a net loss of $2 million on the extinguishment of debt.

At September 30, 2012, there were no outstanding commercial paper borrowings. During the quarter, commercial paper borrowings averaged $418 million at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.48% and the maximum amount outstanding at any time was $709 million.

In October 2012, we borrowed $220 million under term loan agreements. The loans bear interest at the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.25% or Prime Rate plus 1.25%, at our option. Interest is payable quarterly and the loans mature in 2015 and 2016. The proceeds from the loans will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of commercial paper and 2013 debt maturities.

6. Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders’ Equity in Subsidiaries)

Pitney Bowes International Holdings, Inc. (PBIH), a subsidiary, has 300,000 shares, or $300 million, of outstanding perpetual voting preferred stock (the Preferred Stock) held by certain institutional investors. The holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled as a group to 25% of the combined voting power of all classes of capital stock of PBIH. All outstanding common stock of PBIH, representing the remaining 75% of the combined voting power of all classes of capital stock, is owned directly or indirectly by the company. The Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends at a rate of 6.125% through 2016 after which it becomes callable and, if it remains outstanding, will yield a dividend that increases by 50% every six months thereafter. No dividends were in arrears at September 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011. There was no change in the carrying value of noncontrolling interests during the period ended September 30, 2012 or the year ended December 31, 2011.

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

7. Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 24.6% and (17.1)%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30,2012 includes tax benefits of $36 million from the resolution of tax examinations and tax accruals of $28 million for the repatriation of non-U.S. earnings. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30,2011 includes tax benefits of $34 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets and $18 million from the resolution of tax examinations.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 22.1% and 19.7%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 include tax benefits of $17 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets (net of $15 million of tax accrued to repatriate these earnings), $58 million from the resolution of tax examinations, and tax accruals of $28 million for the repatriation of additional non-U.S. earnings. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 includes the tax benefit of $34 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets and $27 million from the resolution of tax examinations.

With the exception of the impact of unusual sales of leveraged lease assets and the one-time restructuring of our Canadian operations that led us to accrue taxes for the repatriation of certain earnings, it is our intention to permanently reinvest substantially all of our foreign cash in our foreign operations.

On August 27, 2012, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a prior Tax Court decision and ruled in favor of the IRS and adverse to the Historic Boardwalk Hall LLC, a partnership in which we had made an investment in 2000. The judgment is not yet final. Based on our partnership contractual relationship, we do not expect this matter to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

As is the case with other large corporations, our tax returns are examined each year by tax authorities in the United States, other countries and local jurisdictions in which we have operations. Except for issues arising out of certain partnership investments, the IRS examination of tax years 2001-2004 is closed to audit and the examination of years 2005-2008 is expected to be closed to audit by the end of 2012. Other significant tax filings subject to examination include various post-2000 U.S. state and local, post 2007 Canadian and German, and post-2008 French and U.K. tax filings. We have other less significant tax filings currently under examination or subject to examination. 

We regularly assess the likelihood of tax adjustments in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we have operations and account for the related financial statement implications.  We believe we have established tax reserves that are appropriate given the possibility of tax adjustments.  However, determining the appropriate level of tax reserves requires judgment regarding the uncertain application of tax law and the possibility of tax adjustments. Future changes in tax reserve requirements could have a material impact, positive or negative, on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

8. Stockholders’ Equity

Changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 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, 2012	$	4	$	659		$	323,338	$	240,584		$	4,600,217		$	(661,645	)	$	(4,542,143	)	$	(38,986	)
Net income	—		—			—		—			334,826			—			—			334,826
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			35,777			—			35,777
Cash dividends
Common ($1.125 per share)	—		—			—		—			(225,244		)	—			—			(225,244		)
Preference	—		—			—		—			(38		)	—			—			(38		)
Issuances of common stock	—		—			—		(31,306		)	—			—			36,138			4,832
Conversions to common stock	—		(6		)	—		(124		)	—			—			130			—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—			—		13,466			—			—			—			13,466
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	4	$	653		$	323,338	$	222,620		$	4,709,761		$	(625,868	)	$	(4,505,875	)	$	124,633

	Preferred stock		Preference stock			Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive loss			Treasury stock			Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	4	$	752		$	323,338	$	250,928		$	4,282,316		$	(473,806	)	$	(4,480,113	)	$	(96,581	)
Net income	—		—			—		—			360,006			—			—			360,006
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			(3,625		)	—			(3,625		)
Cash dividends
Common ($1.11 per share)	—		—			—		—			(225,632		)	—			—			(225,632		)
Preference	—		—			—		—			(44		)	—			—			(44		)
Issuances of common stock	—		—			—		(25,387		)	—			—			32,584			7,197
Conversions to common stock	—		(28		)	—		(621		)	—			—			649			—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—			—		13,393			—			—			—			13,393
Repurchase of common stock	—		—			—					—			—			(99,997		)	(99,997		)
Balance at September 30, 2011	$	4	$	724		$	323,338	$	238,313		$	4,416,646		$	(477,431	)	$	(4,546,877	)	$	(45,283	)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	January 1, 2012			Other comprehensive income			September 30, 2012			January 1, 2011			Other comprehensive income			September 30, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	83,952		$	(883	)	$	83,069		$	137,521		$	(35,336	)	$	102,185
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives	(8,438		)	578			(7,860		)	(10,445		)	1,596			(8,849		)
Net unrealized gain on investment securities	4,387			967			5,354			1,439			4,258			5,697
Net unamortized (loss) gain on pension and postretirement plans	(741,546		)	35,115			(706,431		)	(602,321		)	25,857			(576,464		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(661,645	)	$	35,777		$	(625,868	)	$	(473,806	)	$	(3,625	)	$	(477,431	)

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

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.

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, 2012 and December 31, 2011. 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 their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

	September 30, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds / commercial paper	$	198,431	$	20,717		$	—	$	219,148
Equity securities	—		24,891			—		24,891
Commingled fixed income securities	—		29,286			—		29,286
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	119,858		21,322			—		141,180
Debt securities - corporate	—		40,134			—		40,134
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		143,631			—		143,631
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	—		11,643			—		11,643
Foreign exchange contracts	—		1,187			—		1,187
Total assets	$	318,289	$	292,811		$	—	$	611,100
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts	$	—	$	(5,434	)	$	—	$	(5,434	)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(5,434	)	$	—	$	(5,434	)

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

	December 31, 2011
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds / commercial paper	$	239,157	$	300,702		$	—	$	539,859
Equity securities	—		22,097			—		22,097
Commingled fixed income securities	—		27,747			—		27,747
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	93,175		19,042			—		112,217
Debt securities - corporate	—		31,467			—		31,467
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		134,262			—		134,262
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	—		15,465			—		15,465
Foreign exchange contracts	—		4,230			—		4,230
Total assets	$	332,332	$	555,012		$	—	$	887,344
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts	$	—	$	(1,439	)	$	—	$	(1,439	)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(1,439	)	$	—	$	(1,439	)

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 and 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: Equity securities are comprised of mutual funds investing in U.S. and foreign common stock. These mutual funds are classified as Level 2 as they are not separately listed on an exchange.

• Commingled Fixed Income Securities: 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. The value of the funds is based on the market 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 commingled funds are not listed on an exchange in an active market and are classified as Level 2.

• Debt Securities – U.S. and Foreign Governments, Agencies and Municipalities: 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 valued using quoted market prices for similar securities or benchmarking model derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for identical or comparable securities are classified as Level 2.

• Debt Securities – Corporate: Corporate debt securities are valued using recently executed transactions, market price quotations where observable, or bond spreads. The spread data used are for the same maturity as the security. These securities are classified as Level 2.

• Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) / Asset-Backed Securities (ABS): These securities are valued based on external pricing indices. When external index pricing is not observable, MBS and ABS are valued based on external price/spread data. These securities are classified as Level 2.

The carrying value of our investment securities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $590 million and $861 million, respectively.

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

Investment securities include investments held by The Pitney Bowes Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary and a Utah-chartered Industrial Loan Company. The bank’s investments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $348 million and $282 million, respectively. These investments are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets depending on the type of investment and maturity.

We have not experienced any write-offs in our investment portfolio. The majority of our MBS are either guaranteed or supported by the U.S. government. Market events have not caused our money market funds to experience declines in their net asset value below $1.00 per share or to incur imposed limits on redemptions. We have no investments in inactive markets that would warrant a possible change in our pricing methods or classification within the fair value hierarchy. Further, we have no investments in auction rate securities.

Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and foreign currency fluctuations. We limit these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivatives. We use derivatives to manage the related cost of debt and to limit the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on financial results. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We record our derivative instruments at fair value, and the accounting for changes in the fair value of the derivatives 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.

As required by the fair value measurements guidance, we have incorporated counterparty credit risk and our credit risk into the fair value measurement of our derivative assets and liabilities, respectively. We derive credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps. We have not seen a material change in the creditworthiness of those banks acting as derivative counterparties.

The valuation of our interest rate swaps is based on the income approach using a model with inputs that are observable or that can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data. The valuation of our foreign exchange derivatives is based on the market approach using observable market inputs, such as forward rates.

The fair value of our derivative instruments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

Designation of Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets and prepayments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	369		$	780
	Other assets:
	Interest rate swaps	11,643			15,465
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	(240		)	(79		)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets and prepayments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	818			3,450
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	(5,194		)	(1,360		)
	Total derivative assets	$	12,830		$	19,695
	Total derivative liabilities	(5,434		)	(1,439		)
	Total net derivative assets	$	7,396		$	18,256

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

Interest Rate Swaps

Derivatives designated as fair value hedges include interest rate swaps related to fixed rate debt. Changes in the fair value of both the derivative and item being hedged are recognized in earnings. The following represents the results of fair value hedging relationships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain Recognized in Earnings				Hedged Item Expense Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instrument	Location of Gain (Loss)	2012		2011		2012			2011
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	1,578	$	3,488	$	(5,484	)	$	(10,109	)
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain Recognized in Earnings				Hedged Item Expense Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instrument	Location of Gain (Loss)	2012		2011		2012			2011
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	8,351	$	8,406	$	(25,652	)	$	(23,016	)

Foreign Exchange Contracts

We enter into foreign currency 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 accumulated other comprehensive income (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 September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had outstanding contracts associated with these anticipated transactions with a notional amount of $21 million and $19 million, respectively. The net asset value of these contracts was less than $1 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

The amounts included in AOCI at September 30, 2012 will be recognized in earnings within the next 12 months. No amount of ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings for these designated cash flow hedges.

The following represents the results of cash flow hedging relationships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument	2012			2011			2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(863	)	$	1,746	Revenue	$	456		$	(129	)
						Cost of sales	(56		)	(146		)
							$	400		$	(275	)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument	2012			2011			2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(1,672	)	$	2,049	Revenue	$	1,230		$	(260	)
						Cost of sales	(129		)	(700		)
							$	1,101		$	(960	)

We also 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 the intercompany loans and interest and the mark-to-market adjustment on the derivatives are both recorded in earnings. Outstanding foreign exchange contracts to buy or sell various currencies had a net liability value of $4 million at September 30, 2012 and a net asset value of $2 million at December 31, 2011. All outstanding contracts at September 30, 2012 mature by the end of the year.

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(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

The following represents the results of our non-designated derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	939		$	2,090
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	(2,129	)	$	(18,770	)

Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features

Certain derivative instruments contain credit-risk-related contingent features that would 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, 2012, we were not required to post any collateral. The maximum amount of collateral that we would have been required to post at September 30, 2012, had the credit-risk-related contingent features been triggered, was $5 million.

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 fair value of our debt is estimated based on recently executed transactions and market price quotations.  We classify our debt as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value and estimated fair value of our debt at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Carrying value	$	3,680,504	$	4,233,909
Fair value	$	3,909,732	$	4,364,176

10. Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments

In 2009, we implemented a series of strategic transformation initiatives designed to enhance our responsiveness to changing market conditions, create improved processes and systems to further enable us to invest in future growth and transform and enhance the way we operate as a global company (the 2009 Program). In 2007, we implemented a program to lower our cost structure, accelerate efforts to improve operational efficiencies, and transition our product line to a new generation of fully digital, networked, and remotely-downloadable equipment (the 2007 Program). These programs are substantially complete.

Activity in restructuring reserves for these programs for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

	Severance and benefits costs			Other exit costs			Total
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	105,036		$	14,075		$	119,111
Expenses, net	2,608			(1,534		)	1,074
Cash payments	(55,865		)	(4,881		)	(60,746		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	51,779		$	7,660		$	59,439

The majority of the remaining restructuring payments are expected to be paid through 2014; however, due to certain international labor laws and long-term lease agreements, some payments will extend beyond 2014. We expect that cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund these payments.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

In connection with our strategic decision to exit the IMS business related to the international delivery of mail and catalogs, asset impairment charges of $7 million were recorded to write-down the carrying value of certain fixed assets of IMS and $3 million to write-down the carrying value of certain intangible assets of IMS to their fair values. The fair value of these assets was determined in combination of the written offers received for the IMS business as well as applying an income approach with revised cash flow projections. The inputs used to determine the fair value are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. These charges are included in restructuring charges and asset impairments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 4 for further details.

11. 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 customers; 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 October 2009, the company and certain of its current and former officers were named as defendants in NECA-IBEW Health & Welfare Fund v. Pitney Bowes Inc. et al., a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.  The complaint asserts claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of those who purchased the common stock of the company during the period between July 30, 2007 and October 29, 2007 alleging that the company, in essence, missed two financial projections.  Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in September 2010. After briefing on the motion to dismiss was completed, the plaintiffs filed a new amended complaint on February 17, 2012. We have moved to dismiss this new amended complaint. We expect to prevail in this legal action; however, as litigation is inherently unpredictable, there can be no assurance in this regard. If the plaintiffs do prevail, the results may have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Based upon our current understanding of the facts and applicable laws, we do not believe there is a reasonable possibility that any loss has been incurred.

12. Segment Information

We conduct our business activities in seven reporting segments within two business groups, Small & Medium Business Solutions and Enterprise Business Solutions. The principal products and services of each of our reporting segments are as follows:

Small & Medium Business Solutions:

North America Mailing: Includes the U.S. and Canadian revenue and related expenses from the sale, rental and financing of our mail finishing, mail creation, shipping equipment and software; supplies; support and other professional services; and payment solutions.

International Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from the sale, rental and financing of our mail finishing, mail creation, shipping equipment and software; supplies; support and other professional services; and payment solutions outside North America.

Enterprise Business Solutions:

Production Mail: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from the sale, support and other professional services of our high-speed, production mail systems, sorting and production print equipment and related software.

Software: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from the sale and support services of non-equipment-based mailing, customer relationship and communication and location intelligence software.

Management Services: Includes worldwide revenue and related expenses from facilities management services; secure mail services; reprographic, document management services; and litigation support and eDiscovery services.

Mail Services: Includes worldwide revenue and related expenses from presort mail services and cross-border mail services.

Marketing Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from direct marketing services for targeted customers.

Segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), a non-GAAP measure, is determined by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses not allocated to a particular business segment, restructuring charges, asset impairments and goodwill charges which are recognized on a consolidated basis. Management uses segment EBIT to measure profitability and performance at the segment level. Segment

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

EBIT may not be indicative of our overall consolidated performance and therefore, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated results of operations.

