荷兰Accell集团于本周三启动破产程序[1]。该集团旗下拥有历史悠久的Raleigh自行车品牌，该品牌创立于1887年，曾是全球最大的自行车制造商[1]。Accell集团在2022年被美国私募股权公司KKR以14亿欧元收购[1]，但最终未能找到接盘方。
破产程序启动前，Accell集团的处境已经恶化。该集团在2月份被移交给债权人[1]，随后与包括Dutech Holdings和Tri Star Group在内的潜在收购方进行了谈判，但这些收购谈判最终失败[1]。Accell集团受到中国竞争对手压力和疫情后自行车需求下滑影响[1]。Raleigh品牌本身于2012年被Accell以1亿美元收购[1]，如今随着母公司陷入困境前景堪忧。
Dutch-based Accell Group, which owns the storied Raleigh bicycle brand, initiated insolvency proceedings on Wednesday after failing to secure a buyer for the company.[1] The group, which was acquired by American private equity firm KKR for €1.4 billion in 2022, has been unable to develop a viable restructuring plan amid intense competition from Chinese manufacturers and declining bicycle demand in the post-pandemic period.[1]
Raleigh, established in 1887 and once the world's largest bicycle manufacturer, was acquired by Accell for $100 million in 2012.[1] The brand represents a significant portion of Accell's portfolio, which also includes Lapierre and Ghost bicycles.[1] After control of Accell was transferred to creditors in February, the company pursued acquisition negotiations with Dutech Holdings and Tri Star Group, but these talks ultimately collapsed.[1]