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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
     
(Mark One)
     
þ   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 1-14229
QUIKSILVER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   33-0199426
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification Number)
15202 Graham Street
Huntington Beach, California
92649
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(714) 889-2200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
     
Title of   Name of each exchange
each class   on which registered
Common Stock   New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o Noþ
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yeso Noþ
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesþ Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yeso Noo
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer þ  Non-accelerated filer o  Smaller reporting company o
  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yeso Noþ
The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $212 million as of April 30, 2009, the last business day of Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
As of December 31, 2009, there were 128,599,163 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 26, 2010 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
 
 

 


 

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PART I
Item 1.   BUSINESS
Unless the context indicates otherwise, when we refer to “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company” in this Form 10-K, we are referring to Quiksilver, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Quiksilver, Inc. was incorporated in 1976 and was reincorporated in Delaware in 1986. Our fiscal year ends on October 31, and references to fiscal 2009, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007 refer to the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Introduction
We are a globally diversified company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products. Our brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect with our boardriding culture and heritage. We believe that surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and other outdoor sports influence the apparel choices made by consumers as these activities are communicated to a global audience by television, the internet, movies and magazines. People are attracted to the venues in which these sports are performed and the values they represent, including individual expression, adventure and creativity.
Over the past 39 years, Quiksilver has been established as a global company representing the casual, youth lifestyle associated with boardriding sports. Based on our fiscal 2009 revenues, we are the largest apparel company that is identified with the sports of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. We believe that our multiple authentic brands enable us to produce and market apparel, footwear, accessories and related products for consumers in a broad cross section of the outdoor market. Furthermore, we believe that our operations provide us with a diversified platform for growth and enhanced operating efficiencies.
Our products are sold in over 90 countries in a wide range of distribution channels, including surf shops, skateboard shops, snowboard shops, our proprietary concept stores, other specialty stores and select department stores. Our corporate and Americas’ headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, while our European headquarters is in St. Jean de Luz, France, and our Asia/Pacific headquarters is in Torquay, Australia.
In November 2008, we completed the sale of our Rossignol business, which included the brands Rossignol, Dynastar, Look and Lange. Our Rossignol business, including both wintersports equipment and related apparel, is classified as discontinued operations in this report. The assets and related liabilities of our remaining Rossignol apparel business are classified as held for sale, and the operations are classified as discontinued in our consolidated financial statements. Also, as part of our acquisition of Rossignol in 2005, we acquired a majority interest in Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. Our golf equipment operations were subsequently sold in December 2007 and are also classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements. As a result of these dispositions, the following information has been adjusted to exclude both our Rossignol and golf equipment businesses.
Segment Information
We operate in the outdoor market of the sporting goods industry in which we design, produce and distribute branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products. We have three operating segments consisting of the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific, each of which sells a full range of our products. Our former wintersports equipment segment has been classified as discontinued operations. The Americas segment includes revenues from the U.S., Canada and Latin America. The European segment includes revenues primarily from Western Europe. The Asia/Pacific segment includes revenues primarily from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Indonesia. Royalties earned from various licensees in other international territories are categorized in corporate operations, along with revenues from sourcing services to our licensees. For information regarding the revenues, operating profits and identifiable assets attributable to our operating segments, see note 14 of our consolidated financial statements. Our Rossignol business has been removed from our segment reporting and is classified as discontinued operations.

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Products and Brands
Our brands are focused on different sports within the outdoor market. Quiksilver and Roxy are rooted in the sport of surfing and are leading brands representing the boardriding lifestyle, which includes not only surfing, but also skateboarding and snowboarding. DC’s reputation is based on its technical shoes made for skateboarding. We have developed a portfolio of other brands also inspired by surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.
Quiksilver
We have grown our Quiksilver brand from its origins as a line of boardshorts to now include shirts, walkshorts, t-shirts, fleece, pants, jackets, snowboardwear, footwear, hats, backpacks, wetsuits, watches, eyewear and other accessories. Quiksilver has also expanded its target market beyond young men to include men, women, boys, toddlers and infants. In fiscal 2009, the Quiksilver brand represented approximately 39% of our revenues from continuing operations.
Roxy
Our Roxy brand for young women is a surf-inspired collection that we introduced in 1991, and later expanded to include girls, with the Teenie Wahine and Roxy Girl brands, and infants. Roxy includes a full range of sportswear, swimwear, footwear, backpacks, snowboardwear, snowboards, bedroom furnishings and other accessories. In fiscal 2009, the Roxy brand accounted for approximately 33% of our revenues from continuing operations.
DC
Our DC brand specializes in performance skateboard shoes, snowboard boots, sandals and apparel for both young men and juniors. We believe that DC’s skateboard-driven image and lifestyle is well positioned within the global outdoor youth market and has appeal beyond its core skateboarding base. In fiscal 2009, the DC brand accounted for approximately 23% of our revenues from continuing operations.
Other Brands
In fiscal 2009, our other brands represented approximately 5% of our revenues from continuing operations.
  Raisins, Radio Fiji, Leilani—Raisins and Radio Fiji are swimwear labels for the juniors market, while Leilani is our contemporary swimwear label.
  Hawk—Tony Hawk, the world-famous skateboarder, is the inspiration for our Hawk brand. Our Hawk brand targets boys and young men who identify with the skateboarding lifestyle and recognize Tony Hawk from his broad media and video game exposure.
  Lib Technologies, Gnu, Bent Metal—We address the core snowboard market through our Lib Technologies and Gnu brands of snowboards and accessories and Bent Metal snowboard bindings.
Product Categories
The following table shows the approximate percentage of our revenues from continuing operations attributable to each of our major product categories during the last three fiscal years:
                         
    Percentage of Revenues
    2009   2008   2007
Apparel
    66 %     65 %     66 %
Footwear
    20       20       18  
Accessories
    14       15       16  
 
                       
 
    100 %     100 %     100 %
 
                       
Although our products are generally available throughout the year, demand for different categories of products changes in the different seasons of the year. Sales of shorts, short-sleeve shirts, t-shirts and swimwear are higher during the spring and summer seasons, and sales of pants, long-sleeve shirts, fleece, jackets, sweaters and technical outerwear are higher during the fall and holiday seasons.

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We believe that retail prices for our U.S. apparel products range from approximately $20 for a t-shirt and $43 for a typical short to $190 for a typical snowboard jacket. For our European products, retail prices range from approximately $33 for a t-shirt and about $70 for a typical short to $221 for a basic snowboard jacket. Our Asia/Pacific t-shirts sell for approximately $35, while our shorts sell for approximately $55 and a basic snowboard jacket sells for approximately $211. Retail prices for our typical skate shoe range from approximately $60 in the U.S. to approximately $77 in Europe.
Product Design
Our apparel, footwear, accessories and related products are designed for young-minded people who live a casual lifestyle. Innovative design, active fabrics and quality of workmanship are emphasized. Our design and merchandising teams create seasonal product ranges for each of our brands. These design groups constantly monitor local and global fashion trends. We believe our most valuable input comes from our own managers, employees, sponsored athletes and independent sales representatives who are actively involved in surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and other sports in our core market. This connection with our core market continues to be the inspiration for our products and is key to our reputation for distinct and authentic design. Our design centers in California, Europe, Australia and Japan develop and share designs and merchandising themes and concepts that are globally consistent while reflecting local adaptations for differences in geography, culture and taste.
Promotion and Advertising
The strength of our brands is based on many years of grassroots efforts that have established their legitimacy. We have always sponsored athletes that use our products in their outdoor sports, such as surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, bmx and motocross, and have sponsored events that showcase these sports. Over time, our brands have become closely identified not only with the underlying sports they represent, but also with the way of life that is associated with those who are active in such sports. Accordingly, our advertising efforts are focused on promoting the sports and related lifestyle in addition to advertising specific products. As our sports and lifestyle have grown in popularity, not only in the United States but also internationally, the visibility of our brands has increased.
We have relationships with athletes worldwide. These include such well-known personalities as Kelly Slater, Tony Hawk, Dane Reynolds, Julian Wilson, Robbie Naish, Travis Rice, Danny Way, Rob Dyrdek, Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, Sofia Mulanovich, Torah Bright and Sarah Burke. Along with these athletes, many of whom have achieved world champion status in their individual sports, we sponsor many amateurs and up-and-coming professionals. We believe that these athletes legitimize the performance of our products, form the basis for our advertising and promotional content, maintain a real connection with the core users of our products and create a general aspiration to the lifestyle that these athletes represent.
The events and promotions that we sponsor include world-class boardriding events, such as the Quiksilver Pro (Australia and Europe) and the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, which we believe is the most prestigious event among surfers. We also sponsor many women’s events and our Quiksilver, DC and Roxy athletes participate in the Summer and Winter X-Games as well as the Olympics. In addition, we sponsor many regional and local events, such as surf camps for beginners and enthusiasts, that reinforce the reputations of our brands as authentic among athletes and non-athletes alike.
Our brand messages are communicated through advertising, editorial content and other programming in both core and mainstream media. Coverage of our sports, athletes and related lifestyle forms the basis of content for core magazines, such as Surfer, Surfing and Transworld Skateboarding. Through our various entertainment initiatives, we are bringing our lifestyle message to an even broader audience through television, films, books and co-sponsored events and products.

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Customers and Sales
We sell our products in over 90 countries around the world. We believe that the integrity and success of our brands is dependent, in part, upon our careful selection of the retailers to whom we sell our products. Therefore, we maintain a strict and controlled distribution channel to uphold and enhance the value of our brands.
The foundation of our business is the distribution of our products through surf shops, skateboard shops, snowboard shops and our proprietary concept stores, where the environment communicates our brand messages. This core distribution channel serves as a base of legitimacy and long-term loyalty to us and our brands. Most of these stores stand alone or are part of small chains.
Our products are also distributed through independent specialty or active lifestyle stores and specialty chains. This category includes chains in the United States such as Pacific Sunwear, Nordstrom, Zumiez, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Famous Footwear and Journeys, as well as many independent active lifestyle stores and sports shops in the United States and around the world. A limited amount of our products are distributed through select department stores, including Macy’s and Bloomingdales in the U.S.; Galeries Lafayette in France; and El Corte Ingles in Spain.
Although many of our brands are sold through the same retail accounts, distribution can be different depending on the brand and demographic group. Our Quiksilver products are sold in the Americas to customers that have approximately 11,800 store locations combined. Likewise, Roxy products are sold in the Americas to customers with approximately 11,700 store locations. Most of these Roxy locations also carry Quiksilver products. In the Americas, DC products are carried in approximately 13,800 stores. Our swimwear brands (Raisins, Leilani and Radio Fiji) are found in approximately 8,400 stores in the Americas, including many small, specialty swim locations. Our apparel, footwear and accessories are found in approximately 7,800 store locations in Europe, and in approximately 3,350 store locations in Asia/Pacific.
Our European segment accounted for approximately 40%, 41% and 39% of our consolidated revenues from continuing operations during fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Our Asia/Pacific segment accounted for approximately 13%, 12% and 12% of our consolidated revenues from continuing operations in fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Other non-U.S. sales are in the Americas segment (i.e., Canada and Latin America) and accounted for approximately 9%, 8% and 7% of consolidated revenues from continuing operations in fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
The following table summarizes the approximate percentages of our fiscal 2009 revenues by distribution channel:
                                 
    Percentage of Revenues
Distribution Channel   Americas   Europe   Asia/Pacific   Consolidated
Core market shops
    27 %     41 %     75 %     39 %
Specialty stores
    36       41       24       37  
Department stores
    17       6       1       10  
U.S. exports
    20                   9  
Distributors
          12             5  
 
                               
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    100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %
 
                               
Geographic segment
    47 %     40 %     13 %     100 %
 
                               
Our revenues are spread over a large wholesale customer base. During fiscal 2009, approximately 19% of our consolidated revenues from continuing operations were from our ten largest customers, while our largest customer accounted for less than 4% of such revenues.
Our products are sold by approximately 350 independent sales representatives in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. In addition, we use approximately 80 local distributors in Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Our sales representatives are generally compensated on a commission basis. We employ retail merchandise coordinators in the United States who travel between specified retail locations of our

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wholesale customers to further improve the presentation of our product and build our image at the retail level.
Our sales are globally diversified. The following table summarizes the approximate percentages of our consolidated revenues from continuing operations by geographic region (excluding licensees):
                         
    Percentage of Revenues
Geographic Region   2009   2008   2007
United States
    38 %     39 %     42 %
Other Americas
    9       8       7  
France
    11       13       13  
United Kingdom and Spain
    11       13       14  
Other European countries
    18       15       12  
Asia/Pacific
    13       12       12  
 
                       
Total
    100 %     100 %     100 %
 
                       
We generally sell our apparel, footwear, accessories and related products to customers on a net-30 to net-60 day basis in the Americas, and in Europe and Asia/Pacific on a net-30 to net-90 day basis depending on the country and whether we sell directly to retailers in the country or to a distributor. Some customers are on C.O.D. terms. We generally do not reimburse our customers for marketing expenses or participate in markdown programs with our customers. A limited amount of product is offered on consignment in our Asia/Pacific segment.
For additional information regarding our revenues, operating profits and identifiable assets attributable to our operating segments, see note 14 of our consolidated financial statements.
Retail Concepts
Quiksilver concept stores are an important part of our global retail strategy. These stores are stocked primarily with Quiksilver and Roxy product, and their proprietary design demonstrates our history, authenticity and commitment to surfing and other boardriding sports. We also have Roxy stores, which are dedicated to the juniors customer, Quiksilver Youth stores, and DC stores. In various territories, we also operate Quiksilver and Roxy shops that are part of larger department stores. These shops, which are typically smaller than a stand-alone shop but have many of the same operational characteristics, are referred to below as shop-in-shops.
We own 518 stores in selected markets that provide enhanced brand-building opportunities. In territories where we operated our wholesale businesses during fiscal 2009, we had 213 stores with independent retailers under license. We do not receive royalty income from these licensed stores. Rather, we provide the independent retailer with our retail expertise and store design concepts in exchange for the independent retailer agreeing to maintain our brands at a minimum of 80% of the store’s inventory. Certain minimum purchase obligations are also required. In our licensed territories, such as Argentina and Turkey, our licensees operate 71 concept stores. We receive royalty income from sales in these stores based on the licensees’ revenues. We also distribute our products through outlet stores generally located in outlet malls in geographically diverse, non-urban locations. The total number of stores open at October 31, 2009 was 802. The unit count of both company-owned and licensed stores at October 31, 2009, excluding stores in licensed territories, is summarized in the following table:
                                                                 
    Number of Stores
    Americas   Europe   Asia/Pacific   Combined
Store Concept   Company Owned   Licensed   Company Owned   Licensed   Company Owned   Licensed   Company Owned   Licensed
Quiksilver stores
    60       15       122       155       37       13       219       183  
Shop-in-shops
                65             60             125        
Roxy stores
    3       2       19       14       10       5       32       21  
Outlet stores
    48             36       2       32       2       116       4  
Other stores
    6       2       20       3                   26       5  
 
                                                               
 
    117       19       262       174       139       20       518       213  
 
                                                               

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Seasonality
Our sales fluctuate from quarter to quarter primarily due to seasonal consumer demand patterns for different categories of our products, and due to the effect that the Christmas and holiday season has on the buying habits of our customers. Our consolidated revenues from continuing operations are summarized by quarter in the following table:
                                                 
    Consolidated Revenues  
Dollar amounts in thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Quarter ended January 31
  $ 443,278       23 %   $ 496,581       22 %   $ 410,854       20 %
Quarter ended April 30
    494,173       25       596,280       26       520,359       25  
Quarter ended July 31
    501,394       25       564,876       25       528,591       26  
Quarter ended October 31
    538,681       27       606,899       27       587,268       29  
 
                                   
 
                                               
 
  $ 1,977,526       100 %   $ 2,264,636       100 %   $ 2,047,072       100 %
 
                                   
Production and Raw Materials
Our apparel, footwear, accessories and related products are generally sourced separately for our Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific operations. We own sourcing offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dongguan that manage the majority of production for our Asia/Pacific business and some of our Americas and European production. We believe that as we align our sourcing and logistics operations, more products can be sourced together and additional efficiencies can be obtained. Approximately 85% of our apparel, footwear, accessories and related products are purchased or imported as finished goods from suppliers principally in China, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and other parts of the far east, but also in Mexico, Turkey, Portugal and other foreign countries. After being imported, many of these products require embellishments such as screenprinting, dyeing, washing or embroidery. In the Americas, the remaining 15% of our production is manufactured by independent contractors from raw materials we provide, with a majority of this manufacturing done in Mexico and Central America, and the balance in the U.S.
The majority of our finished goods, as well as raw materials, must be committed to and purchased prior to the receipt of customer orders. If we overestimate the demand for a particular product, excess production can generally be distributed in our outlet stores or through secondary distribution channels. If we overestimate the purchase of a particular raw material, it can generally be used in garments for subsequent seasons or in garments for distribution through our outlet stores or secondary distribution channels.
During fiscal 2009, no single contractor of finished goods accounted for more than 7% of our consolidated production. Our largest raw material supplier accounted for 37% of our expenditures for raw materials during fiscal 2009, however, our raw materials expenditures only comprised 4% of our consolidated production costs. We believe that numerous qualified contractors, finished goods and raw materials suppliers are available to provide additional capacity on an as-needed basis and that we enjoy favorable on-going relationships with these contractors and suppliers.
Although we continue to explore new sourcing opportunities for finished goods and raw materials, we believe we have established solid working relationships over many years with vendors who are financially stable and reputable, and who understand our product quality and delivery standards. As part of our efforts to reduce costs and enhance our sourcing efficiency, we utilize foreign suppliers. We research, test and add, as needed, alternate and/or back-up suppliers. However, in the event of any unanticipated substantial disruption of our relationships with, or performance by, key existing suppliers and/or contractors, there could be a short-term adverse effect on our operations.

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Imports and Import Restrictions
We have, for some time, imported finished goods and raw materials for our domestic operations under multilateral and bilateral trade agreements between the U.S. and a number of foreign countries, including Hong Kong, India and China. These agreements impose duties on the products that are imported into the U.S. from the affected countries. Increases in the amount of duties we pay could have an adverse effect on our operations and financial results.
In Europe, we operate in the European Union (“EU”) within which there are few trade barriers. We also operate under constraints imposed on imports of finished goods and raw materials from outside the EU, including quotas and duty charges. We do not anticipate that these restrictions will materially or adversely impact our operations since we have always operated under such constraints.
We retain independent buying agents, primarily in China, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and other foreign countries to assist us in selecting and overseeing the majority of our independent third party manufacturing and sourcing of finished goods, fabrics, blanks and other products. In addition, these agents monitor duties and other trade regulations and perform some quality control functions. We also have approximately 260 employees primarily in Hong Kong and China, and a limited number of employees in Vietnam and India, that are involved in sourcing and quality control functions to assist us in monitoring and coordinating our overseas production.
By having employees in regions where we source our products, we enhance our ability to monitor factories to ensure their compliance with our standards of manufacturing practices. Our policies require every factory to comply with a code of conduct relating to factory working conditions and the treatment of workers involved in the manufacture of products.
Trademarks, Licensing Agreements and Patents
Trademarks
We own the “Quiksilver” and “Roxy” trademarks and the famous mountain and wave and heart logos in virtually every country in the world. Other trademarks we own include “Raisins”, “Radio Fiji”, “Leilani”, “Hawk”, “Lib Tech”, “Gnu”, “Bent Metal”, “DCSHOECOUSA”, the “DC Star” logo and other trademarks.
We apply for and register our trademarks throughout the world mainly for use on apparel, footwear, accessories and related products and for retail services. We believe our trademarks and our other intellectual property are crucial to the successful marketing and sale of our products, and we attempt to vigorously prosecute and defend our rights throughout the world. Because of the success of our trademarks, we also maintain global anti-counterfeiting programs to protect our brands.
Licensing Agreements and Patents
We own rights throughout the world to use and license the Quiksilver and Roxy trademarks in substantially all apparel and accessory product classifications. We also own rights throughout the world to use and license the DC related trademarks for the footwear, apparel and accessory products that we distribute under such brand. We directly operate all of the global Quiksilver and Roxy businesses with the exception of licensees in a few countries such as Argentina and Turkey. We have also licensed our Roxy trademark for snow skis, snow ski poles, snow ski boots and snow ski bindings in connection with our sale of Rossignol.
In April 2005, we licensed our Hawk brand in the United States to Kohl’s Stores, Inc., a department store chain with over 1,000 stores. Under the Kohl’s’ license agreement, Kohl’s has the exclusive right to manufacture and sell Hawk branded apparel and some related products in its U.S. stores and through its website. We receive royalties from Kohl’s based upon sales of Hawk branded products. Under the license agreement, we are responsible for product design, and Kohl’s manages sourcing, distribution, marketing and all other functions relating to the Hawk brand. The license agreement has an initial term of five years, with three five-year extensions at Kohl’s’ option. We retain the right to manufacture and sell Hawk branded products outside of North America.
Our patent portfolio contains patents and applications primarily related to wetsuits, skate shoes, watches, boardshorts, snowboards and snowboard boots.

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Competition
Competition is strong in the global beachwear, skateboard shoe and casual sportswear markets in which we operate, and each territory can have different competitors. Our direct competitors in the United States differ depending on distribution channel. Our principal competitors in our core channel of surf shops and our concept stores in the United States include Billabong International Pty Ltd, Volcom, Inc., O’Neill, Inc., Hurley International LLC and Nike, Inc., with its Nike 6.0 brand. Our competitors in the department store and specialty store channels in the United States include Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and its Hollister brand. Our principal competitors in the skateboard shoe market are VF Outdoor, Inc. (Vans), Sole Technology, Inc. (Etnies), DVS Shoe Company and Nike, Inc., with its Nike SB brand. In Europe, our principal competitors in the core channel include O’Neill, Inc., Billabong International Pty Ltd., Rip Curl International Pty Ltd., Oxbow S.A. and Volcom, Inc. In Australia, our primary competitors are Billabong International Pty Ltd. and Rip Curl International Pty Ltd. In broader distribution, our competitors also include companies such as Adidas AG and Levi Strauss & Co. Some of our competitors may be significantly larger and have substantially greater resources than we have.
We compete primarily on the basis of successful brand management, product design and quality born out of our ability to:
  maintain our reputation for authenticity in the core boardriding and outdoor sports lifestyle demographics;
  continue to develop and respond to global fashion and lifestyle trends in our core markets;
  create innovative, high quality and stylish products at appropriate price points; and
  convey our outdoor sports lifestyle messages to consumers worldwide.
Future Season Orders
At the end of November 2009, our backlog totaled $535 million compared to $629 million the year before. Our backlog depends upon a number of factors and fluctuates based upon the timing of trade shows and sales meetings, the length and timing of various international selling seasons, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and market conditions. The timing of shipments also fluctuates from year to year based upon the production of goods and the ability to distribute our products in a timely manner. As a consequence, a comparison of backlog from season to season is not necessarily meaningful and may not be indicative of eventual shipments or forecasted revenues.
Employees
At October 31, 2009, we had approximately 7,650 employees, consisting of approximately 3,300 in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, approximately 2,150 in Europe and approximately 2,200 in Asia/Pacific. None of these employees are represented by trade unions. Certain French employees are represented by workers councils who negotiate with management on behalf of the employees. Management is generally required to share its plans with the workers councils, to the extent that these plans affect the represented employees. We have never experienced a work stoppage and consider our working relationships with our employees and the workers councils to be good.
Environmental Matters
Some of our facilities and operations have been or are subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations which govern, among other things, the use and storage of hazardous materials, the storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, the discharge of pollutants into the air, water and land, and the cleanup of contamination. Some of our manufacturing operations involve the use of, among other things, inks and dyes, and produce related by-products and wastes. We have acquired businesses and properties in the past, and may do so again in the future. In the event we or our predecessors fail or have failed to comply with environmental laws, or cause or have caused a release of hazardous substances or other environmental damage, whether at our sites or elsewhere, we could incur fines, penalties or other liabilities arising out of such noncompliance, releases or environmental damage. Compliance with and liabilities under environmental laws and regulations did not have a significant impact on our capital expenditures, results of operations or competitive position during the last three fiscal years.