Revenue and EBIT by business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Revenue:
North America Mailing	$	447,920	$	475,663	$	1,362,709	$	1,478,355
International Mailing	154,171		177,797		487,665		524,488
Small & Medium Business Solutions	602,091		653,460		1,850,374		2,002,843
Production Mail	122,251		117,220		360,334		382,595
Software	88,629		109,153		288,830		304,921
Management Services	220,887		235,428		679,078		717,513
Mail Services	142,182		143,055		432,845		421,611
Marketing Services	39,637		41,408		105,690		107,784
Enterprise Business Solutions	613,586		646,264		1,866,777		1,934,424
Total revenue	$	1,215,677	$	1,299,724	$	3,717,151	$	3,937,267

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
EBIT:
North America Mailing	$	168,934		$	177,280		$	514,975		$	532,727
International Mailing	11,286			25,105			53,041			75,033
Small & Medium Business Solutions	180,220			202,385			568,016			607,760
Production Mail	3,555			(3,426		)	11,928			12,971
Software	956			16,564			20,135			31,618
Management Services	10,266			18,248			36,187			59,256
Mail Services	16,671			35,107			75,661			55,191
Marketing Services	9,297			8,716			21,617			19,668
Enterprise Business Solutions	40,745			75,209			165,528			178,704
Total EBIT	220,965			277,594			733,544			786,464
Reconciling items:
Interest, net (1)	(45,088		)	(49,097		)	(142,853		)	(148,219		)
Corporate and other expenses	(39,960		)	(50,046		)	(138,521		)	(135,426		)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(9,986		)	(32,956		)	(11,060		)	(63,974		)
Goodwill impairment	(18,315		)	(45,650		)	(18,315		)	(45,650		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	107,616		$	99,845		$	422,795		$	393,195

(1) Includes financing interest expense, other interest expense and interest income.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

13. Pensions and Other Benefit Programs

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	United States						Foreign
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	4,735		$	4,862		$	1,774		$	1,836
Interest cost	20,260			21,935			6,909			7,089
Expected return on plan assets	(30,406		)	(30,765		)	(8,069		)	(7,945		)
Amortization of transition credit	—			—			(2		)	(2		)
Amortization of prior service cost	200			36			28			42
Recognized net actuarial loss	13,240			9,381			3,558			2,782
Settlement	—			—			192			—
Special termination benefits	—			229			—			—
Curtailment	—			435			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	8,029		$	6,113		$	4,390		$	3,802

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	United States						Foreign
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	14,204		$	14,587		$	5,805		$	5,650
Interest cost	60,780			65,805			20,766			21,344
Expected return on plan assets	(91,218		)	(92,294		)	(24,133		)	(23,978		)
Amortization of transition credit	—			—			(6		)	(6		)
Amortization of prior service cost	602			109			83			130
Recognized net actuarial loss	39,719			28,142			10,546			8,307
Settlement	—			—			442			—
Special termination benefits	—			989			—			10
Curtailment	—			2,531			—			224
Net periodic benefit cost	$	24,087		$	19,869		$	13,503		$	11,681

Through September 30, 2012, we contributed $92 million to our U.S. pension plan and $29 million to our foreign pension plans. This includes special contributions of $85 million to our U.S. pension plan and $10 million to our foreign pension plans.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for nonpension postretirement benefit plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	801		$	834		$	2,560		$	2,501
Interest cost	2,896			3,387			8,685			10,158
Amortization of prior service credit	(523		)	(626		)	(1,569		)	(1,878		)
Amortization of net loss	2,054			1,917			6,111			5,750
Special termination benefits	—			44			—			157
Curtailment	—			416			—			1,652
Net periodic benefit cost	$	5,228		$	5,972		$	15,787		$	18,340

Contributions for benefit payments were $7 million and $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $21 million and $23 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

14. Discontinued Operations

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized $19 million of tax benefits in discontinued operations arising from the resolution of tax examinations related to our Capital Services business that was sold in 2006. During the third quarter of 2011, we entered into a series of settlements with the IRS in connection with their examination of our tax years 2001-2004. We agreed upon the tax treatment of a number of disputed issues, including issues related to our Capital Services business, and as a result, $60 million of previously provided tax and interest reserves were released through discontinued operations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; table amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

15. Earnings per Share

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are presented below. The sum of earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Numerator:
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	$	76,533		$	112,339		$	315,494		$	302,095
Income from discontinued operations	—			60,428			19,332			57,911
Net income (numerator for diluted EPS)	76,533			172,767			334,826			360,006
Less: Preference stock dividend	(12		)	(15		)	(38		)	(44		)
Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)	$	76,521		$	172,752		$	334,788		$	359,962
Denominator (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS	200,593			201,294			200,266			202,664
Effect of dilutive shares:
Preferred stock	2			2			2			2
Preference stock	399			447			399			451
Stock plans	608			451			458			366
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	201,602			202,194			201,125			203,483
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.58		$	1.49
Income from discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.29
Net income	$	0.38		$	0.86		$	1.67		$	1.78
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.57		$	1.48
Income from discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.28
Net income	$	0.38		$	0.85		$	1.66		$	1.77
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares (in thousands):	13,607			15,442			14,391			15,435

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Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis ofFinancial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This Management’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 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in this Form 10-Q 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. 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

• mailers’ utilization of alternative means of communication or competitors’ products

• access to capital at a reasonable cost to continue to fund various discretionary priorities, including business investments, pension contributions and dividend payments

• timely development and acceptance of new products and services

• successful entry into new markets

• success in gaining product approval in new markets where regulatory approval is required

• changes in postal or banking regulations

• interrupted use of key information systems

• third-party suppliers’ ability to provide product components, assemblies or inventories

• our success at managing the relationships with our outsource providers, including the costs of outsourcing functions and operations not central to our business

• changes in privacy laws

• intellectual property infringement claims

• regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other conditions to consummate and integrate any acquisitions

• negative developments in economic conditions, including adverse impacts on customer demand

• our success at managing customer credit risk

• significant changes in pension, health care and retiree medical costs

• changes in interest rates, foreign currency fluctuations or credit ratings

• income tax adjustments or other regulatory levies for prior audit years and changes in tax laws, rulings or regulations

• impact on mail volume resulting from concerns over the use of the mail for transmitting harmful biological agents

• changes in international or national political conditions, including any terrorist attacks

• acts of nature

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report and our Annual Report to Stockholders on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2011 Annual Report). All table amounts are presented in millions of dollars, unless otherwise stated. Table amounts may not sum to the total due to rounding.

Overview

For the third quarter of 2012, revenue decreased6% to $1,216 million compared to $1,300 million in the prior year quarter. Software revenue declined 17% due in part to a strong prior year third quarter and an overall slowdown in our global markets, particularly in the public sector. Financing revenue declined 9% due to the impact of lower equipment sales in prior periods. Rental revenue and supplies revenue declined 8% and 10% respectively, due to a decrease in mail volumes and our installed meter base, and in the case of supplies, also due to lower ink and toner sales. Business services revenue declined 5% due to Management Services account contractions and pricing pressure and equipment sales declined 4% due uncertain economic conditions and revenue from a postal rate change in France in the prior year that did not recur this year. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact of 1% on revenue in the quarter.

The results for the quarter also include goodwill and asset impairment charges totaling $28 million in connection with a strategic decision to exit the International Mail Services (IMS) business related to the international delivery of mail and catalogs. The total impairment charge consists of a goodwill impairment charge of $18 million and asset impairment charges of $10 million. Net income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders was $77 million, or $0.38 per diluted share for the quarter compared to $112 million or $0.56 per diluted share for the prior year quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, revenue decreased6% to $3,717 million compared to $3,937 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Our overall revenue continues to be adversely impacted by worldwide economic conditions, declining mail volumes, Management Services account contractions and pricing pressures. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact of

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1% on revenue. Net income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders was $315 million, or $1.57 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $302 million, or $1.48 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Through September 30, 2012, we generated $440 million of cash from operations and received $106 million from the sale of leveraged lease assets. We used cash to redeem $550 million of long-term debt, pay dividends of $234 million and fund capital investments of $128 million.

Outlook

Worldwide economic weakness continues to create a challenging business environment causing many of our customers to remain cautious about spending and, therefore, impacting the performance of our business segments. Small and Medium Business Solutions (SMB) revenues will continue to be challenged by the decline in physical mail volumes as alternative means of communications evolve and gain further acceptance. The rate of decline in equipment sales slowed in the third quarter, due in part to global sales of our Connect+^TM communications systems, SendSuite Live^TM shipping solutions and pbWebConnect^TM mailing systems. We anticipate that the historical equipment sales trends should show improvement in future periods. A slowing of the rate of decline for overall SMB revenue will lag that of equipment sales because recurring revenue streams follow the equipment sales.

We anticipate revenue growth in certain of our Enterprise Business Solutions segments from continued expansion in Mail Services’ presort operations, new ecommerce initiatives and market acceptance for our new solutions that help customers grow their business by more effectively managing their physical and digital communications with their customers. We recently announced a partnership with Ebay to provide ecommerce solutions for international package delivery which will commence in the fourth quarter in time for the holiday season. We will continue to focus on the growth potential of ecommerce products and solutions; and in line with this strategy, we recently decided to exit the IMS business related to the international delivery of mail and catalogs.

Our growth strategies will focus on leveraging our expertise in physical communications with our expanding capabilities in digital and hybrid communications. We will continue to develop and invest in products, software, services and solutions that help customers grow their business by more effectively communicating with their customers across physical, digital and hybrid channels. We expect our mix of business will continue to shift to more enterprise related products and solutions, and that these new revenue streams will have lower margins than our traditional Mailing business. We intend to further streamline our business operations and reduce our cost structure to address this margin mix. We expect that these actions will result in a pretax restructuring charge in the fourth quarter of $40 million to $60 million.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenue by source and the related cost of revenue are shown in the following tables:

Revenue
	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		% change		2012		2011		% change
Equipment sales	$	212	$	221	(4	)%	$	657	$	706	(7	)%
Supplies	67		74		(10	)%	214		236		(9	)%
Software	93		113		(17	)%	302		318		(5	)%
Rentals	142		154		(8	)%	428		467		(8	)%
Financing	124		136		(9	)%	374		413		(10	)%
Support services	172		175		(2	)%	516		531		(3	)%
Business services	405		425		(5	)%	1,226		1,266		(3	)%
Total revenue	$	1,216	$	1,300	(6	)%	$	3,717	$	3,937	(6	)%

Cost of revenue
	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
					Percentage of Revenue								Percentage of Revenue
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Cost of equipment sales	$	106	$	98	49.8	%	44.0	%	$	309	$	317	47.1	%	44.9	%
Cost of supplies	21		23		30.9	%	30.4	%	65		74		30.6	%	31.5	%
Cost of software	23		23		24.4	%	20.7	%	68		74		22.6	%	23.1	%
Cost of rentals	25		36		17.7	%	23.2	%	87		108		20.4	%	23.1	%
Financing interest expense	20		21		15.8	%	15.8	%	61		67		16.4	%	16.2	%
Cost of support services	107		114		62.4	%	65.1	%	334		345		64.7	%	65.0	%
Cost of business services	316		326		77.9	%	76.8	%	948		985		77.3	%	77.8	%
Total cost of revenue	$	617	$	641	50.7	%	49.3	%	$	1,874	$	1,969	50.4	%	50.0	%

Equipment sales

Equipment sales revenue decreased4% to $212 million in the quarter compared to the prior year quarter. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 2% and equipment sales for the prior year quarter included $6 million for scale updates from a postal rate change in France which did not recur this year. Excluding the effects of foreign currency translation and the revenue from the postal rate change, equipment sales for the quarter were slightly higher than the prior year quarter as higher sales of our high-end production mail and print equipment offset lower equipment sales in our mailing businesses. For the year-to-date period, equipment sales revenue decreased7% to $657 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to worldwide economic conditions causing customers to postpone purchases of new equipment. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 2% on the year-to-date period. Cost of equipment sales as a percentage of revenue increased to 49.8% in the quarter compared to 44.0% in the prior year quarter due to fewer lease extensions compared to the prior year period and the margin from the postal rate change revenue. For the year-to-date period, cost of equipment sales as a percentage of revenue increased to 47.1% compared to 44.9% in the prior year, primarily due to a higher mix of lower margin product sales and pricing pressure on competitive placements.

Supplies

Supplies revenue decreased10% to $67 million and 9% to $214 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011, primarily due to reduced mail volumes, fewer installed meters worldwide and lower ink and toner sales. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 3% in the quarter and 2% in the year-to-date period. Cost of supplies as a percentage of revenue was 30.9% in the quarter compared with 30.4% in the prior year quarter. For the year-to-date period, the cost of supplies as a percentage of revenue improved to 30.6% compared to 31.5% in the comparable prior year period primarily due to a favorable mix of higher margin core supplies sales and price increases during the first half of 2012.

Software

Software revenue decreased17% to $93 million in the quarter and 5% to $302 million in the year-to-date period compared with the same periods in 2011. The decrease in the quarter was primarily due to a strong prior year third quarter and a decline in the volume of business

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and contract values, particularly in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The year-to-date decrease was attributable to the decline in the volume of business and contract values in the third quarter and weak European sales driven by weak economic conditions and constrained public sector spending. Foreign currency had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 1% in the quarter and year-to-date periods. Cost of software as a percentage of revenue increased to 24.4% in the quarter compared with 20.7% in the prior year quarter primarily due to the decline in revenue. On a year-to-date basis, cost of software as a percentage of revenue improved slightly to 22.6% compared with 23.1% in the prior year-to-date period.

Rentals

Rentals revenue decreased8% in both the quarter and year-to-date periods to $142 million and $428 million, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011, primarily due to declines in North America from lower mail volumes and fewer meters in service and a change in mix from rental to equipment sales in France. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 2% in the quarter and 1% in the year-to-date period. Cost of rentals as a percentage of revenue improved to 17.7% in the quarter compared to 23.2% in the prior year quarter and to 20.4% for the year-to-date period compared with 23.1% in the prior year-to-date period mainly due to lower depreciation expense.

Financing

Financing revenue decreased9% to $124 million in the quarter and 10% to $374 million in the year-to-date period compared with the same periods in 2011, primarily due to lower equipment sales in prior periods. Financing interest expense as a percentage of revenue was 15.8% in both the current year and prior year quarter and 16.4% and 16.2% in the current and prior year-to-date periods, respectively. In computing our financing interest expense, which represents our cost of borrowing associated with the generation of financing revenue, we assume a 10:1 leveraging ratio of debt to equity and apply our overall effective interest rate to the average outstanding finance receivables.

Support Services

Support services revenue decreased2% in the quarter to $172 million and 3% in the year-to-date period to $516 million compared with the same periods in 2011. The decreases were primarily driven by the unfavorable impacts of foreign currency translation, which reduced revenue by 2% in both the quarter and year-to-date periods. Cost of support services as a percentage of revenue improved to 62.4% in the quarter compared with 65.1% in the prior year quarter due to improving margins in our International Mailing business. Cost of support services as a percentage of revenue in the year-to-date period was 64.7% compared to 65.0% in the prior year-to-date period.

Business Services

Business services revenue decreased5% to $405 million and 3% to $1,226 million in the quarter and year-to-date period, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011. The decrease is primarily due to lower volumes, account contractions and pricing pressures on new business and contract renewals in our Management Services business. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact of 1% on both the quarter and year-to-date revenue. Cost of business services as a percentage of revenue increased to 77.9% in the quarter compared with 76.8% in the prior year quarter primarily due to margin compression in our Management Services business. Cost of business services as a percentage of revenue was 77.3% in the year-to-date period compared to 77.8% in the prior year year-to-date period.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)

SG&A expense decreased6% in both the quarter and year-to-date periods to $401 million and $1,204 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The quarter and year-to-date decreases were primarily driven by a 4% decrease in employee-related costs due to prior restructuring actions and productivity initiatives, a 2% decrease in depreciation and amortization expense due to lower capital expenditures and asset impairment charges in prior periods and a 2% decrease in credit loss and bad debt provisions.

Restructuring charges and asset impairments

Goodwill impairment

We perform our annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of each year, or sooner, if circumstances indicate an impairment may exist. Based on the recent performance of our IMS business and to enable us to better focus on higher growth cross-border ecommerce parcel opportunities, in the third quarter 2012, we began exploring strategic alternatives for the IMS business. In October 2012, we made a strategic decision to exit the IMS business related to the international delivery of mail and catalogs. We are engaged in negotiations with potential buyers and have received preliminary indications of interest and written offers. As a result of these factors, we concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the IMS reporting unit was below its book value and an interim impairment test was performed. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined in combination of the written offers received as well as applying an income approach with revised cash flow projections. Based on the results of our impairment test, a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $18 million was recorded in the third quarter 2012 to write-down the carrying value of goodwill associated with the IMS business to its implied fair value. We also recorded impairment charges of $10 million to write-down the carrying values of certain intangible and fixed assets associated with the IMS business to their respective fair values. These asset impairment charges are recorded as restructuring charges and asset impairments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

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In the third quarter of 2011, in connection with our long-term planning and budgeting process and due to the continuing under-performance of the IMS operations, a goodwill impairment charge of $46 million was recorded and asset impairment charges of $12 million were recorded to write-down goodwill and certain tangible and intangible assets of IMS to their implied fair values. Restructuring charges and asset impairments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 also include $21 million and $52 million, respectively, related to restructuring actions.

