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The decision to stop production in Waldsassen seems to be part of a wider restricting and aligning of operations at Accell Group. – Photo Ghost

Accell Group closes German Ghost factory

WALDSASSEN, Germany - The 30th anniversary gift of Ghost was not a pleasant one for the 120 employees. Owner Accell Group decided to close down the...

The Raleigh Bicycle Company is one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in the world and has been in Accell Group’s hands since 2012. – Photo Raleigh

Raleigh cuts UK jobs in move to align with Accell Group

NOTTINGHAM, England - Citing a challenging market, UK bike manufacturer Raleigh is cutting jobs and relocating its headquarters. The measures are...

Incoming CEO Tjeerd Jegen has more than 25 years of expertise in global retail companies. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group appoints new CEO

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as CEO and Chair of the Management Board. Starting 1 November 2023, Jegen who...

Bicycle brands in the Accell Group portfolio include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe and Carqon. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group sees Fitch Rating drop for second time in months

HOOFDORP, the Netherlands - Citing "limited progress on addressing supply chain challenges, which has eroded liquidity headroom and led to deeply...

“I am very motivated to contribute to the further development of SSU's future growth,” said Ton Anbeek after his appointment to the board of directors at Signa Sports United. – Photo Bike Europe

Signa Sports appoints former Accell Group's CEO Ton Anbeek to board

BERLIN, Germany - The appointment of former Accell Group CEO Ton Anbeek to the board of directors will help Signa Sport United to elevate its online...

The Fitch outlook formally applies to Sprint BidCo BV, the new holding company of Accell Group. – Photo Shutterstock

Fitch revises Accell Group outlook from positive to negative

HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands – The ongoing supply chain challenges have impacted Accell Group's financial position to such an extent that the...

Ton Anbeek steered Accell Group in the role of CEO since 2017. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group looking for new CEO as Ton Anbeek steps down

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands – After almost six years in the lead at bicycle manufacturer Accell Group, Ton Anbeek has stepped down as CEO. While a...

Gilles Lapierre makes room for the next generation. – Photo Lappiere

Gilles Lapierre to leave Accell Group at year-end

DIJON, France - Accell Group announces today that Gilles Lapierre has decided to step down as Senior Advisor Innovation & Technology of Accell Group...

Accell Group will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam as of 22 August 2022. - Photo Bike Europe

Accell Group well-positioned despite inventory and cash flow issues,...

HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - The take-over of Accell Group by KKR and Teslin has entered a new stage now it will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam...

As soon as possible KKR will commence a compulsory acquisition procedure for the remaining shares. – Photo Bike Europe

KKR to start legal actions to obtain last 3.1% of Accell Group shares

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The initial offer of the KKR-led consortium for the Accell Group's share was not welcomed by all parties involved....