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Discover our 'Elevate to 2030' strategic plan


Over the past five years, Quadient has built a solid foundation, thanks to the execution of the "Back to Growth" strategic plan, which was completed in early 2024. This plan allowed for a clear repositioning of Quadient as an intelligent automation platform that provides essential services to around 350,000 companies of all sizes, supporting them in their digital transformation.

Based on a customer-centric culture and supported by a recurring and sustainable business model, the new strategic plan, "Elevate to 2030", offers strong financial prospects built around around an acceleration of recurring revenue growth, higher profitability, and a disciplined capital allocation policy throughout the duration of the plan.​

"Elevate to 2030" is our commitment to accelerate the existing growth trajectory and propel Quadient as the leader in intelligent automation. ​

This strategic plan is built upon four key pillars:​

  • A customer centric approach: Greater customer value proposition powered by an innovative tech platform for a more effective & seamless experience​

  • A recurring business model: Stronger subscription-related revenue growth, more cross-selling and higher revenue per customer​

  • A sustainable growth: Higher environmental and climate-conscious ambitions, while focusing on becoming an employer of choice​

  • A strong investment proposition: Faster long-term growth, higher profitability and a disciplined capital allocation policy over the period​

Strategically positioned to deliver strong ​and attractive 2030 ambitions


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Strategic Ambitions Elevate 2030

Customer value

Key market trends:

  • Digitalization
  • AI & automation
  • E-commerce
  • Environmental, social & governance criteria

Connectors and APIs

  • Payment integration
  • Postal integration
  • Integration of ERPs
  • Carrier integration

Quadient Intelligent Automation Platform​ praised by customers

97% ​post call customer satisfaction

Digital

97% customer satisfaction call

Mail

4.8/5​ service mobile app rating

Lockers

"ELEVATE TO 2030", IN NUMBERS

Capital allocation policy that supports profitable growth

Capex - c.€300m over 2024-2026​

  • Lockers open network deployments​
  • Mail replacement capex​
  • R&D​

M&A - Opportunistic portfolio management​

  • Bolt-on acquisitions to strengthen the platforms​
  • Flexible approach to the portfolio​

Leverage - Efficient Balance Sheet​

  • Target leverage ratio excluding leasing of 1.5x​

Return to shareholders​

  • 20% minimum pay-out ratio​
  • Consider share buybacks​

Opportunistic portfolio management​

  • Flexible approach to the Quadient portfolio
  • Strengthening the platforms through bolt-on acquisitions
  • Focus on leading positions and value creation
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