Other (income) expense, net

Other (income) expense, net is comprised of the following:

	(Income) / Expense
	2012			2011
Insurance proceeds	$	(11	)	$	(18	)
Loss on forward starting swap agreement	6			—
Early termination of debt	2			—
Pretax loss on sale of certain leverage lease assets	4			7
Other (income) expense, net	$	1		$	(11	)

Insurance proceeds relate to proceeds received in connection with the 2011 fire at our Dallas presort facility.

During the year, we entered into forward starting swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $150 million to hedge interest rate risk associated with a forecasted issuance of long-term debt. The anticipated debt issuance did not occur prior to the expiration of these swap agreements and a loss of $6 million was recognized.

On June 30, 2012, we redeemed our $400 million, 4.625% notes (the 2012 Notes) that were due in October 2012. As a result of the early redemption of the 2012 Notes, we incurred a net loss of $2 million comprised of a loss of $4 million for a make-whole payment and a gain of $2 million from the termination of interest rate swap contracts.

In the first quarter of 2012 and third quarter of 2011, we sold certain non-U.S. leveraged lease assets. The 2012 sale resulted in a pretax loss of $4 million and a tax benefit of $17 million (net after-tax gain $13 million) and the 2011 sale resulted in a pretax loss of $7 million and a tax benefit of $34 million (net after-tax gain $27 million). The tax benefit is included in the provision for income taxes.

Income taxes

See Note 7 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Discontinued operations

See Note 14 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests

See Note 6 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Business segment results

We conduct our business activities in seven reporting segments within two business groups, Small & Medium Business Solutions and Enterprise Business Solutions. The following tables show revenue and EBIT by business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. Segment EBIT, a non-GAAP measure, is determined by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses not allocated to a particular business segment, restructuring charges, asset impairments and goodwill charges, which are recognized on a consolidated basis. Management uses segment EBIT to measure profitability and performance at the segment level. Segment EBIT may not be indicative of our overall consolidated performance and therefore, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated results of operations. Refer to Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of segment EBIT to income from continuing operations before income taxes.

Revenue	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		% change		2012		2011		% change
North America Mailing	$	448	$	476	(6	)%	$	1,363	$	1,478	(8	)%
International Mailing	154		178		(13	)%	488		524		(7	)%
Small & Medium Business Solutions	602		654		(8	)%	1,850		2,003		(8	)%
Production Mail	122		117		4	%	360		383		(6	)%
Software	89		109		(19	)%	289		305		(5	)%
Management Services	221		235		(6	)%	679		718		(5	)%
Mail Services	142		143		(1	)%	433		422		3	%
Marketing Services	40		41		(4	)%	106		108		(2	)%
Enterprise Business Solutions	614		646		(5	)%	1,867		1,934		(3	)%
Total	$	1,216	$	1,300	(6	)%	$	3,717	$	3,937	(6	)%

EBIT	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			% change		2012		2011		% change
North America Mailing	$	169	$	177		(5	)%	$	515	$	533	(3	)%
International Mailing	11		25			(55	)%	53		75		(29	)%
Small & Medium Business Solutions	180		202			(11	)%	568		608		(7	)%
Production Mail	4		(3		)	204	%	12		13		(8	)%
Software	1		17			(94	)%	20		32		(36	)%
Management Services	10		18			(44	)%	36		59		(39	)%
Mail Services	17		35			(53	)%	76		55		37	%
Marketing Services	9		9			7	%	22		20		10	%
Enterprise Business Solutions	41		75			(46	)%	166		179		(7	)%
Total	$	221	$	278		(20	)%	$	734	$	786	(7	)%

Small & Medium Business Solutions

Small & Medium Business Solutions revenue decreased8% in the quarter and year-to-date periods to $602 million and $1,850 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011.  EBIT decreased11% to $180 million and 7% to $568 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011. Within the Small & Medium Business Solutions group:

North America Mailing

Revenue for the North America Mailing segment decreased6% to $448 million and 8% to $1,363 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011. Compared to the prior year periods, equipment sales declined 4% in the quarter and 6% in the year-to-date period due to continued concerns about economic conditions and declining mail volumes. Financing revenue declined 7% in the quarter and 9% in the year-to-date period compared to the prior year periods due to declining equipment sales in prior periods. Rentals revenue declined 6% in the quarter and 8% in the year-to-date period as compared to the prior year periods primarily due to fewer meters in service and supplies revenue declined 12% in the quarter and 13% in the year-to-date period as compared to the prior year periods due to lower mail volumes, a declining installed meter base and lower ink and toner sales.

EBIT decreased5% to $169 million and 3% to $515 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011 primarily due to the decline in revenue.

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International Mailing

Revenue for the International Mailing segment decreased13% to $154 million and 7% to $488 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011; however, foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 6% in both the quarter and year-to-date periods. The underlying decrease in the quarter was primarily due to lower equipment sales due to the prior year revenue of $6 million from the postal rate change in France and the uncertain economic environment in Europe.

The underlying decrease in the year-to-date revenue was driven by a 5% decline in rentals revenue due a change in mix from rentals to equipment sales in France and a 4% decrease in financing revenue, partially offset by higher equipment sales in France and the Nordics.

EBIT decreased55% to $11 million and 29% to $53 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011, primarily due to an increase in the mix of lower margin product sales, the margin from the postal rate change revenue recognized in the prior year and foreign currency translation.

Enterprise Business Solutions

Enterprise Business Solutions revenue for the quarter and year-to-date periods decreased5% to $614 million and 3% to $1,867 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011. EBIT decreased46% to $41 million in the quarter and 7% to $166 million in the year-to-date period compared with the same periods in 2011; however, these results were impacted by the fire in 2011 that destroyed a presort facility located in Dallas. See Mail Services section below. Within the Enterprise Business Solutions group:

Production Mail

Revenue for the Production Mail segment increased4% to $122 million in the quarter compared to the prior year quarter, driven primarily by an increase in international equipment sales due in part to a weak prior year third quarter and the positive results of a trade show during the second quarter. Despite the increase in the third quarter, year-to-date revenues of $360 million were down 6% compared to the prior year due to uncertain economic conditions, resulting in customers worldwide prolonging their capital investment decisions and opting to retain their existing equipment longer than usual. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 3% in both the quarter and year-to-date periods.

EBIT was $4 million in the quarter compared to a loss of $3 million in the prior year quarter primarily due to the increase in revenue and lower operating expenses. For the year-to-date period, EBIT decreased 8% to $12 million compared with the prior year period primarily due to the decline in revenue partially offset by lower operating expenses.

Software

Revenue for the Software segment decreased19% to $89 million and 5% to $289 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011. The decrease in the quarter was due to a strong prior year third quarter and an overall slowdown in our global markets, particularly in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The decrease in the year-to-date period was driven by the slowdown in our global markets due to uncertain economic conditions and constrained public sector spending.

EBIT decreased94% to $1 million and 36% to $20 million in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2011, primarily due to the decline in revenue and higher research and development and marketing costs.

Management Services

Revenue for the Management Services segment decreased6% to $221 million and 5% to $679 million, in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011. EBIT decreased44% to $10 million and 39% to $36 million, in the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2011. The decline in revenue and EBIT was primarily due to lower volumes, account contractions and pricing pressure. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact on revenue of 1% in both the quarter and year-to-date periods.

Mail Services

Revenue for the Mail Services segment decreased1% to $142 million in the quarter due to lower volumes in our International Mail Services business partially offset by higher standard mail volumes in our Presort business. For the year-to-date period, revenue increased3% to $433 million compared to the prior year period; however, prior year revenue was adversely impacted by $19 million due to the fire that destroyed our Dallas presort facility. Excluding the impact of the fire, year-to-date revenue decreased 2% compared to the prior year due to lower volumes in our International Mail Services business partially offset by higher standard mail volumes in our Presort business.

EBIT for the quarter decreased53% to $17 million compared to the prior year; however, EBIT for the prior year quarter includes an $18 million benefit from fire-related insurance recoveries. Excluding this benefit, EBIT decreased 3% primarily due to investments in our ecommerce business. For the year-to-date period, EBIT increased37% to $76 million, compared to the prior year period. However, current year EBIT includes a benefit of $11 million from fire-related insurance recoveries while prior year EBIT includes the $19 million

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adverse impact on revenue and the $18 million benefit from insurance recoveries. Excluding these fire-related impacts, EBIT increased 14% due to growth in our Presort business.

Marketing Services

Revenue for the Marketing Services segment for the quarter and year-to-date periods was $40 million and $106 million, respectively, down slightly when compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to a decline in household moves. EBIT for the quarter and year-to-date periods improved slightly to $9 million and $22 million, respectively, when compared with the same periods in 2011 due to lower print production costs and administrative costs.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We believe that cash flow from operations, existing cash and investments, as well as borrowing capacity under our commercial paper program should be sufficient to support our business operations, interest and dividend payments, share repurchases, debt maturities, capital expenditures, and to cover customer deposits. We have the ability to supplement short-term liquidity and fund the long-term needs of our business through broad access to capital markets, a credit line facility, and our effective shelf registration statement. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $461 million at September 30, 2012 and $869 million at December 31, 2011.

Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries are generally used to support the liquidity needs of these subsidiaries. Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries were $143 million at September 30, 2012 and $538 million at December 31, 2011. Most of these amounts could be repatriated to the United States but would be subject to additional taxes. Repatriation of some foreign balances is restricted by local laws. With the exception of the impact of unusual sales of leveraged lease assets and the one-time restructuring of our Canadian operations that led us to accrue taxes for the repatriation of certain earnings, it is our intention to permanently reinvest substantially all of our foreign cash in our foreign operations.

There has not been a material variation in the underlying sources of cash flows currently used to finance our operations, and we have had consistent access to the commercial paper market. During the second quarter, one of the rating agencies reduced our credit ratings. There can be no assurances that one or more of the rating agencies will not take additional adverse actions in the future.

We continuously review our liquidity profile through published credit ratings and the credit default swap market. We monitor the creditworthiness of those banks acting as derivative counterparties, depository banks or credit providers.

Cash Flow Summary

The change in cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Change
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	440		$	750		$	(310	)
Net cash used in investing activities	(96		)	(140		)	44
Net cash used in financing activities	(777		)	(374		)	(403		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2			(5		)	7
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(431	)	$	231		$	(662	)

Net cash provided by operating activities was $440 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $750 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease of $310 million was primarily due to higher tax payments in 2012, as a result of tax payments related to the sale of leveraged lease assets, the loss of bonus depreciation and higher income tax refunds received in 2011, and lower collections of finance and accounts receivables in 2012.

Net cash used in investing activities was $96 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $140 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to reduced investments in short-term and other investments.

Net cash used in financing activities was $777 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $374 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This increase in cash used in financing activities was due to the repayment of $550 million of long-term debt during 2012 compared to the repayment of $50 million of commercial paper borrowings during 2011. There were no share repurchases during 2012 compared to $100 million of share repurchases in 2011.

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Financings and Capitalization

We are a Well-Known Seasoned Issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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 commercial paper program that is an important source of inexpensive and flexible liquidity for us and a committed credit facility of $1.0 billion to support our commercial paper issuances. The credit facility expires in April 2016 and contains affirmative and negative covenants that we believe are usual and customary for senior unsecured credit agreements, including a financial covenant requiring a maximum of a 3.5 to 1.0 adjusted leverage ratio, which is the ratio of total adjusted debt to adjusted consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the credit facility agreement. We have not drawn upon the credit facility.

At September 30, 2012, there were no outstanding commercial paper borrowings. During the quarter, commercial paper borrowings averaged $418 million at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.48% and the maximum amount outstanding at any time was $709 million.

In March 2012, we redeemed, at par plus accrued interest, a $150 million term loan that was scheduled to mature in the fourth quarter of 2012 and in June 2012, we redeemed our $400 million, 4.625% notes (the 2012 Notes) that were also scheduled to mature in the fourth quarter of 2012. As a result of the early redemption of the 2012 Notes, we recorded a net loss of $2 million on the extinguishment of debt.

In April 2012, we entered into forward starting swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $150 million to hedge the interest rate risk associated with the forecasted issuance of long-term debt. The swap agreements expired prior to the issuance of debt resulting in a cash payment of $6 million in the second quarter of 2012.

In October 2012, we borrowed $220 million under term loan agreements. The loans bear interest at the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.25% or Prime Rate plus 1.25%, at our option. Interest is payable quarterly and the loans mature in 2015 and 2016. The proceeds from the loans will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of commercial paper and 2013 debt maturities.

Cash contributions to our pension plans totaled $8 million in the quarter and $121 million through September 30, 2012, and includes special contributions of $95 million. We anticipate making additional contributions of approximately $10 million to our pension plans in the fourth quarter.

Regulatory Matters

There have been no significant changes to the regulatory matters disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report.

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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There were no material changes to the disclosures made in the 2011 Annual Report regarding this matter.

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to reasonably assure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 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 assure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Under the direction of our CEO and CFO, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) and internal control 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 we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Exchange Act. In addition, no changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that have 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 disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their stated objectives, and the CEO and CFO have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective at that reasonable assurance level.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1: Legal Proceedings

See Note 11 to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A: Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the risk factors identified in the 2011 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 to manage the dilution created by shares issued under employee stock plans and for other purposes in the open market. At September 30, 2012, we have remaining authorization to repurchase up to $50 million of our common stock. There were no share repurchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Item 6: Exhibits

See Index of Exhibits.

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Signatures

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 INC.
Date:	November 2, 2012
		/s/ Michael Monahan
		Michael Monahan
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)
		/s/ Steven J. Green
		Steven J. Green
		Vice President – Finance and Chief Accounting Officer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number	Description	Status or incorporation by reference
(12)	Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges	Exhibit 12
(31.1)	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended	Exhibit 31.1
(31.2)	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended	Exhibit 31.2
(32.1)	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350	Exhibit 32.1
(32.2)	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350	Exhibit 32.2
101.INS	XBRL Report Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

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EX-12

Exhibit (12)

PITNEY BOWES INC.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011		2012		2011
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	107,616	$	99,845	$	422,795	$	393,195
Add:
Interest expense (1)	47,145		50,362		148,646		152,921
Portion of rents representative of the interest factor	9,035		10,059		26,949		29,112
Amortization of capitalized interest	243		429		730		1,287
Income as adjusted	$	164,039	$	160,695	$	599,120	$	576,515
Fixed charges:
Interest expense (1)	$	47,145	$	50,362	$	148,646	$	152,921
Portion of rents representative of the interest factor	9,035		10,059		26,949		29,112
Noncontrolling interests (preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries), excluding taxes	6,760		6,855		19,600		20,386
Total fixed charges	$	62,940	$	67,276	$	195,195	$	202,419
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (2)	2.61		2.39		3.07		2.85

(1) Interest expense includes both financing interest expense and other interest expense.

(2) The computation of the ratio of earnings to fixed charges has been computed by dividing income from continuing operations before income taxes as adjusted by fixed charges. Included in fixed charges is one-third of rent expense as the representative portion of interest.

EX-31.1

Exhibit (31.1)

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Murray D. Martin, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Pitney Bowes Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 2, 2012

/s/ Murray D. Martin

Murray D. Martin

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit (31.2)

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Michael Monahan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Pitney Bowes Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 2, 2012

/s/ Michael Monahan

Michael Monahan

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit (32.1)

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Pitney Bowes Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Murray D. Martin, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Murray D. Martin

Murray D. Martin

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:    November 2, 2012

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the company.

EX-32.2

Exhibit (32.2)

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Pitney Bowes Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael Monahan, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Michael Monahan

Michael Monahan

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date:    November 2, 2012

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the company.

