Starting news article english 22 September 2011

Clifford Chance advises Pon Holdings B.V. on the takeover of Derby Cycle AG

Clifford Chance advises Pon Holdings B.V. on its strategic partnership with Derby Cycle AG and voluntary public takeover offer for all issued and outstanding shares in Derby Cycle AG, a listed German bicycle producer.

Pon Holdings is one of the largest family-owned companies in the Netherlands and owns the Dutch bicycle producer Koninklijke Gazelle.

The Clifford Chance team includes partner Dr. Arndt Stengel and senior associate Anja Döring (both Corporate, Frankfurt) as well as partner Marc Besen, senior associates Dr. Achim Gronemeyer and Christian Miege (all Antitrust, Düsseldorf). The Clifford Chance Amsterdam office advises with partner Hector de Beaufort and senior associate Michael Otte (both Corporate) as well as counsel Steven Verschuur (Antitrust).