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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2011
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)
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. Yes þ No o
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). Yes þ No o
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 Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
The number of shares outstanding of Registrant’s Common Stock,
par value $0.01 per share, at
September 2, 2011 was 165,161,877
 
 

 


 

QUIKSILVER, INC.
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three months ended July 31,  
In thousands, except per share amounts   2011     2010  
Revenues, net
  $ 503,317     $ 441,475  
Cost of goods sold
    248,199       210,742  
 
           
Gross profit
    255,118       230,733  
 
               
Selling, general and administrative expense
    221,172       193,155  
Asset impairments
          3,225  
 
           
Operating income
    33,946       34,353  
 
               
Interest expense
    15,663       20,630  
Foreign currency (gain) loss
    (1,456 )     213  
 
           
Income before provision for income taxes
    19,739       13,510  
 
               
Provision for income taxes
    8,996       5,096  
 
           
Income from continuing operations
    10,743       8,414  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
          143  
 
           
Net income
    10,743       8,557  
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (306 )     (251 )
 
           
Net income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 10,437     $ 8,306  
 
           
 
               
Income per share from continuing operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
 
           
Income per share from discontinued operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $     $ 0.00  
 
           
Net income per share attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
 
           
 
               
Income per share from continuing operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc., assuming dilution
  $ 0.06     $ 0.05  
 
           
Income per share from discontinued operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc., assuming dilution
  $     $ 0.00  
 
           
Net income per share attributable to Quiksilver, Inc., assuming dilution
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    162,822       129,756  
 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    183,488       150,188  
 
           
 
               
Amounts attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.:
               
Income from continuing operations
  $ 10,437     $ 8,163  
Income from discontinued operations
          143  
 
           
Net income
  $ 10,437     $ 8,306  
 
           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three months ended July 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Net income
  $ 10,743     $ 8,557  
Other comprehensive income:
               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (6,603 )     (5,269 )
Net unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax of $3,283 (2011) and $556 (2010)
    6,483       427  
 
           
Comprehensive income
    10,623       3,715  
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (306 )     (251 )
 
           
Comprehensive income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 10,317     $ 3,464  
 
           
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
                 
    Nine months ended July 31,  
In thousands, except per share amounts   2011     2010  
Revenues, net
  $ 1,407,860     $ 1,342,501  
Cost of goods sold
    667,103       640,332  
 
           
Gross profit
    740,757       702,169  
 
               
Selling, general and administrative expense
    648,356       609,731  
Asset impairments
    74,610       3,225  
 
           
Operating income
    17,791       89,213  
 
               
Interest expense
    59,727       63,542  
Foreign currency gain
    (5,886 )     (6,380 )
 
           
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes
    (36,050 )     32,051  
 
               
Provision for income taxes
    49,937       18,189  
 
           
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (85,987 )     13,862  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
          821  
 
           
Net (loss) income
    (85,987 )     14,683  
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (3,169 )     (2,307 )
 
           
Net (loss) income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ (89,156 )   $ 12,376  
 
           
 
               
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ (0.55 )   $ 0.09  
 
           
Income per share from discontinued operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $     $ 0.01  
 
           
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ (0.55 )   $ 0.10  
 
           
 
               
(Loss) income per share from continuing operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc., assuming dilution
  $ (0.55 )   $ 0.08  
 
           
Income per share from discontinued operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc., assuming dilution
  $     $ 0.01  
 
           
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Quiksilver, Inc., assuming dilution
  $ (0.55 )   $ 0.09  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    162,198       128,000  
 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    162,198       143,623  
 
           
 
               
Amounts attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.:
               
(Loss) income from continuing operations
  $ (89,156 )   $ 11,555  
Income from discontinued operations
          821  
 
           
Net (loss) income
  $ (89,156 )   $ 12,376  
 
           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Nine months ended July 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Net (loss) income
  $ (85,987 )   $ 14,683  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    21,092       (27,542 )
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax of $(7,616) (2011) and $12,532 (2010)
    (17,456 )     24,766  
 
           
Comprehensive (loss) income
    (82,351 )     11,907  
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (3,169 )     (2,307 )
 
           
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ (85,520 )   $ 9,600  
 
           
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
In thousands, except share amounts   2011     2010  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 126,210     $ 120,593  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $54,381 (2011) and $48,043 (2010)
    385,927       368,428  
Other receivables
    16,657       42,512  
Income taxes receivable
    4,674        
Inventories
    364,833       268,037  
Deferred income taxes short-term
    18,134       39,053  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    31,787       25,206  
Current assets held for sale
          12  
 
           
Total current assets
    948,222       863,841  
 
               
Fixed assets, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $276,192 (2011) and $253,931 (2010)
    237,138       220,350  
Intangible assets, net
    138,934       140,567  
Goodwill
    273,549       332,488  
Other assets
    56,868       53,296  
Deferred income taxes long-term
    72,855       85,579  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,727,566     $ 1,696,121  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Lines of credit
  $ 8,928     $ 22,586  
Accounts payable
    238,866       179,402  
Accrued liabilities
    134,365       115,009  
Current portion of long-term debt
    4,820       5,182  
Income taxes payable
          3,484  
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
          739  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    386,979       326,402  
 
               
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    733,415       701,005  
Other long-term liabilities
    56,056       49,119  
 
           
Total liabilities
    1,176,450       1,076,526  
 
               
Equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares - 5,000,000; issued and outstanding shares — none
           
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized shares - 285,000,000; issued shares — 168,047,077 (2011) and 166,867,127 (2010)
    1,680       1,669  
Additional paid-in capital
    527,122       513,102  
Treasury stock, 2,885,200 shares
    (6,778 )     (6,778)  
Accumulated deficit
    (100,463 )     (11,307 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    117,318       113,682  
 
           
Total Quiksilver, Inc. stockholders’ equity
    538,879       610,368  
Non-controlling interest
    12,237       9,227  
 
           
Total equity
    551,116       619,595  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,727,566     $ 1,696,121  
 
           
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
                 
    Nine months ended July 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net (loss) income
  $ (85,987 )   $ 14,683  
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Income from discontinued operations
          (821 )
Depreciation and amortization
    40,154       40,215  
Stock-based compensation
    9,916       11,414  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    8,612       11,466  
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
    (2,657 )     (683 )
Foreign currency loss (gain)
    93       (2,938 )
Asset impairments
    74,610       3,225  
Non-cash interest expense
    18,067       19,613  
Equity in earnings
    (630 )     (656 )
Deferred income taxes
    45,915       21,816  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects from business acquisitions:
               
Trade accounts receivable
    (19,085 )     58,892  
Other receivables
    20,453       6,424  
Inventories
    (83,339 )     (10,298 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (10,001 )     (12,651 )
Other assets
    (5,488 )     6,285  
Accounts payable
    55,676       48,610  
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities
    (1,956 )     (750 )
Income taxes payable
    (17,180 )     (24,061 )
 
           
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
    47,173       189,785  
Cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
          3,707  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    47,173       193,492  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
    (46,688 )     (29,972 )
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (5,578 )      
Changes in restricted cash
          52,706  
 
           
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities of continuing operations
    (52,266 )     22,734  
Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
           
 
           
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (52,266 )     22,734  
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Borrowings on lines of credit
    14,807       8,143  
Payments on lines of credit
    (29,172 )     (16,707 )
Borrowings on long-term debt
    292,467       36,751  
Payments on long-term debt
    (260,818 )     (183,182 )
Payments of debt issuance costs
    (6,308 )     (1,823 )
Stock option exercises and employee stock purchases
    4,116       3,429  
Purchase of non-controlling interest
          (3,549 )
 
           
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations
    15,092       (156,938 )
Cash provided by financing activities of discontinued operations
           
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    15,092       (156,938 )
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (4,382 )     (3,151 )
 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    5,617       56,137  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    120,593       99,516  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 126,210     $ 155,653  
 
           
Supplementary cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 32,563     $ 36,669  
 
           
Income taxes
  $ 16,784     $ 14,043  
 
           
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1.   Basis of Presentation
    The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statement presentation.
    Quiksilver, Inc. (the “Company”), in its opinion, has included all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes for the year ended October 31, 2010 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year due to seasonal and other factors.
    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.
    During December 2010, the Company issued €200 million in unsecured senior notes, which were used to repay its European term loans. This transaction extended virtually all of the Company’s short-term maturities to a long-term basis.
2.   New Accounting Pronouncements
    In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” ASU 2011-05 requires the components of net income and other comprehensive income to be either presented in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. An entity is also required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. While the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under current accounting guidance. This new guidance is effective for the Company beginning November 1, 2012 and requires retrospective application. As this guidance only amends the presentation of the components of comprehensive income, the adoption will not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
3.   Earnings per Share and Stock-Based Compensation
    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.