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Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders' Equity in Subsidiaries) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012 Redeemable Preferred Stock Member	Sep. 30, 2012 Redeemable Preferred Stock Member
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding			300,000	300,000
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	$ 4	$ 4	$ 300,000	$ 300,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners		25.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		75.00%
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	4.00%	4.00%	6.125%
Preferred stock-perpetual voting, cumulative dividend period				4 years
Preferred stock-perpetual voting, dividend increase percentage each interval once shares become callable			50.00%
Preferred stock-perpetual voting, dividend increase interval once shares become callable				6 months

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Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 0	$ 60,428	$ 19,332	$ 57,911

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Pensions and Other Benefit Programs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Special Contributions			$ (95,000,000)	$ (123,000,000)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer			29,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan Special Contributions			85,000,000
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	4,735,000	4,862,000	14,204,000	14,587,000
Interest cost	20,260,000	21,935,000	60,780,000	65,805,000
Expected return on plan assets	(30,406,000)	(30,765,000)	(91,218,000)	(92,294,000)
Amortization of transition credit	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost	200,000	36,000	602,000	109,000
Recognized net actuarial loss	13,240,000	9,381,000	39,719,000	28,142,000
Settlement	0	0	0	0
Special termination benefits	0	229,000	0	989,000
Curtailment	0	435,000	0	2,531,000
Net periodic benefit cost	8,029,000	6,113,000	24,087,000	19,869,000
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer			92,000,000
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1,774,000	1,836,000	5,805,000	5,650,000
Interest cost	6,909,000	7,089,000	20,766,000	21,344,000
Expected return on plan assets	(8,069,000)	(7,945,000)	(24,133,000)	(23,978,000)
Amortization of transition credit	(2,000)	(2,000)	(6,000)	(6,000)
Amortization of prior service cost	28,000	42,000	83,000	130,000
Recognized net actuarial loss	3,558,000	2,782,000	10,546,000	8,307,000
Settlement	192,000	0	442,000	0
Special termination benefits	0	0	0	10,000
Curtailment	0	0	0	224,000
Net periodic benefit cost	4,390,000	3,802,000	13,503,000	11,681,000
Defined Benefit Plan Special Contributions			10,000,000
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	801,000	834,000	2,560,000	2,501,000
Interest cost	2,896,000	3,387,000	8,685,000	10,158,000
Amortization of prior service cost	(523,000)	(626,000)	(1,569,000)	(1,878,000)
Recognized net actuarial loss	2,054,000	1,917,000	6,111,000	5,750,000
Special termination benefits	0	44,000	0	157,000
Curtailment	0	416,000	0	1,652,000
Net periodic benefit cost	5,228,000	5,972,000	15,787,000	18,340,000
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	$ 7,000,000	$ 9,000,000	$ 21,000,000	$ 23,000,000

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Finance Assets (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	$ 2,059,814,000	$ 2,187,754,000
Unguaranteed residual values	176,732,000	205,893,000
Unearned income	(422,982,000)	(450,904,000)
Allowance for credit losses	(26,958,000)	(40,700,000)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,786,606,000	1,902,043,000
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	451,947,000	477,568,000
Allowance for credit losses	(17,665,000)	(22,730,000)
Loans Receivable, Net	434,282,000	454,838,000
Troubled Debt Restructuring	5,000,000	7,000,000
Troubled Debt Restructuring Allowance	1,000,000	2,000,000
Troubled Debt Restructuring Write-down	1,000,000
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning	63,430,000
Amounts charged to expense	7,432,000
Accounts written off	(26,239,000)
Balance Closing	44,623,000	63,430,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Less than 31 days past due	2,374,974,000	2,529,792,000
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	53,875,000	64,635,000
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	40,144,000	34,762,000
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	12,186,000	10,633,000
Greater than 120 days	30,582,000	25,500,000
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross	2,511,761,000	2,665,322,000
Still accruing interest	9,559,000	8,119,000
Not accruing interest	33,209,000	28,014,000
TOTAL	42,768,000	36,133,000
Approximate percentage of portfolio greater than 90 days past due	1.70%
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Amount	2,220,888,000	2,356,881,000
Risk Level, Low [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Approximate percentage of portfolio	30.00%
Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Approximate percentage of portfolio	40.00%
Risk Level, High [Member]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Approximate percentage of portfolio	30.00%
North America [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,424,848,000	1,536,156,000
Loan Receivables
Loans Receivable, Net	388,622,000	416,359,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Amount	1,813,470,000	1,952,515,000
International [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	361,758,000	365,887,000
Loan Receivables
Loans Receivable, Net	45,660,000	38,479,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Amount	407,418,000	404,366,000
Sales-type Lease Receivables [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	1,603,444,000	1,727,653,000
Sales-type Lease Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	1,070,643,000	1,096,676,000
Sales-type Lease Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	416,138,000	473,394,000
Sales-type Lease Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	50,222,000	58,177,000
Sales-type Lease Receivables [Member] | Not Scored [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	66,441,000	99,406,000
Sales-type Lease Receivables [Member] | North America [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	1,603,444,000	1,727,653,000
Unguaranteed residual values	155,999,000	185,450,000
Unearned income	(317,457,000)	(348,286,000)
Allowance for credit losses	(17,138,000)	(28,661,000)
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning	28,661,000
Amounts charged to expense	1,171,000
Accounts written off	(12,694,000)
Balance Closing	17,138,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Less than 31 days past due	1,520,139,000	1,641,706,000
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	30,160,000	41,018,000
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	29,187,000	24,309,000
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	6,441,000	4,912,000
Greater than 120 days	17,517,000	15,708,000
Still accruing interest	6,441,000	4,912,000
Not accruing interest	17,517,000	15,708,000
TOTAL	23,958,000	20,620,000
Sales-type Lease Receivables [Member] | International [Member]
Sales-type Lease Receivables
Gross finance receivables	456,370,000	460,101,000
Unguaranteed residual values	20,733,000	20,443,000
Unearned income	(105,525,000)	(102,618,000)
Allowance for credit losses	(9,820,000)	(12,039,000)
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning	12,039,000
Amounts charged to expense	1,489,000
Accounts written off	(3,708,000)
Balance Closing	9,820,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Less than 31 days past due	429,389,000	434,811,000
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	8,996,000	10,152,000
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	5,444,000	5,666,000
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	3,118,000	3,207,000
Greater than 120 days	9,423,000	6,265,000
Still accruing interest	3,118,000	3,207,000
Not accruing interest	9,423,000	6,265,000
TOTAL	12,541,000	9,472,000
Loan Receivables [Member]
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	404,099,000	436,631,000
Loan Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	258,849,000	269,547,000
Loan Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	126,984,000	115,490,000
Loan Receivables [Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	15,114,000	21,081,000
Loan Receivables [Member] | Not Scored [Member]
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	3,152,000	30,513,000
Loan Receivables [Member] | North America [Member]
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	404,099,000	436,631,000
Allowance for credit losses	(15,477,000)	(20,272,000)
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning	20,272,000
Amounts charged to expense	4,069,000
Accounts written off	(8,864,000)
Balance Closing	15,477,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Less than 31 days past due	382,897,000	414,434,000
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	11,268,000	12,399,000
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	4,302,000	4,362,000
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	2,280,000	2,328,000
Greater than 120 days	3,352,000	3,108,000
Still accruing interest	0	0
Not accruing interest	5,632,000	5,436,000
TOTAL	5,632,000	5,436,000
Loan Receivables [Member] | International [Member]
Loan Receivables
Loan receivable	47,848,000	40,937,000
Allowance for credit losses	(2,188,000)	(2,458,000)
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning	2,458,000
Amounts charged to expense	703,000
Accounts written off	(973,000)
Balance Closing	2,188,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Less than 31 days past due	42,549,000	38,841,000
Greater than 30 days and Less than 61 days	3,451,000	1,066,000
Greater than 60 days and Less than 91 days	1,211,000	425,000
Greater than 90 days and Less than 121 days	347,000	186,000
Greater than 120 days	290,000	419,000
Still accruing interest	0	0
Not accruing interest	637,000	605,000
TOTAL	$ 637,000	$ 605,000

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]

6

Intangible assets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012							December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	$	406,746	$	(260,737	)	$	146,009	$	409,489	$	(237,536	)	$	171,953
Supplier relationships	29,000		(21,387		)	7,613		29,000		(19,213		)	9,787
Software & technology	168,912		(149,360		)	19,552		170,286		(143,456		)	26,830
Trademarks & trade names	34,844		(32,101		)	2,743		33,908		(30,076		)	3,832
Non-compete agreements	7,487		(7,409		)	78		7,564		(7,363		)	201
Total intangible assets	$	646,989	$	(470,994	)	$	175,995	$	650,247	$	(437,644	)	$	212,603

Amortization Expense In Future Periods [Table Text Block]

The future amortization expense for intangible assets as of September 30, 2012 was as follows:

Remaining for year ended December 31, 2012	$	10,222
Year ended December 31, 2013	39,429
Year ended December 31, 2014	36,774
Year ended December 31, 2015	32,812
Year ended December 31, 2016	24,182
Thereafter	32,576
Total	$	175,995

Schedule of Goodwill

he changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were as follows:

	Gross value before accumulated impairment		Accumulated impairment			December 31, 2011		Impairment			Other (1)			September 30, 2012
North America Mailing	$	352,897	$	—		$	352,897	$	—		$	(178	)	$	352,719
International Mailing	189,067		—			189,067		—			(8,105		)	180,962
Small & Medium Business Solutions	541,964		—			541,964		—			(8,283		)	533,681
Production Mail	127,589		—			127,589		—			2,603			130,192
Software	667,124		—			667,124		—			3,479			670,603
Management Services	487,223		(84,500		)	402,723		—			542			403,265
Mail Services	259,105		(45,650		)	213,455		(18,315		)	—			195,140
Marketing Services	194,233		—			194,233		—			—			194,233
Enterprise Business Solutions	1,735,274		(130,150		)	1,605,124		(18,315		)	6,624			1,593,433
Total	$	2,277,238	$	(130,150	)	$	2,147,088	$	(18,315	)	$	(1,659	)	$	2,127,114

(1) Primarily foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying value of investment securities	$ 590,000,000	$ 861,000,000
Subsidiary ILC total investments	348,000,000	282,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	318,289,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Money market funds / commercial paper		239,157,000
Equity securities		0
Commingled fixed income securities		0
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities		93,175,000
Debt securities - corporate		0
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities		0
Interest rate swaps		0
Foreign exchange contracts		0
Total assets		332,332,000
Foreign exchange contracts		0
Total liabilities		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	292,811,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	(5,434,000)
Money market funds / commercial paper		300,702,000
Equity securities		22,097,000
Commingled fixed income securities		27,747,000
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities		19,042,000
Debt securities - corporate		31,467,000
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities		134,262,000
Interest rate swaps		15,465,000
Foreign exchange contracts		4,230,000
Total assets		555,012,000
Foreign exchange contracts		(1,439,000)
Total liabilities		(1,439,000)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Money market funds / commercial paper		0
Equity securities		0
Commingled fixed income securities		0
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities		0
Debt securities - corporate		0
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities		0
Interest rate swaps		0
Foreign exchange contracts		0
Total assets		0
Foreign exchange contracts		0
Total liabilities		0
Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	611,100,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	(5,434,000)
Money market funds / commercial paper		539,859,000
Equity securities		22,097,000
Commingled fixed income securities		27,747,000
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities		112,217,000
Debt securities - corporate		31,467,000
Mortgage-back / asset-back securities		134,262,000
Interest rate swaps		15,465,000
Foreign exchange contracts		4,230,000
Total assets		887,344,000
Foreign exchange contracts		(1,439,000)
Total liabilities		(1,439,000)
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	(3,680,504,000)	(4,233,909,000)
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	(3,909,732,000)	(4,364,176,000)
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	198,431,000
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	20,717,000
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Money Market Funds [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	219,148,000
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	24,891,000
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Equity Securities [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	24,891,000
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	29,286,000
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	29,286,000
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	119,858,000
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	21,322,000
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	141,180,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	40,134,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	40,134,000
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	143,631,000
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	143,631,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	11,643,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	11,643,000
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	1,187,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	(5,434,000)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Total Level [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	1,187,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ (5,434,000)

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill 3 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 3,000,000
Goodwill, Gross					2,277,238,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(18,315,000)	(45,650,000)	(18,315,000)	(45,650,000)	(130,150,000)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning period			2,147,088,000
Other	(1,659,000)
Goodwill, ending period	2,127,114,000		2,127,114,000		2,147,088,000
North America Mailing [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					352,897,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	(178,000)
Goodwill, ending period	352,719,000		352,719,000		352,897,000
International Mailing [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					189,067,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	(8,105,000)
Goodwill, ending period	180,962,000		180,962,000		189,067,000
Small And Medium Business Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					541,964,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	(8,283,000)
Goodwill, ending period	533,681,000		533,681,000		541,964,000
Production Mail [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					127,589,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	2,603,000
Goodwill, ending period	130,192,000		130,192,000		127,589,000
Software [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					667,124,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	3,479,000
Goodwill, ending period	670,603,000		670,603,000		667,124,000
Management Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					487,223,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss					(84,500,000)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	542,000
Goodwill, ending period	403,265,000		403,265,000		402,723,000
Mail Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					259,105,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(18,315,000)				(45,650,000)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	0
Goodwill, ending period	195,140,000		195,140,000		213,455,000
Marketing Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					194,233,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	0
Goodwill, ending period	194,233,000		194,233,000		194,233,000
Enterprise Business Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross					1,735,274,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(18,315,000)				(130,150,000)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other	6,624,000
Goodwill, ending period	$ 1,593,433,000		$ 1,593,433,000		$ 1,605,124,000

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Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	$ 76,533	$ 112,339	$ 315,494	$ 302,095
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	60,428	19,332	57,911
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	76,533	172,767	334,826	360,006
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact	(12)	(15)	38	44
Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)	$ 76,521	$ 172,752	$ 334,788	$ 359,962
Denominator (in thousands):
Weighted average shares used in basic EPS	200,593	201,294	200,266	202,664
Effect of dilutive shares:
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Preferred Stock	2	2	2	2
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Preference Stock	399	447	399	451
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	608	451	458	366
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	201,602	202,194	201,125	203,483
Income from continuing operations	$ 0.38	$ 0.56	$ 1.58	$ 1.49
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.30	$ 0.10	$ 0.29
Net income	$ 0.38	$ 0.86	$ 1.67	$ 1.78
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$ 0.38	$ 0.56	$ 1.57	$ 1.48
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.30	$ 0.10	$ 0.28
Net income	$ 0.38	$ 0.85	$ 1.66	$ 1.77
Anti-dilutive shares (in thousands):
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares	13,607	15,442	14,391	15,435

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Raw materials and work in process	$	64,333		$	63,216
Supplies and service parts	75,053			68,600
Finished products	74,653			71,958
Inventory at FIFO cost	214,039			203,774
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(26,957		)	(25,175		)
Total inventory, net	$	187,082		$	178,599

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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments 2 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value Asset Derivatives Designated Foreign Exchange Contracts	$ 369,000		$ 369,000		$ 780,000
Fair Value Asset Derivatives Designated Interest Rate Swaps	11,643,000		11,643,000		15,465,000
Fair Value Liability Derivatives Designated Foreign Exchange Contracts	(240,000)		(240,000)		(79,000)
Derivative Asset Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Fair Value	818,000		818,000		3,450,000
Derivative Liability Not Designated Foreign Exchange Contracts	(5,194,000)		(5,194,000)		(1,360,000)
Derivative Assets	12,830,000		12,830,000		19,695,000
Derivative Liabilities	(5,434,000)		(5,434,000)		(1,439,000)
Derivative Assets Liabilities At Fair Value Net	7,396,000		7,396,000		18,256,000
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in interest expense	1,578,000	3,488,000	8,351,000	8,406,000
Hedged item income (expense) recognized in interest expense	(5,484,000)	(10,109,000)	(25,652,000)	(23,016,000)
Total notional amount of outstanding contracts in cash flow hedging relationships	21,000,000		21,000,000		19,000,000
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net	1,000,000		1,000,000
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in OCI for hedges recorded to revenue (effective portion)	(863,000)	1,746,000	(1,672,000)	2,049,000
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income for hedges recorded to revenue (effective portion)	456,000	(129,000)	1,230,000	(260,000)
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income for hedges recorded to cost of sales (effective portion)	(56,000)	(146,000)	(129,000)	(700,000)
Derivative gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income for hedges (effective portion)	400,000	(275,000)	1,101,000	(960,000)
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in income	939,000	2,090,000	(2,129,000)	(18,770,000)
Amount of collateral that would be required to be posted if our long-term senior unsecured debt ratings was to have fallen below BB-/Ba3	5,000,000		5,000,000
Foreign Exchange Contract Intercompany [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value	4,000,000		4,000,000
Foreign Currency Derivative Assets at Fair Value					$ 2,000,000

