UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June, 2005
Commission File Number 000-22628
ARCADIS N.V.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Utrechtseweg 68
6812 AH Arnhem
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)
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ARCADIS NV
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ARCADIS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AYH
ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS – June 23, 2005 – ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy and engineering company, announced today that it has received acceptances in relation to more than 90% of the shares of AYH plc (AYH). As a result, the offer for AYH has become wholly unconditional, which means that ARCADIS can complete the acquisition and acquire 100% of the shares. AYH specializes in project consulting, cost control and consultancy services for real estate and property development for private and public clients. With AYH, ARCADIS adds 340 people and gross revenues of GBP 25 million. ARCADIS will pay GBP 16 million with an earn-out component that can reach a maximum of GBP 5 million.
“We are extremely pleased that the 90% acceptance threshold has been reached well before the closing date of the offer”, said Harrie Noy, chairman of the Executive Board of ARCADIS. “This allows us to move quickly such that we can start reaping the benefits from the relationship right away.”
ARCADIS is an international company that provides project management, consultancy and engineering services to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. Infrastructure – Environment – Buildings. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects. For companies and governments. With 10,000 employees and € 900 million in gross revenue the company is multi-nationally present with a close-knit local network. Expertise and experience are of international significance. Focused on providing added value to clients.
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the company’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among others, risks associated with possible changes in environmental legislation and risks with regard to the Company’s ability to acquire and execute projects. These are other risks are described in ARCADIS’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission over the last 12 months, copies of which will be available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from the Company.
For more information contact: Marc Lamers of ARCADIS at *31-26-3778286 or e-mail at m.c.j.lamers@arcadis.nl. Visit us on the internet: www.arcadis-global.com
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: June 27, 2005 |
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/s/ C.Michiel Jaski |
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C. Michiel Jaski |
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