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Elan provides a service called "CS (Care Support) Sets" primarily for patients and residents admitted to medical institutions and care facilities. This service combines rental of clothing and towels with laundry service and provision of daily necessities, enabling users to be admitted and discharged without bringing personal items.

The CS Set's key feature is that charges are calculated based on the number of days of admission or residence, rather than the quantity of items used. This allows users to use clothing, towels, and daily necessities without concern for laundry frequency or consumption amounts, providing peace of mind. Additionally, simplified expense calculation benefits users.

Elan handles plan design and operational support at the time of CS Set implementation, and manages fee collection and customer inquiries afterward. Hospitals and care facilities handle CS Set explanations, application reception, and lending and collection of items, receiving outsourcing fees from Elan. Linen supply vendors deliver laundered items and collect and launder used items.

Elan's business provides benefits not only to users and their families, but also to hospitals, care facilities, and linen supply vendors. Hospitals and care facilities can provide services in compliance with administrative guidance while reducing on-site workload. Linen supply vendors gain new revenue opportunities. Elan aims to build mutually beneficial relationships with all these stakeholders.

Elan focuses on healthcare and long-term care businesses, with particular emphasis on expanding nationwide market share of its "CS Set." This set combines laundry rental services for clothing and towels with daily necessities provision, designed to enhance user convenience. Elan continues to improve services based on user needs, strengthen competitiveness, and maximize corporate value.

Elan is building a nationwide sales network while managing business risks. In 2024, it opened the Koriyama branch in Fukushima Prefecture to provide locally-focused services. Through partnership with the M3 Group, Elan has established a framework to deliver more tailored services to hospitals and care facilities nationwide. Additionally, the company is strengthening information systems to prepare for disaster risks and establishing new logistics hubs.

To address cost increases from inflation, Elan is implementing appropriate price adjustments for users and improving productivity through systemization. Leveraging M3 Group's expertise, Elan is advancing IT and digital transformation to streamline operations. To enhance customer satisfaction, the company conducts surveys and provides multilingual support to meet user needs.

Elan is also focused on new business development, including expanding its original patient gown "lifte" and launching new services. Utilizing M3 Group's IT capabilities, Elan aims to develop a platform that provides services throughout the customer lifecycle. The company is also strengthening international expansion through laundry service operations in India and Vietnam.

Elan prioritizes employee growth through on-the-job training and mentorship programs. The company actively recruits and develops global talent to support overseas expansion. Elan has introduced flexible work arrangements to create an environment where diverse talent can thrive. The company is also advancing SDGs and ESG initiatives to promote sustainable management.