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 January 2008
Commission File Number: 000-22628
ARCADIS N.V.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Nieuwe Stationsstraat 10
6811 KS Arnhem
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)
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ARCADIS NV |
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Tel +31 26 3778 292 |
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Fax +31 26 4438 381 |
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www.arcadis-global.com |
PRESS RELEASE
ARCADIS STRENGTHENS COMMUNICATIONS POSITION
ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS — January 21, 2008 — ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design and engineering company, today announced that Mark Zellenrath (46) has been appointed to the position of Director Corporate Communications for ARCADIS. In this new position he will work on enhancing the name awareness of the ARCADIS brand. A core point will be the further professionalization and internationalization of the communications function at corporate level and in the global operating companies of the firm. In addition, ARCADIS wants to be a source of record and knowledge center for media on important topics like climate change, water management, mobility, environment, sustainability, as well as developments in architecture and the built environment. Mark Zellenrath will direct these activities and in his role will report directly to Harrie Noy, CEO of ARCADIS.
Mark Zellenrath comes from UPC Nederland where he was Vice-President Communications and Public Policy. Before joining UPC, he held communications and public affairs functions in TPG and KPN.
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 12,000 employees and over €1.5 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions. Visit us on the internet: www.arcadis-global.com
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 and 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: Mark Zellenrath, ARCADIS NV, phone: +31-26-3778292; mobile: +31-6-50736265; e-mail: m.c.zellenrath@arcadis.nl.
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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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ARCADIS N.V. |
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Date: January 22, 2008 |
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/s/ C.M. Jaski |
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Mr. C.M. Jaski |
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Member Executive Board |
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