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Billabong's plan for a takeover falls through
Surfwear retailer Billabong is looking for an alternative option after talks of a takeover with two private equity firms has ended.
Billabong in trading halt - again
Billabong has entered into another trading halt ahead of a confirmed takeover.
Talks about Billabong takeover extended
Billabong has granted its potential buyer Sycamore Consortium an extra 10 days of exclusivity as talks about a takeover continues.
Time ticks for Billabong
While Billabong's share prices continue to fall, the market waits eagerly to see if the surfwear's latest negotiations will help save the troubled company.
Billabong on indefinite suspension
Billabong is currently being suspended indefinitely as negotiations with two potential buyers continue.
Billabong comes to trading halt
This is the second trading halt the surfwear company has called for less than two weeks.
Billabong results take a hard hit
As Billabong undergoes its four year long transformation strategy, which was announced in August 2012, the company has had to take a hard hit before improvements can be seen.
Billabong receives sixth offer
Billabong has received another takeover offer.
Network Ten exec joins Billabong
Billabong has appointed a new chief financial officer.
Billabong says it was unanimous
Billabong's chairman Ted Kunkel has defended the company's decision made earlier this year to reject the proposed offers for a takeover.
New director joins Billabong
Billabong has appointed a new member to the board as non-executive director.
TPG withdraws offer from Billabong
Billabong’s only remaining bidder TPG has now withdrawn its offer to buy all of the company’s shares.
Billabong announces board restructure
Billabong has appointed Ian Pollard as a director and Chairman Elect of its Board who join the committee on 24 October 2012.
Billabong's mystery bidder withdraws offer
Billabong's unknown bidder has withdrawn its offer after making a bid for the surfwear company on September 6.
For sale: Rip Curl
Surfwear brand Rip Curl has been hit by the downturn in consumer spending and is now up for sale.
Unknown party bids on Billabong
In less than six weeks of receiving an offer from TPG International for $1.45 cash per share, surfwear retailer Billabong has received another proposal from an unnamed bidder for a takeover.
New plans for Billabong
Billabong has announced its transformation strategy, which is expected to provide a clear pathway to unlocking the inherent value within the Billabong Group.
Billabong invites TPG for inspection
Following TPG's second bid, Billabong has granted the company the opportunity to conduct non-exclusive due diligence.
TPG makes second offer to Billabong
TPG, who has secured the support of Colonial First State and Perennial Value Management, has offered its second takeover bid to Billabong of $1.45 per share.
Billabong switches leader
Billabong has picked former Target managing director Launa Inman to help lead the company out of trouble.
Billabong, TCP settle $285M joint venture
Billabong has completed the partial sales of Nixon to its joint venture partner Trilantic Capital Partners for US$285 million.
Billabong US reports strong trading
As Billabong continues to swim in deep waters after reporting an earnings slump in its half year results, rejecting TPG's offer to buy half of its assets and the decision to close stores, its US operation continues to remain strong.
Billabong cuts 400 jobs
This comes as part of the surfwear company’s announcement of its first half year profits where it achieved a mere $16.097 million.
Euro crisis dampens Billabong's sales
Just like its fellow retailer JB Hi-Fi, Billabong was reporting at its AGM in October to be trading wel but this quarter the sales growth trend has "deteriorated significantly".
Billabong gears up for profitable year
The company has reported that total sales for the September quarter were up 24.7 per cent over the same period in the prior year.
Quake shakes Billabong's profits
The company said that while its offices and warehouses in Japan have not suffered any physical damage, a number of its company owned retail stores and wider wholesale account base will likely to be affected.
Weak summer doesn't defeat Billabong
The company reported $834.9 million in group sales revenue, which was up 15.8 per cent in Australian dollar terms compared to the prior corresponding year.
Rough surf for Billabong
The company now anticipates first-half NPAT will be 8 to 13 per cent lower than the prior year in constant currency terms.
Billabong acquires surf store
The company has acquired 38 retail stores from the General Pants Group and associated parties.
Billabong struggles with strong dollar
Billabong has predicated that earnings will be reasonably flat in 2010-11 as the company experiences pressure from the strong Australian dollar.
Billabong expands with SDS
Expected to be completed on 1 November 2010, the acquisition comprises of 38 SDS and Jetty Surf retail banners, along with two licensed Billabong stores.
Strong sales for Rip Curl
Strong sales in Australia and the region have helped surfwear company Rip Curl
