AUSTRALIA: Billabong says takeover talks still ongoing
By Leonie Barrie | 4 October 2012
Australian surf and skatewear retailer Billabong International has released a statement saying that takeover talks are still ongoing with TPG Capital, after an Australian newspaper reported the private equity firm was considering pulling out.
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