Accell Group Books 41% Increase in Net Profit

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (16 February) – Accell Group NV booked a net profit of 4.2 mn Euro (US$3.8 mn) in 2000. The increase took place in ordinary operations and was a rise of 41% when compared to 1999. Turnover rose by 36% to 204 mn Euro (US$186 mn) from 150 mn Euro (US$136.7) in 1999. Dutch