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Recent Dispositions
In 2005, we acquired Skis Rossignol, S.A., a wintersports and golf equipment manufacturer. The golf equipment operations were held by Rossignol’s majority-owned subsidiary, Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. In September 2007, we completed the acquisition of the remaining outstanding minority interest in Cleveland and it became a wholly-owned subsidiary.
In December 2007, we sold Cleveland, including its related golf equipment brands and operations. The sale of Cleveland was structured as a stock sale in which the buyer acquired all of our golf equipment operations for a transaction value of $132.5 million, which included the repayment of Cleveland’s outstanding indebtedness to us. In November 2008, we completed the sale of our Rossignol business, including the related brands Rossignol, Dynastar, Look and Lange, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $50.8 million, $38.1 million of which was paid in cash and the remaining $12.7 million of which was issued to us as a promissory note. The note was canceled in October 2009 in connection with the completion of the final working capital adjustment.
As a result of these dispositions, the Cleveland and Rossignol businesses have been classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The remaining Rossignol business assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as of October 31, 2009 primarily relate to the discontinued Rossignol apparel business.
Available Information
We file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, proxy statements and registration statements. The public may read and copy any material we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may also obtain information from the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, including us, that file electronically.
Our corporate website is http://www.quiksilverinc.com. We make available free of charge, on or through this website, our annual, quarterly and current reports, and any amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such reports with the SEC. In addition, copies of the written charters for the committees of our board of directors, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, our Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers and our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are also available on this website, and can be found under the Investor Relations and Corporate Governance links. Copies are also available in print, free of charge, by writing to Investor Relations, Quiksilver, Inc., 15202 Graham Street, Huntington Beach, California 92649. We may post amendments or waivers of our Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, if any, on our website. This website address is intended to be an inactive textual reference only, and none of the information contained on our website is part of this report or is incorporated in this report by reference.
Item 1A.   RISK FACTORS
Our business faces many risks. The risks described below may not be the only risks we face. Additional risks that we do not yet know of, or that we currently think are immaterial, may also impair our business operations or financial results. If any of the events or circumstances described in the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer and the trading price of our common stock or our senior notes could decline. You should consider the following risks before deciding to invest in, or maintain your investment in, our common stock or senior notes.

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Our significant debt obligations could limit our flexibility in managing our business and expose us to certain risks.
We are highly leveraged. Our high degree of leverage may have negative consequences to us, including the following:
  we may have difficulty satisfying our obligations under our senior notes or other indebtedness and, if we fail to comply with these requirements, an event of default could result;
  we may be required to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to required payments on indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate activities;
  covenants relating to our indebtedness may limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate activities;
  covenants relating to our indebtedness may limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
  we may be subject to credit reductions and other changes in our business relationships with our suppliers, vendors and customers if they perceive that we would be unable to pay our debts to them in a timely manner;
  we may be more vulnerable to the impact of economic downturns, including the current recessionary global economy, and adverse developments in our business;
  we have certain short term and uncommitted lines of credit that could be difficult to replace if not renewed, or that could otherwise be canceled on very short notice to us; and
  we may be placed at a competitive disadvantage against any less leveraged competitors.
Servicing our debt requires a significant amount of cash, and we may not have sufficient cash flow from our business to pay our substantial debt.
Our ability to make scheduled principal and interest payments on, or to refinance, our indebtedness depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control. Our business may not generate cash flow from operations sufficient to service our debt, fund our operations or make necessary capital expenditures. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow, we may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our debt or obtaining additional equity capital on terms that may be onerous or highly dilutive. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness will also depend on the credit and capital markets and our financial condition at such time. We may not be able to engage in any of these activities or engage in these activities on desirable terms, which could result in a default on our debt obligations and impair our liquidity and the operation of our business.
Continuing unfavorable economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
The apparel and footwear industries have historically been subject to substantial cyclical variations. Our financial performance has been, and may continue to be, negatively affected by unfavorable economic conditions. Continued or further recessionary economic conditions may have a further adverse impact on our sales volumes, pricing levels and profitability. As domestic and international economic conditions change, trends in discretionary consumer spending become unpredictable and subject to reductions due to uncertainties about the future. When consumers reduce discretionary spending, purchases of specialty apparel and footwear tend to decline. A continuation of the general reduction in consumer discretionary spending due to the recession in the domestic and international economies, or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
In addition, the current tight credit market continues to have a significant negative impact on businesses around the world, and the impact of this tight credit market on our suppliers and other vendors cannot be predicted. The inability of suppliers and other vendors to access needed liquidity, or the insolvency of any of our suppliers and other vendors, could lead to their failure to deliver our merchandise or other services that we require. Continued worsening economic conditions could also impair our ability to collect amounts as they become due from our customers, licensees, or other third parties that do business with us. We also face the increased risk of order reductions or cancellations when dealing with financially ailing customers or customers struggling with economic uncertainty.

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The apparel and footwear industries are each highly competitive, and if we fail to compete effectively, we could lose our market position.
The apparel and footwear industries are each highly competitive. We compete against a number of domestic and international designers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors of apparel and footwear, some of whom are significantly larger and have significantly greater financial resources than we do. In order to compete effectively, we must (1) maintain the image of our brands and our reputation for authenticity in our core boardriding markets; (2) be flexible and innovative in responding to rapidly changing market demands on the basis of brand image, style, performance and quality; and (3) offer consumers a wide variety of high quality products at competitive prices.
The purchasing decisions of consumers are highly subjective and can be influenced by many factors, such as brand image, marketing programs and product design. Several of our competitors enjoy substantial competitive advantages, including greater brand recognition and greater financial resources for competitive activities, such as sales, marketing and strategic acquisitions. The number of our direct competitors and the intensity of competition may increase as we expand into other product lines or as other companies expand into our product lines. Our competitors may enter into business combinations or alliances that strengthen their competitive positions or prevent us from taking advantage of such combinations or alliances. Our competitors also may be able to respond more quickly and effectively than we can to new or changing opportunities, standards or consumer preferences. Our results of operations and market position may be adversely impacted by our competitors and the competitive pressures in the apparel and footwear industries.
If we are unable to develop innovative and stylish products in response to rapid changes in consumer demands and fashion trends, we may suffer a decline in our revenues and market share.
The apparel and footwear industries are subject to constantly and rapidly changing consumer demands based on fashion trends and performance features. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to anticipate, gauge and respond to these changing consumer preferences in a timely manner while preserving the authenticity and image of our brands and the quality of our products.
As is typical with new products, market acceptance of new designs and products we may introduce is subject to uncertainty. In addition, we generally make decisions regarding product designs several months in advance of the time when consumer acceptance can be measured. If trends shift away from our products, or if we misjudge the market for our product lines, we may be faced with significant amounts of unsold inventory or other conditions which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
The failure of new product designs or new product lines to gain market acceptance could also adversely affect our business and the image of our brands. Achieving market acceptance for new products may also require substantial marketing efforts and expenditures to expand consumer demand. These requirements could strain our management, financial and operational resources. If we do not continue to develop stylish and innovative products that provide better design and performance attributes than the products of our competitors, or if our future product lines misjudge consumer demands, we may lose consumer loyalty, which could result in a decline in our revenues and market share.
Our business could be harmed if we fail to maintain proper inventory levels.
We maintain an inventory of selected products that we anticipate will be in high demand. We may be unable to sell the products we have ordered in advance from manufacturers or that we have in our inventory. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-downs or the sale of excess inventory at discounted or closeout prices. These events could significantly harm our operating results and impair the image of our brands. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our products or if our manufacturers fail to supply quality products in a timely manner, we may experience inventory shortages, which might result in unfilled orders, negatively impact customer relationships, diminish brand loyalty and result in lost revenues, any of which could harm our business.
Changes in foreign currency exchange or interest rates could affect our revenues and costs.
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denominated in currencies other than their functional currencies. We are also exposed to foreign currency gains and losses resulting from domestic transactions that are not denominated in U.S. dollars, and to gains and losses from fluctuations in interest rates related to our variable rate debt. If we are unsuccessful in using various foreign currency exchange contracts or interest rate swaps to hedge these potential losses, our operating results and cash flows could be significantly reduced. In some cases, as part of our risk management strategies, we may choose not to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate changes, or we may choose to maintain variable interest rate debt. If we misjudge these risks, there could be a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial position.
Furthermore, we are exposed to gains and losses resulting from the effect that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have on the reported results in our consolidated financial statements due to the translation of the statements of operations and balance sheets of our international subsidiaries into U.S. dollars. We may (but generally do not) use foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the profit and loss effects of this translation effect; however, accounting rules do not allow us to classify these contracts as hedges, but require us to mark these contracts to fair value at the end of each financial reporting period. In any event, we translate our revenues and expenses at average exchange rates during the period. As a result, the reported revenues and expenses of our international subsidiaries would decrease if the U.S. dollar increased in value in relation to other currencies, including the euro, Australian dollar or Japanese yen.
Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly.
Borrowings under certain of our credit facilities are at variable rates of interest and expose us to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase or interest rate spreads widen, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and our results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
War, acts of terrorism, or the threat of either could have an adverse effect on our ability to procure our products and on the United States and/or international economies.
In the event of war or acts of terrorism or the escalation of existing hostilities, or if any are threatened, our ability to procure our products from our manufacturers for sale to our customers may be negatively affected. We import a substantial portion of our products from other countries. If it becomes difficult or impossible to import our products into the countries in which we sell our products, our sales and profit margins may be adversely affected. Additionally, war, military responses to future international conflicts and possible future terrorist attacks may lead to a downturn in the U.S. and/or international economies which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our success is dependent on our ability to protect our worldwide intellectual property rights, and our inability to enforce these rights could harm our business.
Our success depends to a significant degree upon our ability to protect and preserve our intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, service marks, trade dress, trade secrets and similar intellectual property. We rely on the intellectual property, patent, trademark and copyright laws of the United States and other countries to protect our proprietary rights. However, we may be unable to prevent third parties from using our intellectual property without our authorization, particularly in those countries where the laws do not protect our proprietary rights as fully as in the United States. The use of our intellectual property or similar intellectual property by others could reduce or eliminate any competitive advantage we have developed, causing us to lose sales or otherwise harm our business. From time to time, we resort to litigation to protect these rights, and these proceedings can be burdensome and costly and we may not prevail.
We have obtained some U.S. and foreign trademarks, patents and service mark registrations, and have applied for additional ones, but cannot guarantee that any of our pending applications will be approved by the applicable governmental authorities. Moreover, even if the applications are approved, third parties may seek to oppose or otherwise challenge these or other registrations. A failure to obtain trademark, patent or service mark registrations in the United States and in other countries could limit our ability to protect our trademarks, patents and service marks and impede our marketing and sales efforts in those jurisdictions. The loss of trademarks, patents and service marks, or the loss of the exclusive use of our trademarks, patents and service marks, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial

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condition and results of operations. Accordingly, we devote substantial resources to the establishment and protection of our trademarks, patents and service marks on a worldwide basis and continue to evaluate the registration of additional trademarks, patents and service marks, as appropriate. We cannot assure you that our actions taken to establish and protect our trademarks, patents and service marks will be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violative of their trademark or other proprietary rights.
We may be subject to claims that our products have infringed upon the intellectual property rights of others, which may cause us to incur unexpected costs or prevent us from selling our products.
We cannot be certain that our products do not and will not infringe the intellectual property rights of others. We may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of our business, including claims of alleged infringement of the intellectual property rights of third parties by us or our customers in connection with their use of our products. Any such claims, whether or not meritorious, could result in costly litigation and divert the efforts of our personnel. Moreover, should we be found liable for infringement, we may be required to enter into licensing agreements (if available on acceptable terms or at all) or to pay damages and cease making or selling certain products. Moreover, we may need to redesign, discontinue or rename some of our products to avoid future infringement liability. Any of the foregoing could cause us to incur significant costs and prevent us from manufacturing or selling our products.
If we are unable to maintain and expand our endorsements by professional athletes, our ability to market and sell our products may be harmed.
A key element of our marketing strategy has been to obtain endorsements from prominent athletes, which contribute to the authenticity and image of our brands. We believe that this strategy has been an effective means of gaining brand exposure worldwide and creating broad appeal for our products. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our existing relationships with these individuals in the future or that we will be able to attract new athletes to endorse our products. Larger companies with greater access to capital for athlete sponsorships may in the future increase the cost of sponsorships for these athletes to levels we may choose not to match. If this were to occur, our sponsored athletes may terminate their relationships with us and endorse the products of our competitors and we may be unable to obtain endorsements from other comparable athletes.
We also are subject to risks related to the selection of athletes whom we choose to endorse our products. We may select athletes who are unable to perform at expected levels or who are not sufficiently marketable. In addition, negative publicity concerning any of our athletes could harm our brand and adversely impact our business. If we are unable in the future to secure prominent athletes and arrange athlete endorsements of our products on terms we deem to be reasonable, we may be required to modify our marketing platform and to rely more heavily on other forms of marketing and promotion, which may not prove to be effective. In any event, our inability to obtain endorsements from professional athletes could adversely affect our ability to market and sell our products, resulting in loss of revenues and a loss of profitability.
The demand for our products is seasonal and sales are dependent upon the weather.
Our revenues and operating results are subject to seasonal trends when measured on a quarterly basis. These trends are dependent on many factors, including the holiday seasons, weather, consumer demand, markets in which we operate and numerous other factors beyond our control. The seasonality of our business, unseasonable weather during our peak selling periods and/or misjudgment in consumer demands could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Future sales of our common stock in the public market, or the issuance of other equity securities, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and the value of our senior notes.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock or other equity-related securities in the public market could depress the market price of our senior notes, our common stock, or both. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of our common stock or other equity-related securities, including the exercise and sale of the warrants and common stock subject to such warrants issued to funds affiliated with Rhône Capital LLC in July 2009 in connection with our new term loan, would have on the market price of our common stock or the value of our senior notes.

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Factors affecting international commerce and our international operations may seriously harm our financial condition.
We generate a majority of our revenues from outside of the United States, and we anticipate that revenue from our international operations could account for an increasingly larger portion of our revenues in the future. Our international operations are directly related to, and dependent on, the volume of international trade and foreign market conditions. International commerce and our international operations are subject to many risks, including:
  recessions in foreign economies;
  fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
  the adoption and expansion of trade restrictions;
  limitations on repatriation of earnings;
  difficulties in protecting our intellectual property or enforcing our intellectual property rights under the laws of other countries;
  longer receivables collection periods and greater difficulty in collecting accounts receivable;
  difficulties in managing foreign operations;
  social, political and economic instability;
  unexpected changes in regulatory requirements;
  our ability to finance foreign operations;
  tariffs and other trade barriers; and
  U.S. government licensing requirements for exports.
The occurrence or consequences of any of these risks may restrict our ability to operate in the affected regions and decrease the profitability of our international operations, which may harm our financial condition.
We have established, and may continue to establish, joint ventures in various foreign territories with independent third party business partners to distribute and sell Quiksilver, Roxy, DC and other branded products in such territories. These joint ventures are subject to substantial risks and liabilities associated with their operations, as well as the risk that our relationships with our joint venture partners do not succeed in the manner that we anticipate. If our joint venture operations, or our relationships with our joint venture partners, are not successful, our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
If the popularity of the sports associated with our brands were to decrease, our revenues could be adversely affected and our results of operations could be impaired.
We generate a significant portion of our revenues from the sale of products directly associated with boardriding. The demand for such products is directly related to the popularity of boardriding activities and the number of respective participants worldwide. If the demand for boardriding apparel, footwear and accessories decreases, our revenues could be adversely affected and our results of operations could be impaired. In addition, if participation in boardriding activities were to decrease, sales of many of our products could decrease.
Our industry is subject to pricing pressures that may adversely impact our financial performance.
We manufacture many of our products offshore because manufacturing costs are generally less, primarily due to lower labor costs. Many of our competitors also source their product requirements offshore to achieve lower costs, possibly in locations with lower costs than our offshore operations, and those competitors may use these cost savings to reduce prices. To remain competitive, we may be forced to adjust our prices from time to time in response to these industry-wide pricing pressures. Our financial performance may be negatively affected by these pricing pressures if:
  we are forced to reduce our prices and we cannot reduce our production costs; or
  our production costs increase and we cannot increase our prices.
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Future quotas, duties or tariffs may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We currently import raw materials and/or finished garments into the majority of countries in which we sell our apparel products. Substantially all of our import operations are subject to:
  quotas imposed by bilateral textile agreements between the countries where our apparel-producing facilities are located and foreign countries; and
  customs duties imposed by the governments where our apparel-producing facilities are located on imported products, including raw materials.
In addition, the countries in which our apparel products are manufactured or to which they are imported may from time to time impose additional new quotas, duties, tariffs, requirements as to where raw materials must be purchased, additional workplace regulations or other restrictions on our imports, or otherwise adversely modify existing restrictions. Adverse changes in these costs and restrictions could harm our business. We cannot assure you that future trade agreements will not provide our competitors with an advantage over us, or increase our costs, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We rely on third-party manufacturers and problems with, or loss of, our suppliers or raw materials could harm our business and results of operations.
Substantially all of our apparel products are produced by independent manufacturers. We face the risk that these third-party manufacturers with whom we contract to produce our products may not produce and deliver our products on a timely basis, or at all. We cannot be certain that we will not experience operational difficulties with our manufacturers, such as reductions in the availability of production capacity, errors in complying with product specifications and regulatory and customer requirements, insufficient quality control, failures to meet production deadlines, increases in manufacturing costs or other business interruptions or failures due to deteriorating economies. The failure of any manufacturer to perform to our expectations could result in supply shortages for certain products and harm our business.
The capacity of our manufacturers to manufacture our products also is dependent, in part, upon the availability of raw materials. Our manufacturers may experience shortages of raw materials, which could result in delays in deliveries of our products by our manufacturers or in increased costs to us. Any shortage of raw materials or inability of a manufacturer to manufacture or ship our products in a timely manner, or at all, could impair our ability to ship orders of our products in a cost-efficient, timely manner and could cause us to miss the delivery requirements of our customers. As a result, we could experience cancellations of orders, refusals to accept deliveries or reductions in our prices and margins, any of which could harm our financial performance and results of operations.
Employment related matters may affect our profitability.
As of October 31, 2009, we had no unionized employees, but certain French employees are represented by workers’ councils. As we have little control over union activities, we could face difficulties in the future should our workforce become unionized. There can be no assurance that we will not experience work stoppages or other labor problems in the future with our non-unionized employees or employees represented by workers’ councils.
Our failure to comply with, or the imposition of liability under, environmental laws and regulations could result in significant costs.
Some of our facilities and operations are, or have been, subject to various environmental laws and regulations which govern, among other things, the use and storage of hazardous materials, the storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, the discharge of pollutants into the air, water and land, and the cleanup of contamination. Violations of these requirements could result in significant fines or penalties being imposed on us. Discovery of contamination for which we are responsible, the enactment of new laws and regulations, or changes in how existing requirements are enforced, could require us to incur additional costs for compliance or subject us to unexpected liabilities. Any such costs or liabilities could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

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Item 1B.   UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
Item 2.   PROPERTIES
As of October 31, 2009, our principal facilities in excess of 40,000 square feet were as follows:
                     
        Approximate   Current Lease
Location   Principal Use   Sq. Ft.   Expiration
Huntington Beach, California
  Americas/corporate headquarters     120,000       2023 *
Huntington Beach, California
  Americas/corporate headquarters     100,000       2023 *
Mira Loma, California
  Americas distribution center     683,000       2027 *
Vista, California
  Americas/corporate headquarters     100,000       2011  
St. Jean de Luz, France
  European headquarters     80,000       N/A **
St. Jean de Luz, France
  European distribution center     100,000       N/A **
Rives, France
  European distribution center     206,000       2016  
Torquay, Australia
  Asia/Pacific headquarters     54,000       2024 *
Geelong, Australia
  Asia/Pacific distribution center     81,000       2018 *
Geelong, Australia
  Asia/Pacific distribution center     134,000       2039 *
 
*   Includes extension periods exercisable at our option.
 
**   These locations are owned.
As of October 31, 2009, we operated 117 retail stores in the Americas, 262 retail stores in Europe, and 139 retail stores in Asia/Pacific on leased premises. The leases for our facilities, including retail stores, required aggregate annual rentals of approximately $119.2 million in fiscal 2009. We anticipate that we will be able to extend those leases that expire in the near future on terms satisfactory to us, or, if necessary, locate substitute facilities on acceptable terms. We believe that our corporate, distribution and retail leased facilities are suitable and adequate to meet our current needs.
Item 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved from time to time in legal claims involving trademark and intellectual property, licensing, employee relations and contractual and other matters incidental to our business. We believe the resolution of any such matter currently threatened or pending will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Item 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted for a vote of our stockholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009.

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PART II
Item 5.   MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “ZQK.” The high and low sales prices of our common stock, as reported by the NYSE for the two most recent fiscal years, are set forth below.
                 
    High   Low
Fiscal 2009
               
4th quarter ended October 31, 2009
  $ 3.03     $ 1.92  
3rd quarter ended July 31, 2009
    3.83       1.49  
2nd quarter ended April 30, 2009
    2.10       0.91  
1st quarter ended January 31, 2009
    3.09       0.80  
 
               
Fiscal 2008
               
4th quarter ended October 31, 2008
  $ 8.64     $ 1.77  
3rd quarter ended July 31, 2008
    10.21       7.35  
2nd quarter ended April 30, 2008
    10.49       8.06  
1st quarter ended January 31, 2008
    12.78       7.04  
We have historically reinvested our earnings in our business and have never paid a cash dividend. No change in this practice is currently being considered. Our payment of cash dividends in the future will be determined by our Board of Directors, considering conditions existing at that time, including our earnings, financial requirements and condition, opportunities for reinvesting earnings, business conditions and other factors. In addition, under the indenture related to our senior notes and under our other debt agreements, there are limits on the dividends and other payments that certain of our subsidiaries may pay to us and we must obtain prior consent to pay dividends to our stockholders above a pre-determined amount.
On December 31, 2009, there were 847 holders of record of our common stock and an estimated 8,708 beneficial stockholders.
Item 6.   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The statement of operations and balance sheet data shown below were derived from our consolidated financial statements. Our consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2009 and 2008 and for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2009, included herein, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm. You should read this selected financial data together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes, as well as the discussion under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

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    Year Ended October 31,
Amounts in thousands, except ratios and per share data   2009(1)(2)(6)   2008(1)(2)(6)   2007(1)(2)   2006(1)(2)   2005(2)
Statements of Operations Data
                                       
Revenues, net
  $ 1,977,526     $ 2,264,636     $ 2,047,072     $ 1,722,150     $ 1,562,417  
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes
    (6,548 )     98,571       151,233       122,557       142,743  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (73,215 )     65,544       116,727       89,376       96,155  
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
    (118,827 )     (291,809 )     (237,846 )     3,640       10,965  
Net (loss) income
    (192,042 )     (226,265 )     (121,119 )     93,016       107,120  
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations (3)
    (0.58 )     0.52       0.94       0.73       0.81  
(Loss) income per share from discontinued operations (3)
    (0.94 )     (2.32 )     (1.92 )     0.03       0.09  
Net (loss) income per share (3)
    (1.51 )     (1.80 )     (0.98 )     0.76       0.90  
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations, assuming dilution (3)
    (0.58 )     0.51       0.90       0.70       0.77  
(Loss) income per share from discontinued operations, assuming dilution (3)
    (0.94 )     (2.25 )     (1.83 )     0.03       0.09  
Net (loss) income per share, assuming dilution (3)
    (1.51 )     (1.75 )     (0.93 )     0.73       0.86  
Weighted average common shares (3)
    127,042       125,975       123,770       122,074       118,920  
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution (3)
    127,042       129,485       129,706       127,744       124,335  
 
                                       
Balance Sheet Data
                                       
Total assets
  $ 1,852,608     $ 2,170,265     $ 2,662,064     $ 2,447,378     $ 2,158,601  
Working capital
    561,697       631,315       631,857       598,714       458,857  
Lines of credit
    32,592       238,317       124,634       61,106       35,158  
Long-term debt
    1,006,661       822,001       732,812       598,434       536,436  
Stockholders’ equity
    456,595       599,966       886,613       881,127       732,882  
 
                                       
Other Data
                                       
Adjusted EBITDA(4)
  $ 131,532     $ 278,945     $ 260,786     $ 221,687     $ 194,331  
Current ratio
    2.3       1.9       1.7       1.8       1.7  
Return on average stockholders’ equity(5)
    (13.9 )%     8.8 %     13.2 %     11.1 %     14.6 %
 
(1)   Fiscal 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 include stock compensation expense related to the adoption of ASC 718, “Stock Compensation.” See footnote (4) to the table below.
 