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reconciliation of Revenue From Segments to Consolidated Statements

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Revenue:
North America Mailing	$	447,920	$	475,663	$	1,362,709	$	1,478,355
International Mailing	154,171		177,797		487,665		524,488
Small & Medium Business Solutions	602,091		653,460		1,850,374		2,002,843
Production Mail	122,251		117,220		360,334		382,595
Software	88,629		109,153		288,830		304,921
Management Services	220,887		235,428		679,078		717,513
Mail Services	142,182		143,055		432,845		421,611
Marketing Services	39,637		41,408		105,690		107,784
Enterprise Business Solutions	613,586		646,264		1,866,777		1,934,424
Total revenue	$	1,215,677	$	1,299,724	$	3,717,151	$	3,937,267

Reconciliation of EBIT From Segments to Consolidated Statements

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
EBIT:
North America Mailing	$	168,934		$	177,280		$	514,975		$	532,727
International Mailing	11,286			25,105			53,041			75,033
Small & Medium Business Solutions	180,220			202,385			568,016			607,760
Production Mail	3,555			(3,426		)	11,928			12,971
Software	956			16,564			20,135			31,618
Management Services	10,266			18,248			36,187			59,256
Mail Services	16,671			35,107			75,661			55,191
Marketing Services	9,297			8,716			21,617			19,668
Enterprise Business Solutions	40,745			75,209			165,528			178,704
Total EBIT	220,965			277,594			733,544			786,464
Reconciling items:
Interest, net (1)	(45,088		)	(49,097		)	(142,853		)	(148,219		)
Corporate and other expenses	(39,960		)	(50,046		)	(138,521		)	(135,426		)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(9,986		)	(32,956		)	(11,060		)	(63,974		)
Goodwill impairment	(18,315		)	(45,650		)	(18,315		)	(45,650		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	107,616		$	99,845		$	422,795		$	393,195

(1) Includes financing interest expense, other interest expense and interest income.

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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost

Activity in restructuring reserves for these programs for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

	Severance and benefits costs			Other exit costs			Total
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	105,036		$	14,075		$	119,111
Expenses, net	2,608			(1,534		)	1,074
Cash payments	(55,865		)	(4,881		)	(60,746		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	51,779		$	7,660		$	59,439

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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012 Program 2009 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Exit Costs [Member] Program 2009 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Employee Severance [Member] Program 2009 [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 7,000,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	3,000,000
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance		119,111,000	14,075,000	105,036,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		1,074,000	(1,534,000)	2,608,000
Cash payments		(60,746,000)	4,881,000	55,865,000
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance		$ 59,439,000	$ 7,660,000	$ 51,779,000

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Pensions and Other Benefit Programs (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	United States						Foreign
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	4,735		$	4,862		$	1,774		$	1,836
Interest cost	20,260			21,935			6,909			7,089
Expected return on plan assets	(30,406		)	(30,765		)	(8,069		)	(7,945		)
Amortization of transition credit	—			—			(2		)	(2		)
Amortization of prior service cost	200			36			28			42
Recognized net actuarial loss	13,240			9,381			3,558			2,782
Settlement	—			—			192			—
Special termination benefits	—			229			—			—
Curtailment	—			435			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	8,029		$	6,113		$	4,390		$	3,802

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	United States						Foreign
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	14,204		$	14,587		$	5,805		$	5,650
Interest cost	60,780			65,805			20,766			21,344
Expected return on plan assets	(91,218		)	(92,294		)	(24,133		)	(23,978		)
Amortization of transition credit	—			—			(6		)	(6		)
Amortization of prior service cost	602			109			83			130
Recognized net actuarial loss	39,719			28,142			10,546			8,307
Settlement	—			—			442			—
Special termination benefits	—			989			—			10
Curtailment	—			2,531			—			224
Net periodic benefit cost	$	24,087		$	19,869		$	13,503		$	11,681

Schedule of Non Pension Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	801		$	834		$	2,560		$	2,501
Interest cost	2,896			3,387			8,685			10,158
Amortization of prior service credit	(523		)	(626		)	(1,569		)	(1,878		)
Amortization of net loss	2,054			1,917			6,111			5,750
Special termination benefits	—			44			—			157
Curtailment	—			416			—			1,652
Net periodic benefit cost	$	5,228		$	5,972		$	15,787		$	18,340

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Numerator:
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	$	76,533		$	112,339		$	315,494		$	302,095
Income from discontinued operations	—			60,428			19,332			57,911
Net income (numerator for diluted EPS)	76,533			172,767			334,826			360,006
Less: Preference stock dividend	(12		)	(15		)	(38		)	(44		)
Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)	$	76,521		$	172,752		$	334,788		$	359,962
Denominator (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS	200,593			201,294			200,266			202,664
Effect of dilutive shares:
Preferred stock	2			2			2			2
Preference stock	399			447			399			451
Stock plans	608			451			458			366
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	201,602			202,194			201,125			203,483
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.58		$	1.49
Income from discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.29
Net income	$	0.38		$	0.86		$	1.67		$	1.78
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.57		$	1.48
Income from discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.28
Net income	$	0.38		$	0.85		$	1.66		$	1.77
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares (in thousands):	13,607			15,442			14,391			15,435

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Pitney Bowes Inc. and its subsidiaries (the company, we, us, and our) is a global provider of software, hardware and services that enables both physical and digital communications and that integrates those physical and digital communications channels. We offer a full suite of equipment, supplies, software, services and solutions for managing and integrating physical and digital communication channels. We conduct our business activities in seven reporting segments within two business groups: Small & Medium Business Solutions and Enterprise Business Solutions. See Note 12 for information regarding our reportable segments.

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, 2011 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 of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly 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 the year ending December 31, 2012.

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, 2011 (the 2011 Annual Report). Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and work in process	$ 64,333	$ 63,216
Supplies and service parts	75,053	68,600
Finished products	74,653	71,958
Inventory at FIFO cost	214,039	203,774
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(26,957)	(25,175)
Total inventory, net	$ 187,082	$ 178,599

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate	24.60%	(17.10%)	22.10%	19.70%
Tax Benefit From Sale Of Non U S Leverage Lease		$ 34	$ 17	$ 34
Tax Accrued for Repatriation of Foreign Earnings Leveraged Lease Sale			15
Tax benefit related to foreign tax	36	18	58	27
Tax Accrual For Repatriation Of Foreign Earnings	$ 28		$ 28

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenue:
Equipment sales	$ 212,103	$ 221,475	$ 656,517	$ 706,027
Supplies	66,902	74,271	213,789	235,728
Software	93,476	113,224	302,377	318,305
Rentals	142,288	154,210	428,174	467,064
Financing	123,999	136,000	373,695	412,958
Support services	171,652	175,286	516,424	530,707
Business services	405,257	425,258	1,226,175	1,266,478
Total revenue	1,215,677	1,299,724	3,717,151	3,937,267
Cost and expenses:
Cost of equipment sales	105,556	97,559	309,190	316,697
Cost of supplies	20,694	22,611	65,428	74,365
Cost of software	22,784	23,431	68,281	73,541
Cost of rentals	25,182	35,819	87,257	107,834
Financing interest expense	19,604	21,430	61,385	66,915
Cost of support services	107,095	114,074	334,304	344,767
Cost of business services	315,830	326,415	948,359	985,232
Selling, general and administrative	400,862	427,412	1,203,653	1,286,739
Research and development	36,669	35,573	104,518	107,772
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	9,986	32,956	11,060	63,974
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	18,315	45,650	18,315	45,650
Other interest expense	27,541	28,932	87,261	86,006
Interest income	(2,057)	(1,265)	(5,793)	(4,702)
Other income, net	0	(10,718)	1,138	(10,718)
Total costs and expenses	1,108,061	1,199,879	3,294,356	3,544,072
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	107,616	99,845	422,795	393,195
Provision for income taxes	26,489	(17,087)	93,519	77,319
Income from continuing operations	81,127	116,932	329,276	315,876
Net income before attribution of noncontrolling interests	81,127	177,360	348,608	373,787
Less: Preferred stock dividends of subsidiaries attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,594	4,593	13,782	13,781
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	76,533	172,767	334,826	360,006
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	76,533	112,339	315,494	302,095
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	60,428	19,332	57,911
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 76,533	$ 172,767	$ 334,826	$ 360,006
Continuing operations	$ 0.38	$ 0.56	$ 1.58	$ 1.49
Discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.30	$ 0.10	$ 0.29
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 0.38	$ 0.86	$ 1.67	$ 1.78
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Continuing operations	$ 0.38	$ 0.56	$ 1.57	$ 1.48
Discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.30	$ 0.10	$ 0.28
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 0.38	$ 0.85	$ 1.66	$ 1.77

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 reporting_segments business_groups	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Number of Reportable Segments			7
Number of Business Groups			2
Revenues	$ 1,215,677	$ 1,299,724	$ 3,717,151	$ 3,937,267
EBIT	220,965	277,594	733,544	786,464
Reconciling items:
Interest, net	(45,088)	(49,097)	(142,853)	(148,219)
Corporate and other expenses	(39,960)	(50,046)	(138,521)	(135,426)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	9,986	(32,956)	(11,060)	(63,974)
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(18,315)	(45,650)	(18,315)	(45,650)	(130,150)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	107,616	99,845	422,795	393,195
Small And Medium Business Solutions [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	602,091	653,460	1,850,374	2,002,843
EBIT	180,220	202,385	568,016	607,760
Reconciling items:
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		0
North America Mailing [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	447,920	475,663	1,362,709	1,478,355
EBIT	168,934	177,280	514,975	532,727
International Mailing [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	154,171	177,797	487,665	524,488
EBIT	11,286	25,105	53,041	75,033
Enterprise Business Solutions [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	613,586	646,264	1,866,777	1,934,424
EBIT	40,745	75,209	165,528	178,704
Reconciling items:
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(18,315)				(130,150)
Production Mail [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	122,251	117,220	360,334	382,595
EBIT	3,555	(3,426)	11,928	12,971
Software [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	88,629	109,153	288,830	304,921
EBIT	956	16,564	20,135	31,618
Management Services [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	220,887	235,428	679,078	717,513
EBIT	10,266	18,248	36,187	59,256
Reconciling items:
Goodwill, Impairment Loss					(84,500)
Mail Services [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	142,182	143,055	432,845	421,611
EBIT	16,671	35,107	75,661	55,191
Reconciling items:
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(18,315)				(45,650)
Marketing Services [Member]
Segment reporting information profit (loss)
Revenues	39,637	41,408	105,690	107,784
EBIT	$ 9,297	$ 8,716	$ 21,617	$ 19,668

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock par value	$ 50	$ 50
Preferred stock dividend rate, per-dollar dividend	4.00%	4.00%
Preference Stock No Par Value
Preference stock dividend rate, in dollars per share	$ 2.12	$ 2.12
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	480,000,000	480,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	323,337,912	323,337,912
Treasury stock, shares	123,586,842,000	122,592,062,000

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Customer Relationships [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer Relationships [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Supplier Relationships [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Supplier Relationships [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Software And Technology [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Software And Technology [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Trademark And Trade Name [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Trademark And Trade Name [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Noncompete Agreements [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Noncompete Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Total Intangible Assets [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Total Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite lived intangible assets
Finite lived intangible assets, gross					$ 406,746,000	$ 409,489,000	$ 29,000,000	$ 29,000,000	$ 168,912,000	$ 170,286,000	$ 34,844,000	$ 33,908,000	$ 7,487,000	$ 7,564,000	$ 646,989,000	$ 650,247,000
Finite lived intangible assets accumulated amortization					(260,737,000)	(237,536,000)	(21,387,000)	(19,213,000)	(149,360,000)	(143,456,000)	(32,101,000)	(30,076,000)	(7,409,000)	(7,363,000)	(470,994,000)	(437,644,000)
Finite lived intangible assets, net					146,009,000	171,953,000	7,613,000	9,787,000	19,552,000	26,830,000	2,743,000	3,832,000	78,000	201,000	175,995,000	212,603,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense	$ 10,000,000	$ 14,000,000	$ 35,000,000	$ 43,000,000

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Discontinued Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized $19 million of tax benefits in discontinued operations arising from the resolution of tax examinations related to our Capital Services business that was sold in 2006. During the third quarter of 2011, we entered into a series of settlements with the IRS in connection with their examination of our tax years 2001-2004. We agreed upon the tax treatment of a number of disputed issues, including issues related to our Capital Services business, and as a result, $60 million of previously provided tax and interest reserves were released through discontinued operations.

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill 2 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Finite lived intangible assets future amortization expense
Remaining for year ended December 31, 2012	$ 10,222
Year ended December 31, 2013	39,429
Year ended December 31, 2014	36,774
Year ended December 31, 2015	32,812
Year ended December 31, 2016	24,182
Thereafter	32,576
Total	$ 175,995

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Finance Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Financing Receivables

Finance receivables at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012
	North America			International			Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables	$	1,603,444		$	456,370		$	2,059,814
Unguaranteed residual values	155,999			20,733			176,732
Unearned income	(317,457		)	(105,525		)	(422,982		)
Allowance for credit losses	(17,138		)	(9,820		)	(26,958		)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,424,848			361,758			1,786,606
Loan receivables
Loan receivables	404,099			47,848			451,947
Allowance for credit losses	(15,477		)	(2,188		)	(17,665		)
Net investment in loan receivables	388,622			45,660			434,282
Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,813,470		$	407,418		$	2,220,888
	December 31, 2011
	North America			International			Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables	$	1,727,653		$	460,101		$	2,187,754
Unguaranteed residual values	185,450			20,443			205,893
Unearned income	(348,286		)	(102,618		)	(450,904		)
Allowance for credit losses	(28,661		)	(12,039		)	(40,700		)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,536,156			365,887			1,902,043
Loan receivables
Loan receivables	436,631			40,937			477,568
Allowance for credit losses	(20,272		)	(2,458		)	(22,730		)
Net investment in loan receivables	416,359			38,479			454,838
Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,952,515		$	404,366		$	2,356,881

Allowance For Credit Losses On Financing Receivables

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for finance receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

	Sales-type Lease Receivables						Loan Receivables
	North America			International			North America			International			Total
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	28,661		$	12,039		$	20,272		$	2,458		$	63,430
Amounts charged to expense	1,171			1,489			4,069			703			7,432
Accounts written off	(12,694		)	(3,708		)	(8,864		)	(973		)	(26,239		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	17,138		$	9,820		$	15,477		$	2,188		$	44,623

Past Due Financing Receivables

The aging of finance receivables at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
September 30, 2012
< 31 days	$	1,520,139	$	429,389	$	382,897	$	42,549	$	2,374,974
> 30 days and < 61 days	30,160		8,996		11,268		3,451		53,875
> 60 days and < 91 days	29,187		5,444		4,302		1,211		40,144
> 90 days and < 121 days	6,441		3,118		2,280		347		12,186
> 120 days	17,517		9,423		3,352		290		30,582
Total	$	1,603,444	$	456,370	$	404,099	$	47,848	$	2,511,761
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	6,441	$	3,118	$	—	$	—	$	9,559
Not accruing interest	17,517		9,423		5,632		637		33,209
Total	$	23,958	$	12,541	$	5,632	$	637	$	42,768

