What's wrong with Billabong?

Spotlight on…What’s wrong with Billabong?

For all of the suitors circling Billabong, the Australian surfwear brand is yet to see much action. With four bidders…

AUSTRALIA: VF Corp launches rival bid for Billabong

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has received a rival bid for the brand from VF Corp and private equity firm Altamont…

AUSTRALIA: Billabong opens books to latest bidders

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

Australian surfwear brand Billabong today (19 December) confirmed details of a AUD524m buyout bid - but shares fell 13.3% after…

AUSTRALIA: Billabong director mulls buyout bid

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has seen its share price jump after the head of its Americas business temporarily stepped aside…

AUSTRALIA: TPG Capital drops Billabong bid

Private equity firm TPG Capital has withdrawn its bid for Australian surfwear brand Billabong. TPG Capital made an A$1.45 per…

AUSTRALIA: Loss-making Billabong unveils new strategy

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

AUSTRALIA: Billabong names Inman CEO to drive growth

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has named Launa Inman as its new managing director and CEO, replacing Derek O'Neil who left…