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QUIKSILVER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
    The table below sets forth the reconciliation of the denominator of each net income (loss) per share calculation:
                                 
    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
    July 31,     July 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010     2011     2010  
Shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per share
    162,822       129,756       162,198       128,000  
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock(1)
    5,044       5,318             3,617  
Dilutive effect of stock warrants(1)
    15,622       15,114             12,006  
 
                       
Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share
    183,488       150,188       162,198       143,623  
 
                       
 
(1)   For the three months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, additional stock options outstanding of 10,493,000 and 10,501,000, respectively, and additional warrant shares outstanding of 10,032,000 and 10,540,000, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive based on the application of the treasury stock method. For the nine months ended July 31, 2011, the shares used in computing diluted net loss per share do not include 5,185,000 dilutive stock options and shares of restricted stock, nor 15,305,000 dilutive warrant shares as the effect is anti-dilutive given the Company’s loss. For the nine months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, additional stock options outstanding of 10,679,000 and 11,862,000, respectively, and additional warrant shares outstanding of 10,349,000 and 13,648,000, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive based on the application of the treasury stock method.
    The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718 “Stock Compensation.” Stock-based compensation expense is included as selling, general and administrative expense for the period.
    In June 2011, the Company granted performance based options and performance based restricted stock units to certain key employees and executives. In addition to a required service period, the vesting of the options is contingent upon a combination of the Company’s achievement of specified annual performance targets and specified common stock price thresholds, while the vesting of the restricted stock units is contingent upon a required service period as well as the Company’s achievement of a specified common stock price threshold. The Company believes that the granting of these awards serves to further align the interests of its employees and executives with those of its stockholders. Based on the vesting contingencies in the awards, the Company used a Monte-Carlo simulation in order to determine the grant date fair values of the awards. The assumptions used in the Monte-Carlo simulation for the options and restricted stock units included a risk-free interest rate of 3.0% and 1.7%, respectively, volatility of 67.3% and 82.0%, respectively, and zero dividend yield. Additionally, the options were assumed to be voluntarily exercised, or canceled if underwater, at the midpoint of vesting and the contractual term. The weighted average fair value of the options was $3.21 and the weighted average fair value of the restricted stock units was $3.88.

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QUIKSILVER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
    Activity related to performance based options and performance based restricted stock units for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 is as follows:
                 
            Performance  
            Restricted Stock  
    Performance Options     Units  
Non-vested, October 31, 2010
           
Granted
    936,000       7,520,000  
Vested
           
Canceled
           
 
           
 
               
Non-vested, July 31, 2011
    936,000       7,520,000  
 
           
    As of July 31, 2011, the Company had approximately $2.8 million and $23.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to the performance options and the performance restricted stock units, respectively. This unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 4.0 years and 1.5 years, respectively.
    For non-performance based options, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value 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. For the nine months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, options were valued assuming a risk-free interest rate of 1.9% and 2.7%, respectively, volatility of 82.4% and 73.9%, respectively, zero dividend yield, and an expected life of 5.3 and 6.4 years, respectively. The weighted average fair value of options granted was $3.39 and $1.03 for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company records stock compensation expense using the graded vested method over the vesting period, which is generally three years. As of July 31, 2011, the Company had approximately $6.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense, for non-performance based options, expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years.
    Changes in shares under option, excluding performance options, for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 are as follows:
                                 
            Weighted     Weighted     Aggregate  
Dollar amounts in thousands,           Average     Average     Intrinsic  
except per share amounts   Shares     Price     Life     Value  
Outstanding, October 31, 2010
    12,731,430     $ 4.48                  
Granted
    2,315,000       5.01                  
Exercised
    (750,871 )     3.94             $ 806  
Canceled
    (882,512 )     7.66                  
 
                             
 
                               
Outstanding, July 31, 2011
    13,413,047     $ 4.40       6.3     $ 20,263  
 
                             
 
                               
Options exercisable, July 31, 2011
    5,982,373     $ 5.68       3.9     $ 5,998  
 
                             

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    Changes in non-vested shares under option, excluding performance options, for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 are as follows:
                 
            Weighted-  
            Average Grant  
    Shares     Date Fair Value  
Non-vested, October 31, 2010
    7,838,750     $ 1.06  
Granted
    2,315,000       3.39  
Vested
    (2,453,067 )     1.02  
Canceled
    (270,009 )     0.85  
 
             
 
               
Non-vested, July 31, 2011
    7,430,674     $ 1.80  
 
             
    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 stock and restricted stock units can be issued from such plan. Stock issued under these plans generally vests from three to five years. In March 2010, the Company’s shareholders approved a grant of 3 million shares of restricted stock to a Company sponsored athlete, Kelly Slater. In accordance with the terms of the related restricted stock agreement, 1,800,000 shares have already vested, with the remaining 1,200,000 shares to vest in two equal, annual installments in April 2012 and 2013. In March 2011, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan that increased the maximum number of total shares and the maximum number of restricted shares issuable under the plan by 10 million shares.
    Changes in restricted stock for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 are as follows:
         
    Shares  
Outstanding, October 31, 2010
    2,842,004  
Granted
    120,000  
Vested
    (840,335 )
Forfeited
     
 
     
Outstanding, July 31, 2011
    2,121,669  
 
     
    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, if any, and will adjust the amortization period as appropriate. As of July 31, 2011, there had been no acceleration of any amortization periods. As of July 31, 2011, the Company had approximately $2.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.1 years.
4.   Inventories
    Inventories consist of the following:
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Raw materials
  $ 8,651     $ 6,894  
Work in-process
    2,167       3,914  
Finished goods
    354,015       257,229  
 
           
 
  $ 364,833     $ 268,037  
 
           

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5.   Intangible Assets and Goodwill
    A summary of intangible assets is as follows:
                                                 
    July 31, 2011     October 31, 2010  
                    Net                     Net  
    Gross     Amorti-     Book     Gross     Amorti-     Book  
In thousands   Amount     zation     Value     Amount     zation     Value  
Amortizable trademarks
  $ 20,199     $ (9,503 )   $ 10,696     $ 19,752     $ (8,308 )   $ 11,444  
Amortizable licenses
    14,776       (12,805 )     1,971       13,219       (10,465 )     2,754  
Other amortizable intangibles
    9,052       (5,876 )     3,176       8,386       (5,318 )     3,068  
Non-amortizable trademarks
    123,091             123,091       123,301             123,301  
 
                                   
 
  $ 167,118     $ (28,184 )   $ 138,934     $ 164,658     $ (24,091 )   $ 140,567  
 
                                   
    Certain trademarks and licenses will continue to be amortized by the Company using estimated useful lives of 10 to 25 years with no residual values. Intangible amortization expense for the nine month periods ended July 31, 2011 and 2010 was $2.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Annual amortization expense is estimated to be approximately $3.0 million in the fiscal years ending October 31, 2011 and 2012 and approximately $2.0 million in the fiscal years ending October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2016.
 
