About Elders
Elders Limited provides rural, financial, and forestry services, as well as automotive components in Australia.
Segments
The company's business segments include Rural Services Segment, Financial Services Segment, Forestry Segment, and Automotive Components Segment.
Rural Services Segment
The Rural Services Segment provides a range of agricultural products and services through a common distribution channel.
Financial Services Segment
The Financial Services Segment provides a range of financial services through a common distribution channel and the joint venture, Rural Bank.
Forestry Segment
The Forestry Segment includes its interests in forestry plantations and processing.
Automotive Components Segment
The Automotive Components Segment engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive components of which the key components are seating, heating ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.
Dispositions
In December 2008, the company sold its controlling interest in Amcom Limited.
During the year ended June 30, 2009, the company disposed of operations within Horticulture, Wool Processing, and Telecommunications division.
History
The company was founded in 1839. It was formerly known as Futuris Corporation Limited and changed its name to Elders Limited in April 2009.