AUSTRALIA: Unnamed party drops out of Billabong bid
By Leonie Barrie | 20 September 2012
Billabong International today (20 September) said TPG Capital is the only firm still considering a possible takeover bid for the Australian surf and skatewear retailer after a second, unnamed, party pulled out.
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