    Due to the natural disasters that occurred throughout the Asia/Pacific region during the three months ended April 30, 2011 and their resulting impact on the Company’s business, the Company remeasured the value of its intangible assets in its Asia/Pacific segment in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350 as of April 30, 2011. As a result, the Company noted that the carrying value of these assets was in excess of their estimated fair value, and therefore, the Company recorded related goodwill impairment charges of approximately $74.1 million during the three months ended April 30, 2011. The fair value of assets was estimated using a combination of a discounted cash flow approach and market approach. The value implied by the test was affected by (1) a reduction in near-term 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 projected future cash flows, discount rates applied and current estimates of market value have all been impacted by the aforementioned natural disasters that occurred throughout the Asia/Pacific region, contributing to the estimated decline in value. Goodwill in the Asia/Pacific segment arose primarily from the acquisition of the 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.
 
    Goodwill related to the Company’s operating segments is as follows:
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Americas
  $ 76,374     $ 75,051  
Europe
    190,968       181,555  
Asia/Pacific
    6,207       75,882  
 
           
 
  $ 273,549     $ 332,488  
 
           
    Goodwill decreased approximately $58.9 million during the nine months ended July 31, 2011, primarily as a result of the $74.1 goodwill impairment recorded related to the Company’s Asia/Pacific segment. This decrease was partially offset by an increase of approximately $9.6 million related to the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and an increase of approximately $5.6 million related to minor acquisitions.

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6.   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:
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
  $ 136,027     $ 114,935  
Loss on cash flow hedges
    (18,709 )     (1,253 )
 
           
 
  $ 117,318     $ 113,682  
 
           
7.   Segment 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 Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 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 accounted for approximately 3% of the Company’s net revenues from continuing operations for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010.

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    Information related to the Company’s operating segments is as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended July 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Revenues, net:
               
Americas
  $ 260,159     $ 234,630  
Europe
    176,438       151,675  
Asia/Pacific
    65,495       54,504  
Corporate operations
    1,225       666  
 
           
 
  $ 503,317     $ 441,475  
 
           
 
               
Gross profit:
               
Americas
  $ 115,065     $ 109,594  
Europe
    106,451       91,939  
Asia/Pacific
    34,347       28,728  
Corporate operations
    (745 )     472  
 
           
 
  $ 255,118     $ 230,733  
 
           
 
               
SG&A expense:
               
Americas
  $ 87,984     $ 79,964  
Europe
    85,402       76,215  
Asia/Pacific
    36,314       29,168  
Corporate operations
    11,472       7,808  
 
           
 
  $ 221,172     $ 193,155  
 
           
 
               
Asset impairments:
               
Americas
  $     $ 1,939  
Europe
          100  
Asia/Pacific
          1,186  
Corporate operations
           
 
           
 
  $     $ 3,225  
 
           
 
               
Operating income (loss):
               
Americas
  $ 27,081     $ 27,691  
Europe
    21,049       15,624  
Asia/Pacific
    (1,967 )     (1,626 )
Corporate operations
    (12,217 )     (7,336 )
 
           
 
  $ 33,946     $ 34,353  
 
           

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    Nine Months Ended July 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
Revenues, net:
               
Americas
  $ 664,618     $ 621,324  
Europe
    548,578       538,260  
Asia/Pacific
    190,636       180,201  
Corporate operations
    4,028       2,716  
 
           
 
  $ 1,407,860     $ 1,342,501  
 
           
 
               
Gross profit:
               
Americas
  $ 308,032     $ 283,606  
Europe
    332,083       321,300  
Asia/Pacific
    101,842       97,171  
Corporate operations
    (1,200 )     92  
 
           
 
  $ 740,757     $ 702,169  
 
           
 
               
SG&A expense:
               
Americas
  $ 256,117     $ 237,516  
Europe
    250,388       247,979  
Asia/Pacific
    108,961       92,804  
Corporate operations
    32,890       31,432  
 
           
 
  $ 648,356     $ 609,731  
 
           
 
               
Asset impairments:
               
Americas
  $ 465     $ 1,939  
Europe
          100  
Asia/Pacific
    74,145       1,186  
Corporate operations
           
 
           
 
  $ 74,610     $ 3,225  
 
           
 
               
Operating income (loss):
               
Americas
  $ 51,450     $ 44,151  
Europe
    81,695       73,221  
Asia/Pacific
    (81,264 )     3,181  
Corporate operations
    (34,090 )     (31,340 )
 
           
 
  $ 17,791     $ 89,213  
 
           
 
               
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
    2011     2010  
Identifiable assets:
               
Americas
  $ 569,552     $ 535,580  
Europe
    867,970       800,754  
Asia/Pacific
    214,341       298,503  
Corporate operations
    75,703       61,284  
 
           
 
  $ 1,727,566     $ 1,696,121  
 
           
8.   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. 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

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    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.
 
    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 July 31, 2011, the Company had hedged forecasted transactions expected to occur through July 2013. Assuming July 31, 2011 exchange rates remain constant, $18.7 million of losses, net of tax, related to hedges of these transactions are expected to be reclassified into earnings over the next 24 months.
 
    For the nine months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010, the effective portions of gains and losses on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:
                         
    Nine Months Ended July 31,  
    2011     2010        
In thousands   Amount     Location  
(Loss) gain recognized in OCI on derivatives
  $ (25,869 )   $ 30,993     Other comprehensive
income
(Loss) gain reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
  $ (2,994 )   $ 5,624     Cost of goods sold
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
  $ (1,033 )   $     Interest expense
Gain reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
  $ 501     $ 343     Foreign currency gain
Gain recognized in income on derivatives
  $     $ 816     Foreign currency gain
    On the date the Company enters into a derivative contract, management designates the derivative as a hedge of the identified exposure. Before entering into various hedge transactions, the Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy. 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 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.

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    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 July 31, 2011, the Company had the following outstanding derivative contracts that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases and future cash receipts:
                         
        Notional         Fair  
In thousands   Commodity   Amount     Maturity   Value  
United States dollars
  Inventory   $ 498,819     Aug 2011 — Jul 2013   $ (23,406 )
Swiss francs
  Accounts receivable     17,180     Aug 2011 — Oct 2012     (2,085 )
British pounds
  Accounts receivable     8,214     Aug 2011 — Oct 2011     419  
 
                   
 
      $ 524,213         $ (25,072 )
 
                   
    ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” 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.
    The following tables reflect the fair values of assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value on a recurring basis on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets:
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements Using     Assets (Liabilities)  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     at Fair Value  
In thousands           July 31, 2011          
Derivative assets:
                               
Other receivables
  $     $ 649     $     $ 649  
Other assets
          588             588  
Derivative liabilities:
                               
Accrued liabilities
          (20,661 )           (20,661 )
Other long-term liabilities
          (5,648 )           (5,648 )
 
                       
Total fair value
  $     $ (25,072 )   $     $ (25,072 )
 
                       

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(Unaudited)
                                 
    Fair Value Measurements Using     Assets (Liabilities)  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     at Fair Value  
In thousands           October 31, 2010          
Derivative assets:
                               
Other receivables
  $     $ 8,428     $     $ 8,428  
Other assets
                       
Derivative liabilities:
                               
Accrued liabilities
          (6,964 )           (6,964 )
Other long-term liabilities
          (2,752 )           (2,752 )
 
                       
Total fair value
  $     $ (1,288 )   $     $ (1,288 )
 
                       
9.   Litigation, Indemnities and Guarantees
    The Company is involved from time to time in legal claims involving trademarks 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, results of operations or cash flows.
 
    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 facility or lease, (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. As of July 31, 2011, the Company had not recorded any liability for these indemnities, commitments and guarantees in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
10.   Income Taxes
    During the nine months ended July 31, 2011, the Company evaluated the realizability of all of its deferred tax assets in each tax jurisdiction. The Company has evaluated the need for a valuation allowance under ASC 740 with respect to its Australian consolidated tax group, the Company’s operations in Japan, and the Company’s operations in New Zealand, which includes a portion of the Asia/Pacific operating segment as well as the Australian entities included in the corporate operations segment.