(2)   Fiscal 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 reflect the operations of Rossignol and Cleveland Golf, which were acquired in 2005, as discontinued operations. See note 18 of our consolidated financial statements.
 
(3)   Per share amounts and shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect a two-for-one stock split effected on May 11, 2005.
 
(4)   Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income or loss from continuing operations before (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) non-cash stock-based compensation expense and (v) asset impairments. Adjusted EBITDA is not defined under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We use Adjusted EBITDA, along with GAAP measures, as a measure of profitability because Adjusted EBITDA helps us to compare our performance on a consistent basis by removing from our operating results the impact of our capital structure, the

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    effect of operating in different tax jurisdictions, the impact of our asset base, which can differ depending on the book value of assets, the accounting methods used to compute depreciation and amortization, the existence or timing of asset impairments and the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. We believe EBITDA is useful to investors as it is a widely used measure of performance and the adjustments we make to EBITDA provide further clarity on our results of operations. We remove the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation from our earnings which can vary based on share price, share price volatility and expected life of the equity instruments we grant. In addition, this stock-based compensation expense does not result in cash payments by us. We remove the effect of asset impairments from Adjusted EBITDA for the same reason that we remove depreciation and amortization as it is part of the impact of our asset base. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as a profitability measure in that it does not include the interest expense on our debts, our provisions for income taxes, the effect of our expenditures for capital assets and certain intangible assets, the effect of non-cash stock-based compensation expense and the effect of asset impairments. The following is a reconciliation of our (loss) income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA:
                                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
Amounts in thousands   2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
  $ (73,215 )   $ 65,544     $ 116,727     $ 89,376     $ 96,155  
Income taxes
    66,667       33,027       34,506       33,181       46,588  
Interest
    63,924       45,327       46,571       41,317       16,945  
Depreciation and amortization
    55,004       57,231       46,852       37,851       34,643  
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
    8,415       12,019       16,130       19,962        
Non-cash asset impairments
    10,737       65,797                    
 
                             
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 131,532     $ 278,945     $ 260,786     $ 221,687     $ 194,331  
 
                             
 
(5)   Computed based on (loss) income from continuing operations divided by the average of beginning and ending stockholders’ equity.
 
(6)   Fiscal 2009 includes fixed asset impairments of $10.7 million and fiscal 2008 includes goodwill and fixed asset impairments of $65.8 million.
Item 7.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes, which are included in this report, and the “Risk Factors” information, set forth in Item 1A above.
Overview
Over the past 39 years, Quiksilver has been established as a global company representing the casual, youth lifestyle associated with boardriding sports. We began operations in 1976 as a California company making boardshorts for surfers in the United States under a license agreement with the Quiksilver brand founders in Australia. Our product offering expanded in the 1980s as we expanded our distribution channels. After going public in 1986 and purchasing the rights to the Quiksilver brand in the United States from our Australian licensor, we further expanded our product offerings and began to diversify. In 1991, we acquired the European licensee of Quiksilver and introduced Roxy, our surf brand for teenage girls. We also expanded demographically in the 1990s by adding products for boys, girls, toddlers and men, and we introduced our proprietary retail store concept, which displays the heritage and products of Quiksilver and Roxy. In 2000, we acquired the international Quiksilver and Roxy trademarks, and in 2002, we acquired our licensees in Australia and Japan. In 2004, we acquired DC Shoes, Inc. to expand our presence in action sports-inspired footwear. In 2005, we acquired Skis Rossignol SA, a wintersports and golf equipment company. Today our products are sold throughout the world, primarily in surf shops, skate shops, snow shops and specialty stores.
In November 2008, we completed the sale of our Rossignol business, which included the brands Rossignol, Dynastar, Look and Lange for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $50.8 million. We incurred a pre-tax loss on the sale of Rossignol of approximately $212.3 million, partially offset by a tax benefit of approximately $89.4 million, recognized primarily during the three months ended January

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31, 2009. Our Rossignol business, including both wintersports equipment and related apparel, is classified as discontinued operations. The assets and related liabilities of our remaining Rossignol apparel business are classified as held for sale, and the operations are classified as discontinued in our consolidated financial statements. Also, as part of our acquisition of Rossignol in 2005, we acquired a majority interest in Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. Our golf equipment operations were subsequently sold in December 2007 and are also classified as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements. As a result of these dispositions, the following information has been adjusted to exclude both our Rossignol and golf equipment businesses.
We operate in the outdoor market of the sporting goods industry in which we design, produce and distribute branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products. We operate in three segments, the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Our Americas segment includes revenues from the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Our European segment includes revenues primarily from Western Europe. Our Asia/Pacific segment includes revenues primarily from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Indonesia. Royalties earned from various licensees in other international territories are categorized in corporate operations along with revenues from sourcing services for our licensees. Revenues by segment from continuing operations are as follows:
                                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
Americas
  $ 929,691     $ 1,061,370     $ 995,801     $ 831,583     $ 752,797  
Europe
    792,627       933,119       803,395       660,127       591,228  
Asia/Pacific
    251,596       265,067       243,064       225,128       213,277  
Corporate operations
    3,612       5,080       4,812       5,312       5,115  
 
                             
Total revenues, net
  $ 1,977,526     $ 2,264,636     $ 2,047,072     $ 1,722,150     $ 1,562,417  
 
                             
We operate in markets that are highly competitive, and our ability to evaluate and respond to changing consumer demands and tastes is critical to our success. If we are unable to remain competitive and maintain our consumer loyalty, our business will be negatively affected. We believe that our historical success is due to the development of an experienced team of designers, artists, sponsored athletes, technicians, researchers, merchandisers, pattern makers and contractors. Our team and the heritage and current strength of our brands has helped us remain competitive in our markets. Our success in the future will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to design products that are acceptable to the marketplace and competitive in the areas of quality, brand image, technical specifications, distribution methods, price, customer service and intellectual property protection.
Results of Operations
The table below shows certain components in our statements of operations and other data as a percentage of revenues:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,
    2009   2008   2007
Statements of Operations data
                       
Revenues, net
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
 
                       
Gross profit
    47.1       49.5       48.1  
Selling, general and administrative expense
    43.1       40.4       38.2  
Asset impairments
    0.5       2.9       0.0  
 
                       
Operating income
    3.5       6.2       9.9  
Interest expense
    3.2       2.0       2.3  
Foreign currency, minority interest and other expense
    0.6       (0.2 )     0.2  
 
                       
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes
    (0.3 )%     4.4 %     7.4 %
 
                       
 
                       
Other data
                       
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
    6.7 %     12.3 %     12.7 %
 
                       
 
(1)   For a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA, see footnote (4) to the table under Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

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Our financial performance has been, and may continue to be, negatively affected by unfavorable global economic conditions. Continued or further deteriorating economic conditions are likely to have an adverse impact on our sales volumes, pricing levels and profitability. As domestic and international economic conditions change, trends in discretionary consumer spending become unpredictable and subject to reductions due to uncertainties about the future. When consumers reduce discretionary spending, purchases of apparel and footwear tend to decline. A general reduction in consumer discretionary spending due to the recession in the domestic and international economies or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Fiscal 2009 Compared to Fiscal 2008
Revenues
Our total net revenues decreased 13% in fiscal 2009 to $1,977.5 million from $2,264.6 million in fiscal 2008. In constant currency, net revenues decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Our net revenues in each of the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific segments include apparel, footwear, accessories and related products for our Quiksilver, Roxy, DC and other brands, which include Hawk, Raisins, Leilani, Radio Fiji, Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal.
In order to better understand growth rates in our foreign operating segments, we make reference to constant currency. Constant currency improves visibility into actual growth rates as it adjusts for the effect of changing foreign currency exchange rates from period to period. For income statement items, constant currency is calculated by taking the average foreign currency exchange rate used in translation for the current period and applying that same rate to the prior period. Our European segment is translated into constant currency using euros and our Asia/Pacific segment is translated into constant currency using Australian dollars as these are the primary functional currencies of each reporting segment. As such, this methodology does not account for movements in individual currencies within an operating segment (for example, non-euro currencies within our European segment). A constant currency translation methodology that accounts for movements in each individual currency could yield a different result compared to using only euros and Australian dollars. The following table presents revenues by segment in both historical currency and constant currency for the years ended October 31, 2008 and 2009:
                                         
In thousands
Historical currency (as reported)
  Americas   Europe   Asia/Pacific   Corporate   Total
October 31, 2008
  $ 1,061,370     $ 933,119     $ 265,067     $ 5,080     $ 2,264,636  
October 31, 2009
    929,691       792,627       251,596       3,612       1,977,526  
Percentage decrease
    (12% )     (15% )     (5% )             (13% )
 
                                       
Constant currency (current year exchange rates)
                                       
 
                                       
October 31, 2008
  $ 1,061,370     $ 849,423     $ 231,137     $ 5,080     $ 2,147,010  
October 31, 2009
    929,691       792,627       251,596       3,612       1,977,526  
Percentage (decrease) increase
    (12% )     (7% )     9%               (8% )
Revenues in the Americas decreased 12% to $929.7 million for fiscal 2009 from $1,061.4 million in the prior year, while European revenues decreased 15% to $792.6 million from $933.1 million and Asia/Pacific revenues decreased 5% to $251.6 million from $265.1 million for those same periods. In the Americas, the decrease in net revenues came primarily from the Roxy and Quiksilver brands and, to a lesser extent, our DC brand across all product lines. European net revenues decreased 7% in constant currency. The constant currency decrease in Europe was driven by a decrease in revenues from our Roxy brand and, to a lesser extent, our Quiksilver brand, partially offset by growth in our DC brand. Decreases in Roxy and Quiksilver brand revenues came primarily from our apparel and, to a lesser extent, our accessories product lines. DC brand revenue growth came primarily from our apparel and footwear product lines. Asia/Pacific’s net revenues increased 9% in constant currency. This constant currency increase in Asia/Pacific’s net revenues came across all product lines, primarily from our Roxy and Quiksilver brands and, to a lesser extent, growth in our DC brand.

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Gross Profit
Our consolidated gross profit margin decreased to 47.1% in fiscal 2009 from 49.5% in the previous year. The gross profit margin in the Americas segment decreased to 37.6% from 42.0% in the prior year, our European segment gross profit margin decreased to 56.4% from 57.0%, and our Asia/Pacific segment gross profit margin increased to 53.9% from 52.9%. The decrease in the Americas segment gross profit margin was due primarily to market related price compression in both our company-owned retail stores and our wholesale business. Our European segment gross profit margin decreased primarily as a result of negative foreign currency translation effects of certain European subsidiaries that do not use euros as their functional currency, partially offset by improvements to our margin due to the foreign currency exchange effect of sourcing goods in U.S. dollars. In our Asia/Pacific segment, our gross profit margin increase was primarily due to improved margins in Japan compared to the prior year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Our selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) decreased 7% in fiscal 2009 to $851.7 million from $915.9 million in fiscal 2008. In the Americas segment, these expenses decreased 2% to $364.7 million in fiscal 2009 from $372.0 million in fiscal 2008, in our European segment, they decreased 10% to $341.8 million from $380.4 million, and in our Asia/Pacific segment, SG&A decreased 4% to $112.4 million from $117.2 million for those same periods. On a consolidated basis, expense reductions in SG&A were partially offset by approximately $28.8 million in charges related to restructuring activities, including severance costs. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased to 43.1% of revenues in fiscal 2009 compared to 40.4% in fiscal 2008. In the Americas, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 39.2% compared to 35.0%. In Europe, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 43.1% compared to 40.8% and in Asia/Pacific, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 44.7% compared to 44.2% in the prior year. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues in our Americas segment was primarily due to lower revenues. Expense reductions were partially offset by $22.9 million in charges related to restructuring activities, including severance costs, and by $3.0 million of incremental bad debt charges. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues in our European segment was primarily caused by lower revenues and, to a lesser extent, the cost of operating additional retail stores and severance costs of $4.1 million. In our Asia/Pacific segment, the slight increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues primarily related to the cost of operating additional retail stores.
Asset Impairments
Asset impairment charges totaled approximately $10.7 million in fiscal 2009 compared to approximately $65.8 million in fiscal 2008. The current year charge relates to the impairment of leasehold improvements and other assets in certain retail stores, whereas the prior year charge included $55.4 million of goodwill impairment in addition to approximately $10.4 million of impairment of leasehold improvements and other assets in certain retail stores. We analyzed the profitability of our retail stores and determined that a total of 14 stores were not generating sufficient cash flows to recover our investment, 6 of which are scheduled to close in 2010. We are evaluating the timing of the closure of the remaining 8 stores and any costs associated with future rent commitments for these stores will be charged to future earnings upon store closure. With respect to the fiscal 2008 impairment, we determined 25 stores were not generating sufficient cash flows to recover our investment. Of these 25 stores, 15 still remain open and are planned to close at lease expiration or sooner if an early termination agreement can be reached.
Non-operating Expenses
Net interest expense increased to $63.9 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $45.3 million in fiscal 2008. This increase was primarily due to our recognition of additional interest expense that was previously allocated to the discontinued operations of Rossignol in the prior year and higher interest rates during the three months ended October 31, 2009 on our newly refinanced debt in Europe and the United States, partially offset by lower interest rates on our variable rate debt in Europe and the United States during the nine months ended July 31, 2009. Including both continuing and discontinued operations for the years ended October 31, 2009 and 2008, interest expense was $64.3 million and $59.3 million, respectively. In fiscal 2008, the discontinued Rossignol business was allocated interest based on intercompany borrowings.

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Our foreign currency loss amounted to $8.6 million in fiscal 2009 compared to a gain of $5.8 million in fiscal 2008. This current year loss primarily resulted from the foreign currency exchange effect of certain non-U.S. dollar denominated liabilities and the settlement of certain foreign currency exchange contracts.
Our income tax expense was $66.7 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $33.0 million in fiscal 2008. Income tax expense in fiscal 2009 was unfavorably impacted by a non-cash valuation allowance adjustment of $72.8 million recorded against our deferred tax assets in the United States.
Loss / income from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA
Our loss from continuing operations in fiscal 2009 was $73.2 million, or $0.58 per share on a diluted basis, compared to income from continuing operations of $65.5 million, or $0.51 per share on a diluted basis for fiscal 2008. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $131.5 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $278.9 million in fiscal 2008.
Fiscal 2008 Compared to Fiscal 2007
Revenues
Our total net revenues increased 11% in fiscal 2008 to $2,264.6 million from $2,047.1 million in fiscal 2007 primarily as a result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and higher unit sales. The effect of foreign currency exchange rates accounted for approximately $105.7 million of the increase in total net revenues. Our net revenues in each of the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific segments include apparel, footwear, accessories and related products for our Quiksilver, Roxy, DC and other brands which include Hawk, Raisins, Leilani, Radio Fiji, Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal. Revenues in the Americas increased 7% to $1,061.4 million for fiscal 2008 from $995.8 million in the prior year, while European revenues increased 16% to $933.1 million from $803.4 million and Asia/Pacific revenues increased 9% to $265.1 million from $243.1 million for those same periods. In the Americas, the increase in revenues came primarily from DC brand revenues, partially offset by small decreases in our Quiksilver and Roxy brand revenues. The increase in DC brand revenues came primarily from growth in our footwear and apparel product lines. The decrease in Quiksilver and Roxy came across all product lines except for increases in our Quiksilver footwear and Roxy apparel product lines. Approximately $89.6 million of Europe’s revenue increase was attributable to the positive effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The currency adjusted increase in Europe came primarily from growth in our DC brand and, to a lesser extent, growth in our Roxy brand, partially offset by a slight decrease in our Quiksilver brand. The increase in DC brand revenues came primarily from growth in footwear and apparel product lines, while increases in Roxy came primarily from growth in the accessories and apparel product lines. Approximately $16.1 million of Asia/Pacific’s revenue increase was attributable to the positive effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The currency adjusted increase in Asia/Pacific revenues came primarily from our DC and Quiksilver brands, partially offset by a decrease in our Roxy brand revenues.
Gross Profit
Our consolidated gross profit margin increased to 49.5% in fiscal 2008 from 48.1% in the previous year. The gross profit margin in the Americas segment remained constant at 42.0%, our European segment gross profit margin increased to 57.0% from 55.1%, and our Asia/Pacific segment gross profit margin increased to 52.9% from 49.5%. The Americas gross profit margin would have increased due to higher percentages of sales through company-owned retail stores, where we earn both wholesale and retail margins, and improved sourcing costs, but such improvements were wholly offset by market related price compression. Our European gross profit margin increases were primarily due to a higher percentage of our sales through company-owned stores and improved sourcing costs. In Asia/Pacific, the gross profit margin increase compared to the prior year was primarily a result of the change in mix to higher retail sales compared to the prior year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Our SG&A increased 17% in fiscal 2008 to $915.9 million from $782.3 million in fiscal 2007. In the Americas segment, these expenses increased 19% to $372.0 million in fiscal 2008 from $311.8 million in fiscal 2007, in our European segment they increased 20% to $380.4 million from $316.9 million, and in our Asia/Pacific segment, SG&A increased 16% to $117.2 million from $100.9 million for those same

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periods. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased to 40.4% of revenues in fiscal 2008 compared to 38.2% in fiscal 2007. In the Americas, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 35.0% compared to 31.3%. In Europe, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 40.8% compared to 39.4% and in Asia/Pacific, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 44.2% compared to 41.5% in the prior year. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues in our Americas segment was primarily due to the cost of opening and operating additional retail stores, increased costs resulting from the consolidation of our recently acquired Brazilian subsidiary and increased marketing costs. The increase in SG&A costs as a percentage of revenues in our European segment was primarily due to the costs of opening and operating additional retail stores and increased distribution costs. In our Asia/Pacific segment, the increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues is primarily related to the cost of opening and operating additional retail stores and, to a lesser extent, a legal settlement on a retail store lease.
Asset Impairments
Asset impairment charges totaled $65.8 million in fiscal 2008 compared to zero in fiscal 2007. Of these charges, approximately $55.4 million related to Asia/Pacific goodwill, and approximately $10.4 million related to the impairment of leasehold improvements and other assets in certain retail stores. The goodwill and other impairment charges were recorded as a result of our annual impairment test, where it was determined that the carrying values of our assets were more than their estimated fair values as of October 31, 2008. The retail store impairment included 25 stores, primarily in the U.S., which were not generating sufficient cash flows to recover our investment.
Non-operating Expenses
Net interest expense decreased to $45.3 million in fiscal 2008 compared to $46.6 million in fiscal 2007 primarily as a result of lower interest rates on our variable-rate debt in the United States.
Our foreign currency gain amounted to $5.8 million in fiscal 2008 compared to a loss of $4.9 million in fiscal 2007. This current year gain resulted primarily from the foreign exchange effect of certain non-U.S. dollar denominated liabilities.
Our income tax rate increased to 33.5% in fiscal 2008 from 22.8% in fiscal 2007. The fiscal 2008 rate increased significantly over the fiscal 2007 rate due to the non-deductibility of the goodwill asset impairment recorded in fiscal 2008. This increase was partially offset by changes in accrual amounts for certain tax contingencies accounted for under ASC 740, “Income Taxes.”
Income from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA
Income from continuing operations in fiscal 2008 decreased to $65.5 million, and earnings per share on a diluted basis decreased to $0.51 compared to income from continuing operations of $116.7 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.90 for fiscal 2007. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $278.9 million in fiscal 2008 compared to $260.8 million in fiscal 2007.
Financial Position, Capital Resources and Liquidity
We generally finance our working capital needs and capital investments with operating cash flows and bank revolving lines of credit. Multiple banks in the United States, Europe and Australia make these lines of credit available to us. Term loans are also used to supplement these lines of credit and are typically used to finance long-term assets. In fiscal 2005, we issued $400 million of senior notes to fund a portion of the purchase price for our acquisition of Rossignol and to refinance certain existing indebtedness, and in July 2009, we closed a $153.1 million five year senior secured term loan to provide additional liquidity to our business. As of October 31, 2009, we had a total of $1,039.3 million of indebtedness. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, we recorded approximately $63.9 million of net interest expense.
We are highly leveraged; however, we believe that our cash flows from operations, together with our existing credit facilities and term loans will be adequate to fund our capital requirements for at least the next twelve months. During fiscal 2009, we closed a $153.1 million five year senior secured term loan, refinanced our existing asset-based credit facility with a new $200 million three year asset-based credit facility for our Americas segment, and we refinanced our short-term uncommitted lines of credit in Europe with a new 268 million multi-year facility. The closing of these transactions enabled us to extend a

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significant portion of our short-term maturities to a long-term basis. However, the applicable interest rates on these refinanced obligations, particularly the five year senior secured term loan, are higher than on the obligations they replaced.
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents totaled $99.5 million at October 31, 2009 versus $53.0 million at October 31, 2008. Working capital amounted to $561.7 million at October 31, 2009, compared to $631.3 million at October 31, 2008, a decrease of 11%.
Operating Cash Flows
Operating activities of continuing operations provided cash of $192.4 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $179.5 million in fiscal 2008. This $12.9 million increase was primarily due to increased cash provided from working capital of $145.2 million, partially offset by the effect of our net loss and other non-cash charges, which amounted to $132.3 million.
Capital Expenditures
We have historically avoided high levels of capital expenditures for our apparel manufacturing functions by using independent contractors for a majority of our production.
Fiscal 2009 capital expenditures were $54.6 million, which was approximately $36.4 million less than the $90.9 million we spent in fiscal 2008. In fiscal 2009, we invested in company-owned retail stores, warehouse equipment and computer systems.
Capital expenditures for new company-owned retail stores are expected to be reduced in fiscal 2010. A campus facility is being constructed for our European headquarters and computer hardware and software will also be purchased to continuously improve our systems. Capital spending for these and other projects in fiscal 2010 is expected to be around $50 million. We expect to fund our capital expenditures primarily from our operating cash flows.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
We completed the sale of our Rossignol business in November 2008 for a sale price of approximately $50.8 million, comprised of $38.1 million in cash and a $12.7 million seller’s note. The note was canceled in October 2009 in connection with the completion of the final working capital adjustment. The business sold included the related brands of Rossignol, Dynastar, Look and Lange. In December 2007, we sold our golf equipment business for a transaction value of $132.5 million.
Debt Structure
We generally finance our working capital needs and capital investments with operating cash flows and bank revolving lines of credit. Multiple banks in the United States, Europe and Australia make these lines of credit available to us. Term loans are also used to supplement these lines of credit and are typically used to finance long-term assets. In July 2005, we issued $400 million in senior notes to fund a portion of the acquisition of Rossignol and to refinance certain existing indebtedness, and in July 2009, we closed a $153.1 million five year senior secured term loan to provide additional liquidity to our business. Our debt structure at October 31, 2009 includes short-term lines of credit and long-term loans as follows:
                         
