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 May 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)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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ARCADIS NV |
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Nieuwe Stationsstraat 10 |
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P.O. Box 33 |
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6800 LE Arnhem |
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The Netherlands |
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Tel +31 26 3778 292 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
Fax +31 26 4438 381 |
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www.arcadis-global.com |
SHAREHOLDERS ARCADIS ACCEPT STOCK SPLIT
ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS – May 13, 2008 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design and engineering company, today announced that the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders has agreed to the changes in the Articles of Association of the firm that will allow for the one for three stock split to be executed.
In order to effectuate the stock split, on May 15, 2008, after the stock exchange has closed, the nominal value of each share will be increased to EUR 0.06. Directly afterwards, each share will be split into three shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.02 each (‘new shares’). Starting on May 16, 2008, the ‘new shares’ will be traded on Euronext Amsterdam.
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and buildings, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 13,500 employees and over €1.5 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.
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: Joost Slooten at ARCADIS at +31-26-3778604 or e-mail at j.slooten@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, 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: May 15, 2008 |
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/s/ H.L.J. Noy |
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H.L.J. Noy |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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