The timely announcement of René Takens' departure enables the Supervisory Board to carefully and diligently search for his successor. This process is being initiated. Hielke Sybesma (CFO) and the other members of the Board of Directors will lead the implementation of the strategy until the new CEO is appointed. René Takens will remain involved in the Accell Group Board of Directors until the AGM and will act as an advisor to the company after that date, which will help facilitate a smooth transition.
Accell Group maintains its forecast for turnover and profit for the full year 2016 as published in the press release of 15 November 2016. The annual results will be published as scheduled on 10 March 2017.
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About Accell GroupAccell Group N.V. focuses internationally on the mid-range and higher segments of the market for bicycles and bicycle parts & accessories. The company has leading positions in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, Finland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. In Europe, Accell Group is the market leader in the bicycle market in terms of turnover. Accell Group's best known brands are Batavus (Netherlands), Sparta (Netherlands), Koga (Netherlands), Loekie (Netherlands), Ghost (Germany), Haibike (Germany), Winora (Germany), Raleigh and Diamondback (UK, US, Canada), Lapierre (France), Tunturi (Finland), Atala (Italy), Redline (US) and XLC (international).
Accell Group and its subsidiaries employ approximately 3,000 people in eighteen countries worldwide. The company has production facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Hungary, Turkey and China. Accell Group products are sold in more than seventy countries. The company's headquarters are located in Heerenveen (the Netherlands). Accell Group shares are traded on the official market of
Euronext Amsterdam and included in the Amsterdam Small Cap index (AScX). In 2015, Accell Group recorded profitable turnover of € 986 million.
For more information:Accell Group N.V.
Hielke Sybesma, member of the Board of Directors (CFO) tel: +31 (0)513-638702
Website: www.accell-group.com
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