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 February 2007
Commission File Number: 000-22628
ARCADIS
N.V.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
Nieuwe
Stationsstraat 10
6811 KS Arnhem
The Netherlands
(Address of principal
executive offices)
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ARCADIS AWARDED TWO U.S. NAVY CONTRACTS TOTALLING NEARLY $4 MILLION
ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS February 1, 2007 ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering company, today announced that ARCADIS BBL (a division of ARCADIS U.S., Inc.) was awarded two contracts by the U.S. Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, to provide environmental services as part of a team led by Accord Engineering, Inc. of Santa Ana, California.
One contract, to conduct extended site inspection and remedial investigation at three upland and sediment sites at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, San Diego, California, has a total value of $1.9 million. A second contract, to conduct site inspections at nine sites at the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on San Clemente Island, located approximately 60 miles off the coast of southern California, is valued at $1.9 million.
Were very proud to once again be working with the Navy. This is a very important project and we believe these awards recognize our significant experience in and ability to provide environmental services in southern California. This project will draw upon our expertise in the fields of ecological assessment and sediment management, said Ed Lynch, president of ARCADIS BBL.
This significant contract for us to provide environmental services is an important step in continuing our expansion of services in the federal market, stated Mark Fenner, federal program director for ARCADIS U.S. operations.
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and facilities, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 11,000 employees and more than $1.5 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions,
For more information contact: Joost Slooten, ARCADIS NV at +31-26-3778604 or j.slooten@arcadis.nl. Please visit our websites at www.bbl-inc.com or www.arcadis-us.com.
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Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-thinking 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 companys 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 Companys ability to acquire and execute projects. These and other risks 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.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 1, 2007 | By: | /s/ H.L.J. Noy |
| H.L.J. Noy | |
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