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    Accordingly, the Company has concluded that based on all available information and proper weighting of objective and subjective evidence as of July 31, 2011, including a cumulative loss that had been sustained over a three-year period, it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions in the Asia/Pacific segment will not be realized and a full valuation allowance of $26.0 million was established. As of July 31, 2011, the Company also continued to maintain a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in the United States. As a result of the valuation allowances recorded in the U.S. and certain jurisdictions in the Asia/Pacific segment, no tax benefits have been recognized for losses incurred in those tax jurisdictions.
 
    On July 31, 2011, the Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions was approximately $143.8 million resulting from unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties. During the nine months ended July 31, 2011, the Company decreased its liability for uncertain tax positions, exclusive of interest and penalties, by $1.1 million. The Company decreased its liability by $5.2 million due to settlements with taxing authorities, which was partially offset by an increase of $0.3 million for positions taken in the current period, by $0.2 million for positions taken in prior periods and by $3.6 million due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
 
    If the Company’s positions are favorably sustained by the relevant taxing authority, approximately $138.8 million (excluding interest and penalties) of uncertain tax position liabilities would favorably impact the Company’s effective tax rate in future periods.
 
    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 that 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 an increase of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of up to $2.0 million to a reduction of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of up to $130.0 million, excluding penalties, interest and foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
11.   Restructuring Charges
    In connection with its cost reduction efforts, the Company formulated the Fiscal 2009 Cost Reduction Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan covers the global operations of the Company, but is primarily concentrated in the United States. During the nine months ended July 31, 2011, the Company determined that it would utilize certain facilities in the United States that were previously vacated, and reversed approximately $2.1 million of previously recognized lease loss accruals. The Company continues to evaluate its facilities in the United States, as well as its overall cost structure, and may incur future charges under the Plan.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
    Activity and liability balances recorded as part of the Plan are as follows:
                         
            Facility        
In thousands   Workforce     & Other     Total  
Balance November 1, 2009
  $ 9,958     $ 3,951     $ 13,909  
Charged to expense
    8,339       1,676       10,015  
Cash payments
    (13,020 )     (2,226 )     (15,246 )
Adjustments to accrual
    (425 )           (425 )
Foreign currency translation
    66             66  
 
                 
Balance, October 31, 2010
    4,918       3,401       8,319  
 
                       
Charged to expense
    816       232       1,048  
Cash payments
    (5,700 )     (599 )     (6,299 )
Adjustments to accrual
          (2,118 )     (2,118 )
Foreign currency translation
    23       8       31  
 
                 
Balance, July 31, 2011
  $ 57     $ 924     $ 981  
 
                 

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12.   Debt
    A summary of lines of credit and long-term debt is as follows:
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010  
European short-term credit arrangements
  $     $  
Asia/Pacific short-term lines of credit
    8,928       22,586  
Americas credit facility
    21,660        
Americas long-term debt
    18,500       20,000  
European long-term debt
          265,222  
European credit facility
           
Senior notes
    400,000       400,000  
European senior notes
    287,936        
Capital lease obligations and other borrowings
    10,139       20,965  
 
           
 
  $ 747,163     $ 728,773  
 
           
    As of July 31, 2011, the Company’s credit facilities allowed for total maximum cash borrowings and letters of credit of $277.8 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 $30.6 million of borrowings drawn on these credit facilities as of July 31, 2011, and letters of credit issued at that time totaled $69.6 million. The amount of availability for borrowings under these facilities as of July 31, 2011 was $82.6 million, $76.6 million of which could also be used for letters of credit in the United States. In addition to the $82.6 million of availability for borrowings, the Company also had $92.5 million in additional capacity for letters of credit in Europe and Asia/Pacific as of July 31, 2011. Many of the Company’s debt agreements contain customary default provisions and restrictive covenants. The Company is currently in compliance with such covenants.
 
    In May 2011, the Company terminated its €100 million secured financing facility in its European operating segment. This facility was originally scheduled to expire in August 2011. The Company had not had any outstanding borrowings on this facility during the current year. This facility has been replaced by new lines of credit from numerous banks in Europe that provide up to $113.7 million of available capacity. As of July 31, 2011, there were no outstanding borrowings drawn on these lines and letters of credit outstanding totaled $21.8 million.
 
    In December 2010, Boardriders SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued €200 million (approximately $265 million at the date of issuance) in senior notes (“European Senior Notes”), which bear a coupon interest rate of 8.875% and are due December 15, 2017. The European Senior Notes were issued at par value in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The European Senior Notes were offered within the United States only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States only to non-U.S. investors in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The European Senior Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction.
 
    The European Senior Notes are general senior obligations of Boardriders SA and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and certain of the Company’s current and future U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. Boardriders SA may redeem some or all of the European Senior Notes at fixed redemption prices as set forth in the indenture related to such European Senior Notes. The European Senior Notes indenture includes covenants that limit the ability of Quiksilver, Inc. and its restricted subsidiaries

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
    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; pay dividends or make other payments to Quiksilver, Inc.; use assets as security in other transactions; and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. The Company is currently in compliance with these covenants.
 
    The Company used the proceeds from the European Senior Notes to repay its then existing European term loans and to pay related fees and expenses. As a result, the Company recognized non-cash, non-operating charges during the nine months ended July 31, 2011 of approximately $13.7 million, included in interest expense, to write-off the deferred debt issuance costs related to such term loans. The Company capitalized approximately $6.4 million of debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the European Senior Notes, which will be amortized into interest expense over the seven year term of the European Senior Notes.
 
    The estimated fair values of the Company’s lines of credit and long-term debt are as follows:
                 
    July 31, 2011  
    Carrying        
In thousands   Amount     Fair Value  
Lines of credit
  $ 8,928     $ 8,928  
Long-term debt
    738,235       745,932  
 
           
 
  $ 747,163     $ 754,860  
 
           
    The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is calculated based on the market price of the Company’s publicly traded senior notes, the trading price of the Company’s European Senior Notes and the carrying values of the majority of the Company’s other debt obligations.
 
    The carrying value of the Company’s trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.
 
13.   Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
 
    The Company has $400 million in publicly registered senior notes. Obligations under the Company’s senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of its domestic subsidiaries. The Company is required to present condensed consolidating financial information for Quiksilver, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries within the notes to the condensed 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 July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 and for the three and nine month periods ended July 31, 2011 and 2010. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. The Company has applied the estimated consolidated annual effective income tax rate to both the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries, adjusting for any discrete items, for interim reporting purposes. In the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011, management will apply the actual income tax rates to both the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries. These interim tax rates may differ from the actual annual effective income tax rates for both the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended July 31, 2011
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Revenues, net
  $ 116     $ 216,614     $ 302,377     $ (15,790 )   $ 503,317  
Cost of goods sold
          122,044       133,825       (7,670 )     248,199  
 
                             
Gross profit
    116       94,570       168,552       (8,120 )     255,118  
 
                                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    11,366       75,528       140,199       (5,921 )     221,172  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (11,250 )     19,042       28,353       (2,199 )     33,946  
 
                                       
Interest expense
    7,225       1,197       7,241             15,663  
Foreign currency gain
    (23 )     (646 )     (787 )           (1,456 )
Equity in earnings
    (28,889 )                 28,889        
 
                             
Income before provision for income taxes
    10,437       18,491       21,899       (31,088 )     19,739  
 
                                       
Provision for income taxes
          1,223       7,773             8,996  
 
                             
Net income
    10,437       17,268       14,126       (31,088 )     10,743  
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest
          (306 )                 (306 )
 
                             
Net income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 10,437     $ 16,962     $ 14,126     $ (31,088 )   $ 10,437  
 
                             

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended July 31, 2010
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Revenues, net
  $ 188     $ 200,005     $ 254,245     $ (12,963 )   $ 441,475  
Cost of goods sold
          108,827       107,659       (5,744 )     210,742  
 