In thousands   U.S. Dollar     Non U.S. Dollar     Total  
European short-term credit arrangements
  $     $ 14     $ 14  
Asia/Pacific short-term credit arrangements
          32,578       32,578  
 
                 
Short-term lines of credit
          32,592       32,592  
 
                       
Americas credit facility
                 
European long-term debt
          325,685       325,685  
European credit facilities
          75,252       75,252  
Rhône term loan
    109,329       26,335       135,664  
Senior Notes
    400,000             400,000  
Deferred purchase price obligation
          49,144       49,144  
Capital lease obligations and other borrowings
    2,639       18,277       20,916  
 
                 
Long-term debt
    511,968       494,693       1,006,661  
 
                       
 
                 
Total
  $ 511,968     $ 527,285     $ 1,039,253  
 
                 

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In July 2005, we issued $400 million in senior notes, which bear a coupon interest rate of 6.875% and are due April 15, 2015. The senior notes were issued at par value and sold in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S. In December 2005, these senior notes were exchanged for publicly registered notes with identical terms. The senior notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our domestic subsidiaries that guarantee any of our indebtedness or our subsidiaries’ indebtedness, or are obligors under our existing asset-based credit facility in the Americas segment. We may redeem some or all of the senior notes after April 15, 2010 at fixed redemption prices as set forth in the indenture.
The indenture for our senior notes includes covenants that limit our ability to, among other things: incur additional debt; pay dividends on our capital stock or repurchase our capital stock; make certain investments; enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates; limit dividends or other payments by our restricted subsidiaries to us; use assets as security in other transactions; and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. If we experience a change of control (as defined in the indenture), we will be required to offer to purchase the senior notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. We currently are in compliance with the covenants of the indenture. In addition, we have approximately $7.1 million in unamortized debt issuance costs included in other assets as of October 31, 2009.
On July 31, 2009, we entered into a $153.1 million five year senior secured term loan with funds affiliated with Rhône Capital LLC. In connection with the term loan, we issued warrants to purchase approximately 25.7 million shares of our common stock, representing 19.99% of our outstanding equity at the time, with an exercise price of $1.86 per share. The warrants are fully vested and have a seven year term. The estimated fair value of these warrants at issuance was $23.6 million. This amount was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized into interest expense over the term of the loan. In addition, we incurred approximately $15.8 million in debt issuance costs which are included in prepaid expenses (short-term) and other assets (long-term) and are being amortized into interest expense over the five year term of the loan. The term loan is primarily secured by certain of our trademarks in the Americas and a first or second priority interest in substantially all property related to our Americas business. The term loan bears an interest rate of 15% on a $125 million tranche, with 6% of that interest payable in kind or in cash, at our option. The remaining tranche is denominated in euros (20 million) and also bears an interest rate of 15%, with the full 15% payable in kind or cash at our option. Net proceeds from the new term loan were used to reduce other borrowings and increase our cash reserves. The term loan contains customary restrictive covenants and default provisions for loans of its type. We are currently in compliance with such covenants.
On July 31, 2009, we also entered into a new $200 million three year asset-based credit facility for our Americas segment (with the option to expand the facility to $250 million on certain conditions) which replaced our existing credit facility which was to expire in April 2010. The new credit facility, which expires in July 2012, includes a $100 million sublimit for letters of credit and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% to 4.5%, depending upon availability. In connection with obtaining the credit facility, we incurred approximately $9.1 million in debt issuance costs which are included in prepaid expenses (short-term) and other assets (long-term) and are being amortized into interest expense over the term of the credit facility. As of October 31, 2009, there were no borrowings outstanding under this credit facility, other than outstanding letters of credit, which totaled $34.7 million.
The Americas credit facility is guaranteed by Quiksilver, Inc. and certain of our domestic and Canadian subsidiaries. The facility is secured by our U.S. and Canadian accounts receivable, inventory, certain intangibles, a second priority interest in substantially all other personal property and a second priority pledge of shares of certain of our domestic subsidiaries. The borrowing base is limited to certain percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory from our participating subsidiaries. The facility contains customary default provisions and restrictive covenants for facilities of its type. We are currently in compliance with such covenants.

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On July 31, 2009, we entered into a commitment with a group of lenders in Europe to refinance our European indebtedness. This refinancing, which closed and was funded on September 29, 2009, consists of two term loans totaling approximately $251.7 million (170 million), an $85.9 million (58 million) credit facility and a line of credit of $59.2 million (40 million) for issuances of letters of credit. Together, these are referred to as our “European Facilities.” The maturity of these European Facilities is July 31, 2013. The term loans have minimum principal repayments due on January 31 and July 31 of each year, with 14.0 million due for each semi-annual payment in 2010, 17.0 million due for each semi-annual payment in 2011 and 27.0 million due for each semi-annual payment in 2012 and 2013. Amounts outstanding under the European Facilities bear interest at a rate of Euribor plus a margin of between 4.25% and 4.75%. The weighted average borrowing rate on the European Facilities was 5.09% as of October 31, 2009. In connection with obtaining the European Facilities, we incurred approximately $19.3 million in debt issuance costs which are included in prepaid expenses (short-term) and other assets (long-term) and are being amortized into interest expense over the term of the European Facilities. As of October 31, 2009, there were borrowings of approximately $251.7 million outstanding on the two term loans, approximately $37.0 million outstanding on the credit facility, and approximately $26.6 million of outstanding letters of credit.
The European Facilities are guaranteed by Quiksilver, Inc. and secured by pledges of certain assets of our European subsidiaries, including certain trademarks of our European business and shares of certain European subsidiaries. The European Facilities contain customary default provisions and covenants for transactions of this type. We are currently in compliance with such covenants.
In connection with the closing of the European Facilities, we refinanced an additional European term loan of $74.0 million (50 million) such that its maturity date aligns with the European Facilities. This term loan has principal repayments due on January 31 and July 31 of each year, with 8.9 million due in the aggregate in 2011, 12.6 million due in the aggregate in 2012 and 28.5 million due in the aggregate in 2013. This extended term loan currently bears an interest rate of 3.23%, but will change to a variable rate of Euribor plus a margin of 4.8% beginning in July 2010. This term loan has the same security as the European Facilities and it contains customary default provisions and covenants for loans of its type. We are currently in compliance with such covenants.
In August 2008, certain of our European subsidiaries entered into a $148.0 million (100 million) secured financing facility which expires in August 2011. Under this facility, we may borrow up to 100.0 million based upon the amount of accounts receivable that are pledged to the lender to secure the debt. Outstanding borrowings under this facility accrue interest at a rate of Euribor plus a margin of 0.55% (currently 1.34%). As of October 31, 2009, we had approximately $38.2 million of borrowings outstanding under this facility. This facility contains customary default provisions and covenants for facilities of its type. We are currently in compliance with such covenants.
In Asia/Pacific, we have uncommitted revolving lines of credit with banks that provide up to approximately $45.8 million ($50.3 million Australian dollars) for cash borrowings and letters of credit. These lines of credit are generally payable on demand, although we believe the banks will continue to make these lines of credit available to us. The amount outstanding on these lines of credit at October 31, 2009 was $32.6 million, in addition to $3.4 million in outstanding letters of credit, at an average borrowing rate of 2.2%.
Our current credit facilities allow for total maximum cash borrowings and letters of credit of $357.7 million. Our total maximum borrowings and actual availability fluctuate depending on the extent of assets comprising our borrowing base under certain credit facilities. We had approximately $107.8 million of borrowings drawn on these credit facilities as of October 31, 2009, and letters of credit issued at that time totaled $64.8 million. The amount of availability for borrowings under these facilities as of October 31, 2009 was $142.7 million, all of which was committed. Of this $142.7 million in committed capacity, $93.8 million can also be used for letters of credit. In addition to the $142.7 million of availability for borrowings, we also had $42.4 million in additional capacity for letters of credit in Europe and Asia/Pacific as of October 31, 2009.
In connection with our acquisition of Rossignol, we deferred payment of a portion of the purchase price. This deferred purchase price obligation is expected to be paid in 2010 and accrues interest equal to the 3-month Euribor plus 2.35% (currently 3.14%) and is denominated in euros. The carrying amount of the

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obligation fluctuates based on changes in the exchange rate between euros and U.S. dollars. We have a cash collateralized guarantee to the former owner of Rossignol of $52.7 million to secure this deferred purchase price obligation. The cash related to this guarantee is classified as restricted cash on our balance sheet as of October 31, 2009. As of October 31, 2009, the deferred purchase price obligation totaled $49.1 million.
We also had approximately $20.9 million in capital leases and other borrowings as of October 31, 2009.
Our financing activities from continuing operations used cash of $104.9 million in fiscal 2009, and provided cash of $191.8 million and $176.6 million in fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively. In fiscal 2009 we used the proceeds from the sale of Rossignol to pay down debt, while in fiscal 2008 and 2007, our debt increased to fund the operations of Rossignol and the business acquisitions and capital expenditures discussed above.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
We lease certain land and buildings under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases expire at various dates through 2028, excluding renewals at our option, and contain various provisions for rental adjustments including, in certain cases, adjustments based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. The leases generally contain renewal provisions for varying periods of time. We also have long-term debt related to business acquisitions. Our deferred purchase price obligation related to the Rossignol acquisition totals $49.1 million and is included in the current portion of long-term debt as of October 31, 2009. Our significant contractual obligations and commitments are summarized in the following table:
                                         
    Payments Due by Period  
            Two to     Four to     After        
    One     Three     Five     Five        
In thousands   Year     Years     Years     Years     Total  
Operating lease obligations
  $ 107,900     $ 184,455     $ 135,007     $ 144,669     $ 572,031  
Long-term debt obligations(1)
    95,231       207,080       304,350       400,000       1,006,661  
Professional athlete sponsorships(2)
    18,649       19,049       7,132       500       45,330  
Certain other obligations(3)
    64,753                         64,753  
 
                             
 
  $ 286,533     $ 410,584     $ 446,489     $ 545,169     $ 1,688,775  
 
                             
 
(1)   Excludes required interest payments. See note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for interest terms.
 
(2)   We establish relationships with professional athletes in order to promote our products and brands. We have entered into endorsement agreements with professional athletes in sports such as surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, bmx and motocross. Many of these contracts provide incentives for magazine exposure and competitive victories while wearing or using our products. It is not possible to determine the amounts we may be required to pay under these agreements as they are subject to many variables. The amounts listed are the approximate amounts of minimum obligations required to be paid under these contracts. The estimated maximum amount that could be paid under existing contracts is approximately $61.9 million and would assume that all bonuses, victories, etc. are achieved during a five-year period. The actual amounts paid under these agreements may be higher or lower than the amounts listed as a result of the variable nature of these obligations. Under our current sponsorship agreement with Kelly Slater, in addition to the cash payment obligations included in the above table, we have agreed to propose to our shareholders a grant to Mr. Slater of 3 million shares of restricted stock. This restricted stock grant is subject to shareholder approval and would vest over a four year period. Should the grant not be approved by our shareholders, we may be required to compensate Mr. Slater with additional cash payments, which are not included in the table above.
 
(3)   Certain other obligations include approximately $64.8 million of contractual letters of credit with maturity dates of less than one year. We also enter into unconditional purchase obligations with various vendors and suppliers of goods and services in the normal course of operations through purchase orders or other documentation or that are undocumented except for an invoice. Such unconditional purchase obligations are generally outstanding for periods less than a year and are settled by cash payments upon delivery of goods and services and are not reflected in this line item. In addition, in certain circumstances we are required to acquire additional equity interests from our minority interest partners in Brazil and Mexico. These purchase requirements are generally based on revenue targets in U.S. dollars which can be significantly impacted by currency fluctuations. The purchase price applicable to these obligations is typically based on formulas that will be used to value the subsidiaries’ operations at the time of purchase. We do not expect any payments related to these commitments in fiscal 2010 and these potential purchase amounts generally cannot be determined beyond one year and are not included in this line item. We have approximately $54.4 million of tax contingencies related to ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” as disclosed in note 12 of our consolidated financial statements. Based on the uncertainly of the timing of these contingencies, these amounts have not been included in this line item.

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than certain obligations and commitments described in the table above, we did not have any material off balance sheet arrangements as of October 31, 2009.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Inventories
Our trade accounts receivable were $430.9 million at October 31, 2009, compared to $470.1 million the year before, a decrease of 8%. Receivables in the Americas decreased 22%, while European receivables increased 6% and Asia/Pacific receivables increased 11%. In constant currency, consolidated trade accounts receivable decreased 16%. European receivables in constant currency decreased 6% and Asia/Pacific receivables in constant currency decreased 17%. Included in trade accounts receivable are approximately $24.9 million of Value Added Tax and Goods and Services Tax related to foreign accounts receivable. Such taxes are not reported as net revenues and as such, must be subtracted from accounts receivable to more accurately compute days sales outstanding. Overall days sales outstanding increased by approximately 2 days at October 31, 2009 compared to October 31, 2008.
Consolidated inventories totaled $267.7 million as of October 31, 2009, compared to $312.1 million the year before, a decrease of 14%. Inventories in the Americas decreased 32%, while European inventories decreased 7% and Asia/Pacific inventories increased 32%. In constant currency, consolidated inventories decreased 22%. European inventories in constant currency decreased 18% and Asia/Pacific inventories in constant currency decreased 2%. Consolidated average inventory turnover increased to 3.6 times per year at October 31, 2009 compared to 3.5 times per year at October 31, 2008.
Inflation
Inflation has been modest during the years covered by this report. Accordingly, inflation has had an insignificant impact on our sales and profits.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 105 “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” which establishes the Accounting Standards Codification as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The subsequent issuances of new standards will be in the form of Accounting Standards Updates that will be included in the codification. This ASC is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. We updated our historical U.S. GAAP references to comply with the codification at the beginning of our fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We adopted this guidance at the beginning of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See note 15 for certain required disclosures related to this guidance.
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for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We adopted this guidance at the beginning of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, since we did not elect the fair value option for any assets or liabilities.
In December 2007, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 805 “Business Combinations,” which requires us to record fair value estimates of contingent consideration and certain other potential liabilities during the original purchase price allocation, expense acquisition costs as incurred and does not permit certain restructuring activities to be recorded as a component of purchase accounting. In April 2009, the FASB issued additional guidance that requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies be recognized at fair value, only if fair value can be reasonably estimated and eliminates the requirement to disclose an estimate of the range of outcomes of recognized contingencies at the acquisition date. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We will adopt this guidance at the beginning of our fiscal year ending October 31, 2010 for all prospective business acquisitions. We have not determined the effect that the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements, but the impact will be limited to any future acquisitions beginning in fiscal 2010, except for certain tax treatment of previous acquisitions.
In December 2007, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 810 “Consolidation,” which requires noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries to be included in the equity section of the balance sheet. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We will adopt this guidance at the beginning of our fiscal year ending October 31, 2010. In the year of adoption, presentation and disclosure requirements apply retrospectively to all periods presented. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2008, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging,” which requires enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why derivatives are used and their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We adopted this guidance at the beginning of our fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See note 15 for certain required disclosures related to this guidance.
In April 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 825 “Financial Instruments,” which enhances consistency in financial reporting by increasing the frequency of fair value disclosures. This guidance is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009 and we adopted this guidance during the three months ended July 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See note 15 for certain required disclosures related to this guidance.
In May 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 855 “Subsequent Events,” which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date, but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Specifically, this guidance provides (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and (iii) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. This guidance is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. We adopted this guidance as of July 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See note 1 for certain required disclosures related to this standard.

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Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. To prepare these financial statements, we must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. These estimates also affect our reported revenues and expenses. Judgments must also be made about the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Actual results could be significantly different from these estimates. We believe that the following discussion addresses the accounting policies that are necessary to understand and evaluate our reported financial results.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized when the risk of ownership and title passes to our customers. Generally, we extend credit to our customers and do not require collateral. None of our sales agreements with any of our customers provide for any rights of return. However, we do approve returns on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion to protect our brands and our image. We provide allowances for estimated returns when revenues are recorded, and related losses have historically been within our expectations. If returns are higher than our estimates, our results of operations would be adversely affected.
Accounts Receivable
It is not uncommon for some of our customers to have financial difficulties from time to time. This is normal given the wide variety of our account base, which includes small surf shops, medium-sized retail chains, and some large department store chains. Throughout the year, we perform credit evaluations of our customers, and we adjust credit limits based on payment history and the customer’s current creditworthiness. We continuously monitor our collections and maintain a reserve for estimated credit losses based on our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have been identified. Historically, our losses have been consistent with our estimates, but there can be no assurance that we will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that we have experienced in the past. Unforeseen, material financial difficulties of our customers could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
Inventories
We value inventories at the cost to purchase and/or manufacture the product or the current estimated market value of the inventory, whichever is lower. We regularly review our inventory quantities on hand, and adjust inventory values for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on estimated forecasts of product demand and market value. Demand for our products could fluctuate significantly. The demand for our products could be negatively affected by many factors, including the following:
  weakening economic conditions;
 
  terrorist acts or threats;
 
  unanticipated changes in consumer preferences;
 
  reduced customer confidence; and
 
  unseasonable weather.
Some of these factors could also interrupt the production and/or importation of our products or otherwise increase the cost of our products. As a result, our operations and financial performance could be negatively affected. Additionally, our estimates of product demand and/or market value could be inaccurate, which could result in an understated or overstated provision required for excess and obsolete inventory.
Long-Lived Assets
We acquire tangible and intangible assets in the normal course of our business. We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of these long-lived assets (including fixed assets, trademarks, licenses and other amortizable intangibles) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Impairments are recognized in operating earnings. We continually use judgment when applying these impairment rules to determine the timing of the impairment tests, the undiscounted cash flows used to assess impairments, and the fair value of a potentially impaired asset. The reasonableness of our judgment could significantly affect the carrying value of our long-lived assets.
Goodwill
We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill at least annually based on a two-step impairment test. The first step compares the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, then the second step of the impairment test is performed to measure the amount of any impairment loss. Fair value is computed based on estimated future cash flows discounted at a rate that approximates our cost of capital. Such estimates are subject to change, and we may be required to recognize impairment losses in the future.

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Income Taxes
Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. A deferred income tax asset or liability is established for the expected future consequences of temporary differences in the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. We consider future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the value of our deferred tax assets. If we determine that it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized, we would reduce the value of these assets to their expected realizable value, thereby decreasing net income. Evaluating the value of these assets is necessarily based on our judgment. If we subsequently determined that the deferred tax assets, which had been written down would, in our judgment, be realized in the future, the value of the deferred tax assets would be increased, thereby increasing net income in the period when that determination was made.
On November 1, 2007, we adopted the authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 740 “Income Taxes,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements. This guidance provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the tax position. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of our provision for income taxes. The application of this guidance can create significant variability in our tax rate from period to period based upon changes in or adjustments to our uncertain tax positions.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
We recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payments net of an estimated forfeiture rate and only recognize compensation cost for those shares expected to vest using the graded vested method over the requisite service period of the award. For option valuation, we determine the fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which requires the input of certain assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based payment awards, stock price volatility and interest rates.
Foreign Currency Translation
A significant portion of our revenues are generated in Europe, where we operate with the euro as our functional currency, and a smaller portion of our revenues are generated in Asia/Pacific, where we operate with the Australian dollar and Japanese yen as our functional currencies. Our European revenues in the United Kingdom are denominated in British pounds, and substantial portions of our European and Asia/Pacific product is sourced in U.S. dollars, both of which result in exposure to gains and losses that could occur from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Our assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rate for the period. Gains and losses from translation of foreign subsidiary financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.
As part of our overall strategy to manage our level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, we enter into various foreign currency exchange contracts generally in the form of forward contracts. For all contracts that qualify as cash flow hedges, we record the changes in the fair value of the derivatives in other comprehensive income or loss.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements included in this report, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the trends and uncertainties in our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us and speak only as of the date of this report. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “likely,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, guidance, forecasts or other

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characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the following:
  continuing deterioration of global economic conditions and credit and capital markets;
  our ability to remain compliant with our debt covenants;
  our ability to achieve the financial results that we anticipate;
  payments due on contractual commitments and other debt obligations;
  future expenditures for capital projects;
  our ability to continue to maintain our brand image and reputation;
  foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; and
  changes in political, social and economic conditions and local regulations, particularly in Europe and Asia.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of the risks described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” included in this report, and other factors. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking information contained herein will, in fact, transpire.
Item 7A.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to a variety of risks. Two of these risks are foreign currency fluctuations and changes in interest rates that affect interest expense. (See also note 15 of our consolidated financial statements).
Foreign Currency and Derivatives
We are exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to certain sales, royalty income and product purchases of our international subsidiaries that are denominated in currencies other than their functional currencies. We are also exposed to foreign currency gains and losses resulting from domestic transactions that are not denominated in U.S. dollars, and to fluctuations in interest rates related to our variable rate debt. Furthermore, we are exposed to gains and losses resulting from the effect that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have on the reported results in our consolidated financial statements due to the translation of the operating results and financial position of our international subsidiaries. We use various foreign currency exchange contracts and intercompany loans as part of our overall strategy to manage the level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
On the date we enter into a derivative contract, we designate the derivative as a hedge of the identified exposure. We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for entering into various hedge transactions. We identify in this documentation the asset, liability, firm commitment, or forecasted transaction that has been designated as a hedged item and indicate how the hedging instrument is expected to hedge the risks related to the hedged item. We formally measure effectiveness of our hedging relationships both at the hedge inception and on an ongoing basis in accordance with our risk management policy. We will discontinue hedge accounting prospectively:
  if we determine that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item;
  when the derivative expires or is sold, terminated or exercised;
  if it becomes probable that the forecasted transaction being hedged by the derivative will not occur;
  because a hedged firm commitment no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment; or
 
  if we determine that designation of the derivative as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate.

