Björn Borg AB is a Swedish sports fashion company focused on the athleisure market — products for people who want to feel active and attractive. Founded on the legacy of tennis legend Björn Borg, the company has evolved into a full sportswear brand selling underwear, sports apparel, footwear, and bags across six European markets. Björn Borg is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker BORG.

Björn Borg occupies a distinct position in European sportswear — premium enough to compete on brand, accessible enough to reach a broad consumer base. Unlike larger competitors, the brand focuses specifically on people who want to feel active and attractive in everyday life, not just during sport. The underwear-led model provides unusual stability: a high-frequency, high-loyalty category that funds investment in the faster-growing sports apparel segment.

Björn Borg's core product is underwear, which accounts for 48% of 2025 sales. Sports apparel follows at 29% and is the primary growth engine. Footwear contributes 9% and other products — including licensed eyewear — account for 14%. Footwear and eyewear are operated through licensing partnerships, generating royalties without direct inventory exposure.

Björn Borg generates revenue through five channels: wholesale (selling to retailers in bulk), own e-commerce, own retail stores, external distributors, and licensing. The model is deliberately capital-light — licensing and distribution partners handle markets and product categories Björn Borg doesn't directly operate, generating royalties without inventory risk. This structure enables geographic and category expansion with minimal capital investment.

Björn Borg's primary markets are Sweden (35% of sales, 2,666 retail partners, 4 own stores), the Netherlands (23%, 582 retailers, 4 stores), and Finland (12%, 1,122 retailers, 4 stores). Belgium, Germany, and Denmark are also active markets. The Nordic and Benelux concentration gives the brand a strong regional identity, while licensing and franchise partnerships are the primary vehicles for further international expansion.

Björn Borg operates in the global athleisure market, valued at $387 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $1,070 billion by 2034 — a CAGR of 9.20%. The brand's positioning at the intersection of sport and everyday fashion places it directly in the fastest-growing segment of this market. Sports apparel, currently 29% of Björn Borg's sales, is where the company expects to capture the largest share of this growth.

Björn Borg has four long-term financial objectives, valid until further notice: minimum 10% annual sales growth, minimum 10% operating margin, an annual dividend of at least 50% of net profit, and an equity/assets ratio no lower than 35%. These targets reflect a balance between growth ambition, profitability discipline, and reliable shareholder returns — underpinned by a strong balance sheet.

Björn Borg targets an annual dividend of at least 50% of net profit, subject to the company's financial position and future outlook. This is a structural long-term commitment rather than a discretionary decision, supported by the company's minimum 35% equity ratio target — ensuring dividend capacity is backed by a resilient balance sheet.

Björn Borg's growth strategy has two pillars. First, expanding through licensing and franchises — generating royalties from licensed products like footwear and eyewear, and franchise Björn Borg stores, without direct inventory or marketing investment. Second, leveraging international partnerships to enter new markets capital-efficiently. Both pillars allow the brand to grow its geographic footprint and product range while keeping the core business lean and profitable.

The Björn Borg Framework is the company's internal strategic model, built around five questions: Where are we going? (Vision: to be the #1 sports fashion brand for people who want to feel active and attractive.) Where are we now? What do we need to do? How do we do things? And why do we do this? The framework guides every level of the organisation — from company strategy down to individual targets — and is supported by five core values: Passion, Empowering, Winning Attitude, Bold, and Magnetic.

Björn Borg is led by CEO Henrik Bunge, supported by a senior management team including Daniel Grohman (COO), Jens Nyström (CFO), Emma Bengtsson (CMO), Robin Salazar (E-commerce Director), Johanna Sevonius Södergren (Chief Growth Officer), and Joacim Sjödin (Managing Director Nordics). The board is chaired by Johanna Schottenius. Management scores an 84% trust rating and 83% employee engagement — metrics the company highlights as part of its investment case.

Björn Borg's sustainability strategy is built around three focus areas: reducing environmental impact, securing social compliance across the supply chain, and staying compliant and transparent. Sustainability governance sits close to the top of the organisation — the Head of Sustainability reports directly to the CEO, who reports to the board — signalling it is treated as a business priority rather than a communications function.

Björn Borg is covered by three analyst firms: Inderes, DNB Carnegie, and Analyst Group. The next scheduled reporting event is the Q1 2026 report presentation on April 29, 2026. Investors can sign up for the IR newsletter on the corporate site to receive quarterly reports and business updates directly. All historical reports are available in the report archive at corporate.bjornborg.com.