                             
Gross profit
    188       91,178       146,586       (7,219 )     230,733  
 
                                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    6,590       71,121       121,552       (6,108 )     193,155  
Asset impairment
          1,655       1,570             3,225  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (6,402 )     18,402       23,464       (1,111 )     34,353  
 
                                       
Interest expense
    7,228       7,303       6,099             20,630  
Foreign currency (gain) loss
    (44 )     (15 )     272             213  
Equity in earnings
    (21,578 )                 21,578        
 
                             
Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
    7,992       11,114       17,093       (22,689 )     13,510  
 
                                       
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (314 )     660       4,750             5,096  
 
                             
Income from continuing operations
    8,306       10,454       12,343       (22,689 )     8,414  
Income from discontinued operations
                143             143  
 
                             
Net income
    8,306       10,454       12,486       (22,689 )     8,557  
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest
          (251 )                 (251 )
 
                             
Net income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 8,306     $ 10,203     $ 12,486     $ (22,689 )   $ 8,306  
 
                             

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2011
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Revenues, net
  $ 348     $ 532,662     $ 910,923     $ (36,073 )   $ 1,407,860  
Cost of goods sold
          289,527       392,799       (15,223 )     667,103  
 
                             
Gross profit
    348       243,135       518,124       (20,850 )     740,757  
 
                                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    29,960       220,425       416,353       (18,382 )     648,356  
Asset impairments
          465       74,145             74,610  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (29,612 )     22,245       27,626       (2,468 )     17,791  
 
                                       
Interest expense
    21,646       2,970       35,111             59,727  
Foreign currency loss (gain)
    34       (245 )     (5,675 )           (5,886 )
Equity in earnings
    37,864                   (37,864 )      
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
    (89,156 )     19,520       (1,810 )     35,396       (36,050 )
 
                                       
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
          (616 )     50,553             49,937  
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (89,156 )     20,136       (52,363 )     35,396       (85,987 )
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest
          (3,169 )                 (3,169 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ (89,156 )   $ 16,967     $ (52,363 )   $ 35,396     $ (89,156 )
 
                             

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2010
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Revenues, net
  $ 282     $ 511,938     $ 861,937     $ (31,656 )   $ 1,342,501  
Cost of goods sold
          283,744       368,300       (11,712 )     640,332  
 
                             
Gross profit
    282       228,194       493,637       (19,944 )     702,169  
 
                                       
Selling, general and administrative expense
    28,890       206,890       392,766       (18,815 )     609,731  
Asset impairment
          1,655       1,570             3,225  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (28,608 )     19,649       99,301       (1,129 )     89,213  
 
                                       
Interest expense
    21,555       21,466       20,521             63,542  
Foreign currency gain
    (373 )     (167 )     (5,840 )           (6,380 )
Equity in earnings
    (58,282 )                 58,282        
 
                             
Income (loss) before (benefit) provision for income taxes
    8,492       (1,650 )     84,620       (59,411 )     32,051  
 
                                       
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (3,884 )     (933 )     23,006             18,189  
 
                             
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    12,376       (717 )     61,614       (59,411 )     13,862  
Income from discontinued operations
                821             821  
 
                             
Net income (loss)
    12,376       (717 )     62,435       (59,411 )     14,683  
Less: net income attributable to non- controlling interest
          (2,307 )                 (2,307 )
 
                             
Net income (loss) attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 12,376     $ (3,024 )   $ 62,435     $ (59,411 )   $ 12,376  
 
                             

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
At July 31, 2011
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 277     $ 400     $ 125,533     $     $ 126,210  
Trade accounts receivable, net
          149,252       236,675             385,927  
Other receivables
    239       4,644       11,774             16,657  
Income taxes receivable
          11,484       (6,810 )           4,674  
Inventories
          113,940       254,190       (3,297 )     364,833  
Deferred income taxes
          (3,372 )     21,506             18,134  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,358       9,984       19,445             31,787  
 
                             
Total current assets
    2,874       286,332       662,313       (3,297 )     948,222  
 
                                       
Fixed assets, net
    15,405       60,398       161,335             237,138  
Intangible assets, net
    3,012       48,937       86,985             138,934  
Goodwill
          112,216       161,333             273,549  
Other assets
    4,886       3,849       48,133             56,868  
Deferred income taxes long-term
          (11,921 )     84,776             72,855  
Investment in subsidiaries
    996,811                   (996,811 )      
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 1,022,988     $ 499,811     $ 1,204,875     $ (1,000,108 )   $ 1,727,566  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Lines of credit
  $     $     $ 8,928     $     $ 8,928  
Accounts payable
    2,615       93,730       142,521             238,866  
Accrued liabilities
    11,826       23,039       99,500             134,365  
Current portion of long-term debt
          3,000       1,820             4,820  
Intercompany balances
    69,668       (59,793 )     (9,875 )            
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    84,109       59,976       242,894             386,979  
 
                                       
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    400,000       37,160       296,255             733,415  
Other long-term liabilities
          39,907       16,149             56,056  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    484,109       137,043       555,298             1,176,450  
 
                                       
Stockholders’/invested equity
    538,879       350,846       649,262       (1,000,108 )     538,879  
Non-controlling interest
          11,922       315             12,237  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,022,988     $ 499,811     $ 1,204,875     $ (1,000,108 )   $ 1,727,566  
 
                             

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
At October 31, 2010
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 164     $ 39,172     $ 81,257     $     $ 120,593  
Trade accounts receivable, net
          130,445       237,983             368,428  
Other receivables
    239       3,930       38,343             42,512  
Inventories
          91,622       177,621       (1,206 )     268,037  
Deferred income taxes
          (3,318 )     42,371             39,053  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,738       6,493       15,975             25,206  
Current assets held for sale
                12             12  
 
                             
Total current assets
    3,141       268,344       593,562       (1,206 )     863,841  
 
                                       
Fixed assets, net
    6,780       55,778       157,792             220,350  
Intangible assets, net
    2,979       49,461       88,127             140,567  
Goodwill
          114,863       217,625             332,488  
Other assets
    6,079       2,171       45,046             53,296  
Deferred income taxes long-term
          (10,388 )     95,967             85,579  
Investment in subsidiaries
    1,025,085                   (1,025,085 )      
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 1,044,064     $ 480,229     $ 1,198,119     $ (1,026,291 )   $ 1,696,121  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Lines of credit
  $     $     $ 22,586     $     $ 22,586  
Accounts payable
    1,268       70,575       107,559             179,402  
Accrued liabilities
    7,717       29,558       77,734             115,009  
Current portion of long-term debt
          1,500       3,682             5,182  
Income taxes payable
          (5,880 )     9,364             3,484  
Intercompany balances
    24,711       (18,474 )     (6,237 )            
Current liabilities related to assets held for sale
                739             739  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    33,696       77,279       215,427             326,402  
 
                                       
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    400,000       18,500       282,505             701,005  
Other long-term liabilities
          41,753       7,366             49,119  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    433,696       137,532       505,298             1,076,526  
 
                                       
Stockholders’/invested equity
    610,368       333,785       692,506       (1,026,291 )     610,368  
Non-controlling interest
          8,912       315             9,227  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,044,064     $ 480,229     $ 1,198,119     $ (1,026,291 )   $ 1,696,121  
 
                             

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2011
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net (loss) income
  $ (89,156 )   $ 20,136     $ (52,363 )   $ 35,396     $ (85,987 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                                       
Depreciation and amortization
    1,190       14,945       24,019             40,154  
Stock-based compensation
    9,916                         9,916  
Provision for doubtful accounts
          2,699       5,913             8,612  
Asset impairments
          465       74,145             74,610  
Equity in earnings
    37,864       (158 )     (472 )     (37,864 )     (630 )
Non-cash interest expense
    1,034       1,291       15,742             18,067  
Deferred income taxes
          1,586       44,329             45,915  
Other adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
    33       484       (3,081 )           (2,564 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                       
Trade accounts receivable
          (21,912 )     2,827             (19,085 )
Inventories
          (21,504 )     (64,303 )     2,468       (83,339 )
Other operating assets and liabilities
    5,277       3,200       33,027             41,504  
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (33,842 )     1,232       79,783             47,173  
 