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Derivatives that do not qualify or are no longer deemed effective to qualify for hedge accounting but are used by management to mitigate exposure to currency risks are marked to fair value with corresponding gains or losses recorded in earnings. A loss of $0.7 million was recognized related to these types of contracts during the year ended October 31, 2009. For all qualifying cash flow hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recorded in other comprehensive income. As of October 31, 2009, we were hedging forecasted transactions expected to occur through October 2011. Assuming exchange rates at October 31, 2009 remain constant, $16.6 million of losses, net of tax, related to hedges of these transactions are expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next 24 months.
We enter into forward exchange and other derivative contracts with major banks and are exposed to foreign currency losses in the event of nonperformance by these banks. We anticipate, however, that these banks will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the contracts. Accordingly, we do not obtain collateral or other security to support the contracts.
Translation of Results of International Subsidiaries
As discussed above, we are exposed to financial statement gains and losses as a result of translating the operating results and financial position of our international subsidiaries. We translate the local currency statements of operations of our foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars using the average exchange rate during the reporting period. Changes in foreign exchange rates affect our reported profits and can distort comparisons from year to year. We use various foreign currency exchange contracts and intercompany loans to hedge the profit and loss effects of such exposure, but accounting rules do not allow us to hedge the actual translation of sales and expenses.
By way of example, when the U.S. dollar strengthens compared to the euro, there is a negative effect on our reported results for our European operating segment. It takes more profits in euros to generate the same amount of profits in stronger U.S. dollars. The opposite is also true. That is, when the U.S. dollar weakens there is a positive effect on the translation of our reported results from our European operating segment.
In fiscal 2009, the U.S. dollar strengthened compared to the euro and the Australian dollar. As a result, our European revenues decreased 7% in euros compared to a decrease of 15% in U.S. dollars. Asia/Pacific revenues increased 9% in Australian dollars compared to a decrease of 5% in U.S. dollars.
Interest Rates
Most of our lines of credit and long-term debt bear interest based on LIBOR or EURIBOR plus a credit spread. Effective interest rates, therefore, will move up or down depending on market conditions. The credit spreads are subject to change based on financial performance and market conditions upon refinancing. Interest expense also includes financing fees and related costs and can be affected by foreign currency movement upon translating non-U.S. dollar denominated interest into dollars for reporting purposes. The approximate amount of our remaining variable rate debt was $429.6 million at October 31, 2009, and the average effective interest rate at that time was 4.1%. If interest rates or credit spreads were to increase by 10% (i.e. — to approximately 4.5%), our income before tax would be reduced by approximately $1.8 million based on these fiscal 2009 levels.
Item 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this item appears beginning on page 40.
Item 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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Item 9A.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance of reaching our desired disclosure control objectives.
We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2009, the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, and were operating at the reasonable assurance level as of October 31, 2009.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter and year ended October 31, 2009 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Internal control over financial reporting refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures that:
  pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
  provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and
  provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting.
Management has used the framework set forth in the report entitled “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) of the Treadway Commission to evaluate the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Management has concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of the most recent fiscal year. Deloitte & Touche LLP has issued an attestation report (see below) on our internal control over financial reporting.
The foregoing has been approved by our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, who have been involved with the assessment and analysis of our internal controls over financial reporting.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Quiksilver, Inc.
Huntington Beach, California
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Quiksilver, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of October 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended October 31, 2009 of the Company and our report dated January 12, 2010, which report expressed an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 740, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” in 2008.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Costa Mesa, California
January 12, 2010

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Item 9B.   OTHER INFORMATION
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PART III
Item 10.   DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required to be included by this item will be included under the headings “Election of Directors,” “Executive Compensation and Other Information,” and “Corporate Governance” in our proxy statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference to our proxy statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2009.
We have adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers in compliance with applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that applies to all of our employees, including our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer and our principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. We have posted a copy of this Code of Ethics on our website, at http://www.quiksilverinc.com. We intend to disclose any amendments to, or waivers from, any provision of this Code of Ethics by posting such information on such website.
Item 11.   EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required to be included by this item will be included under the heading “Executive Compensation and Other Information” in our proxy statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference to our proxy statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2009.
Item 12.   SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required to be included by this item will be included under the heading “Ownership of Securities” in our proxy statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference to our proxy statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2009.
Item 13.   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required to be included by this item will be included under the headings “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Corporate Governance” in our proxy statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference to our proxy statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2009.
Item 14.   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required to be included by this item will be included under the heading “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our proxy statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference to our proxy statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2009.

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PART IV
Item 15.   EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
1.   Consolidated Financial Statements See “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements” on page 41.
 
2.   Exhibits
 
    The Exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index, which appears immediately following the signature page and is incorporated herein by reference, are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
         
    Page
Audited consolidated financial statements of Quiksilver, Inc. as of October 31, 2009 and 2008 and for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2009
       
 
       
    42  
 
       
    43  
 
       
    43  
 
       
    44  
 
       
    45  
 
       
    46  
 
       
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Quiksilver, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Quiksilver, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of October 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2009. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of October 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2009, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for income tax uncertainties during the year ended October 31, 2008 as a result of adopting Accounting Standards Codification 740, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.”
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated January 12, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Costa Mesa, California
January 12, 2010

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
                         
In thousands, except per share amounts   2009     2008     2007  
Revenues, net
  $ 1,977,526     $ 2,264,636     $ 2,047,072  
Cost of goods sold
    1,046,495       1,144,050       1,062,027  
 
                 
Gross profit
    931,031       1,120,586       985,045  
 
                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    851,746       915,933       782,263  
Asset impairments
    10,737       65,797        
 
                 
Operating income
    68,548       138,856       202,782  
 
                       
Interest expense, net
    63,924       45,327       46,571  
Foreign currency loss (gain)
    8,633       (5,761 )     4,857  
Minority interest and other expense
    2,539       719       121  
 
                 
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes
    (6,548 )     98,571       151,233  
 
                       
Provision for income taxes
    66,667       33,027       34,506  
 
                 
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (73,215 )     65,544       116,727  
Loss from discontinued operations
    (118,827 )     (291,809 )     (237,846 )
 
                 
Net loss
  $ (192,042 )   $ (226,265 )   $ (121,119 )
 
                 
 
                       
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations
  $ (0.58 )   $ 0.52     $ 0.94  
Loss per share from discontinued operations
    (0.94 )     (2.32 )     (1.92 )
 
                 
Net loss per share
  $ (1.51 )   $ (1.80 )   $ (0.98 )
 
                 
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations, assuming dilution
  $ (0.58 )   $ 0.51     $ 0.90  
Loss per share from discontinued operations, assuming dilution
    (0.94 )     (2.25 )     (1.83 )
 
                 
Net loss per share, assuming dilution
  $ (1.51 )   $ (1.75 )   $ (0.93 )
 
                 
 
                       
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    127,042       125,975       123,770  
 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    127,042       129,485       129,706  
 
                 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Years Ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
                         
In thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Net loss
  $ (192,042 )   $ (226,265 )   $ (121,119 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                       
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    99,798       (111,920 )     116,882  
Reclassification adjustment for foreign currency translation included in current period loss from discontinued operations
    (47,850 )            
Net (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax (benefit) provision of $(19,965) (2009), $26,322 (2008) and $(10,368) (2007) (2002)
    (37,062 )     44,313       (21,859 )
 
                 
Comprehensive loss
  $ (177,156 )   $ (293,872 )   $ (26,096 )
 
                 
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
October 31, 2009 and 2008
                 
In thousands, except share amounts   2009     2008  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 99,516     $ 53,042  
Restricted cash
    52,706        
Trade accounts receivable, net
    430,884       470,059  
Other receivables
    25,615       70,376  
Income taxes receivable
          10,738  
Inventories
    267,730       312,138  
Deferred income taxes
    76,638       12,220  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    37,333       25,869  
Current assets held for sale
    1,777       411,442  
 
           
Total current assets
    992,199       1,365,884  
 
               
Restricted cash
          46,475  
Fixed assets, net
    239,333       235,528  
Intangible assets, net
    142,954       144,434  
Goodwill
    333,758       299,350  
Other assets
    75,353       39,594  
Deferred income taxes long-term
    69,011       39,000  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,852,608     $ 2,170,265  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Lines of credit
  $ 32,592     $ 238,317  
Accounts payable
    162,373       235,729  
Accrued liabilities
    116,274       93,548  
Current portion of long-term debt
    95,231       31,904  
Income taxes payable
    23,574        
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
    458       135,071  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    430,502       734,569  
 
               
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    911,430       790,097  
Other long-term liabilities
    54,081       39,607  
Non-current liabilities related to assets held for sale
          6,026  
 
           
Total liabilities
    1,396,013       1,570,299  
 
           
 
               
Commitments and contingencies — Note 9
               
 
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares - 5,000,000; issued and outstanding shares — none
           
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares - 185,000,000; issued shares - 131,484,363 (2009) and 130,622,566 (2008)
    1,315       1,306  
Additional paid-in capital
    368,285       334,509  
Treasury stock, 2,885,200 shares
    (6,778 )     (6,778 )
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings
    (1,623 )     190,419  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    95,396       80,510  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    456,595       599,966  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 1,852,608     $ 2,170,265  
 
           
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years Ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
                                                         
                                    Retained     Accumulated        
                    Additional             Earnings     Other     Total  
In thousands,except   Common Stock     Paid-in     Treasury     (Accumulated     Comprehensive     Stockholders’  
share amounts   Shares     Amounts     Capital     Stock     Deficit)     Income (Loss)     Equity  
Balance, October 31, 2006
    126,401,836     $ 1,264     $ 274,488     $ (6,778 )   $ 559,059     $ 53,094     $ 881,127  
Exercise of stock options
    1,804,515       18       10,351                         10,369  
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
                2,896                         2,896  
Stock compensation expense
                17,210                         17,210  
Restricted stock
    42,000                                      
Employee stock purchase plan
    92,187       1       1,106                         1,107  
Net income and other comprehensive income
                            (121,119 )     95,023       (26,096 )
 
                                         
Balance, October 31, 2007
    128,340,538       1,283       306,051       (6,778 )     437,940       148,117       886,613  
Exercise of stock options
    1,828,338       18       6,719                         6,737  
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
                2,994                         2,994  
Stock compensation expense
    ¾       ¾       13,002       ¾       ¾       ¾       13,002  
Restricted stock
    (103,668 )     (1 )     1       ¾       ¾       ¾       ¾  
Employee stock purchase plan
    257,178       3       1,867       ¾       ¾       ¾       1,870  
Business acquisitions
    300,180       3       3,875       ¾       ¾       ¾       3,878  
Adjustment due to adoption of uncertain tax position guidance
    ¾       ¾       ¾       ¾       (21,256 )     ¾       (21,256 )
Net loss and other comprehensive loss
    ¾       ¾       ¾       ¾       (226,265 )     (67,607 )     (293,872 )
 
                                         
Balance, October 31, 2008
    130,622,566       1,306       334,509       (6,778 )     190,419       80,510       599,966  
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
                439                         439  
Stock compensation expense
                8,884                         8,884  
Restricted stock
    310,999       3       (3 )                        
Employee stock purchase plan
    550,798       6       855                         861  
Stock warrants issued
                23,601                         23,601  
Net loss and other comprehensive loss
    ¾       ¾       ¾       ¾       (192,042 )     14,886       (177,156 )
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balance, October 31, 2009
    131,484,363     $ 1,315     $ 368,285     $ (6,778 )   $ (1,623 )   $ 95,396     $ 456,595  
 
                                         
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
                         
In thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net loss
  $ (192,042 )   $ (226,265 )   $ (121,119 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Loss from discontinued operations
    118,827       291,809       237,846  
Depreciation and amortization
    55,004       57,231       46,852  
Stock-based compensation and tax benefit on option exercises
    8,415       9,588       13,234  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    16,235       15,948       7,790  
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    4,194       350       2,479  
Foreign currency (gain) loss
    (103 )     (2,618 )     1,266  
Asset impairments
    10,737       65,797        
Non-cash interest
    3,441              
Equity in earnings and minority interest
    2,924       1,811       (210 )
Deferred income taxes
    43,234       (10,445 )     (15,412 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
                       
Trade accounts receivable
    60,783       (16,179 )     (57,217 )
Other receivables
    14,914       (7,446 )     (13,030 )
Inventories
    78,039       (32,786 )     (19,563 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (157 )     (1,333 )     988  
Other assets
    5,422       (1,776 )     (3,426 )
Accounts payable
    (79,026 )     36,961       21,650  
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities
    5,421       (14,871 )     43,064  
Income taxes payable
    36,091       13,688       36,657  
 
                 
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
    192,353       179,464       181,849  
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations
    13,815       (107,302 )     (57,597 )
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    206,168       72,162       124,252  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Capital expenditures
    (54,564 )     (90,948 )     (78,276 )
Business acquisitions, net of acquired cash
          (31,127 )     (41,257 )
Changes in restricted cash
          (46,475 )      
 
                 
Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations
    (54,564 )     (168,550 )     (119,533 )
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations
    21,848       103,811       (40,957 )
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (32,716 )     (64,739 )     (160,490 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Borrowings on lines of credit
    10,346       185,777       71,846  
Payments on lines of credit
    (237,025 )     (47,161 )     (17,247 )
Borrowings on long-term debt
    895,268       240,389       209,311  
Payments on long-term debt
    (726,852 )     (198,793 )     (101,611 )
Payments of debt issuance costs
    (47,478 )            
Stock option exercises, employee stock purchases and tax benefit on option exercises
    862       11,602       14,253  
 
                 
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations
    (104,879 )     191,814       176,552  
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
    (11,136 )     (224,794 )     (96,735 )
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (116,015 )     (32,980 )     79,817  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (10,963 )     4,251       (6,065 )
 
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    46,474       (21,306 )     37,514  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    53,042       74,348       36,834  
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
  $ 99,516     $ 53,042     $ 74,348  
 
                 
Supplementary cash flow information:
                       
Cash paid (received) during the year for:
                       
Interest
  $ 58,094     $ 70,023     $ 62,894  
 
                 
Income taxes
  $ (5,794 )   $ 31,049     $ 17,454  
 
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
                       
Deferred purchase price obligation
  $ ¾     $ ¾     $ 26,356  
 
                 
Common stock issued for business acquisitions
  $ ¾     $ 3,878     $ ¾  
 
                 
Transfer of Rossignol debt to continuing operations
  $ ¾     $ 78,322     $ ¾  
 
                 
Stock warrants issued
  $ 23,601     $ ¾     $ ¾  
 
                 
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QUIKSILVER, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Note 1 — Significant Accounting Policies
Company Business
Quiksilver, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) design, produce and distribute branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect with its boardriding culture and heritage. The Company’s Quiksilver, Roxy, DC and Hawk brands are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, and its beach and water oriented swimwear brands include Raisins, Radio Fiji and Leilani. The Company makes snowboarding equipment under its DC, Roxy, Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal labels. The Company’s products are sold in over 90 countries in a wide range of distribution channels, including surf shops, skateboard shops, snowboard shops, its proprietary concept stores, other specialty stores and select department stores. Distribution is primarily in the United States, Europe and Australia.
In November 2008, the Company sold its Rossignol business, including the related brands of Rossignol, Dynastar, Look and Lange, and in December 2007, the Company sold its golf equipment business. As a result, the Company has classified its Rossignol wintersports and golf equipment businesses as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
The Company is highly leveraged; however, management believes that its cash flow from operations, together with its existing credit facilities and term loans will be adequate to fund the Company’s capital requirements for at least the next twelve months. During fiscal 2009, the Company closed a $153.1 million five year senior secured term loan, refinanced its existing asset-based credit facility with a new $200 million three year asset-based credit facility for its Americas segment, and refinanced its short-term uncommitted lines of credit in Europe with a new 268 million multi-year facility. The closing of these transactions enabled the Company to extend a significant portion of its short-term maturities to a long-term basis. The Company also believes that its short-term uncommitted lines of credit in Asia/Pacific will continue to be made available. If these lines of credit are not made available, then the Company could be adversely affected.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Quiksilver, Inc. and subsidiaries, including Pilot, SAS and subsidiaries (“Quiksilver Europe”) and Quiksilver Australia Pty Ltd. and subsidiaries (“Quiksilver Asia/Pacific” and “Quiksilver International”). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Cash Equivalents
Certificates of deposit and highly liquid short-term investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Carrying values approximate fair value.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Management regularly reviews the inventory quantities on hand and adjusts inventory values for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on estimated forecasts of product demand and market value.

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Fixed Assets
Furniture and other equipment, computer equipment, manufacturing equipment and buildings are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which generally range from two to twenty years. Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and amortized over their estimated useful lives or related lease term, whichever is shorter. Land use rights for certain leased retail locations are amortized to estimated residual value.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company accounts for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” In accordance with ASC 360, management assesses potential impairments of its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. The Company recorded approximately $10.7 million, $10.4 million and zero in fixed asset impairments in continuing operations as of October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” Under ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually and also in the event of an impairment indicator. The annual impairment test is a fair value test as prescribed by ASC 350 which includes assumptions such as growth and discount rates. The Company determined that there was no impairment loss in continuing operations as of October 31, 2009, recorded approximately $55.4 million in goodwill impairment in continuing operations as of October 31, 2008, and had previously determined that there was no impairment loss in continuing operations as of October 31, 2007.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized upon the transfer of title and risk of ownership to customers. Allowances for estimated returns and doubtful accounts are provided when revenues are recorded. Returns and allowances are reported as reductions in revenues, whereas allowances for bad debts are reported as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. Royalty income is recorded as earned. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral.
Revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations include the following:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Product shipments, net
  $ 1,961,389     $ 2,254,245     $ 2,040,289  
Royalty income
    16,137       10,391       6,783  
 
                 
 
  $ 1,977,526     $ 2,264,636     $ 2,047,072  
 
                 
Promotion and Advertising
The Company’s promotion and advertising efforts include athlete sponsorships, world-class boardriding contests, websites, magazine advertisements, retail signage, television programs, co-branded products, surf camps, skate park tours and other events. For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, these expenses totaled $101.8 million, $122.1 million and $102.9 million, respectively. Advertising costs are expensed when incurred.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach as promulgated by the authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 740 “Income Taxes.” Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are established for temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities at tax rates expected to be in effect when such assets or liabilities are realized or settled. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, in

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the judgment of the Company’s management, it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.
On November 1, 2007, the Company adopted the authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 740 “Income Taxes.” This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements. This guidance provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the tax position. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of its provision for income taxes.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The Company recognizes compensation expense for all stock-based payments net of an estimated forfeiture rate and only recognizes compensation cost for those shares expected to vest using the graded vested method over the requisite service period of the award. For option valuation, the Company determines the fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which requires the input of certain assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based payment awards, stock price volatility and interest rates.
Net (Loss) Income per Share
The Company reports basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, while diluted EPS additionally includes the dilutive effect of the Company’s outstanding stock options, warrants and shares of restricted stock computed using the treasury stock method. For the year ended October 31, 2009, the weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution, does not include 1,048,000 of dilutive stock options and shares of restricted stock as the effect is anti-dilutive. For the years ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, the weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution, includes 3,510,000 and 5,936,000 shares, respectively, of dilutive stock options and restricted stock. For the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, additional option shares outstanding of 14,861,000, 12,392,000 and 11,375,000, respectively, and warrant shares outstanding of 25,654,000, zero and zero, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
Foreign Currency and Derivatives
The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, while Quiksilver Europe’s functional currencies are primarily the euro and the British pound, and Quiksilver Asia/Pacific’s functional currencies are primarily the Australian dollar and the Japanese yen. Assets and liabilities of the Company denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rate for the period.
Derivative financial instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the use and type of the derivative. The Company’s derivative financial instruments principally consist of foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swaps, which the Company uses to manage its exposure to the risk of foreign currency exchange rates and variable interest rates. The Company’s objectives are to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange and interest rates. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss or income includes all changes in stockholders’ equity except those resulting from investments by, and distributions to, stockholders. Accordingly, the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss include its net loss and the foreign currency adjustments that arise from the translation of the financial statements of Quiksilver Europe, Quiksilver Asia/Pacific and the foreign entities within the Americas segment into U.S. dollars and fair value gains and losses on certain derivative instruments.

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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the Company’s trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates its fair value due to their short-term nature.
Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated all subsequent events through the time that it filed its consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 12, 2010.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 105 “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” which establishes the Accounting Standards Codification as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The subsequent issuances of new standards will be in the form of Accounting Standards Updates that will be included in the codification. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company updated its historical U.S. GAAP references to comply with the codification effective at the beginning of its fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, since the codification is not intended to change U.S. GAAP.
In September 2006, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted this guidance at the beginning of its fiscal year ending October 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See note 15 for certain required disclosures related to this guidance.
In February 2007, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 825 “Financial Instruments,” which permits companies to choose to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted this guidance at the beginning of its fiscal year ending October 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, since the Company did not elect the fair value option for any assets or liabilities.
In December 2007, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 805 “Business Combinations,” which requires the Company to record fair value estimates of contingent consideration and certain other potential liabilities during the original purchase price allocation, expense acquisition costs as incurred and does not permit certain restructuring activities to be recorded as a component of purchase accounting. In April 2009, the FASB issued additional guidance that requires assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies be recognized at fair value, only if fair value can be reasonably estimated and eliminates the requirement to disclose an estimate of the range of outcomes of recognized contingencies at the acquisition date. This guidance is

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effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt this guidance at the beginning of its fiscal year ending October 31, 2010 for all prospective business acquisitions. The Company has not determined the effect that the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, but the impact will be limited to any future acquisitions beginning in fiscal 2010, except for certain tax treatment of previous acquisitions.
In December 2007, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 810 “Consolidation,” which requires noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries to be included in the equity section of the balance sheet. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt this guidance at the beginning of its fiscal year ending October 31, 2010. In the year of adoption, presentation and disclosure requirements apply retrospectively to all periods presented. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2008, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging,” which requires enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand how and why derivatives are used and their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company adopted this guidance at the beginning of its fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See note 15 for certain required disclosures related to this guidance.
In April 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 825 “Financial Instruments,” which enhances consistency in financial reporting by increasing the frequency of fair value disclosures. This guidance is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009 and the Company adopted this guidance during the three months ending July 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See note 15 for certain required disclosures related to this guidance.
In May 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC Subtopic 855 “Subsequent Events,” which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date, but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Specifically, this guidance provides (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and (iii) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. This guidance is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. The Company adopted this guidance as of July 31, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See section above, entitled “Subsequent Events,” for certain required disclosures related to this guidance.
Note 2 — Business Acquisitions
The Company did not engage in any business acquisitions, nor pay cash related to any prior business acquisitions, during the year ended October 31, 2009. For the years ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company paid cash of approximately $31.1 million and $41.3 million respectively, in connection with certain business acquisitions, of which $19.2 million and $20.2 million for those same years relates to payments to the former owners of DC Shoes, Inc. in connection with the achievement of certain sales and earnings targets. The remaining $11.9 million and $21.1 million for the years ended October 31, 2008 and 2007 relate primarily to insignificant acquisitions of certain distributors, licensees and retail store locations.

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Effective June 1, 2008, the Company acquired an additional 29% of Quiksilver Brazil for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.7 million, which included 300,180 shares of its common stock and approximately $3.9 million in cash. As a result of this transaction, the Company increased its ownership in Quiksilver Brazil to 51%.
Note 3 — Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The allowance for doubtful accounts, which includes bad debts and returns and allowances, consists of the following:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 31,331     $ 21,100     $ 15,758  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    16,235       15,948       7,790  
Deductions
    (355 )     (5,717 )     (2,448 )
 
                 
Balance, end of year
  $ 47,211     $ 31,331     $ 21,100  
 
                 
The provision for doubtful accounts represents charges to selling, general and administrative expense for estimated bad debts, whereas the provision for returns and allowances is reported as a reduction of revenues.
Note 4 — Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
                 
    October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008  
Raw materials
  $ 6,904     $ 9,156  
Work in process
    5,230       7,743  
Finished goods
    255,596       295,239  
 
           
 
  $ 267,730     $ 312,138  
 
           
Note 5 — Fixed Assets
Fixed assets consist of the following:
                 
    October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008  
Furniture and other equipment
  $ 199,380     $ 178,200  
Computer equipment
    101,505       103,472  
Leasehold improvements
    137,966       134,320  
Land use rights
    42,671       38,508  
Land and buildings
    6,368       4,600  
 
           
 
    487,890       459,100  
 
               
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (248,557 )     (223,572 )
 
           
 
  $ 239,333     $ 235,528  
 
           
During the three months ended October 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded approximately $10.7 million and $10.4 million, respectively, in fixed asset impairments in continuing operations, primarily related to impairment of leasehold improvements on certain underperforming U.S. retail stores. These stores were not generating positive cash flows and are not expected to become profitable in the future. As a result, the Company is working to close these stores as soon as possible. Any charges associated with future rent commitments will be charged to future earnings upon store closure.