	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
December 31, 2011
< 31 days	$	1,641,706	$	434,811	$	414,434	$	38,841	$	2,529,792
> 30 days and < 61 days	41,018		10,152		12,399		1,066		64,635
> 60 days and < 91 days	24,309		5,666		4,362		425		34,762
> 90 days and < 121 days	4,912		3,207		2,328		186		10,633
> 120 days	15,708		6,265		3,108		419		25,500
Total	$	1,727,653	$	460,101	$	436,631	$	40,937	$	2,665,322
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	4,912	$	3,207	$	—	$	—	$	8,119
Not accruing interest	15,708		6,265		5,436		605		28,014
Total	$	20,620	$	9,472	$	5,436	$	605	$	36,133

Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Sales-type lease receivables
Risk Level
Low	$	1,070,643	$	1,096,676
Medium	416,138		473,394
High	50,222		58,177
Not Scored	66,441		99,406
Total	$	1,603,444	$	1,727,653
Loan receivables
Risk Level
Low	$	258,849	$	269,547
Medium	126,984		115,490
High	15,114		21,081
Not Scored	3,152		30,513
Total	$	404,099	$	436,631

Schedule Of Components Of Leveraged Lease Investments

The following is a summary of the components of income from leveraged leases:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
Pretax leveraged lease income	$	467	$	1,457		$	1,692	$	4,551
Income tax effect	8		(641		)	33		(804		)
Income from leveraged leases	$	475	$	816		$	1,725	$	3,747

Our investment in leveraged lease assets consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Rental receivables	$	89,193		$	810,306
Unguaranteed residual values	14,312			13,784
Principal and interest on non-recourse loans	(60,762		)	(606,708		)
Unearned income	(8,370		)	(79,111		)
Investment in leveraged leases	34,373			138,271
Less: deferred taxes related to leveraged leases	(20,199		)	(101,255		)
Net investment in leveraged leases	$	14,174		$	37,016

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income before attribution of non-controlling interests	$ 348,608	$ 373,787
Restructuring payments	(60,746)	(78,379)
Special pension plan contributions	(95,000)	(123,000)
Tax payments related to sale of leveraged lease assets	(99,249)	0
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	18,315	45,650
Gain on sale of leveraged lease assets, net of tax	(12,886)	(26,689)
Depreciation and amortization	191,507	205,001
Stock-based compensation	13,505	13,393
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	11,060	63,974
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivables	58,135	113,422
(Increase) decrease in finance receivables	144,442	169,109
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(7,620)	(12,731)
(Increase) decrease in other current assets and prepayments	(18,018)	(3,707)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(124,559)	(102,092)
Increase (decrease) in current and non-current income taxes	38,761	133,893
Increase (decrease) in advance billings	(1,551)	(22,392)
Increase (decrease) in other operating capital, net	34,929	1,217
Net cash provided by operating activities	439,633	750,456
Cash flows from investing activities:
Short-term and other investments	(58,255)	(100,268)
Capital expenditures	(127,816)	(123,029)
Proceeds from sale of leveraged lease assets	105,506	101,784
Net investment in external financing	(134)	(4,458)
Reserve account deposits	(15,373)	(14,528)
Net cash used in investing activities	(96,072)	(140,499)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net	0	(50,000)
Principal payments on long-term obligations	(550,000)	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	6,989	10,436
Stock repurchases	0	99,997
Dividends paid to stockholders	(225,282)	(225,676)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(9,188)	(9,188)
Net cash used in financing activities	(777,481)	(374,425)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,471	(4,701)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	(431,449)	230,831
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	856,238	484,363
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	424,789	715,194
Cash interest paid	170,119	177,682
Cash income tax payments (refund), net	$ 145,090	$ (68,659)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	$ 76,533	$ 172,767	$ 334,826	$ 360,006
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translations	19,025	(111,317)	(883)	(35,336)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $32 and $(28), respectively	25	1,209	578	1,596
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, net of tax of $(548) and $(80), respectively	589	3,147	967	4,258
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	12,151	8,692	35,115	25,857
Other comprehensive income	31,790	(98,269)	35,777	(3,625)
Comprehensive income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	108,323	74,498	370,603	356,381
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Preferred Unit Holders	4,594	4,593	13,782	13,781
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 112,917	$ 79,091	$ 384,385	$ 370,162

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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments

In 2009, we implemented a series of strategic transformation initiatives designed to enhance our responsiveness to changing market conditions, create improved processes and systems to further enable us to invest in future growth and transform and enhance the way we operate as a global company (the 2009 Program). In 2007, we implemented a program to lower our cost structure, accelerate efforts to improve operational efficiencies, and transition our product line to a new generation of fully digital, networked, and remotely-downloadable equipment (the 2007 Program). These programs are substantially complete.

Activity in restructuring reserves for these programs for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

	Severance and benefits costs			Other exit costs			Total
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	105,036		$	14,075		$	119,111
Expenses, net	2,608			(1,534		)	1,074
Cash payments	(55,865		)	(4,881		)	(60,746		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	51,779		$	7,660		$	59,439

The majority of the remaining restructuring payments are expected to be paid through 2014; however, due to certain international labor laws and long-term lease agreements, some payments will extend beyond 2014. We expect that cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund these payments.

In connection with our strategic decision to exit the IMS business related to the international delivery of mail and catalogs, asset impairment charges of $7 million were recorded to write-down the carrying value of certain fixed assets of IMS and $3 million to write-down the carrying value of certain intangible assets of IMS to their fair values. The fair value of these assets was determined in combination of the written offers received for the IMS business as well as applying an income approach with revised cash flow projections. The inputs used to determine the fair value are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. These charges are included in restructuring charges and asset impairments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 4 for further details.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Nov. 01, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	PITNEY BOWES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	0000078814
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		200,751,672

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

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 customers; 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 October 2009, the company and certain of its current and former officers were named as defendants in NECA-IBEW Health & Welfare Fund v. Pitney Bowes Inc. et al., a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.  The complaint asserts claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of those who purchased the common stock of the company during the period between July 30, 2007 and October 29, 2007 alleging that the company, in essence, missed two financial projections.  Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in September 2010. After briefing on the motion to dismiss was completed, the plaintiffs filed a new amended complaint on February 17, 2012. We have moved to dismiss this new amended complaint. We expect to prevail in this legal action; however, as litigation is inherently unpredictable, there can be no assurance in this regard. If the plaintiffs do prevail, the results may have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Based upon our current understanding of the facts and applicable laws, we do not believe there is a reasonable possibility that any loss has been incurred.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax	$ 21	$ 773	$ 374	$ 1,018
Net unrealized loss on investment securities, tax	377	2,012	618	2,722
Amortization of pension and postretirement costs, tax	$ 6,755	$ 4,825	$ 20,221	$ 14,658

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Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

In March 2012, we redeemed, at par plus accrued interest, a $150 million term loan that was scheduled to mature in the fourth quarter of 2012.

In April 2012, we entered into forward starting swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $150 million to hedge the interest rate risk associated with the forecasted issuance of long-term debt. The anticipated debt issuance did not occur prior to the expiration of these swap agreements and a loss of $6 million was recognized in the second quarter of 2012.

In June 2012, we redeemed our $400 million, 4.625% notes (the 2012 Notes) that were scheduled to mature in October 2012. As a result of the early redemption of the 2012 Notes, we recorded a net loss of $2 million on the extinguishment of debt.

At September 30, 2012, there were no outstanding commercial paper borrowings. During the quarter, commercial paper borrowings averaged $418 million at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.48% and the maximum amount outstanding at any time was $709 million.

In October 2012, we borrowed $220 million under term loan agreements. The loans bear interest at the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.25% or Prime Rate plus 1.25%, at our option. Interest is payable quarterly and the loans mature in 2015 and 2016. The proceeds from the loans will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of commercial paper and 2013 debt maturities.

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets

Intangible assets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012							December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	$	406,746	$	(260,737	)	$	146,009	$	409,489	$	(237,536	)	$	171,953
Supplier relationships	29,000		(21,387		)	7,613		29,000		(19,213		)	9,787
Software & technology	168,912		(149,360		)	19,552		170,286		(143,456		)	26,830
Trademarks & trade names	34,844		(32,101		)	2,743		33,908		(30,076		)	3,832
Non-compete agreements	7,487		(7,409		)	78		7,564		(7,363		)	201
Total intangible assets	$	646,989	$	(470,994	)	$	175,995	$	650,247	$	(437,644	)	$	212,603

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $10 million and $14 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $35 million and $43 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We also recorded impairment charges of $3 million to write-down the carrying values of certain intangible assets associated with our International Mail Services business to their respective fair values. See Goodwill section below for further details of the impairment charge and method of determining fair value.

The future amortization expense for intangible assets as of September 30, 2012 was as follows:

Remaining for year ended December 31, 2012	$	10,222
Year ended December 31, 2013	39,429
Year ended December 31, 2014	36,774
Year ended December 31, 2015	32,812
Year ended December 31, 2016	24,182
Thereafter	32,576
Total	$	175,995

Actual amortization expense may differ from the amounts above due to, among other things, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, impairments, future acquisitions and accelerated amortization.

Goodwill

We perform our annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of each year, or sooner, if circumstances indicate an impairment may exist. Based on the recent performance of our International Mail Services (IMS) business and to enable us to better focus on higher growth cross-border ecommerce parcel opportunities, in the third quarter of 2012, we began exploring strategic alternatives for the IMS business. In October 2012, we made a strategic decision to exit the IMS business related to the international delivery of mail and catalogs. We are engaged in negotiations with potential buyers and have received preliminary indications of interest and written offers. As a result of these factors, we concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the IMS reporting unit was below its book value and an interim impairment test was performed. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined in combination of the written offers received as well as applying an income approach with revised cash flow projections. The inputs used to determine the fair value of the IMS business are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Based on the results of our impairment test, a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $18 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2012 to write-down the carrying value of goodwill associated with the IMS business to its implied fair value.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were as follows:

	Gross value before accumulated impairment		Accumulated impairment			December 31, 2011		Impairment			Other (1)			September 30, 2012
North America Mailing	$	352,897	$	—		$	352,897	$	—		$	(178	)	$	352,719
International Mailing	189,067		—			189,067		—			(8,105		)	180,962
Small & Medium Business Solutions	541,964		—			541,964		—			(8,283		)	533,681
Production Mail	127,589		—			127,589		—			2,603			130,192
Software	667,124		—			667,124		—			3,479			670,603
Management Services	487,223		(84,500		)	402,723		—			542			403,265
Mail Services	259,105		(45,650		)	213,455		(18,315		)	—			195,140
Marketing Services	194,233		—			194,233		—			—			194,233
Enterprise Business Solutions	1,735,274		(130,150		)	1,605,124		(18,315		)	6,624			1,593,433
Total	$	2,277,238	$	(130,150	)	$	2,147,088	$	(18,315	)	$	(1,659	)	$	2,127,114

(1) Primarily foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Components

Inventories at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Raw materials and work in process	$	64,333		$	63,216
Supplies and service parts	75,053			68,600
Finished products	74,653			71,958
Inventory at FIFO cost	214,039			203,774
Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO cost	(26,957		)	(25,175		)
Total inventory, net	$	187,082		$	178,599

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Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

We conduct our business activities in seven reporting segments within two business groups, Small & Medium Business Solutions and Enterprise Business Solutions. The principal products and services of each of our reporting segments are as follows:

Small & Medium Business Solutions:

North America Mailing: Includes the U.S. and Canadian revenue and related expenses from the sale, rental and financing of our mail finishing, mail creation, shipping equipment and software; supplies; support and other professional services; and payment solutions.

International Mailing: Includes the revenue and related expenses from the sale, rental and financing of our mail finishing, mail creation, shipping equipment and software; supplies; support and other professional services; and payment solutions outside North America.

Enterprise Business Solutions:

Production Mail: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from the sale, support and other professional services of our high-speed, production mail systems, sorting and production print equipment and related software.

Software: Includes the worldwide revenue and related expenses from the sale and support services of non-equipment-based mailing, customer relationship and communication and location intelligence software.

Management Services: Includes worldwide revenue and related expenses from facilities management services; secure mail services; reprographic, document management services; and litigation support and eDiscovery services.

Mail Services: Includes worldwide revenue and related expenses from presort mail services and cross-border mail services.

Marketing Services: Includes revenue and related expenses from direct marketing services for targeted customers.

Segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), a non-GAAP measure, is determined by deducting from segment revenue the related costs and expenses attributable to the segment. Segment EBIT excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses not allocated to a particular business segment, restructuring charges, asset impairments and goodwill charges which are recognized on a consolidated basis. Management uses segment EBIT to measure profitability and performance at the segment level. Segment EBIT may not be indicative of our overall consolidated performance and therefore, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated results of operations.

Revenue and EBIT by business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Revenue:
North America Mailing	$	447,920	$	475,663	$	1,362,709	$	1,478,355
International Mailing	154,171		177,797		487,665		524,488
Small & Medium Business Solutions	602,091		653,460		1,850,374		2,002,843
Production Mail	122,251		117,220		360,334		382,595
Software	88,629		109,153		288,830		304,921
Management Services	220,887		235,428		679,078		717,513
Mail Services	142,182		143,055		432,845		421,611
Marketing Services	39,637		41,408		105,690		107,784
Enterprise Business Solutions	613,586		646,264		1,866,777		1,934,424
Total revenue	$	1,215,677	$	1,299,724	$	3,717,151	$	3,937,267

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
EBIT:
North America Mailing	$	168,934		$	177,280		$	514,975		$	532,727
International Mailing	11,286			25,105			53,041			75,033
Small & Medium Business Solutions	180,220			202,385			568,016			607,760
Production Mail	3,555			(3,426		)	11,928			12,971
Software	956			16,564			20,135			31,618
Management Services	10,266			18,248			36,187			59,256
Mail Services	16,671			35,107			75,661			55,191
Marketing Services	9,297			8,716			21,617			19,668
Enterprise Business Solutions	40,745			75,209			165,528			178,704
Total EBIT	220,965			277,594			733,544			786,464
Reconciling items:
Interest, net (1)	(45,088		)	(49,097		)	(142,853		)	(148,219		)
Corporate and other expenses	(39,960		)	(50,046		)	(138,521		)	(135,426		)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(9,986		)	(32,956		)	(11,060		)	(63,974		)
Goodwill impairment	(18,315		)	(45,650		)	(18,315		)	(45,650		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	107,616		$	99,845		$	422,795		$	393,195

(1) Includes financing interest expense, other interest expense and interest income.

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

Changes in stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 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, 2012	$	4	$	659		$	323,338	$	240,584		$	4,600,217		$	(661,645	)	$	(4,542,143	)	$	(38,986	)
Net income	—		—			—		—			334,826			—			—			334,826
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			35,777			—			35,777
Cash dividends
Common ($1.125 per share)	—		—			—		—			(225,244		)	—			—			(225,244		)
Preference	—		—			—		—			(38		)	—			—			(38		)
Issuances of common stock	—		—			—		(31,306		)	—			—			36,138			4,832
Conversions to common stock	—		(6		)	—		(124		)	—			—			130			—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—			—		13,466			—			—			—			13,466
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	4	$	653		$	323,338	$	222,620		$	4,709,761		$	(625,868	)	$	(4,505,875	)	$	124,633

	Preferred stock		Preference stock			Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive loss			Treasury stock			Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	4	$	752		$	323,338	$	250,928		$	4,282,316		$	(473,806	)	$	(4,480,113	)	$	(96,581	)
Net income	—		—			—		—			360,006			—			—			360,006
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			(3,625		)	—			(3,625		)
Cash dividends
Common ($1.11 per share)	—		—			—		—			(225,632		)	—			—			(225,632		)
Preference	—		—			—		—			(44		)	—			—			(44		)
Issuances of common stock	—		—			—		(25,387		)	—			—			32,584			7,197
Conversions to common stock	—		(28		)	—		(621		)	—			—			649			—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—			—		13,393			—			—			—			13,393
Repurchase of common stock	—		—			—					—			—			(99,997		)	(99,997		)
Balance at September 30, 2011	$	4	$	724		$	323,338	$	238,313		$	4,416,646		$	(477,431	)	$	(4,546,877	)	$	(45,283	)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	January 1, 2012			Other comprehensive income			September 30, 2012			January 1, 2011			Other comprehensive income			September 30, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	83,952		$	(883	)	$	83,069		$	137,521		$	(35,336	)	$	102,185
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives	(8,438		)	578			(7,860		)	(10,445		)	1,596			(8,849		)
Net unrealized gain on investment securities	4,387			967			5,354			1,439			4,258			5,697
Net unamortized (loss) gain on pension and postretirement plans	(741,546		)	35,115			(706,431		)	(602,321		)	25,857			(576,464		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(661,645	)	$	35,777		$	(625,868	)	$	(473,806	)	$	(3,625	)	$	(477,431	)

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Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders' Equity in Subsidiaries)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders' Equity in Subsidiaries)

Noncontrolling Interests (Preferred Stockholders’ Equity in Subsidiaries)

Pitney Bowes International Holdings, Inc. (PBIH), a subsidiary, has 300,000 shares, or $300 million, of outstanding perpetual voting preferred stock (the Preferred Stock) held by certain institutional investors. The holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled as a group to 25% of the combined voting power of all classes of capital stock of PBIH. All outstanding common stock of PBIH, representing the remaining 75% of the combined voting power of all classes of capital stock, is owned directly or indirectly by the company. The Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends at a rate of 6.125% through 2016 after which it becomes callable and, if it remains outstanding, will yield a dividend that increases by 50% every six months thereafter. No dividends were in arrears at September 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011. There was no change in the carrying value of noncontrolling interests during the period ended September 30, 2012 or the year ended December 31, 2011.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 24.6% and (17.1)%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30,2012 includes tax benefits of $36 million from the resolution of tax examinations and tax accruals of $28 million for the repatriation of non-U.S. earnings. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30,2011 includes tax benefits of $34 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets and $18 million from the resolution of tax examinations.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 22.1% and 19.7%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 include tax benefits of $17 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets (net of $15 million of tax accrued to repatriate these earnings), $58 million from the resolution of tax examinations, and tax accruals of $28 million for the repatriation of additional non-U.S. earnings. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 includes the tax benefit of $34 million from the sale of non-U.S. leveraged lease assets and $27 million from the resolution of tax examinations.