                                       
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (9,195 )     (22,177 )     (15,316 )           (46,688 )
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
          (528 )     (5,050 )           (5,578 )
 
                             
Net cash used in investing activities
    (9,195 )     (22,705 )     (20,366 )           (52,266 )
 
                                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Borrowings on lines of credit
                14,807             14,807  
Payments on lines of credit
                (29,172 )           (29,172 )
Borrowings on long-term debt
          21,500       270,967             292,467  
Payments on long-term debt
          (1,675 )     (259,143 )           (260,818 )
Payments of debt issuance costs
                (6,308 )           (6,308 )
Stock option exercises and employee stock purchases
    4,116                         4,116  
Intercompany
    39,034       (37,124 )     (1,910 )            
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    43,150       (17,299 )     (10,759 )           15,092  
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (4,382 )           (4,382 )
 
                             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    113       (38,772 )     44,276             5,617  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    164       39,172       81,257             120,593  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 277     $ 400     $ 125,533     $     $ 126,210  
 
                             

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QUIKSILVER, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2010
                                         
                    Non-              
    Quiksilver,     Guarantor     Guarantor              
In thousands   Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 12,376     $ (717 )   $ 62,435     $ (59,411 )   $ 14,683  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
                                       
Income from discontinued operations
                (821 )           (821 )
Depreciation and amortization
    1,155       16,419       22,641             40,215  
Stock-based compensation
    11,414                         11,414  
Provision for doubtful accounts
          5,137       6,329             11,466  
Equity in earnings
    (58,282 )           (656 )     58,282       (656 )
Asset impairment
          1,655       1,570             3,225  
Non-cash interest expense
    963       11,641       7,009             19,613  
Deferred income taxes
          (2,457 )     24,273             21,816  
Other adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
    (339 )     (1,221 )     (2,061 )           (3,621 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                       
Trade accounts receivable
          12,379       46,513             58,892  
Inventories
          6,595       (18,022 )     1,129       (10,298 )
Other operating assets and liabilities
    8,616       (515 )     15,756             23,857  
 
                             
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations
    (24,097 )     48,916       164,966             189,785  
Cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
                3,707             3,707  
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (24,097 )     48,916       168,673             193,492  
 
                                       
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (3,319 )     (2,211 )     (24,442 )           (29,972 )
Changes in restricted cash
                52,706             52,706  
 
                             
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities of continuing operations
    (3,319 )     (2,211 )     28,264             22,734  
Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
                             
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (3,319 )     (2,211 )     28,264             22,734  
 
                                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Borrowings on lines of credit
                8,143             8,143  
Payments on lines of credit
                (16,707 )           (16,707 )
Borrowings on long-term debt
          22,735       14,016             36,751  
Payments on long-term debt
          (23,731 )     (159,451 )           (183,182 )
Payments of debt issuance costs
                (1,823 )           (1,823 )
Stock option exercises, employee stock purchases and tax benefit on option exercises
    3,429                         3,429  
Purchase of non-controlling interest
                (3,549 )           (3,549 )
Intercompany
    23,691       14,823       (38,514 )            
 
                             
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations
    27,120       13,827       (197,885 )           (156,938 )
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
                             
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    27,120       13,827       (197,885 )           (156,938 )
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
                (3,151 )           (3,151 )
 
                             
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (296 )     60,532       (4,099 )           56,137  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    321       1,135       98,060             99,516  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 25     $ 61,667     $ 93,961     $     $ 155,653  
 
                             

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Unless the context indicates otherwise, when we refer to “Quiksilver”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company” in this Form 10-Q, we are referring to Quiksilver, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. The information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment in our securities. We urge you to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2010 and subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, which discuss our business in greater detail. The section entitled “Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and similar disclosures in our other SEC filings, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. You should carefully consider those risks, in addition to the information in this report and in our other filings with the SEC, before deciding to purchase, hold or sell our securities.
Over the past 41 years, Quiksilver has established itself 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 offerings 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, 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 that 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.
We operate in the outdoor market of the sporting goods industry in which we design, develop and distribute branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products. Our products are sold throughout the world, primarily in surf shops, skate shops, snow shops and specialty stores. We currently operate in three segments: the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. The Americas segment includes revenues from the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Our European segment includes revenues primarily from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 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.
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 desirable in the marketplace and competitive in the areas of quality, brand image, technical specifications, distribution methods, price, customer service and intellectual property protection.
In December 2010, we issued €200 million in seven year unsecured senior notes and used the proceeds to repay our European term loans. As a result, we significantly improved our balance sheet and our liquidity position. Specifically, we have extended virtually all of our short-term maturities to a long-term

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basis, which provides us with the financial and operational flexibility to fully pursue the many growth opportunities within our own brands.
Results of Operations
The table below shows certain components in our statements of operations and other data as a percentage of revenues:
                                 
    Three Months Ended July 31,     Nine Months Ended July 31,  
  2011     2010     2011     2010  
Statements of Operations data
                               
Revenues, net
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Gross profit
    50.7       52.3       52.6       52.3  
Selling, general and administrative expense
    43.9       43.8       46.1       45.4  
Asset impairments
    0.0       0.7       5.3       0.2  
Operating income
    6.7       7.8       1.3       6.6  
 
                               
Interest expense
    3.1       4.7       4.2       4.7  
Foreign currency (gain) loss
    (0.3 )     0.0       (0.4 )     (0.5 )
 
                       
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
    3.9       3.1       (2.6 )     2.4  
 
                               
Other data
                               
 
                               
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
    10.5 %     11.7 %     10.3 %     11.0 %
 
                       
 
(1)   Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc. 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 other 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 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 profitability. 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 income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    July 31,     July 31,  
In thousands   2011     2010     2011     2010  
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.
  $ 10,437     $ 8,163     $ (89,156 )   $ 11,555  
Provision for income taxes
    8,996       5,096       49,937       18,189  
Interest expense
    15,663       20,630       59,727       63,542  
Depreciation and amortization
    12,684       13,192       40,154       40,215  
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
    4,935       1,279       9,916       11,414  
Non-cash asset impairments
          3,225       74,610       3,225  
 
                       
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 52,715     $ 51,585     $ 145,188     $ 148,140  
 
                       

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Three Months Ended July 31, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended July 31, 2010
Our total net revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2011 increased 14% to $503.3 million from $441.5 million in the comparable period of the prior year. In constant currency, net revenues increased 6% compared to the prior year. Our net revenues in each of the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific segments include apparel, footwear, accessories and related product lines for our Quiksilver, Roxy, DC and other brands, which primarily include Hawk, Lib Technologies, and Gnu.
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. Constant currency is calculated by taking the ending foreign currency exchange rate (for balance sheet items) or the average foreign currency exchange rate (for income statement items) 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 operating segment. As such, this methodology does not account for movements in individual currencies within a segment (for example, non-euro currencies within our European segment and Japanese yen within our Asia/Pacific segment). A constant currency translation methodology that accounts for movements in each individual currency could yield a different result compared to one using only euros and Australian dollars. The following table presents revenues by segment in both historical currency and constant currency for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010:
                                         
In thousands   Americas     Europe     Asia/Pacific     Corporate     Total  
Historical currency (as reported)
                                       
 
                                       
July 31, 2010
  $ 234,630     $ 151,675     $ 54,504     $ 666     $ 441,475  
July 31, 2011
    260,159       176,438       65,495       1,225       503,317  
Percentage increase
    11 %     16 %     20 %             14 %
 
                                       
Constant currency (current year exchange rates)
                                       
 
                                       