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Note 6 — Intangible Assets and Goodwill
A summary of intangible assets is as follows:
                                                 
    October 31,  
    2009     2008  
    Gross     Amorti-     Net Book     Gross     Amorti-     Net Book  
In thousands   Amount     zation     Value     Amount     zation     Value  
Amortizable trademarks
  $ 19,472     $ (6,745 )   $ 12,727     $ 18,976     $ (5,559 )   $ 13,417  
Amortizable licenses
    12,237       (8,464 )     3,773       9,103       (5,386 )     3,717  
Other amortizable intangibles
    8,318       (4,695 )     3,623       8,103       (3,942 )     4,161  
Non-amortizable trademarks
    122,831             122,831       123,139             123,139  
 
                                   
 
  $ 162,858     $ (19,904 )   $ 142,954     $ 159,321     $ (14,887 )   $ 144,434  
 
                                   
As of October 31, 2008 and in connection with its annual goodwill impairment test, the Company remeasured the value of its intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other,” and noted that the carrying value of assets of its Asia/Pacific segment were in excess of their estimated fair value. As a result, the Company recorded related goodwill impairment charges of approximately $55.4 million during the three months ended October 31, 2008. The fair value of assets was estimated using a combination of a discounted cash flow and market approach. The value implied by the test was affected by (1) reduced future cash flows expected for the Asia/Pacific segment, (2) the discount rates which were applied to future cash flows, and (3) current market estimates of value. The discount rates applied and current estimates of market values were affected by macro-economic conditions, contributing to the estimated decline in value. Goodwill in the Asia/Pacific segment arose primarily from the acquisition of the Company’s Australian and Japanese distributors in fiscal 2003, including subsequent earnout payments to the former owners of these businesses, and the acquisition of certain Australian retail store locations in fiscal 2005. For the years ended October 31, 2009 and 2007, there were no impairment charges resulting from the Company’s annual impairment test.
The change in non-amortizable trademarks is due primarily to foreign currency exchange fluctuations. Other amortizable intangibles primarily include non-compete agreements, patents and customer relationships. These amortizable intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Certain trademarks and licenses will continue to be amortized using estimated useful lives of 10 to 25 years with no residual values. Intangible amortization expense for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $3.2 million, $2.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Annual amortization expense, based on the Company’s amortizable intangible assets as of October 31, 2009, is estimated to be approximately $3.2 million in the fiscal year ending October 31, 2010, approximately $3.0 million in each of the fiscal years ending October 31, 2011 through October 31, 2013 and approximately $2.0 million in the fiscal year ending October 31, 2014.
Goodwill arose primarily from the acquisitions of Quiksilver Europe, Quiksilver Asia/Pacific and DC Shoes, Inc. Goodwill increased approximately $34.4 million during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, which was due to the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Goodwill decreased $99.5 million during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008, which included a $55.4 million goodwill impairment in the Asia/Pacific segment. The remaining decrease was primarily due to $49.4 million related to the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which was partially offset by an increase to goodwill of approximately $5.3 million related to other insignificant acquisitions.

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Note 7 — Lines of Credit and Long-term Debt
A summary of lines of credit and long-term debt is as follows:
                 
    October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008  
European short-term credit arrangements
  $ 14     $ 187,309  
Asia/Pacific short-term lines of credit
    32,578       51,008  
Americas Credit Facility
          142,500  
Americas long-term debt
    109,329        
European long-term debt
    389,029       172,907  
European Credit Facility
    38,243       47,218  
Senior Notes
    400,000       400,000  
Deferred purchase price obligation
    49,144       41,922  
Capital lease obligations and other borrowings
    20,916       17,454  
 
           
 
  $ 1,039,253     $ 1,060,318  
 
           
In July 2005, the Company issued $400 million in senior notes (“Senior Notes”), which bear a coupon interest rate of 6.875% and are due April 15, 2015. The Senior Notes were issued at par value and sold in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S. In December 2005, these Senior Notes were exchanged for publicly registered notes with identical terms. The Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries that guarantee any of its indebtedness or its subsidiaries’ indebtedness, or are obligors under its existing senior secured credit facility (the “Guarantors”). The Company may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes after April 15, 2010 at fixed redemption prices as set forth in the indenture related to such Senior Notes.
The Senior Notes indenture includes covenants that limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: incur additional debt; pay dividends on their capital stock or repurchase their capital stock; make certain investments; enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates; limit dividends or other payments to the Company; use assets as security in other transactions; and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. If the Company experiences a change of control (as defined in the indenture), it will be required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company is currently in compliance with these covenants. In addition, the Company has approximately $7.1 million in unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Senior Notes included in other assets as of October 31, 2009.
On July 31, 2009, the Company entered into a $153.1 million five year senior secured term loan with funds affiliated with Rhône Capital LLC. In connection with the term loan, the Company issued warrants to purchase approximately 25.7 million shares of its common stock, representing 19.99% of the outstanding equity of the Company at the time, with an exercise price of $1.86 per share. The warrants are fully vested and have a seven year term. The estimated fair value of these warrants at issuance was $23.6 million. This amount was recorded as a debt discount and will be amortized into interest expense over the term of the loan. In addition to this, the Company incurred approximately $15.8 million in debt issuance costs which are classified in prepaid expenses (short-term) and other assets (long-term) and are being amortized into interest expense over the five year term of the loan. The term loan is primarily secured by certain of the Company’s trademarks in the Americas and a first or second priority interest in substantially all property related to the Company’s Americas business. The term loan bears an interest rate of 15% on a $125 million tranche, with 6% of that interest payable in kind or in cash, at the Company’s option. The remaining tranche is denominated in euros (20 million) and also bears an interest rate of 15%, with the full 15% payable in kind or cash at the Company’s option. The gross outstanding balance of the term loan at October 31, 2009 was $158.7 million, while the balance net of the debt discount and included on the balance sheet was $135.7 million. Net proceeds from the new term loan were used to reduce other borrowings and increase cash reserves. The term loan contains customary restrictive covenants and default provisions for loans of its type. The Company is currently in compliance with such covenants.

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On July 31, 2009, the Company also entered into a new $200 million three year asset-based credit facility for its Americas segment (with the option to expand the facility to $250.0 million on certain conditions) which replaced its existing credit facility which was to expire in April 2010 (“Credit Facility”). The new Credit Facility, which expires in July 2012, includes a $100 million sublimit for letters of credit and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 4.0% to 4.5%, depending upon availability. In connection with obtaining the Credit Facility, the Company incurred approximately $9.1 million in debt issuance costs which are classified in prepaid expenses (short-term) and other assets (long-term) and are being amortized into interest expense over the term of the Credit Facility. As of October 31, 2009, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, other than outstanding letters of credit, which totaled $34.7 million.
The Credit Facility is guaranteed by Quiksilver, Inc. and certain of its domestic and Canadian subsidiaries. The Credit Facility is secured by the Company’s U.S. and Canadian accounts receivable, inventory, certain intangibles, a second priority interest in substantially all other personal property and a second priority pledge of shares of certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. The borrowing base is limited to certain percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory from participating subsidiaries. The Credit Facility contains customary default provisions and restrictive covenants for facilities of its type. The Company is currently in compliance with such covenants.
On July 31, 2009, the Company and certain of its European subsidiaries entered into a commitment with a group of lenders in Europe to refinance its European indebtedness. This refinancing, which closed and was funded on September 29, 2009, consists of two term loans totaling approximately $251.7 million (170 million), an $85.9 million (58 million) credit facility and a line of credit of $59.2 million (40 million) for issuances of letters of credit. Together, these are referred to as the “European Facilities.” The maturity of these European Facilities is July 31, 2013. The term loans have minimum principal repayments due on January 31 and July 31 of each year, with 14.0 million due for each semi-annual payment in 2010, 17.0 million due for each semi-annual payment in 2011 and 27.0 million due for each semi-annual payment in 2012 and 2013. Amounts outstanding under the European Facilities bear interest at a rate of Euribor plus a margin of between 4.25% and 4.75%. The weighted average borrowing rate on the European Facilities was 5.09% as of October 31, 2009. In connection with obtaining the European Facilities, the Company incurred approximately $19.3 million in debt issuance costs which are classified in prepaid expenses (short-term) and other assets (long-term) and are being amortized into interest expense over the term of the European Facilities. As of October 31, 2009, there were borrowings of approximately $251.7 million outstanding on the two term loans, approximately $37.0 million outstanding on the credit facility, and approximately $26.6 million of outstanding letters of credit.
The European Facilities are guaranteed by Quiksilver, Inc. and secured by pledges of certain assets of its European subsidiaries, including certain trademarks of its European business and shares of certain European subsidiaries. The European Facilities contain customary default provisions and covenants for transactions of this type. The Company is currently in compliance with such covenants.
In connection with the closing of the European Facilities, the Company refinanced an additional European term loan of $74.0 million (50 million) such that its maturity date aligns with the European Facilities. This term loan has principal repayments due on January 31 and July 31 of each year, with 8.9 million due in the aggregate in 2011, 12.6 million due in the aggregate in 2012 and 28.5 million due in the aggregate in 2013. This extended term loan currently bears an interest rate of 3.23%, but will change to a variable rate of Euribor plus a margin of 4.8% beginning in July 2010. This term loan has the same security as the European Facilities and it contains customary default provisions and covenants for loans of its type. The Company is currently in compliance with such covenants.
In August 2008, Quiksilver Europe entered into a $148.0 million (100 million) secured financing facility which expires in August 2011. Under this facility, Quiksilver Europe may borrow up to 100.0 million based upon the amount of accounts receivable that are pledged to the lender to secure the debt. Outstanding borrowings under this facility accrue interest at a rate of Euribor plus a margin of 0.55% (currently 1.34%). As of October 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $38.2 million of borrowings

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outstanding under this facility. This facility contains customary default provisions and covenants for facilities of its type. The Company is currently in compliance with such covenants. Quiksilver Asia/Pacific has uncommitted revolving lines of credit with banks that provide up to $45.8 million ($50.3 million Australian dollars) for cash borrowings and letters of credit. These lines of credit are generally payable on demand, although the Company believes these lines of credit will continue to be available. The amount outstanding on these lines of credit at October 31, 2009 was $32.6 million, in addition to outstanding letters of credit of $3.4 million, at an average borrowing rate of 2.2%.
The Company’s current credit facilities allow for total maximum cash borrowings and letters of credit of $357.7 million. The Company’s total maximum borrowings and actual availability fluctuate depending on the extent of assets comprising the Company’s borrowing base under certain credit facilities. The Company had $107.8 million of borrowings drawn on these credit facilities as of October 31, 2009, and letters of credit issued at that time totaled $64.8 million. The amount of availability for borrowings under these facilities as of October 31, 2009 was $142.7 million, all of which was committed. Of this $142.7 million in committed capacity, $93.8 million can also be used for letters of credit. In addition to the $142.7 million of availability for borrowings, the Company also had $42.4 million in additional capacity for letters of credit in Europe and Asia/Pacific as of October 31, 2009.
In connection with the acquisition of Rossignol, the Company deferred payment of a portion of the purchase price. This deferred purchase price obligation is expected to be paid in 2010 and accrues interest equal to the 3-month Euribor plus 2.35% (3.14% as of October 31, 2009) and is denominated in euros. The carrying amount of the obligation fluctuates based on changes in the foreign currency exchange rate between euros and U.S. dollars. The Company has a cash collateralized guaranty to the former owner of Rossignol of $52.7 million. The cash related to this guaranty is classified as restricted cash on the balance sheet as of October 31, 2009. As of October 31, 2009, the deferred purchase price obligation totaled $49.1 million.
The Company also has approximately $20.9 million in capital leases and other borrowings as of October 31, 2009.
Approximate principal payments on long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):
         
2010
  $ 95,231  
2011
    105,759  
2012
    101,321  
2013
    164,000  
2014
    140,350  
Thereafter
    400,000  
 
     
 
  $ 1,006,661  
 
     
The estimated fair values of the Company’s lines of credit and long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):
                 
    October 31, 2009  
    Carrying        
    Amount     Fair Value  
Lines of credit
  $ 32,592     $ 32,592  
Long-term debt
    1,006,661       915,861  
 
           
 
  $ 1,039,253     $ 948,453  
 
           
The carrying value of the Company’s trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates its fair value due to their short-term nature.

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Note 8 — Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
                 
    October 31,  
    2009     2008  
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
  $ 48,040     $ 44,405  
Accrued sales and payroll taxes
    12,620       8,658  
Derivative liability
    20,611        
Accrued interest
    2,088       2,784  
Other liabilities
    32,915       37,701  
 
           
 
  $ 116,274     $ 93,548  
 
           
Note 9 — Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
The Company leases certain land and buildings under long-term operating lease agreements. The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments required under such leases as of October 31, 2009 (in thousands):
         
2010
  $ 107,900  
2011
    98,382  
2012
    86,073  
2013
    76,052  
2014
    58,955  
Thereafter
    144,669  
 
     
 
  $ 572,031  
 
     
Total rent expense was $119.2 million, $120.7 million and $93.0 million for the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Professional Athlete Sponsorships
The Company establishes relationships with professional athletes in order to promote its products and brands. The Company has entered into endorsement agreements with professional athletes in sports such as surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, bmx and motocross. Many of these contracts provide incentives for magazine exposure and competitive victories while wearing or using the Company’s products. Such expenses are an ordinary part of the Company’s operations and are expensed as incurred. The following is a schedule of future estimated minimum payments required under such endorsement agreements as of October 31, 2009 (in thousands):
         
2010
  $ 18,649  
2011
    12,598  
2012
    6,451  
2013
    4,345  
2014
    2,787  
Thereafter
    500  
 
     
 
  $ 45,330  
 
     
Under the Company’s current sponsorship agreement with Kelly Slater, in addition to the cash payment obligations included in the above table, the Company has agreed to propose to its shareholders a grant to Mr. Slater of 3 million shares of restricted stock. This restricted stock grant is subject to shareholder approval and would vest over a four year period. Should the grant not be approved by the Company’s shareholders, the Company may be required to compensate Mr. Slater with additional cash payments, which are not included in the table above.

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Litigation
The Company is involved from time to time in legal claims involving trademark and intellectual property, licensing, employee relations and other matters incidental to its business. The Company believes the resolution of any such matter currently pending will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations or cash flows.
Indemnities and Guarantees
During its normal course of business, the Company has made certain indemnities, commitments and guarantees under which it may be required to make payments in relation to certain transactions. These include (i) intellectual property indemnities to the Company’s customers and licensees in connection with the use, sale and/or license of Company products, (ii) indemnities to various lessors in connection with facility leases for certain claims arising from such facilities or leases, (iii) indemnities to vendors and service providers pertaining to claims based on the negligence or willful misconduct of the Company, and (iv) indemnities involving the accuracy of representations and warranties in certain contracts. The duration of these indemnities, commitments and guarantees varies and, in certain cases, may be indefinite. The majority of these indemnities, commitments and guarantees do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential for future payments the Company could be obligated to make. The Company has not recorded any liability for these indemnities, commitments and guarantees in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Note 10 — Stockholders’ Equity
In March 2000, the Company’s stockholders approved the Company’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2000 Plan”), which generally replaced the Company’s previous stock option plans. Under the 2000 Plan, 33,444,836 shares are reserved for issuance over its term, consisting of 12,944,836 shares authorized under predecessor plans plus an additional 20,500,000 shares. The plan was amended in March 2007 to allow for the issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units. The maximum number of shares that may be reserved for issuance of restricted stock or restricted stock unit awards is 800,000. Nonqualified and incentive options may be granted to officers and employees selected by the plan’s administrative committee at an exercise price not less than the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Options vest over a period of time, generally three years, as designated by the committee and are subject to such other terms and conditions as the committee determines. Certain stock options have also been granted to employees of acquired businesses under other plans. The Company issues new shares for stock option exercises and restricted stock grants.
Changes in shares under option are summarized as follows:
                                                 
    Year Ended October 31,
    2009   2008   2007
            Weighted           Weighted           Weighted
            Average           Average           Average
In thousands   Shares   Price   Shares   Price   Shares   Price
Outstanding, beginning of year
    15,902,575     $ 9.97       17,311,049     $ 9.30       18,135,699     $ 8.61  
Granted
    4,563,250       1.97       1,310,000       8.99       1,247,051       15.19  
Exercised
                (1,828,338 )     3.69       (1,804,515 )     5.74  
Canceled
    (4,556,724 )     11.21       (890,136 )     8.55       (267,186 )     13.48  
 
                                               
Outstanding, end of year
    15,909,101       7.32       15,902,575       9.97       17,311,049       9.30  
 
                                               
 
                                               
Options exercisable, end of year
    10,211,031       9.15       12,251,796       9.19       12,395,513       7.56  
 
                                               
The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised, outstanding and exercisable as of October 31, 2009 is zero, $0.6 and $0.1 million, respectively. The weighted average life of options outstanding and exercisable as of October 31, 2009 is 5.8 and 3.9 years, respectively.

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Outstanding stock options at October 31, 2009 consist of the following:
                                         
    Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable
            Weighted   Weighted           Weighted
            Average   Average           Average
            Remaining   Exercise           Exercise
Range of Exercise Prices   Shares   Life   Price   Shares   Price
            (Years)                        
        $1.04 - $2.56     4,412,250       9.5     $ 1.97       45,000     $ 1.56  
$2.57 - $4.47
    1,989,068       1.6       3.49       1,914,818       3.52  
$4.48 - $5.96
    686,676       1.3       4.78       686,676       4.78  
$5.97 - $7.44
    1,292,005       3.1       6.66       1,292,005       6.66  
$7.45 - $8.93
    2,035,500       4.1       8.57       2,002,165       8.57  
$8.94 - $10.42
    1,047,000       8.1       9.02       310,633       9.07  
$10.43 - $11.90
    616,001       4.5       11.08       616,001       11.08  
$11.91 - $14.87
    3,010,601       5.7       14.04       2,802,414       14.06  
$14.88 - $16.36
    820,000       6.7       15.75       541,319       15.86  
 
                                       
 
    15,909,101       5.8       7.32       10,211,031       9.15  
 
                                       
Changes in non-vested shares under option for the year ended October 31, 2009 are as follows:
                 
            Weighted  
            Average  
            Grant Date  
    Shares     Fair Value  
Non-vested, beginning of year
    3,650,779     $ 5.88  
Granted
    4,563,250       1.00  
Vested
    (2,017,785 )     6.06  
Canceled
    (498,174 )     6.40  
 
             
 
               
Non-vested, end of year
    5,698,070       1.90  
 
             
Of the 5.7 million non-vested shares under option as of October 31, 2009, approximately 4.8 million are expected to vest over their respective lives.
As of October 31, 2009, there were 1,269,652 shares of common stock that were available for future grant. Of these shares, 5,669 were available for issuance of restricted stock.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value stock-based compensation expense. Forfeitures are estimated at the date of grant based on historical rates and reduce the compensation expense recognized. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical data on employee exercises. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date of grant. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The fair value of each option grant was estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, assuming risk-free interest rates of 2.6%, 3.0% and 4.8%, respectively; volatility of 51.5%, 40.8% and 43.0%, respectively; zero dividend yield; and expected lives of 6.1, 5.7 and 5.6 years, respectively. The weighted average fair value of options granted was $1.00, $3.85 and $7.16 for the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company records stock-based compensation expense using the graded vested method over the vesting period, which is generally three years. As of October 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $4.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.2 years. Compensation expense was included as selling, general and administrative expense for fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007.

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    In March 2006, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2006 Restricted Stock Plan and in March 2007, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan whereby restricted shares and restricted stock units can be issued from such plan. Restricted stock issued under these plans vests over a period of time, generally three to five years, and may have certain performance based acceleration features which allow for earlier vesting.
    Changes in restricted stock are as follows:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
    2009     2008     2007  
Outstanding, beginning of year
    721,003       842,000       800,000  
Granted
    590,000       330,000       87,000  
Vested
    (9,999 )     (17,329 )      
Forfeited
    (279,001 )     (433,668 )     (45,000 )
 
                 
Outstanding, end of year
    1,022,003       721,003       842,000  
 
                 
Compensation expense for restricted stock is determined using the intrinsic value method and forfeitures are estimated at the date of grant based on historical rates and reduce the compensation expense recognized. The Company monitors the probability of meeting the restricted stock performance criteria and will adjust the amortization period as appropriate. As of October 31, 2009, there had been no acceleration of the amortization period. As of October 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $1.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years.
The Company began the Quiksilver Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) in fiscal 2001, which provides a method for employees of the Company to purchase common stock at a 15% discount from fair market value as of the beginning or end of each purchasing period of six months, whichever is lower. The ESPP covers substantially all full-time domestic and Australian employees who have at least five months of service with the Company. Since the adoption of guidance within ASC 718, “Stock Compensation,” compensation expense has been recognized for shares issued under the ESPP. During the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, 550,798, 257,178 and 92,187 shares of stock were issued under the plan with proceeds to the Company of $0.9 million, $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
During the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized total compensation expense related to options, restricted stock and ESPP shares of approximately $8.4 million, $12.0 million and $16.1 million, respectively.
The Company issued warrants for approximately 25.7 million shares of its common stock in connection with the closing of its new five year senior secured term loan. See note 7 for further details.
Note 11 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income include changes in fair value of derivative instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges and foreign currency translation adjustments. The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows:
                 
    October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
  $ 111,951     $ 60,003  
(Loss) gain on cash flow hedges
    (16,555 )     20,507  
 
           
 
  $ 95,396     $ 80,510  
 
           

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Note 12 — Income Taxes
A summary of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations is as follows:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Current:
                       
Federal
  $ 3,221     $ 4,403     $ (597 )
State
          (572 )     399  
Foreign
    34,448       39,641       49,789  
 
                 
 
    37,669       43,472       49,591  
 
                 
Deferred:
                       
Federal
    24,699       (8,070 )     (5,103 )
State
    8,166       (1,980 )     (770 )
Foreign
    (3,867 )     (395 )     (9,212 )
 
                 
 
    28,998       (10,445 )     (15,085 )
 
                 
Provision for income taxes
  $ 66,667     $ 33,027     $ 34,506  
 
                 
A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to a computed “expected” statutory federal income tax rate is as follows:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,
    2009   2008   2007
Computed “expected” statutory federal income tax rate
    35.0 %     35.0 %     35.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
    83.0       (1.2 )     0.2  
Foreign tax rate differential
    264.0       (10.3 )     (8.7 )
Foreign tax exempt income
    (96.4 )     (9.0 )     (5.3 )
Repatriation of foreign earnings, net of credits
          0.7       0.4  
Goodwill impairment
          19.7        
Stock-based compensation
    (11.6 )     1.6       1.2  
Uncertain tax positions
    (64.4 )     (5.7 )     1.3  
Valuation allowance
    (1,115.6 )     2.2        
Other
    (112.0 )     0.5       (1.3 )
 
                       
Effective income tax rate
    (1,018.0 )%     33.5 %     22.8 %
 
                       

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The components of net deferred income taxes are as follows:
                 
    Year Ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008  
Deferred income tax assets:
               
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 8,509     $ 13,176  
Depreciation and amortization
    869       6,467  
Unrealized gains and losses
    13,349        
Tax loss carryforwards
    177,134       113,655  
Accruals and other
    66,780       55,133  
Basis difference in Rossignol investment
          147,621  
 
           
 
    266,641       336,052  
 
               
Deferred income tax liabilities:
               
Unrealized gains and losses
          (8,689 )
Basis difference in receivables due from Rossignol
          (111,845 )
Intangibles
    (27,354 )     (25,633 )
 
           
 
    (27,354 )     (146,167 )
 
           
 
               
Deferred income taxes
    239,287       189,885  
 
           
 
               
Valuation allowance
    (93,638 )     (138,665 )
 
