Accell secures additional funding from new owners, and debt reduction

February 18, 2026

Accell has revealed it is shifting away from ownership by the KKR investment group, and has secured new funding and a substantial debt reduction.

The majority of its lenders have agreed to a transaction that will significantly reduce Accell’s total debt and considerably strengthen its financial position, with the business adding that the shareholding in Accell will be transferred for the benefit of existing super senior lenders.

Jonas Nilsson, CEO, Accell said: “With this new funding and debt reduction, we are taking an important next step in our transformation journey and can now focus on shaping our long-term future. Accell is an extraordinary company, with a unique position in the European bike market. CYCLING INDUSTRY NEWS