July 31, 2010
    234,630       173,647       67,199       666       476,142  
July 31, 2011
    260,159       176,438       65,495       1,225       503,317  
Percentage increase (decrease)
    11 %     2 %     (3 %)             6 %
Revenues in the Americas segment increased 11% to $260.2 million for the three months ended July 31, 2011 from $234.6 million in the comparable period of the prior year, while European revenues increased 16% to $176.4 million from $151.7 million and Asia/Pacific revenues increased 20% to $65.5 million from $54.5 million for those same periods. The increase in Americas’ net revenues came primarily from DC brand revenues and, to a lesser extent, Quiksilver and Roxy brand revenues. The increase in DC brand revenues came primarily from our footwear product category and, to a lesser extent, our apparel and accessories product categories. The increase in Quiksilver brand revenues came primarily from our accessories product category and, to a lesser extent, our footwear and apparel product categories. The increase in Roxy brand revenues came primarily from our footwear and accessories product categories, and was partially offset by a decline in our apparel product category. Europe’s net revenues increased 2% in constant currency. The currency adjusted revenue increase in Europe was primarily the result of DC and Quiksilver brand revenues, partially offset by a decrease in Roxy brand revenues. The increase in DC brand revenues came primarily from our apparel and accessories product categories, and was partially offset by a decline in our footwear product category. The increase in Quiksilver brand revenues was modest across all product categories. The decrease in Roxy brand revenues came primarily from our apparel and accessories product categories, and was partially offset by growth in our footwear product category. Asia/Pacific’s net revenues decreased 3% in constant currency. The currency adjusted revenue decrease in Asia/Pacific came primarily from Roxy and Quiksilver brand revenues and was partially offset by strong growth in DC brand revenues. Fluctuations in quarterly brand and product

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category revenues are highly dependent on the timing of shipments, replenishments of inventory in the retail channel and special order sales, and therefore, are not necessarily indicative of trends.
Our consolidated gross profit margin for the three months ended July 31, 2011 decreased to 50.7% from 52.3% in the comparable period of the prior year. The gross profit in the Americas segment decreased to 44.2% from 46.7%, our European segment gross profit margin decreased slightly to 60.3% from 60.6%, and our Asia/Pacific segment gross profit margin decreased slightly to 52.4% from 52.7% for those same periods. The decrease in the Americas segment gross profit margin was primarily the result of higher costs of goods and, to a lesser extent, higher levels of markdowns in our company-owned retail stores and price adjustments in the wholesale channel. Our European segment gross profit margin decreased primarily as a result of a smaller percentage of retail versus wholesale sales compared to the prior year. In our Asia/Pacific segment, the gross profit margin decrease was also primarily due to a smaller percentage of retail versus wholesale sales compared to the prior year. Our gross profit margin in future periods may be negatively impacted by hedging rates that we effect in foreign currency exchange rates on the forward contracts we have entered into in order to hedge our inventory purchases.
Our selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) for the three months ended July 31, 2011 increased 15% to $221.2 million from $193.2 million in the comparable period of the prior year. In the Americas segment, SG&A expenses increased 10% to $88.0 million from $80.0 million in the comparable period of the prior year, while our European segment SG&A increased 12% to $85.4 million from $76.2 million, and our Asia/Pacific segment SG&A increased 24% to $36.3 million from $29.2 million for those same periods. As a percentage of revenues, our consolidated SG&A remained relatively constant at 43.9% for the three months ended July 31, 2011 compared to 43.8% for the three months ended July 31, 2010. In the Americas, SG&A as a percentage of revenues decreased to 33.8% compared to 34.1% in the comparable period of the prior year. In Europe, SG&A as a percentage of revenues decreased to 48.4% from 50.2% and in Asia/Pacific, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 55.4% from 53.5% for those same periods. The decrease in SG&A as a percentage of revenues in our Americas segment was primarily due to higher revenues. The decrease in SG&A as a percentage of revenues in our European segment was primarily caused by higher revenues and cost savings due to operating fewer retail stores. Europe’s SG&A decreased 2% in constant currency. In our Asia/Pacific segment, the increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues was primarily the result of lower revenues. Asia/Pacific’s SG&A increased 1% in constant currency.
We recorded no asset impairment charges for the three months ended July 31, 2011, compared to $3.2 million in the three months ended July 31, 2010.
Interest expense for the three months ended July 31, 2011 decreased to $15.7 million from $20.6 million in the comparable period of the prior year, primarily as a result of the decline in our total outstanding debt of approximately $95.9 million from July 31, 2010 to July 31, 2011.
Our foreign currency gain amounted to $1.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2011 compared to a loss of $0.2 million in the comparable period of the prior year. This gain resulted primarily from the foreign currency exchange effect of certain non-U.S. dollar denominated liabilities of our domestic subsidiaries.
Our income tax expense for the three months ended July 31, 2011 was $9.0 million compared to $5.1 million in the comparable period of the prior year. As a result of valuation allowances previously established in the United States and certain tax jurisdictions within our Asia/Pacific segment, no tax benefits were recognized for losses in those tax jurisdictions.
Our income from continuing operations for the three months ended July 31, 2011 increased to $10.4 million or $0.06 per share on a diluted basis, compared to $8.2 million, or $0.05 per share on a diluted basis, in the comparable period of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $52.7 million from $51.6 million for those same periods.

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Nine Months Ended July 31, 2011 Compared to Nine Months Ended July 31, 2010
Our total net revenues for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 increased 5% to $1,407.9 million from $1,342.5 million in the comparable period of the prior year. Net revenues increased 2% in constant currency.
The following table presents revenues by segment in both historical currency and constant currency for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010:
                                         
In thousands   Americas     Europe     Asia/Pacific     Corporate     Total  
Historical currency (as reported)
                                       
 
                                       
July 31, 2010
  $ 621,324     $ 538,260     $ 180,201     $ 2,716     $ 1,342,501  
July 31, 2011
    664,618       548,578       190,636       4,028       1,407,860  
Percentage increase
    7 %     2 %     6 %             5 %
 
                                       
Constant currency (current year exchange rates)
                                       
 
                                       
July 31, 2010
    621,324       553,106       206,543       2,716       1,383,689  
July 31, 2011
    664,618       548,578       190,636       4,028       1,407,860  
Percentage increase (decrease)
    7 %     (1 %)     (8 %)             2 %
Revenues in the Americas segment increased 7% to $664.6 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 from $621.3 million in the comparable period of the prior year, while European segment revenues increased 2% to $548.6 million from $538.3 million and Asia/Pacific segment revenues increased 6% to $190.6 million from $180.2 million for those same periods. The increase in Americas’ net revenues came primarily from DC and Quiksilver brand revenues, partially offset by a decrease in Roxy brand revenues. The increase in DC brand revenues came primarily from our footwear product category and, to a lesser extent, our accessories product category. The increase in Quiksilver brand revenues came primarily from our accessories product category and, to a lesser extent, our footwear and apparel product categories. The decrease in Roxy brand revenues, which came primarily from our apparel product category, was partially offset by growth in our accessories and footwear product categories. European net revenues decreased 1% in constant currency. The currency adjusted decrease in Europe came primarily from Roxy brand revenues and, to a lesser extent, Quiksilver brand revenues, partially offset by growth in DC brand revenues. The decrease in Roxy brand revenues was generally from our apparel product category and, to a lesser extent, our accessories product category, partially offset by growth in our footwear product category. The decrease in Quiksilver brand revenues was primarily from our accessories product category and, to a lesser extent, our apparel product category, partially offset by growth in our footwear product category. The increase in DC brand revenues came primarily from growth in our apparel product category and, to a lesser extent, our accessories product category. Asia/Pacific’s net revenues decreased 8% in constant currency. The currency adjusted decrease in Asia/Pacific revenues came primarily from Roxy brand revenues and, to a lesser extent, Quiksilver brand revenues, partially offset by strong growth in DC brand revenues.
Our consolidated gross profit margin for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 increased to 52.6% from 52.3% in the comparable period of the prior year. The gross profit margin in the Americas segment increased to 46.3% from 45.6%, while our European segment gross profit margin increased to 60.5% from 59.7%, and our Asia/Pacific segment gross profit margin decreased to 53.4% from 53.9% for those same periods. The increase in the Americas segment gross profit margin was primarily the result of a greater percentage of retail versus wholesale sales and, to a lesser extent, a shift in product mix. Our European segment gross profit margin increased primarily as a result of improved retail margins and, to a lesser extent, improved wholesale margins. In our Asia/Pacific segment, the gross profit margin decrease was primarily due to a smaller percentage of retail versus wholesale sales, partially offset by continued margin improvements in Japan, although, such improvements were somewhat muted due to the impact of the natural disasters that occurred in that market.