           
Net deferred income taxes
  $ 145,649     $ 51,220  
 
           
The tax benefits from the exercise of certain stock options are reflected as additions to paid-in capital.
Income before provision for income taxes from continuing operations includes $102.7 million, $138.9 million and $172.3 million of income from foreign jurisdictions for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company does not provide for the U.S. federal, state or additional foreign income tax effects on certain foreign earnings that management intends to permanently reinvest. As of October 31, 2009, foreign earnings earmarked for permanent reinvestment totaled approximately $170.3 million.
As of October 31, 2009, the Company has federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $101 million and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $134 million, which will expire on various dates through 2029. In addition, the Company has foreign tax loss carryforwards of approximately $358 million as of October 31, 2009. Approximately $340 million will be carried forward until fully utilized, with the remaining $18 million expiring on various dates through 2029. As of October 31, 2009, the Company has capital loss carryforwards of approximately $42 million which will expire in 2014.
On November 6, 2009, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (the “Act”) was enacted into legislation. The Act allows corporate taxpayers with net operating losses (“NOLs”) for fiscal years ending after 2007 and beginning before 2010 to elect to carry back such NOLs up to five years. This election may be made for only one fiscal year. The Company is evaluating the impact that this legislation will have on its results and expects to apply the impact of the extended NOL carry back period during fiscal 2010.
During the year ended October 31, 2009, the Company evaluated the realizability of its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets. The Company has evaluated the need for a valuation allowance with respect to the U.S. consolidated tax group, which includes the U.S. portion of the Americas operating segment and the U.S. portion of corporate operations. The Company has concluded that based on all available information and proper weighting of objective and subjective evidence as of October 31, 2009, including a cumulative loss that had been sustained over a three-year period by the U.S. consolidated tax group, it is more likely than not that its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets will not be realized and a full valuation allowance was established against $45.9 million of deferred tax assets that existed as of

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October 31, 2008. A benefit from loss carrybacks of $2.8 million has been recognized on U.S. losses sustained during the twelve months ended October 31, 2009. Income tax expense has been recognized against non-U.S. earnings in the current period.
On November 1, 2007, the Company adopted guidance included in ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” As a result of the adoption of this guidance, the Company recognized a $21.3 million reduction in retained earnings upon adoption. This adjustment consisted of an increase in the Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $30.4 million partially offset by an increase to the Company’s deferred tax assets of $2.0 million and an increase in the Company’s taxes receivable of $7.1 million. The total balance of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties of $7.8 million, was $37.4 million as of November 1, 2007.
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties and related tax carryforwards):
                 
    Year ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008  
Balance, beginning of year
  $ 25,495     $ 29,552  
Gross increases related to prior year tax positions
    7,134       2,759  
Gross increases related to current year tax positions
    6,461       7,888  
Settlements
          (6,770 )
Lapse in statute of limitation
    (13 )     (4,700 )
Foreign exchange and other
    3,026       (3,234 )
 
           
 
               
Balance, end of year
  $ 42,103     $ 25,495  
 
           
If the Company’s positions are sustained by the relevant taxing authority, approximately $31.4 million (excluding interest and penalties) of uncertain tax position liabilities would favorably impact the Company’s effective tax rate in future periods.
The Company includes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, which is included in current tax expense in the summary of income tax provision table shown above. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, the Company recorded tax expense of $4.1 million relating to interest and penalties, and as of October 31, 2009, the Company had recognized a liability for interest and penalties of $12.3 million.
During the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that the Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions may change by a significant amount as a result of the resolution or payment of uncertain tax positions related to intercompany transactions between foreign affiliates and certain foreign withholding tax exposures. Conclusion of these matters could result in settlement for different amounts than the Company has accrued as uncertain tax benefits. If a position for which the Company concluded was more likely than not is subsequently not upheld, then the Company would need to accrue and ultimately pay an additional amount. Conversely, the Company could settle positions with the tax authorities for amounts lower than have been accrued or extinguish a position through payment. The Company believes the outcomes which are reasonably possible within the next 12 months range from a reduction of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $19 million to an increase of the liability of $14 million, excluding penalties and interest.
The Company has completed a federal tax audit in the United States for fiscal years ending in 2004 and 2005 and remains subject to examination for years thereafter. The Company’s significant foreign tax jurisdictions, including France, Australia and Canada, are subject to normal and regular examination for various tax years generally beginning in the 2000 fiscal year. The Company is currently under examination in France, Australia and Canada for fiscal years ending through 2007.

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Note 13 — Employee Plans
The Company maintains the Quiksilver 401(k) Employee Savings Plan and Trust (the “401(k) Plan”). This plan is generally available to all domestic employees with six months of service and is funded by employee contributions and, through fiscal 2007, periodic discretionary contributions from the Company, which are approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company made contributions of zero, zero and $1.0 million to the 401(k) Plan for the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Employees of the Company’s French subsidiary, Na Pali SAS, with three months of service are covered under the French Profit Sharing Plan (the “French Profit Sharing Plan”), which is mandated by law. Compensation is earned under the French Profit Sharing Plan based on statutory computations with an additional discretionary component. Funds are maintained by the Company and vest with the employees after five years, although earlier disbursement is optional if certain personal events occur or upon the termination of employment. Compensation expense of $3.2 million, $3.4 million and $4.1 million was recognized related to the French Profit Sharing Plan for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Note 14 — Segment and Geographic Information
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Company’s management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company operates in the outdoor market of the sporting goods industry in which the Company designs, markets and distributes clothing, footwear, accessories and related products. The Company currently operates in three segments: the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. The Americas segment includes revenues from the U.S., Canada and Latin America. The European segment includes revenues primarily from Western Europe. The Asia/Pacific segment includes revenues primarily from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Indonesia. Costs that support all three segments, including trademark protection, trademark maintenance and licensing functions, are part of corporate operations. Corporate operations also includes sourcing income and gross profit earned from the Company’s licensees. The Company’s largest customer accounts for less than 4% of its net revenues from continuing operations.
The Company sells a full range of its products within each geographical segment. The percentages of revenues attributable to each of the Company’s major product categories are as follows:
                         
    Percentage of Revenues
    2009   2008   2007
Apparel
    66 %     65 %     66 %
Footwear
    20       20       18  
Accessories
    14       15       16  
 
                       
 
    100 %     100 %     100 %
 
                       

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Information related to the Company’s operating segments is as follows:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Revenues, net:
                       
Americas
  $ 929,691     $ 1,061,370     $ 995,801  
Europe
    792,627       933,119       803,395  
Asia/Pacific
    251,596       265,067       243,064  
Corporate operations
    3,612       5,080       4,812  
 
                 
Consolidated
  $ 1,977,526     $ 2,264,636     $ 2,047,072  
 
                 
 
                       
Gross profit (loss):
                       
Americas
  $ 349,526     $ 445,381     $ 418,021  
Europe
    446,801       532,034       442,923  
Asia/Pacific
    135,591       140,168       120,411  
Corporate operations
    (887 )     3,003       3,690  
 
                 
Consolidated
  $ 931,031     $ 1,120,586     $ 985,045  
 
                 
 
                       
SG&A expense:
                       
Americas
  $ 364,727     $ 371,958     $ 311,757  
Europe
    341,780       380,374       316,867  
Asia/Pacific
    112,418       117,219       100,922  
Corporate operations
    32,821       46,382       52,717  
 
                 
Consolidated
  $ 851,746     $ 915,933     $ 782,263  
 
                 
 
                       
Asset impairments:
                       
Americas
  $ 10,092     $ 9,317     $  
Europe
    645       692        
Asia/Pacific
          55,788        
Corporate operations
                 
 
                 
Consolidated
  $ 10,737     $ 65,797     $  
 
                 
 
                       
Operating (loss) income:
                       
Americas
  $ (25,293 )   $ 64,106     $ 106,264  
Europe
    104,376       150,968       126,056  
Asia/Pacific
    23,173       (32,839 )     19,489  
Corporate operations
    (33,708 )     (43,379 )     (49,027 )
 
                 
Consolidated
  $ 68,548     $ 138,856     $ 202,782  
 
                 
 
                       
Identifiable assets:
                       
Americas
  $ 538,533     $ 841,318     $ 908,435  
Europe
    923,494       1,026,268       1,307,738  
Asia/Pacific
    296,806       247,480       390,338  
Corporate operations
    93,775       55,199       55,553  
 
                 
Consolidated
  $ 1,852,608     $ 2,170,265     $ 2,662,064  
 
                 
 
                       
Goodwill:
                       
Americas
  $ 77,891     $ 76,124     $ 73,709  
Europe
    184,802       167,814       179,012  
Asia/Pacific
    71,065       55,412       146,178  
 
                 
Consolidated
  $ 333,758     $ 299,350     $ 398,899  
 
                 
France accounted for 26.7%, 30.6% and 33.0% of European net revenues to unaffiliated customers for the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, while Spain accounted for 19.7%, 20.2% and 20.3%, respectively, and the United Kingdom accounted for 9.2%, 11.4% and 14.9%, respectively. Identifiable assets in the United States totaled $522.4 million as of October 31, 2009.

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Note 15 — Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company is exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to certain sales, royalty income, and product purchases of its international subsidiaries that are denominated in currencies other than their functional currencies. The Company is also exposed to foreign currency gains and losses resulting from domestic transactions that are not denominated in U.S. dollars, and to fluctuations in interest rates related to its variable rate debt. Furthermore, the Company is exposed to gains and losses resulting from the effect that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have on the reported results in the Company’s consolidated financial statements due to the translation of the operating results and financial position of the Company’s international subsidiaries. As part of its overall strategy to manage the level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses various foreign currency exchange contracts and intercompany loans.
The Company accounts for all of its cash flow hedges under ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” which requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company designates forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted purchases of commodities.
Effective February 1, 2009, the Company adopted additional guidance, which provides an enhanced disclosure framework for derivative instruments. ASC 815 requires that the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses be disclosed in a manner that provides adequate information about the impact these instruments can have on a company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. As of October 31, 2009, the Company was hedging forecasted transactions expected to occur through October 2011. Assuming October 31, 2009 exchange rates remain constant, $16.6 million of losses, net of tax, related to hedges of these transactions are expected to be reclassified to earnings over the next 24 months.
For the year ended October 31, 2009, the effective portions of gains (losses) of foreign exchange derivative instruments in the consolidated statement of operations were as follows:
                 
    Year Ended October 31, 2009
In thousands   Amount   Location
Loss recognized in OCI on derivatives
  $ (41,036)     Other comprehensive income
                 
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
  $ (14,343)     Cost of goods sold
                 
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
  $ (17)     Foreign currency gain (loss)
                 
Loss recognized in income on derivatives
  $ (691)     Foreign currency gain (loss)
On the date the Company enters into a derivative contract, management designates the derivative as a hedge of the identified exposure. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for entering into various hedge transactions. In this documentation, the Company identifies the asset, liability, firm commitment, or forecasted transaction that has been designated as a hedged item and indicates how the hedging instrument is expected to hedge the risks related to the hedged item. The Company formally

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measures effectiveness of its hedging relationships both at the hedge inception and on an ongoing basis in accordance with its risk management policy. The Company would discontinue hedge accounting prospectively (i) if management determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item, (ii) when the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, (iii) if it becomes probable that the forecasted transaction being hedged by the derivative will not occur, (iv) because a hedged firm commitment no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment, or (v) if management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate. As a result of the expiration, sale, termination, or exercise of derivative contracts, the Company reclassified into earnings net losses of $23.8 million and $8.3 million during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
The Company enters into forward exchange and other derivative contracts with major banks and is exposed to exchange rate losses in the event of nonperformance by these banks. The Company anticipates, however, that these banks will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the contracts. Accordingly, the Company does not obtain collateral or other security to support the contracts.
As of October 31, 2009, the Company had the following outstanding forward contracts that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases:
                                 
            Notional              
In thousands   Hedged Item   Amount     Maturity   Fair Value  
United States dollar
  Inventory   $ 425,352     Nov 2009 — Oct 2011   $ (23,138 )
British pounds
  Accounts receivable     9,914     Nov 2009 — Jan 2010     (53 )
 
                           
 
          $ 435,266             $ (23,191 )
 
                           
Effective November 1, 2008, the Company adopted guidance included in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” which provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 requires that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels. Based on the underlying inputs, each fair value measurement in its entirety is reported in one of the three levels. These levels are:
    Level 1 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities traded in an active exchange market, as well as U.S. Treasury securities.
 
    Level 2 — Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
 
    Level 3 — Valuation is determined using model-based techniques with significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of third party pricing services, option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

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The following table reflects the fair values of the foreign exchange contract assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value on a recurring basis on the consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2009:
                                 
       
    October 31, 2009  
    Fair Value Measurements Using     Assets (Liabilities)  
In thousands   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     at Fair Value  
Derivative assets:
                               
Other receivables
  $     $ 936     $     $ 936  
Other assets
          7             7  
Derivative liabilities:
                               
Accrued liabilities
          (20,611 )           (20,611 )
Other long-term liabilities
          (3,523 )           (3,523 )
 
                       
Total fair value
  $     $ (23,191 )   $     $ (23,191 )
 
                       
Note 16 — Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
A summary of quarterly financial data (unaudited) is as follows:
                                 
    Quarter Ended
In thousands, except per share amounts   January 31   April 30   July 31   October 31
Year ended October 31, 2009
                               
Revenues, net
  $ 443,278     $ 494,173     $ 501,394     $ 538,681  
Gross profit
    207,163       233,118       234,364       256,386  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (65,862 )     4,945       3,413       (15,711 )
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
    (128,564 )     (2,132 )     (2,067 )     13,936  
Net (loss) income
    (194,426 )     2,813       1,346       (1,775 )
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations, assuming dilution
    (0.52 )     0.04       0.03       (0.12 )
(Loss) income per share from discontinued operations, assuming dilution
    (1.01 )     (0.02 )     (0.02 )     0.11  
Net (loss) income per share, assuming dilution
    (1.53 )     0.02       0.01       (0.01 )
Trade accounts receivable
    373,357       410,971       424,191       430,884  
Inventories
    380,502       307,735       334,233       267,730  
 
                               
Year ended October 31, 2008
                               
Revenues, net
  $ 496,581     $ 596,280     $ 564,876     $ 606,899  
Gross profit
    243,524       300,342       284,829       291,891  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    7,570       38,725       33,073       (13,824 )
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
    (29,510 )     (244,949 )     (30,219 )     12,869  
Net (loss) income
    (21,940 )     (206,224 )     2,854       (955 )
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations, assuming dilution
    0.06       0.30       0.25       (0.11 )
(Loss) income per share from discontinued operations, assuming dilution
    (0.24 )     (1.88 )     (0.23 )     0.10  
Net (loss) income per share, assuming dilution
    (0.18 )     (1.59 )     0.02       (0.01 )
Trade accounts receivable
    402,536       473,032       491,369       470,059  
Inventories
    364,362       304,059       358,646       312,138  

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Note 17 — Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
In December 2005, the Company completed an exchange offer to exchange its Senior Notes for publicly registered notes with identical terms. Obligations under the Company’s Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of its existing domestic subsidiaries.
The Company is required to present condensed consolidating financial information for Quiksilver, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries within the notes to the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the criteria established for parent companies in the SEC’s Regulation S-X, Rule 3-10(f). The following condensed consolidating financial information presents the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Quiksilver Inc., its Guarantor subsidiaries, its non-Guarantor subsidiaries and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis as of October 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the years ended October 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended October 31, 2009
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Revenues, net
  $ 301     $ 796,924     $ 1,218,860     $ (38,559 )   $ 1,977,526  
Cost of goods sold
          502,643       556,666       (12,814 )     1,046,495  
 
                             
Gross profit
    301       294,281       662,194       (25,745 )     931,031  
 
                                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    3,733       348,228       526,170       (26,385 )     851,746  
Asset impairments
          10,092       645             10,737  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (3,432 )     (64,039 )     135,379       640       68,548  
 
                                       
Interest expense, net
    39,097       8,700       16,127             63,924  
Foreign currency loss
    61       47       8,525             8,633  
Minority interest, equity in earnings and other expense
    147,848       2,359       180       (147,848 )     2,539  
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
    (190,438 )     (75,145 )     110,547       148,488       (6,548 )
 
                                       
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (2,823 )     42,937       26,553             66,667  
 
                             
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (187,615 )     (118,082 )     83,994       148,488       (73,215 )
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
    (4,427 )     13,303       (128,367 )     664       (118,827 )
 
                             
Net loss
  $ (192,042 )   $ (104,779 )   $ (44,373 )   $ 149,152     $ (192,042 )
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended October 31, 2008
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Revenues, net
  $ 116     $ 927,971     $ 1,382,879     $ (46,330 )   $ 2,264,636  
Cost of goods sold
          521,833       636,627       (14,410 )     1,144,050  
 
                             
Gross profit
    116       406,138       746,252       (31,920 )     1,120,586  
 
                                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    59,739       345,451       553,608       (42,865 )     915,933  
Asset impairments
          9,317       56,480             65,797  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (59,623 )     51,370       136,164       10,945       138,856  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    47,512       377       (2,562 )           45,327  
Foreign currency (gain) loss
    (1,505 )     (5,674 )     1,418             (5,761 )
Minority interest, equity in earnings and other expense
    134,831       350       369       (134,831 )     719  
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
    (240,461 )     56,317       136,939       145,776       98,571  
 
                                       
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (14,986 )     2,488       45,525             33,027  
 
                             
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (225,475 )     53,829       91,414       145,776       65,544  
Loss from discontinued operations
    (790 )     (22,723 )     (255,976 )     (12,320 )     (291,809 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income
  $ (226,265 )   $ 31,106     $ (164,562 )   $ 133,456     $ (226,265 )
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended October 31, 2007
                                         
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Quiksilver, Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Revenues, net
  $ 19     $ 893,969     $ 1,196,874     $ (43,790 )   $ 2,047,072  
Cost of goods sold
          525,839       550,977       (14,789 )     1,062,027  
 
                             
Gross profit
    19       368,130       645,897       (29,001 )     985,045  
 
                                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    52,955       260,140       497,158       (27,990 )     782,263  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (52,936 )     107,990       148,739       (1,011 )     202,782  
 
                                       
Interest expense, net
    43,480       2,202       889             46,571  
Foreign currency loss
    3,008       1,579       270             4,857  
Minority interest, equity in earnings and other expense (income)
    33,388       (73 )     194       (33,388 )     121  
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
    (132,812 )     104,282       147,386       32,377       151,233  
 
                                       
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (16,066 )     9,996       40,576             34,506  
 
                             
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (116,746 )     94,286       106,810       32,377       116,727  
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
    (4,373 )     (61,578 )     (172,222 )     327       (237,846 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income
  $ (121,119 )   $ 32,708     $ (65,412 )   $ 32,704     $ (121,119 )
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
OCTOBER 31, 2009
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 321     $ 1,135     $ 98,060     $     $ 99,516  
Restricted cash
                52,706             52,706  
Trade accounts receivable, net
          150,540       280,344             430,884  
Other receivables
    854       4,869       19,892             25,615  
Inventories
          86,501       182,006       (777 )     267,730  
Deferred income taxes
          8,658       67,980             76,638  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    12,981       11,039       13,313             37,333  
Current assets held for sale
                1,777             1,777  
 
                             
Total current assets
    14,156       262,742       716,078       (777 )     992,199  
 
                                       
Fixed assets, net
    4,323       71,265       163,745             239,333  
Intangible assets, net
    2,886       50,426       89,642             142,954  
Goodwill
          118,111       215,647             333,758  
Investment in subsidiaries
    952,358                   (952,358 )      
Other assets
    7,522       18,947       48,884             75,353  
Deferred income taxes long-term
          (28,017 )     97,028             69,011  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 981,245     $ 493,474     $ 1,331,024     $ (953,135 )   $ 1,852,608  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Lines of credit
  $     $     $ 32,592     $     $ 32,592  
Accounts payable
    1,594       60,003       100,776             162,373  
Accrued liabilities
    7,357       27,084       81,833             116,274  
Current portion of long-term debt
          1,140       94,091             95,231  
Income taxes payable
          9,174       14,400             23,574  
Intercompany balances
    115,699       (129,624 )     13,925              
Current liabilities related to assets held for sale
          15       443             458  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    124,650       (32,208 )     338,060             430,502  
 
                                       
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    400,000       110,829       400,601             911,430  
Other long-term liabilities
          43,931       10,150             54,081  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    524,650       122,552       748,811             1,396,013  
 
                                       
Stockholders’/invested equity
    456,595       370,922       582,213       (953,135 )     456,595  
 
                             
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 981,245     $ 493,474     $ 1,331,024     $ (953,135 )   $ 1,852,608  
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
OCTOBER 31, 2008
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 18     $ 2,666     $ 50,358     $     $ 53,042  
Trade accounts receivable, net
          214,033       256,026             470,059  
Other receivables
    866       9,824       59,686             70,376  
Income taxes receivable
          2,859       7,879             10,738  
Inventories
          134,812       178,738       (1,412 )     312,138  
Deferred income taxes
          21,560       (9,340 )           12,220  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    6,019       8,773       11,077             25,869  
Current assets held for sale
          70,367       341,075             411,442  
 
                             
Total current assets
    6,903       464,894       895,499       (1,412 )     1,365,884  
 
                                       
Restricted cash
                46,475             46,475  
Fixed assets, net
    5,775       96,686       133,067             235,528  
Intangible assets, net
    2,754       51,113       90,567             144,434  
Goodwill
          117,235       182,115             299,350  
Investment in subsidiaries
    1,185,761                   (1,185,761 )      
Other assets
    9,300       3,387       26,907             39,594  
Deferred income taxes long-term
          3,992       35,008             39,000  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 1,210,493     $ 737,307     $ 1,409,638     $ (1,187,173 )   $ 2,170,265  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Lines of credit
  $     $     $ 238,317     $     $ 238,317  
Accounts payable
    5,121       102,987       127,621             235,729  
Accrued liabilities
    18,436       17,455       57,657             93,548  
Current portion of long-term debt
          2,061       29,843             31,904  
Intercompany balances
    186,970       (122,584 )     (64,386 )            
Current liabilities related to assets held for sale
          35,398       99,673             135,071  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    210,527       35,317       488,725             734,569  
 
                                       
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    400,000       143,501       246,596             790,097  
Other long-term liabilities
          29,882       9,725             39,607  
Non-current liabilities related to assets held for sale
                6,026             6,026  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    610,527       208,700       751,072             1,570,299  
 
                                       
Stockholders’/invested equity
    599,966       528,607       658,566       (1,187,173 )     599,966  
 
                             
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 1,210,493     $ 737,307     $ 1,409,638     $ (1,187,173 )   $ 2,170,265  
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended October 31, 2009
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net loss
  $ (192,042 )   $ (104,779 )   $ (44,373 )   $ 149,152     $ (192,042 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                                       
Loss (income) from discontinued operations
    4,427       (13,303 )     128,367       (664 )     118,827  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,525       24,174       29,305             55,004  
Stock-based compensation and tax benefit on option exercises
    8,415                         8,415  
Provision for doubtful accounts
          10,059       6,176             16,235  
Equity in earnings
    147,848                   (147,848 )      
Asset impairments
          9,570       1,167             10,737  
Deferred taxes
          47,482       (4,248 )           43,234  
Other adjustments to reconcile net loss
    334       5,417       4,705             10,456  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                       
Trade accounts receivable
          53,272       7,511             60,783  
Inventories
          48,293       31,050       (1,304 )     78,039  
Other operating assets and liabilities
    (8,929 )     (4,245 )     (4,161 )           (17,335 )
 
                             
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations
    (38,422 )     75,940       155,499       (664 )     192,353  
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
    (19,423 )     36,806       (4,232 )     664       13,815  
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (57,845 )     112,746       151,267             206,168  
 
