DLL Group

DLL

File:Current logo DLL.jpg
Type	Fully owned subsidiary
Industry	Financial services
Founded	1969
Headquarters	Eindhoven
Key people	Bill Stephenson, Chairman of the Board Frans Overdijk, (CFO) Rob van Zadelhoff (CCO) Carlo van Kemenade (COO)
Products	Leasing Vendor finance Commercial finance Factoring
Number of employees	5,500 (2015)
Slogan	See what counts
Website	www.dllgroup.com

DLL is a global provider of asset-based financial solutions working in nine industries: Food, Agriculture, Healthcare, Clean Technology, Office Technology, Construction, Transportation, Industrial and Automotive. DLL specializes in the field of leasing and other financial solutions such as vendor finance, commercial finance, mobility solutions, factoring, consumer finance and remarketing.

In 2013, DLL is ranked in the top five of European Leasing Companies and, in 2014, ranked first in the Top 25 Vendor Finance companies in the U.S. Bill Stephenson is the Chief Executive Officer.

In 2015, the company has approximately 5500 employees in over 35 countries. The head office of DLL is established in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company is a fully owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group.

History

DLL was founded in 1969 as De Lage Landen by Rabobank and Interpolis as a credit company.

For 2014 DLL reported a 10% growth of its portfolio to reach 34.5 billion Euro (42 billion USD) and net profit of 454 million Euro (602 million USD). This is a 13% increase compared to 2013. In 2014, the company rebranded as DLL, along with a new logo and the tagline "see what counts".

Headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands

EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)

• Started in 1969;
• Operating in 22 countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom);
• Most recent: Turkey, 2013;
• 53% of DLL’s leasing portfolio is generated in EMEA (2014);
• Including car leasing in 10 countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Sweden);

American headquarters in Wayne, U.S.A.

Americas

• Started in this region in 1998;
• Established in 6 countries (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and the United States of America);
• Most recent: Chile, 2012;
• 41% of DLL’s leasing portfolio is generated in the Americas (2014);

Asia Pacific

• Started in this region in 2002;
• Established in 8 countries (Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand);
• 7% of DLL’s leasing portfolio is generated in Asia Pacific (2014);

Key moments in the company’s history

1969	De Lage Landen is founded by Rabobank and Interpolis
1982	Introduction of operational leasing which became the basis for vendor finance
1982	Introduction of car leasing
1987	Expansion into Europe
1989	Introduction of the company color process blue
1997	Updated logo: De Lage Landen, partners in finance
1998	Expansion into North America
1999	Acquisition of Tokai Financial Services, a company that focuses on small-equipment financing
2002	Expansion into South America and Australia
2004	Expansion into Asia
2005	Acquisition of Telia Finans, market leader Scandinavia in leasing IT and Office Equipment
2006	Acquisition of Athlon Car Lease, an international car leasing company
2006	Expansion into Central and Eastern Europe
2007	Launch of Freo online consumer finance in the Netherlands
2011	Started Operations in India
2014	Renewed brand identity: DLL, financial solutions partner

Sustainability

DLL tries to close raw material cycles in order to create a circular economy and is awarded for their vision on Life Cycle Asset Management. They also accept responsibility to provide structural sustainable mobility solutions. DLL is committed to measure their CO2 footprint and reduce the impact on the environment.

Awards

2010	Green Lessor of the Year
2011	Green Lessor of the Year
2012	Green Finance Provider of the Year
2012	Vendor Finance Provider of the Year
2012	Asset Finance Innovation of the Year
2012	International Lessor of the Year
2012	Ranked in Top 5 of European Leasing Companies
2013	Product & Service Innovation of the Year
2013	European Lessor of the Year
2013	Ranked in Top 5 of European Leasing Companies
2014	Vendor Specialist of the Year
2014	Asia Pacific Vendor Finance Provider of the Year
2014	Product and Service Innovation of the Year
2014	DLL companies named in Top 10 U.S. Food and Agriculture lenders
2014	Athlon received 1st place in the International Fleet Industry Award 2014
2014	#1 Vendor Finance Company in the U.S.
2015	#1 Vendor Finance Company in the U.S.
2015	Several #1 spots in 2014 Leaseurope Ranking of Top European Leasing Companies

External links

• Official website