With the exception of the impact of unusual sales of leveraged lease assets and the one-time restructuring of our Canadian operations that led us to accrue taxes for the repatriation of certain earnings, it is our intention to permanently reinvest substantially all of our foreign cash in our foreign operations.

On August 27, 2012, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a prior Tax Court decision and ruled in favor of the IRS and adverse to the Historic Boardwalk Hall LLC, a partnership in which we had made an investment in 2000. The judgment is not yet final. Based on our partnership contractual relationship, we do not expect this matter to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

As is the case with other large corporations, our tax returns are examined each year by tax authorities in the United States, other countries and local jurisdictions in which we have operations. Except for issues arising out of certain partnership investments, the IRS examination of tax years 2001-2004 is closed to audit and the examination of years 2005-2008 is expected to be closed to audit by the end of 2012. Other significant tax filings subject to examination include various post-2000 U.S. state and local, post 2007 Canadian and German, and post-2008 French and U.K. tax filings. We have other less significant tax filings currently under examination or subject to examination. 

We regularly assess the likelihood of tax adjustments in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we have operations and account for the related financial statement implications.  We believe we have established tax reserves that are appropriate given the possibility of tax adjustments.  However, determining the appropriate level of tax reserves requires judgment regarding the uncertain application of tax law and the possibility of tax adjustments. Future changes in tax reserve requirements could have a material impact, positive or negative, on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]

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.

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, 2012 and December 31, 2011. 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 their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

	September 30, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds / commercial paper	$	198,431	$	20,717		$	—	$	219,148
Equity securities	—		24,891			—		24,891
Commingled fixed income securities	—		29,286			—		29,286
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	119,858		21,322			—		141,180
Debt securities - corporate	—		40,134			—		40,134
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		143,631			—		143,631
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	—		11,643			—		11,643
Foreign exchange contracts	—		1,187			—		1,187
Total assets	$	318,289	$	292,811		$	—	$	611,100
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts	$	—	$	(5,434	)	$	—	$	(5,434	)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(5,434	)	$	—	$	(5,434	)

	December 31, 2011
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds / commercial paper	$	239,157	$	300,702		$	—	$	539,859
Equity securities	—		22,097			—		22,097
Commingled fixed income securities	—		27,747			—		27,747
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	93,175		19,042			—		112,217
Debt securities - corporate	—		31,467			—		31,467
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		134,262			—		134,262
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	—		15,465			—		15,465
Foreign exchange contracts	—		4,230			—		4,230
Total assets	$	332,332	$	555,012		$	—	$	887,344
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts	$	—	$	(1,439	)	$	—	$	(1,439	)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(1,439	)	$	—	$	(1,439	)

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 and 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: Equity securities are comprised of mutual funds investing in U.S. and foreign common stock. These mutual funds are classified as Level 2 as they are not separately listed on an exchange.

• Commingled Fixed Income Securities: 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. The value of the funds is based on the market 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 commingled funds are not listed on an exchange in an active market and are classified as Level 2.

• Debt Securities – U.S. and Foreign Governments, Agencies and Municipalities: 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 valued using quoted market prices for similar securities or benchmarking model derived prices to quoted market prices and trade data for identical or comparable securities are classified as Level 2.

• Debt Securities – Corporate: Corporate debt securities are valued using recently executed transactions, market price quotations where observable, or bond spreads. The spread data used are for the same maturity as the security. These securities are classified as Level 2.

• Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) / Asset-Backed Securities (ABS): These securities are valued based on external pricing indices. When external index pricing is not observable, MBS and ABS are valued based on external price/spread data. These securities are classified as Level 2.

The carrying value of our investment securities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $590 million and $861 million, respectively.

Investment securities include investments held by The Pitney Bowes Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary and a Utah-chartered Industrial Loan Company. The bank’s investments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $348 million and $282 million, respectively. These investments are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets depending on the type of investment and maturity.

We have not experienced any write-offs in our investment portfolio. The majority of our MBS are either guaranteed or supported by the U.S. government. Market events have not caused our money market funds to experience declines in their net asset value below $1.00 per share or to incur imposed limits on redemptions. We have no investments in inactive markets that would warrant a possible change in our pricing methods or classification within the fair value hierarchy. Further, we have no investments in auction rate securities.

Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and foreign currency fluctuations. We limit these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivatives. We use derivatives to manage the related cost of debt and to limit the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on financial results. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We record our derivative instruments at fair value, and the accounting for changes in the fair value of the derivatives 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.

As required by the fair value measurements guidance, we have incorporated counterparty credit risk and our credit risk into the fair value measurement of our derivative assets and liabilities, respectively. We derive credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps. We have not seen a material change in the creditworthiness of those banks acting as derivative counterparties.

The valuation of our interest rate swaps is based on the income approach using a model with inputs that are observable or that can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data. The valuation of our foreign exchange derivatives is based on the market approach using observable market inputs, such as forward rates.

The fair value of our derivative instruments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

Designation of Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets and prepayments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	369		$	780
	Other assets:
	Interest rate swaps	11,643			15,465
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	(240		)	(79		)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets and prepayments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	818			3,450
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	(5,194		)	(1,360		)
	Total derivative assets	$	12,830		$	19,695
	Total derivative liabilities	(5,434		)	(1,439		)
	Total net derivative assets	$	7,396		$	18,256

Interest Rate Swaps

Derivatives designated as fair value hedges include interest rate swaps related to fixed rate debt. Changes in the fair value of both the derivative and item being hedged are recognized in earnings. The following represents the results of fair value hedging relationships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain Recognized in Earnings				Hedged Item Expense Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instrument	Location of Gain (Loss)	2012		2011		2012			2011
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	1,578	$	3,488	$	(5,484	)	$	(10,109	)
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain Recognized in Earnings				Hedged Item Expense Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instrument	Location of Gain (Loss)	2012		2011		2012			2011
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	8,351	$	8,406	$	(25,652	)	$	(23,016	)

Foreign Exchange Contracts

We enter into foreign currency 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 accumulated other comprehensive income (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 September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had outstanding contracts associated with these anticipated transactions with a notional amount of $21 million and $19 million, respectively. The net asset value of these contracts was less than $1 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

The amounts included in AOCI at September 30, 2012 will be recognized in earnings within the next 12 months. No amount of ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings for these designated cash flow hedges.

The following represents the results of cash flow hedging relationships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument	2012			2011			2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(863	)	$	1,746	Revenue	$	456		$	(129	)
						Cost of sales	(56		)	(146		)
							$	400		$	(275	)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument	2012			2011			2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(1,672	)	$	2,049	Revenue	$	1,230		$	(260	)
						Cost of sales	(129		)	(700		)
							$	1,101		$	(960	)

We also 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 the intercompany loans and interest and the mark-to-market adjustment on the derivatives are both recorded in earnings. Outstanding foreign exchange contracts to buy or sell various currencies had a net liability value of $4 million at September 30, 2012 and a net asset value of $2 million at December 31, 2011. All outstanding contracts at September 30, 2012 mature by the end of the year.

The following represents the results of our non-designated derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	939		$	2,090
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	(2,129	)	$	(18,770	)

Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features

Certain derivative instruments contain credit-risk-related contingent features that would 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, 2012, we were not required to post any collateral. The maximum amount of collateral that we would have been required to post at September 30, 2012, had the credit-risk-related contingent features been triggered, was $5 million.

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 fair value of our debt is estimated based on recently executed transactions and market price quotations.  We classify our debt as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value and estimated fair value of our debt at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Carrying value	$	3,680,504	$	4,233,909
Fair value	$	3,909,732	$	4,364,176

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Finance Assets Finance Assets 2 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Leveraged Leases [Line Items]
Rental receivables	$ 89,193,000		$ 89,193,000		$ 810,306,000
Unguaranteed residual values	14,312,000		14,312,000		13,784,000
Principal and interest on non-recourse loans	(60,762,000)		(60,762,000)		(606,708,000)
Unearned income	(8,370,000)		(8,370,000)		(79,111,000)
Investment in leveraged leases	34,373,000		34,373,000		138,271,000
Less: Deferred taxes related to leveraged leases	(20,199,000)		(20,199,000)		(101,255,000)
Net investment in leveraged leases	14,174,000		14,174,000		37,016,000
Leveraged Leases Income Statement Net Income From Leveraged Leases Abstract
Pre-tax leveraged lease income	467,000	1,457,000	1,692,000	4,551,000
Income tax effect	8,000	(641,000)	33,000	(804,000)
Income from leveraged leases	475,000	816,000	1,725,000	3,747,000
Leverage Lease Investment Book Value Sold	109,000,000	109,000,000	109,000,000	109,000,000
Gain on sale of leveraged lease assets, net of tax	$ 13,000,000	$ 27,000,000	$ 12,886,000	$ 26,689,000

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Earnings per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are presented below. The sum of earnings per share amounts may not equal the totals due to rounding.

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Numerator:
Amounts attributable to common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	$	76,533		$	112,339		$	315,494		$	302,095
Income from discontinued operations	—			60,428			19,332			57,911
Net income (numerator for diluted EPS)	76,533			172,767			334,826			360,006
Less: Preference stock dividend	(12		)	(15		)	(38		)	(44		)
Income attributable to common stockholders (numerator for basic EPS)	$	76,521		$	172,752		$	334,788		$	359,962
Denominator (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares used in basic EPS	200,593			201,294			200,266			202,664
Effect of dilutive shares:
Preferred stock	2			2			2			2
Preference stock	399			447			399			451
Stock plans	608			451			458			366
Weighted-average shares used in diluted EPS	201,602			202,194			201,125			203,483
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.58		$	1.49
Income from discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.29
Net income	$	0.38		$	0.86		$	1.67		$	1.78
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.38		$	0.56		$	1.57		$	1.48
Income from discontinued operations	—			0.30			0.10			0.28
Net income	$	0.38		$	0.85		$	1.66		$	1.77
Anti-dilutive shares not used in calculating diluted weighted-average shares (in thousands):	13,607			15,442			14,391			15,435

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Stockholders Equity

	Preferred stock		Preference stock			Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive loss			Treasury stock			Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	4	$	659		$	323,338	$	240,584		$	4,600,217		$	(661,645	)	$	(4,542,143	)	$	(38,986	)
Net income	—		—			—		—			334,826			—			—			334,826
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			35,777			—			35,777
Cash dividends
Common ($1.125 per share)	—		—			—		—			(225,244		)	—			—			(225,244		)
Preference	—		—			—		—			(38		)	—			—			(38		)
Issuances of common stock	—		—			—		(31,306		)	—			—			36,138			4,832
Conversions to common stock	—		(6		)	—		(124		)	—			—			130			—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—			—		13,466			—			—			—			13,466
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	4	$	653		$	323,338	$	222,620		$	4,709,761		$	(625,868	)	$	(4,505,875	)	$	124,633

	Preferred stock		Preference stock			Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive loss			Treasury stock			Total equity
Balance at January 1, 2011	$	4	$	752		$	323,338	$	250,928		$	4,282,316		$	(473,806	)	$	(4,480,113	)	$	(96,581	)
Net income	—		—			—		—			360,006			—			—			360,006
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			(3,625		)	—			(3,625		)
Cash dividends
Common ($1.11 per share)	—		—			—		—			(225,632		)	—			—			(225,632		)
Preference	—		—			—		—			(44		)	—			—			(44		)
Issuances of common stock	—		—			—		(25,387		)	—			—			32,584			7,197
Conversions to common stock	—		(28		)	—		(621		)	—			—			649			—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—			—		13,393			—			—			—			13,393
Repurchase of common stock	—		—			—					—			—			(99,997		)	(99,997		)
Balance at September 30, 2011	$	4	$	724		$	323,338	$	238,313		$	4,416,646		$	(477,431	)	$	(4,546,877	)	$	(45,283	)

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	January 1, 2012			Other comprehensive income			September 30, 2012			January 1, 2011			Other comprehensive income			September 30, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	83,952		$	(883	)	$	83,069		$	137,521		$	(35,336	)	$	102,185
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives	(8,438		)	578			(7,860		)	(10,445		)	1,596			(8,849		)
Net unrealized gain on investment securities	4,387			967			5,354			1,439			4,258			5,697
Net unamortized (loss) gain on pension and postretirement plans	(741,546		)	35,115			(706,431		)	(602,321		)	25,857			(576,464		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(661,645	)	$	35,777		$	(625,868	)	$	(473,806	)	$	(3,625	)	$	(477,431	)

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended						9 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Cumulative Preference Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Cumulative Preference Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Common Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Common Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Retained Earnings [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Retained Earnings [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Treasury Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Treasury Stock [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	$ 12,151	$ 8,692	$ 35,115	$ 25,857
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balances, beginning of period			(38,986)	(96,581)	4	4	4	4	659	752	323,338	323,338	323,338	323,338	240,584	250,928	4,600,217	4,282,316	(661,645)	(473,806)	(4,542,143)	(4,480,113)
Net income - Pitney Bowes Inc.	76,533	172,767	334,826	360,006
Other comprehensive income	31,790	(98,269)	35,777	(3,625)															35,777	(3,625)
Cash dividends
Common ($0.375 per share)			(225,244)	(225,632)													(225,244)	(225,632)
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact	(12)	(15)	38	44													(38)	(44)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued			4,832	7,197											(31,306)	(25,387)					36,138	32,584
Conversions to common stock			0	0					(6)	(28)					(124)	(621)					130	649
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition			13,466	13,393											13,466	13,393
Balances, end of period	124,633	(45,283)	124,633	(45,283)	4	4	4	4	653	724	323,338	323,338	323,338	323,338	222,620	238,313	4,709,761	4,416,646	(625,868)	(477,431)	(4,505,875)	(4,546,877)
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method				(99,997)																		(99,997)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments, beginning balance			83,952	137,521
Accumulated net unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives, beginning balance			(8,438)	(10,445)
Accumulated net unrealized loss (gain) on investment securities, beginning balance			4,387	1,439
Accumulated net unamortized (loss) gain on pension and postretirement plans, beginning balance			(741,546)	(602,321)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), beginning balance			(661,645)	(473,806)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	19,025	(111,317)	(883)	(35,336)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	25	1,209	578	1,596
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities	589	3,147	967	4,258
Other comprehensive income	31,790	(98,269)	35,777	(3,625)															35,777	(3,625)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments, ending balance	83,069	102,185	83,069	102,185
Accumulated net unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives, ending balance	(7,860)	(8,849)	(7,860)	(8,849)
Accumulated net unrealized loss (gain) on investment securities, ending balance	5,354	5,697	5,354	5,697
Accumulated net unamortized (loss) gain on pension and postretirement plans, ending balance	(706,431)	(576,464)	(706,431)	(576,464)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income), ending balance	$ (625,868)	$ (477,431)	$ (625,868)	$ (477,431)