                                       
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (3,793 )     (7,214 )     (43,557 )           (54,564 )
 
                             
Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations
    (3,793 )     (7,214 )     (43,557 )           (54,564 )
Cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations
                21,848             21,848  
 
                             
Net cash used in investing activities
    (3,793 )     (7,214 )     (21,709 )           (32,716 )
 
                                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Borrowings on lines of credit
                10,346             10,346  
Payments on lines of credit
                (237,025 )           (237,025 )
Borrowings on long-term debt
          547,093       348,175             895,268  
Payments on long-term debt
          (561,113 )     (165,739 )           (726,852 )
Payments of debt issuance costs
          (27,494 )     (19,984 )           (47,478 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises
    862                         862  
Intercompany
    61,079       (65,549 )     4,470              
 
                             
 
                                       
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations
    61,941       (107,063 )     (59,757 )           (104,879 )
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
                (11,136 )           (11,136 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    61,941       (107,063 )     (70,893 )           (116,015 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (10,963 )           (10,963 )
 
                             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    303       (1,531 )     47,702             46,474  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    18       2,666       50,358             53,042  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 321     $ 1,135     $ 98,060           $ 99,516  
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended October 31, 2008
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net (loss) income
  $ (226,265 )   $ 31,106     $ (164,562 )   $ 133,456     $ (226,265 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                                       
Loss from discontinued operations
    790       22,723       255,976       12,320       291,809  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,074       25,785       29,372             57,231  
Stock-based compensation and tax benefit on option exercises
    9,588                         9,588  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    330       7,213       8,405             15,948  
Equity in earnings
    134,831                   (134,831 )      
Asset impairments
          9,317       56,480             65,797  
Other adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
    (1,478 )     4,242       (13,666 )           (10,902 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                       
Trade accounts receivable
          (21,640 )     5,461             (16,179 )
Inventories
          (5,215 )     (28,946 )     1,375       (32,786 )
Other operating assets and liabilities
    (3,395 )     19,531       9,087             25,223  
 
                             
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations
    (83,525 )     93,062       157,607       12,320       179,464  
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations
    12,203       (27,429 )     (79,756 )     (12,320 )     (107,302 )
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (71,322 )     65,633       77,851             72,162  
 
                                       
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    284       (38,525 )     (52,707 )           (90,948 )
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
          (24,174 )     (6,953 )           (31,127 )
Changes in restricted cash
                (46,475 )           (46,475 )
 
                             
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations
    284       (62,699 )     (106,135 )           (168,550 )
Cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations
          94,631       9,180             103,811  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    284       31,932       (96,955 )           (64,739 )
 
                                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Borrowings on lines of credit
                185,777             185,777  
Payments on lines of credit
                (47,161 )           (47,161 )
Borrowings on long-term debt
          173,216       67,173             240,389  
Payments on long-term debt
          (159,201 )     (39,592 )           (198,793 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises
    11,602                         11,602  
Intercompany
    59,442       (87,168 )     27,726              
 
                             
 
                                       
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations
    71,044       (73,153 )     193,923             191,814  
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
          (35,000 )     (189,794 )           (224,794 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    71,044       (108,153 )     4,129             (32,980 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                4,251             4,251  
 
                             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    6       (10,588 )     (10,724 )           (21,306 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    12       13,254       61,082             74,348  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 18     $ 2,666     $ 50,358           $ 53,042  
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended October 31, 2007
                                         
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Quiksilver, Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net (loss) income
  $ (121,119 )   $ 32,708     $ (65,412 )   $ 32,704     $ (121,119 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                                       
Loss from discontinued operations
    4,373       61,578       172,222       (327 )     237,846  
Depreciation and amortization
    629       20,402       25,821             46,852  
Stock-based compensation and tax benefit on option exercises
    13,234                         13,234  
Provision for doubtful accounts
          3,978       3,812             7,790  
Equity in earnings
    33,388                   (33,388 )      
Other adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
    903       (6,518 )     (6,262 )           (11,877 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                       
Trade accounts receivable
          (47,237 )     (9,980 )           (57,217 )
Inventories
          (7,972 )     (12,275 )     684       (19,563 )
Other operating assets and liabilities
    16,534       20,672       48,697             85,903  
 
                             
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations
    (52,058 )     77,611       156,623       (327 )     181,849  
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations
    386       (4,973 )     (53,337 )     327       (57,597 )
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (51,672 )     72,638       103,286             124,252  
 
                                       
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (1,419 )     (35,993 )     (40,864 )           (78,276 )
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (1,297 )     (38,353 )     (1,607 )           (41,257 )
 
                             
Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations
    (2,716 )     (74,346 )     (42,471 )           (119,533 )
Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
          (2,656 )     (38,301 )           (40,957 )
 
                             
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,716 )     (77,002 )     (80,772 )           (160,490 )
 
                                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Borrowings on lines of credit
                71,846             71,846  
Payments on lines of credit
                (17,247 )           (17,247 )
Borrowings on long-term debt
          123,250       86,061             209,311  
Payments on long-term debt
          (74,375 )     (27,236 )           (101,611 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises
    14,253                         14,253  
Intercompany
    40,139       (25,646 )     (14,493 )            
 
                             
Cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations
    54,392       23,229       98,931             176,552  
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
          (9,003 )     (87,732 )           (96,735 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by financing activities
    54,392       14,226       11,199             79,817  
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (6,065 )           (6,065 )
 
                             
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    4       9,862       27,648             37,514  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    8       3,392       33,434             36,834  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 12     $ 13,254     $ 61,082           $ 74,348  
 
                             

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Note 18 ¾ Discontinued Operations
In October 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its golf equipment business, which included Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. and certain other related international subsidiaries, for approximately $132.5 million. Majority ownership in this business was originally acquired in fiscal 2005 as part of the Rossignol acquisition. The Company acquired the remaining 36.37% minority interest in Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. in September 2007. In connection with the acquisition of the minority interest in Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., the Company’s U.S. golf equipment operations, the Company remeasured the carrying value of related intangible assets. As a result, the Company recorded asset impairments in fiscal 2007 of approximately $8.2 million, which included goodwill impairment of approximately $5.4 million, trademark impairments of approximately $2.4 million and patent impairments of approximately $0.4 million. The operations of the golf equipment business are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The Company closed this transaction in December 2007. The Company used the net proceeds from this sale to repay indebtedness.
As of October 31, 2007 and in connection with its annual goodwill impairment test, the Company remeasured the value of its intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” and noted that the carrying value was in excess of the estimated fair value. As a result, the Company recorded Rossignol related goodwill impairment charges of approximately $156.9 million, approximately $6.9 million in trademark impairments and approximately $2.6 million in fixed asset impairments. The Company’s goodwill impairment was recognized as a result of its annual impairment test for goodwill which was calculated using a combination of a discounted cash flow and market approach. The value implied by the test was primarily affected by future forecasts for its wintersports equipment businesses which were revised downward, primarily due to management’s assessment of the time frame for recovery of the wintersports equipment business and the related expected future cash flows based on working capital requirements, recent snow conditions, current industry conditions and trends, and general economic conditions.
During the three months ended April 30, 2008, the Company classified its Rossignol business, including both wintersports equipment and related apparel, as discontinued operations. During this same period, the Company reassessed the carrying value of Rossignol under ASC 205-20, “Discontinued Operations.” The fair value of the Rossignol business was estimated using a combination of current market indications of value, a discounted cash flow and a market-based multiple approach. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment of Rossignol’s long-term assets of approximately $240.2 million, before taxes, during the three months ended April 30, 2008. This impairment included approximately $129.7 million in fixed assets, $88.2 million in trademark and other intangible assets, $18.3 million in goodwill and $4.0 million in other long-term assets. During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company performed the same assessment and recorded additional impairments of approximately $11.2 million, primarily consisting of fixed assets.
In August 2008, the Company received a binding offer for its Rossignol business, and completed the transaction on November 12, 2008 for a purchase price of $50.8 million, comprised of $38.1 million in cash and a $12.7 million seller’s note. The Company used the net cash proceeds from the sale to pay for related transaction costs and reduce its indebtedness. The seller’s note was canceled in October 2009 in connection with the completion of the final working capital adjustment.
The business sold includes the related brands of Rossignol, Dynastar, Look and Lange. The actual pre-tax losses incurred upon closing were approximately $212.3 million, partially offset by a tax benefit of approximately $89.4 million. These losses were recorded primarily during the three months ended January 31, 2009.

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The operating results of discontinued operations, which include both the Rossignol wintersports and golf equipment businesses, included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations are as follows:
                         
    Year Ended October 31,  
In thousands   2009     2008     2007  
Revenues, net
  $ 18,171     $ 374,149     $ 541,136  
Loss before income taxes
    (221,201 )     (365,917 )     (246,163 )
Benefit for income taxes
    (102,374 )     (74,108 )     (8,317 )
 
                 
Loss from discontinued operations
  $ (118,827 )   $ (291,809 )   $ (237,846 )
 
                 
The losses from discontinued operations for fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007 include asset impairments of zero, $251.4 million and $166.4 million, respectively. The net tax benefit related to the asset impairments and the Company’s classification of Rossignol and Cleveland Golf as discontinued operations is zero, approximately $40.0 million, and approximately $4.2 million for fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Net interest expense included in discontinued operations was zero, $14.0 million and $14.4 million for fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
The remaining assets and liabilities of the Company’s discontinued businesses primarily relate to its Rossignol apparel business.
The components of assets and liabilities held for sale at October 31, 2009 are as follows:
         
In thousands   October 31, 2009  
Current assets:
       
Receivables, net
  $ 669  
Inventories
     
Other current assets
    1,108  
 
     
 
  $ 1,777  
 
     
 
       
Current liabilities:
       
Accounts payable
  $ 309  
Other current liabilities
    149  
 
     
 
  $ 458  
 
     

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Note 19 ¾ Restructuring Charges
In connection with its cost reduction efforts, the Company formulated the Fiscal 2009 Cost Reduction Plan (the “Plan”). During the twelve months ended October 31, 2009, the Company recorded $19.8 million in severance charges in selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”), which includes $13.9 million in the Americas segment, $4.1 million in the European segment and $1.8 million in corporate operations. The Plan covers the global operations of the Company, but is primarily concentrated in the United States. In addition to severance charges, the Company completed the closure of its Huntington Beach, California distribution center during the twelve months ended October 31, 2009. As a result, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $4.6 million in SG&A for the fair value of its lease commitments on this facility which extends through fiscal 2014. This charge is net of estimated future sublease income. The Company could be required to take future charges if it is not able to sub-lease this facility as planned. The Company continues to evaluate its cost structure and may incur future charges under the Plan.
Activity and liability balances recorded as part of the Plan are as follows:
                         
            Facility        
In thousands   Workforce     & Other     Total  
Balance, November 1, 2008
  $     $     $  
Charged to expense
    19,769       4,590       24,359  
Cash payments
    (9,768 )     (639 )     (10,407 )
Adjustments to accrual
    (178 )           (178 )
Foreign currency translation
    135             135  
 
                 
Balance, October 31, 2009
  $ 9,958     $ 3,951     $ 13,909  
 
                 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 12, 2010
QUIKSILVER, INC.
(Registrant)
                     
 
  By:   /s/ Robert B. McKnight, Jr.       By:   /s/ Brad L. Holman
 
                   
 
      Robert B. McKnight, Jr.           Brad L. Holman
 
      Chairman of the Board,           Senior Vice President and
 
      Chief Executive Officer and President           Corporate Controller
 
      (Principal Executive Officer)           (Principal Accounting Officer)
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the persons whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Robert B. McKnight, Jr. and Brad L. Holman, each of them acting individually, as his attorney-in-fact, each with the full power of substitution, for him in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming our signatures as they may be signed by our said attorney-in-fact and any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
         
Signatures   Title   Date Signed
 
       
/s/ Robert B. McKnight, Jr.
 
Robert B. McKnight, Jr.
  Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer
and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
  January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ Joseph Scirocco
 
Joseph Scirocco
  Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
  January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ Brad L. Holman
 
Brad L. Holman
  Senior Vice President
and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
  January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ Charles S. Exon
 
Charles S. Exon
  Chief Administrative Officer,
General Counsel and Director
  January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ Douglas K. Ammerman
 
Douglas K. Ammerman
  Director    January 12, 2010

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Signatures   Title   Date Signed
 
       
/s/ William M. Barnum, Jr.
 
William M. Barnum, Jr.
  Director    January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ Charles E. Crowe
 
Charles E. Crowe
  Director    January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ James G. Ellis
 
James G. Ellis
  Director    January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ Andrew W. Sweet
 
Andrew W. Sweet
  Director    January 12, 2010
 
       
/s/ M. Steven Langman
 
M. Steven Langman
  Director    January 12, 2010

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EXHIBIT INDEX
DESCRIPTION
         
Exhibit
Number    
  2.1    
Stock Purchase Agreement between the Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., Rossignol Ski Company, Incorporated, Quiksilver, Inc. and SRI Sports Limited dated October 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2007).
       
 
  2.2    
Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Purchase Agreement between the Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., Rossignol Ski Company, Incorporated, Quiksilver, Inc. and SRI Sports Limited dated December 7, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2007).
       
 
  2.3    
Offer Letter dated August 25, 2008, by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Pilot S.A.S., Meribel S.A.S., Quiksilver Americas, Inc. and Chartreuse et Mont Blanc LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 27, 2008).
       
 
  2.4    
Amended and Restated Offer Letter dated October 31, 2008, by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Pilot S.A.S., Meribel S.A.S., Quiksilver Americas, Inc. and Chartreuse et Mont Blanc LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 31, 2008).
       
 
  2.5    
Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 12, 2008, by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Pilot S.A.S., Meribel S.A.S., Quiksilver Americas, Inc., Chartreuse et Mont Blanc LLC, Chartreuse et Mont Blanc SAS, Chartreuse et Mont Blanc Global Holdings S.C.A., Macquarie Asset Finance Limited and Mavilia SAS (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 18, 2008).
       
 
  2.6    
Amendment No. 1 to Stock Purchase Agreement dated October 29, 2009, by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Pilot S.A.S., Meribel S.A.S., Quiksilver Americas, Inc., Chartreuse et Mont Blanc LLC, Chartreuse et Mont Blanc SAS, Chartreuse et Mont Blanc Global Holdings S.C.A., Macquarie Asset Finance Limited and Mavilia SAS (incorporate by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 30, 2009).
       
 
  3.1    
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Quiksilver, Inc., as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2004).
       
 
  3.2    
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Quiksilver, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2005).
       
 
  3.3    
Certificate of Designation of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of Quiksilver, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2009).
       
 
  3.4    
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Quiksilver, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2007).
       
 
  4.1    
Indenture for the 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2015 dated July 22, 2005, among Quiksilver, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors set forth therein and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, including the form of Global Note attached thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 25, 2005).

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Exhibit
Number    
  10.1    
Registration Rights Agreement for the 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2015 dated as of July 22, 2005, among Quiksilver, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Quiksilver, Inc. and the purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 25, 2005)
       
 
  10.2    
Purchase Agreement for the 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2015 dated July 14, 2005, among Quiksilver, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Quiksilver, Inc. and the purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2005).
       
 
  10.3    
English translation of Subscription Agreement for the 3.231% EUR 50,000,000 notes due July 2010 dated July 11, 2005 among Skis Rossignol S.A. and certain subsidiaries and Societe Generale Bank & Trust (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2005).
       
 
  10.4    
English translation of Supplementary Agreement No. 1 dated July 31, 2008 among Quiksilver, Inc., Skis Rossignol Finance Luxembourg S.A., Skis Rossignol S.A. and Societe Generale Bank & Trust (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2008).
       
 
  10.5    
English translation of Supplementary Agreement No. 2 dated September 25, 2009 among Quiksilver, Inc., Skis Rossignol Finance Luxembourg S.A., Skis Rossignol S.A. and Societe Generale Bank & Trust.
       
 
  10.6    
Commitment Letter by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Quiksilver Americas, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities LLC, General Electric Capital Corporation and GE Capital Markets, Inc. dated June 8, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2009).
       
 
  10.7    
First Amendment to Commitment Letter by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Quiksilver Americas, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities LLC, General Electric Capital Corporation and GE Capital Markets, Inc. dated June 24, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 25, 2009).
       
 
  10.8    
Commitment Letter by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Quiksilver Americas, Inc. and Rhône Capital III L.P. dated June 8, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2009).
       
 
  10.9    
Credit Agreement by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Quiksilver Americas, Inc., as borrower, Rhône Group L.L.C., as administrative agent, and Romolo Holdings C.V., Triton SPV L.P., Triton Onshore SPV L.P., Triton Offshore SPV L.P. and Triton Coinvestment SPV L.P., as the lenders party thereto, dated July 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2009).
       
 
  10.10    
Credit Agreement by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Mountain & Wave S.a.r.l., as borrower, Rhône Group L.L.C., as administrative agent, and Romolo Holdings C.V., Triton SPV L.P., Triton Onshore SPV L.P., Triton Offshore SPV L.P. and Triton Coinvestment SPV L.P., as the lenders party thereto, dated July 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2009).
       
 
  10.11    
Warrant and Registration Rights Agreement by and among Quiksilver, Inc., Rhône Capital III L.P. and Romolo Holdings C.V., Triton SPV L.P., Triton Onshore SPV L.P., Triton Offshore SPV L.P. and Triton Coinvestment SPV L.P., as the initial warrant holders, dated July 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2009).

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Exhibit
Number    
  10.12    
Credit Agreement by and among Quiksilver Americas, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities LLC, General Electric Capital Corporation and GE Capital Markets, Inc. dated July 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2009).
       
 
  10.13    
English Translation of Facilities Agreement by and among Pilot S.A.S. and Na Pali S.A.S. as borrowers, Quiksilver, Inc., as guarantor, BNP Paribas, Crédit Lyonnais and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking as mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas as agent, Société Générale as security agent, Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Pyrénées Gascogne as issuing bank, and BNP Paribas, Crédit Lyonnais, Société Générale, Natixis, Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Pyrénées-Gascogne, Banque Populaire du Sud Ouest, CIC — Société Bordelaise, and HSBC France as original lenders dated July 31, 2009 (“French Facility”) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2009).
       
 
  10.14    
First Amendment to the French Facility dated September 25, 2009.
       
 
  10.15    
Global Amendment Agreement to the French Facility dated September 29, 2009.
       
 
  10.16    
Term Loan Agreement dated September 29, 2009 among QS Finance Luxembourg S.A., Quiksilver, Inc., Biarritz Holdings S.à r.l. and Société Générale (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 30, 2009).
       
 
  10.17    
Form of Indemnity Agreement between Quiksilver, Inc. and individual directors and officers of Quiksilver, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006). (1)
       
 
  10.18    
Quiksilver, Inc. Annual Incentive Plan, as restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2005). (1)
       
 
  10.19    
Quiksilver, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, together with form Stock Option and Restricted Stock Agreements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.20    
Restricted Stock Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and Douglas Ammerman dated June 7, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2007). (1)
       
 
  10.21    
Quiksilver, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan, together with form Stock Option Agreements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006). (1)
       
 
  10.22    
Quiksilver, Inc. 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.23    
Quiksilver, Inc. Written Description of Nonemployee Director Compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2008). (1)
       
 
  10.24    
Quiksilver, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2004).(1)
       
 
  10.25    
Award grant under Quiksilver, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan dated January 29, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2008). (1)
       
 
  10.26    
Quiksilver, Inc. 2006 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2006). (1)

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Exhibit
Number    
  10.27    
Standard Form of Restricted Stock Issuance Agreement under the Quiksilver, Inc. 2006 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2006). (1)
       
 
  10.28    
Separation and Transition Agreement between David H. Morgan and Quiksilver, Inc. dated August 24, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 27, 2008). (1)
       
 
  10.29    
Separation and Transition Agreement between Bernard Mariette and Quiksilver, Inc. dated February 11, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 13, 2008). (1)
       
 
  10.30    
Employment Agreement between Robert B. McKnight, Jr. and Quiksilver, Inc. dated May 25, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2005). (1)
       
 
  10.31    
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Robert B. McKnight, Jr. and Quiksilver, Inc. dated December 21, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006). (1)
       
 
  10.32    
Stock Option Cancellation Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and Robert B. McKnight, Jr. dated June 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.33    
Employment Agreement between Charles S. Exon and Quiksilver, Inc. dated May 25, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2005). (1)
       
 
  10.34    
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Charles S. Exon and Quiksilver, Inc. dated December 21, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006). (1)
       
 
  10.35    
Stock Option Cancellation Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and Charles S. Exon dated June 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.36    
Employment Agreement between Joseph Scirocco and Quiksilver, Inc. dated April 12, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 17, 2007). (1)
       
 
  10.37    
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Joseph Scirocco and Quiksilver, Inc. dated June 13, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2008). (1)
       
 
  10.38    
Stock Option Cancellation Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and Joseph Scirocco dated June 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.39    
Separation and Transition Agreement between Martin J. Samuels and Quiksilver, Inc. dated January 12, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.40    
Form of Employment Agreement between Pierre Agnes and Quiksilver, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2008). (1)
       
 
  10.41    
Stock Option Cancellation Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and Pierre Agnes dated June 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009). (1)

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Exhibit
Number    
  10.42    
Employment Agreement between Craig Stevenson and Quiksilver, Inc. dated January 19, 2009, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2009) (1)
       
 
  10.43    
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Craig Stevenson and Quiksilver, Inc. dated December 16, 2009. (1)
       
 
  10.44    
Stock Option Cancellation Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and Craig Stevenson dated June 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.45    
Amendments to executive officer base salaries effective as of February 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2008). (1)
       
 
  10.46    
Amendments to executive officer base salaries effective as of February 1, 2009. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.47    
Amendments to executive officer base salaries effective as of November 1, 2009. (1)
       
 
  10.48    
AR Financing Facility Contract dated August 22, 2008 between Na Pali S.A.S. and GE Factofrance SNC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 27, 2008).
       
 
  10.49    
Cash Collateral Agreement dated December 9, 2008, by and among Na Pali, S.A.S. and J.P. Morgan Europe Limited.
       
 
  10.50    
English translation for the Roger Cleveland Shareholders’ Agreement between Quiksilver, Rossignol Ski Company, Inc., Skis Rossignol, S.A., Laurent Boix-Vives, Jeannine Boix-Vives, Christine Simon, Sylvie Bernard and SDI Société Service et Development dated April 12, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.7 of Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2005).
       
 
  10.51    
Indemnity Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and Andrew Sweet dated July 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.52    
Indemnity Agreement by and between Quiksilver, Inc. and M. Steven Langman dated July 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009). (1)
       
 
  10.53    
Amendment to Credit Agreement dated January 11, 2010 by and between Quiksilver, Inc., Quiksilver Americas, Inc., as borrower, Rhône Group L.L.C., as administrative agent, and Romolo Holdings C.V., Triton SPV L.P., Triton Onshore SPV L.P., Triton Offshore SPV L.P. and Triton Coinvestment SPV L.P., as the lenders party thereto.
       
 
  10.54    
Amendment to Euro Credit Agreement dated January 11, 2010 by and between Quiksilver, Inc., Mountain & Wave S.a.r.l., as borrower, Rhône Group L.L.C., as administrative agent, and Romolo Holdings C.V., Triton SPV L.P., Triton Onshore SPV L.P., Triton Offshore SPV L.P. and Triton Coinvestment SPV L.P., as the lenders party thereto.
       
 
  21.1    
Subsidiaries of Quiksilver, Inc.
       
 
  23.1    
Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
       
 
  24.1    
Power of Attorney (included on signature page).
       
 
  31.1    
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Principal Executive Officer
       
 
  31.2    
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications – Principal Financial Officer
       
 
  32.1    
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
 
  32.2    
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
(1)   Management contract or compensatory plan.

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