What's wrong with Billabong?

For all of the suitors circling Billabong International, the Australian surfwear retailer is yet to see much action. With four bidders showing interest over the past year, none of the interest has so far turned into a deal.

Spotlight on...What's wrong with Billabong?

16 January 2013

For all of the suitors circling Billabong, the Australian surfwear brand is yet to see much action. With four bidders showing interest over the past year, Petah Marian looks at why none of the interest has so far turned into a deal.

AUSTRALIA: VF Corp launches rival bid for Billabong

14 January 2013

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has received a rival bid for the brand from VF Corp and private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners, which matches an offer from US boss Paul Naude and Sycamore Partners.

AUSTRALIA: Billabong opens books to latest bidders

2 January 2013

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has opened its books to a consortium comprising the company's former head of its Americas business.

AUSTRALIA: Billabong warns on profit as $524m bid confirmed

19 December 2012

Australian surfwear brand Billabong today (19 December) confirmed details of a AUD524m buyout bid - but shares fell 13.3% after the company issued another profit warning.

AUSTRALIA: Billabong director mulls buyout bid

19 November 2012

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has seen its share price jump after the head of its Americas business temporarily stepped aside to explore a potential buyout of the company.

AUSTRALIA: TPG Capital drops Billabong bid

12 October 2012

Private equity firm TPG Capital has withdrawn its bid for Australian surfwear brand Billabong.

AUSTRALIA: Loss-making Billabong unveils new strategy

28 August 2012

Surfwear business Billabong has unveiled a four-year transformation strategy after recording a full-year loss of A$275.6m in the 12 months to 30 June.

AUSTRALIA: Billabong names Inman CEO to drive growth

9 May 2012

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has named Launa Inman as its new managing director and CEO, replacing Derek O'Neil who left the company yesterday (8 May).