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 424,789	$ 856,238
Short-term investments	36,238	12,971
Accounts receivable
Account receivables, gross	695,575	755,485
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivables	(28,355)	(31,855)
Accounts receivables, net	667,220	723,630
Finance receivables
Finance receivables	1,218,080	1,296,673
Allowance for credit losses	(26,368)	(45,583)
Finance receivables, net	1,191,712	1,251,090
Inventories	187,082	178,599
Current income taxes	22,044	102,556
Other current assets and prepayments	144,987	134,774
Total current assets	2,674,072	3,259,858
Property, plant and equipment, net	382,850	404,146
Rental property and equipment, net	249,310	258,711
Long-term finance receivables
Finance receivables	1,047,411	1,123,638
Allowance for credit losses	(18,235)	(17,847)
Finance receivables, net	1,029,176	1,105,791
Investment in leveraged leases	34,373	138,271
Goodwill	2,127,114	2,147,088
Intangible assets, net	175,995	212,603
Non-current income taxes	45,615	89,992
Other assets	555,661	530,644
Total assets	7,274,166	8,147,104
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,643,395	1,840,465
Current income taxes	220,236	242,972
Notes payable and current portion of long-term obligations	375,000	550,000
Advance billings	449,051	458,425
Total current liabilities	2,687,682	3,091,862
Deferred taxes on income	25,017	175,944
Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities	193,867	194,840
Long-term debt	3,305,504	3,683,909
Other non-current liabilities	641,093	743,165
Total liabilities	6,853,163	7,889,720
Noncontrolling interests (Preferred stockholders' equity in subsidiaries)	296,370	296,370
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Cumulative preferred stock, $50 par value, 4% convertible	4	4
Cumulative preference stock, no par value, $2.12 convertible	653	659
Common stock, $1 par value (480,000,000 shares authorized; 323,337,912 shares issued)	323,338	323,338
Additional paid-in capital	222,620	240,584
Retained earnings	4,709,761	4,600,217
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(625,868)	(661,645)
Treasury stock, at cost (123,130,405 and 123,586,842 shares, respectively)	(4,505,875)	(4,542,143)
Total Pitney Bowes Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit)	124,633	(38,986)
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity (deficit)	$ 7,274,166	$ 8,147,104

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Finance Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Finance Assets

Finance Assets

Finance Receivables

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 customers for postage and related supplies. Loan receivables are generally due each month; however, customers may rollover outstanding balances.

Finance receivables at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012
	North America			International			Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables	$	1,603,444		$	456,370		$	2,059,814
Unguaranteed residual values	155,999			20,733			176,732
Unearned income	(317,457		)	(105,525		)	(422,982		)
Allowance for credit losses	(17,138		)	(9,820		)	(26,958		)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,424,848			361,758			1,786,606
Loan receivables
Loan receivables	404,099			47,848			451,947
Allowance for credit losses	(15,477		)	(2,188		)	(17,665		)
Net investment in loan receivables	388,622			45,660			434,282
Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,813,470		$	407,418		$	2,220,888
	December 31, 2011
	North America			International			Total
Sales-type lease receivables
Gross finance receivables	$	1,727,653		$	460,101		$	2,187,754
Unguaranteed residual values	185,450			20,443			205,893
Unearned income	(348,286		)	(102,618		)	(450,904		)
Allowance for credit losses	(28,661		)	(12,039		)	(40,700		)
Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	1,536,156			365,887			1,902,043
Loan receivables
Loan receivables	436,631			40,937			477,568
Allowance for credit losses	(20,272		)	(2,458		)	(22,730		)
Net investment in loan receivables	416,359			38,479			454,838
Net investment in finance receivables	$	1,952,515		$	404,366		$	2,356,881

Allowance for Credit Losses and Aging of Receivables

We estimate our finance receivable risks and provide allowances for credit losses accordingly. We establish credit approval limits based on the credit quality of the customer and the type of equipment financed. We believe that our concentration of credit risk is limited because of our large number of customers, small account balances for most of our customers, and customer geographic and industry diversification.

Our policy is to discontinue revenue recognition for lease receivables that are more than 120 days past due and for unsecured loan receivables that are more than 90 days past due. We resume revenue recognition when customer payments reduce the account balance aging to 60 days or less past due. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience, the nature and volume of our portfolios, adverse situations that may affect a customer’s ability to pay and prevailing economic conditions, and make adjustments to the reserves as necessary. This evaluation is inherently subjective and actual results may differ significantly from estimated reserves.

We maintain a program for U.S. borrowers in our North America loan portfolio who are experiencing financial difficulties, but are able to make reduced payments over an extended period of time. Upon acceptance into the program, the borrower’s credit line is closed, interest accrual is suspended, the borrower’s minimum required payment is reduced and the account is re-aged and classified as current. There is generally no forgiveness of debt or reduction of balances owed. The loans in the program are considered to be troubled debt restructurings because of the concessions granted to the borrower. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, loans in this program had a balance of $5 million and $7 million, respectively.

The allowance for credit losses for these modified loans is determined by the difference between the cash flows expected to be received from the borrower discounted at the original effective rate and the carrying value of the loan. The allowance for credit losses related to such loans was $1 million at September 30, 2012 and $2 million at December 31, 2011 and is included in the allowance for credit losses of North America loans in the table below. Management believes that the allowance for credit losses is adequate for these loans and all other loans in the portfolio. Write-offs of loans in the program for the past twelve months were less than $1 million.

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for finance receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was as follows:

	Sales-type Lease Receivables						Loan Receivables
	North America			International			North America			International			Total
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	28,661		$	12,039		$	20,272		$	2,458		$	63,430
Amounts charged to expense	1,171			1,489			4,069			703			7,432
Accounts written off	(12,694		)	(3,708		)	(8,864		)	(973		)	(26,239		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	17,138		$	9,820		$	15,477		$	2,188		$	44,623

The aging of finance receivables at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:

	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
September 30, 2012
< 31 days	$	1,520,139	$	429,389	$	382,897	$	42,549	$	2,374,974
> 30 days and < 61 days	30,160		8,996		11,268		3,451		53,875
> 60 days and < 91 days	29,187		5,444		4,302		1,211		40,144
> 90 days and < 121 days	6,441		3,118		2,280		347		12,186
> 120 days	17,517		9,423		3,352		290		30,582
Total	$	1,603,444	$	456,370	$	404,099	$	47,848	$	2,511,761
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	6,441	$	3,118	$	—	$	—	$	9,559
Not accruing interest	17,517		9,423		5,632		637		33,209
Total	$	23,958	$	12,541	$	5,632	$	637	$	42,768

	Sales-type Lease Receivables				Loan Receivables
	North America		International		North America		International		Total
December 31, 2011
< 31 days	$	1,641,706	$	434,811	$	414,434	$	38,841	$	2,529,792
> 30 days and < 61 days	41,018		10,152		12,399		1,066		64,635
> 60 days and < 91 days	24,309		5,666		4,362		425		34,762
> 90 days and < 121 days	4,912		3,207		2,328		186		10,633
> 120 days	15,708		6,265		3,108		419		25,500
Total	$	1,727,653	$	460,101	$	436,631	$	40,937	$	2,665,322
Past due amounts > 90 days
Still accruing interest	$	4,912	$	3,207	$	—	$	—	$	8,119
Not accruing interest	15,708		6,265		5,436		605		28,014
Total	$	20,620	$	9,472	$	5,436	$	605	$	36,133

Credit Quality

The extension of credit and management of credit lines to new and existing customers uses a combination of an automated credit score, where available, and a detailed manual review of the customer’s financial condition and, when applicable, the customer’s payment history. Once credit is granted, the payment performance of the customer 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 portfolios because the cost to do so is prohibitive, 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, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by relative risk class (low, medium, high) 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, as defined by the third party, refers to the relative risk that an account in the next 12 month period may become delinquent.

• 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.

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Sales-type lease receivables
Risk Level
Low	$	1,070,643	$	1,096,676
Medium	416,138		473,394
High	50,222		58,177
Not Scored	66,441		99,406
Total	$	1,603,444	$	1,727,653
Loan receivables
Risk Level
Low	$	258,849	$	269,547
Medium	126,984		115,490
High	15,114		21,081
Not Scored	3,152		30,513
Total	$	404,099	$	436,631

Although the relative score of accounts within each class is used as a factor in determining a customer credit limit, it is not indicative of our actual history of losses due to the business essential nature of our products and services. The aging schedule included above, showing approximately 1.7% of the portfolio as greater than 90 days past due, and the roll-forward schedule of the allowance for credit losses, showing the actual losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, are more representative of the potential loss performance of our portfolio than relative risk based on scores, as defined by the third party.

Leveraged Leases

Our investment in leveraged lease assets consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Rental receivables	$	89,193		$	810,306
Unguaranteed residual values	14,312			13,784
Principal and interest on non-recourse loans	(60,762		)	(606,708		)
Unearned income	(8,370		)	(79,111		)
Investment in leveraged leases	34,373			138,271
Less: deferred taxes related to leveraged leases	(20,199		)	(101,255		)
Net investment in leveraged leases	$	14,174		$	37,016

The following is a summary of the components of income from leveraged leases:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
Pretax leveraged lease income	$	467	$	1,457		$	1,692	$	4,551
Income tax effect	8		(641		)	33		(804		)
Income from leveraged leases	$	475	$	816		$	1,725	$	3,747

During 2012, we sold certain non-U.S. leveraged lease assets for cash. The investment in the leveraged lease assets at the date of sale was $109 million and an after-tax gain of $13 million was recognized. In the third quarter 2011, we also sold certain non-U.S. leveraged lease assets for cash. The investment in the leveraged lease assets at the date of sale was $109 million and an after-tax gain of $27 million was recognized. The effects of these sales are not included in the table above.

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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	939		$	2,090
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Derivatives Instrument	Location of Derivative Gain (Loss)	2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	Selling, general and administrative expense	$	(2,129	)	$	(18,770	)

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument	2012			2011			2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(863	)	$	1,746	Revenue	$	456		$	(129	)
						Cost of sales	(56		)	(146		)
							$	400		$	(275	)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Derivative Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain (Loss) (Effective Portion)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instrument	2012			2011			2012			2011
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(1,672	)	$	2,049	Revenue	$	1,230		$	(260	)
						Cost of sales	(129		)	(700		)
							$	1,101		$	(960	)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

Designation of Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets and prepayments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	$	369		$	780
	Other assets:
	Interest rate swaps	11,643			15,465
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	(240		)	(79		)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Other current assets and prepayments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	818			3,450
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
	Foreign exchange contracts	(5,194		)	(1,360		)
	Total derivative assets	$	12,830		$	19,695
	Total derivative liabilities	(5,434		)	(1,439		)
	Total net derivative assets	$	7,396		$	18,256

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

	September 30, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds / commercial paper	$	198,431	$	20,717		$	—	$	219,148
Equity securities	—		24,891			—		24,891
Commingled fixed income securities	—		29,286			—		29,286
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	119,858		21,322			—		141,180
Debt securities - corporate	—		40,134			—		40,134
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		143,631			—		143,631
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	—		11,643			—		11,643
Foreign exchange contracts	—		1,187			—		1,187
Total assets	$	318,289	$	292,811		$	—	$	611,100
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts	$	—	$	(5,434	)	$	—	$	(5,434	)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(5,434	)	$	—	$	(5,434	)

	December 31, 2011
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Investment securities
Money market funds / commercial paper	$	239,157	$	300,702		$	—	$	539,859
Equity securities	—		22,097			—		22,097
Commingled fixed income securities	—		27,747			—		27,747
Debt securities - U.S. and foreign governments, agencies and municipalities	93,175		19,042			—		112,217
Debt securities - corporate	—		31,467			—		31,467
Mortgage-backed / asset-backed securities	—		134,262			—		134,262
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps	—		15,465			—		15,465
Foreign exchange contracts	—		4,230			—		4,230
Total assets	$	332,332	$	555,012		$	—	$	887,344
Liabilities:
Derivatives
Foreign exchange contracts	$	—	$	(1,439	)	$	—	$	(1,439	)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(1,439	)	$	—	$	(1,439	)

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Carrying value	$	3,680,504	$	4,233,909
Fair value	$	3,909,732	$	4,364,176

Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain Recognized in Earnings				Hedged Item Expense Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instrument	Location of Gain (Loss)	2012		2011		2012			2011
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	1,578	$	3,488	$	(5,484	)	$	(10,109	)
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Derivative Gain Recognized in Earnings				Hedged Item Expense Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instrument	Location of Gain (Loss)	2012		2011		2012			2011
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	8,351	$	8,406	$	(25,652	)	$	(23,016	)

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Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Derivative, Notional Amount

$ 150

$ 150

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]

6

Intangible assets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2012							December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	$	406,746	$	(260,737	)	$	146,009	$	409,489	$	(237,536	)	$	171,953
Supplier relationships	29,000		(21,387		)	7,613		29,000		(19,213		)	9,787
Software & technology	168,912		(149,360		)	19,552		170,286		(143,456		)	26,830
Trademarks & trade names	34,844		(32,101		)	2,743		33,908		(30,076		)	3,832
Non-compete agreements	7,487		(7,409		)	78		7,564		(7,363		)	201
Total intangible assets	$	646,989	$	(470,994	)	$	175,995	$	650,247	$	(437,644	)	$	212,603

Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

0.48%

0.48%

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

220

220

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start

2015

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End

2016

Debt Due 2012 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

400

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

4.625%

4.625%

Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax

2

Term Loan Due 2012 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

150

Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Commercial Paper

709

709

Average Borrowings [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Commercial Paper

$ 418

$ 418

LIBOR [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

2.25%

2.25%

Prime Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

1.25%

1.25%

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Pensions and Other Benefit Programs

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]

Pensions and Other Benefit Programs

Pensions and Other Benefit Programs

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	United States						Foreign
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	4,735		$	4,862		$	1,774		$	1,836
Interest cost	20,260			21,935			6,909			7,089
Expected return on plan assets	(30,406		)	(30,765		)	(8,069		)	(7,945		)
Amortization of transition credit	—			—			(2		)	(2		)
Amortization of prior service cost	200			36			28			42
Recognized net actuarial loss	13,240			9,381			3,558			2,782
Settlement	—			—			192			—
Special termination benefits	—			229			—			—
Curtailment	—			435			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	8,029		$	6,113		$	4,390		$	3,802

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	United States						Foreign
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	14,204		$	14,587		$	5,805		$	5,650
Interest cost	60,780			65,805			20,766			21,344
Expected return on plan assets	(91,218		)	(92,294		)	(24,133		)	(23,978		)
Amortization of transition credit	—			—			(6		)	(6		)
Amortization of prior service cost	602			109			83			130
Recognized net actuarial loss	39,719			28,142			10,546			8,307
Settlement	—			—			442			—
Special termination benefits	—			989			—			10
Curtailment	—			2,531			—			224
Net periodic benefit cost	$	24,087		$	19,869		$	13,503		$	11,681

Through September 30, 2012, we contributed $92 million to our U.S. pension plan and $29 million to our foreign pension plans. This includes special contributions of $85 million to our U.S. pension plan and $10 million to our foreign pension plans.

Nonpension Postretirement Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for nonpension postretirement benefit plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Service cost	$	801		$	834		$	2,560		$	2,501
Interest cost	2,896			3,387			8,685			10,158
Amortization of prior service credit	(523		)	(626		)	(1,569		)	(1,878		)
Amortization of net loss	2,054			1,917			6,111			5,750
Special termination benefits	—			44			—			157
Curtailment	—			416			—			1,652
Net periodic benefit cost	$	5,228		$	5,972		$	15,787		$	18,340

Contributions for benefit payments were $7 million and $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $21 million and $23 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.