# Elanders B > Clarifo company profile — qualitative business description generated from > the company's filings. Financial statements, charts and ratios are > available on Clarifo (https://www.clarifo.com/en/companies/elandersb). ## Overview Elanders is a global logistics company that provides integrated solutions in supply chain management, primarily through its two business areas: Supply Chain Solutions and Print & Packaging Solutions. The company offers comprehensive services including purchasing, storage, configuration, production, and distribution, as well as order management and aftermarket services. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Elanders serves diverse industries such as Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, and Industrial sectors. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. ## Products & services • Supply Chain Management • Print & Packaging Solutions • Order Management Solutions • Aftermarket Services • Freight and Transportation Services • Sourcing & Procurement Services • Warehousing and Fulfillment - **Supply Chain Solutions** (80%) — Includes sourcing, procurement, warehousing, and logistics services - **Print & Packaging Solutions** (20%) — Offers digital print services and packaging solutions - Supply Chain Management - Print & Packaging Solutions - Order Management Solutions - Aftermarket Services - Freight and Transportation Services - Sourcing & Procurement Services - Warehousing and Fulfillment ## Customers Elanders serves a diverse range of customer segments across various industries. Key segments include Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, and Industrial sectors. Customers rely on Elanders for comprehensive supply chain solutions that optimize material and product flows, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency. The company also supports customers in reducing their environmental impact through sustainable logistics practices. - **Automotive** (primary) — Logistics and supply chain optimization services - **Electronics** (primary) — Material flow management and logistics solutions - **Fashion** (secondary) — Integrated supply chain and packaging solutions - **Health Care** (secondary) — Logistics and distribution services - **Industrial** (emerging) — Procurement and logistics optimization - Automotive companies seeking logistics and supply chain optimization - Electronics manufacturers requiring efficient material flow management - Fashion brands looking for integrated supply chain and packaging solutions - Health Care providers needing reliable logistics and distribution services - Industrial firms aiming to streamline procurement and logistics ## Geography Elanders operates globally with a presence in about 20 countries across four continents. Key markets include China, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, the UK, and the USA. The company's strategic acquisitions in the UK have strengthened its position in one of Europe's largest logistics markets. Elanders' geographic spread allows it to serve a diverse customer base and mitigate risks associated with regional economic fluctuations. - Operations in 20 countries across four continents - Key markets: China, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, UK, USA - Strategic acquisitions in the UK enhance market position - Geographic diversity mitigates regional economic risks ## Strategy Elanders focuses on expanding its geographic reach and enhancing its service offerings through strategic acquisitions. The company aims to increase its share of value-added services and phase out low-profitability operations. Sustainability is a key strategic priority, with targets to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Elanders continues to adapt its operations to meet changing customer demands and improve its EBITA margin. - **Geographic expansion** (medium-term) — To enhance market position and service offerings - **Sustainability targets** (long-term) — To reduce environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements - **Value-added services** (short-term) — To improve profitability and customer satisfaction - Expand geographic reach through strategic acquisitions - Increase share of value-added services - Phase out low-profitability operations - Commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 - Adapt operations to changing customer demands ## Risks Elanders faces several risks, including financial risks related to its net debt/EBITDA ratio, which is influenced by leasing agreements and acquisitions. The company is also exposed to market risks due to its global operations, such as currency fluctuations and regional economic downturns. Industry-specific risks include structural challenges in the Automotive sector, which could impact demand. Additionally, Elanders must manage operational risks associated with integrating acquisitions and maintaining service quality. - **Net debt/EBITDA ratio** [high] — Affected by leasing agreements and acquisitions - **Currency fluctuations** [medium] — Global operations expose the company to exchange rate risks - **Automotive sector challenges** [high] — Structural changes could reduce demand - Financial risk from net debt/EBITDA ratio affected by leasing and acquisitions - Market risk from currency fluctuations and regional economic downturns - Industry-specific risk from structural challenges in the Automotive sector - Operational risk from integrating acquisitions and maintaining service quality ## Accounting Elanders' financial statements are influenced by several critical accounting matters, including the impact of IFRS 16 on lease accounting, which affects the net debt/EBITDA ratio. The company also deals with contingent considerations related to acquisitions, which are remeasured at each reporting period. Seasonal variations affect quarterly revenue, with the fourth quarter typically stronger. Elanders uses fair value measurements for financial instruments, impacting reported financial positions. - **IFRS 16 Lease Accounting** - **Contingent Considerations** - **Seasonal Variations** - IFRS 16 lease accounting affects net debt/EBITDA ratio - Contingent considerations remeasured each reporting period - Seasonal variations lead to stronger fourth-quarter revenue - Fair value measurements for financial instruments impact financial positions --- *Last updated: 2026-08-11T04:04:51.902893+00:00*