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Our SG&A for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 increased 6% to $648.4 million from $609.7 million in the comparable period of the prior year. SG&A increased 3% in constant currency. In the Americas segment, these expenses increased 8% to $256.1 million from $237.5 million in the comparable period of the prior year, while our European segment SG&A increased 1% to $250.4 million from $248.0 million, and our Asia/Pacific segment SG&A increased 17% to $109.0 million from $92.8 million for those same periods. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased to 46.1% for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 from 45.4% for the nine months ended July 31, 2010. In the Americas, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 38.5% from 38.2% in the comparable period of the prior year. In Europe, SG&A as a percentage of revenues decreased to 45.6% from 46.1%, and in Asia/Pacific, SG&A as a percentage of revenues increased to 57.2% from 51.5% for those same periods. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues in our Americas segment was primarily due to additional spending to support growth initiatives, including marketing, retail and ecommerce expenses. The decrease in SG&A as a percentage of revenues in our European segment was primarily due to lower retail store expenses. In our Asia/Pacific segment, the increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues was primarily the result of lower revenues and, to a lesser extent, the cost of operating additional retail stores.
Asset impairment charges for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 were $74.6 million, compared to $3.2 million in the comparable period of the prior year. Charges for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 primarily consist of the $74.1 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in our Asia/Pacific segment.
Interest expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 decreased to $59.7 million from $63.5 million in the comparable period of the prior year primarily as a result of the decline in our total outstanding debt of approximately $95.9 million from July 31, 2010 to July 31, 2011. This decrease in interest expense was partially offset by higher interest expense of approximately $13.7 million incurred to write-off deferred debt issuance costs associated with our European term loans that were paid off in December 2010 upon the issuance of our European senior notes. Including the write-off of the deferred debt issuance costs, approximately $18.1 million of the $59.7 million in interest expense was non-cash interest expense.
Our foreign currency gain amounted to $5.9 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 compared to $6.4 million in the comparable period of the prior year. The current year gain resulted primarily from the foreign currency exchange effect of certain U.S. dollar denominated liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries.
Our income tax expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 was $49.9 million compared to $18.2 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2010. During the nine months ended July 31, 2011 we increased tax expense to establish a valuation allowance of approximately $26.0 million against deferred tax assets in our Asia/Pacific segment. As a result of this valuation allowance, and the valuation allowance previously established in the U.S., no tax benefits were recognized for losses in those tax jurisdictions.
Our loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 was $89.2 million, or $0.55 per share on a diluted basis, compared to income from continuing operations of $11.6 million, or $0.08 per share on a diluted basis, in the comparable period of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $145.2 million from $148.1 million for those same periods.
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 unsecured senior notes to fund a portion of the purchase price for the Rossignol business and to refinance certain existing indebtedness. In December 2010, we issued €200 million (approximately $265 million at issuance) in unsecured senior notes (“European Senior Notes”) to repay our then existing European term loans. This transaction extended virtually all of our short-term maturities to a long-term basis.

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As we used the proceeds from the European Senior Notes to repay our European term loans, we recognized non-cash, non-operating charges during the nine months ended July 31, 2011 of approximately $13.7 million to write-off the deferred debt issuance costs related to such term loans. The debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the European Senior Notes of $6.4 million will be amortized into interest expense over the seven year term of the European Senior Notes.
The European Senior Notes bear a coupon interest rate of 8.875% and are due December 15, 2017. The European Senior Notes are general senior obligations and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by us and certain of our current and future U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. We may redeem some or all of the European Senior Notes at fixed redemption prices as set forth in the indenture related to such European Senior Notes. The European Senior Notes indenture 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; cause our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to us; use assets as security in other transactions; and sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies. We are currently in compliance with these covenants.
In May 2011, we terminated our €100 million secured financing facility in our European operating segment. This facility was originally scheduled to expire in August 2011. We had not had any outstanding borrowings on this facility during the current year. This facility has been replaced by new lines of credit from numerous banks in Europe that provide up to $113.7 million of available capacity. As of July 31, 2011, there were no outstanding borrowings drawn on these lines and letters of credit outstanding totaled $21.8 million.
As of July 31, 2011, we had a total of approximately $747 million of indebtedness compared to a total of approximately $729 million of indebtedness at October 31, 2010. While our total indebtedness has increased slightly, we are no longer subject to significant scheduled repayments prior to 2015.
We believe that our cash flows from operations, together with our existing credit facilities, cash on hand and term loans will be adequate to fund our capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Cash Flows
Operating activities from continuing operations provided cash of $47.2 million in the nine months ended July 31, 2011 compared to $189.8 million in the nine months ended July 31, 2010. This $142.6 million decrease in cash provided was primarily due to decreases in cash provided by our net loss adjusted for other non-cash charges of $9.2 million, and increases in cash used for working capital of $133.4 million.
Capital expenditures from continuing operations totaled $46.7 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2011, compared to $30.0 million in the comparable period of the prior year. These investments include company-owned stores and ongoing investments in computer and warehouse equipment, including our new global enterprise-wide reporting system.
During the nine months ended July 31, 2011, net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations totaled $15.1 million, compared to net cash used of $156.9 million in the comparable period of the prior year. Net cash provided primarily resulted from borrowings on our Americas credit facility. Financing activities also include the issuance of our European Senior Notes and the subsequent use of such proceeds to repay our European term loans.
The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the nine months ended July 31, 2011 was $5.6 million compared to a net increase of $56.1 million in the comparable period of the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $126.2 million at July 31, 2011 compared to $120.6 million at October 31, 2010, while working capital was $561.2 million at July 31, 2011 compared to $537.4 million at October 31, 2010.

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Trade Accounts Receivable and Inventories
Our trade accounts receivable increased 5% to $385.9 million at July 31, 2011 from $368.4 million at October 31, 2010. Accounts receivable in our Americas segment increased 10% to $202.6 million at July 31, 2011 from $185.0 million at October 31, 2010, European segment accounts receivable increased 11% to $148.8 million from $134.0 million and Asia/Pacific segment accounts receivable decreased 30% to $34.5 million from $49.4 million for those same periods. Compared to July 31, 2010, accounts receivable increased 15% in the Americas segment, 12% in our European segment and 8% in our Asia/Pacific segment. In constant currency, consolidated trade accounts receivable increased 7% compared to July 31, 2010. The increase in consolidated trade accounts receivable was primarily the result of higher levels of revenues. Included in accounts receivable at July 31, 2011 are approximately $22.7 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, are deducted from accounts receivable to more accurately compute days sales outstanding. Overall average days sales outstanding remained constant at approximately 65 days at July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010.
Consolidated inventories increased 36% to $364.8 million at July 31, 2011 from $268.0 million at October 31, 2010. Inventories in the Americas segment increased 30% to $155.4 million from $119.3 million at October 31, 2010, European segment inventories increased 64% to $137.1 million from $83.9 million and Asia/Pacific segment inventories increased 11% to $72.3 million from $64.8 million. Compared to July 31, 2010, inventories increased 47% in the Americas segment, 30% in our European segment and 22% in our Asia/Pacific segment. In constant currency, our consolidated inventories increased 24% compared to July 31, 2010. The increase in consolidated inventories was the result of more inventory purchases to support higher levels of revenues and the early receipt of fall season inventory. Consolidated average annual inventory turnover was approximately 2.9 times at July 31, 2011 compared to approximately 3.2 times at July 31, 2010.
Income Taxes
During the nine months ended July 31, 2011, our liability for uncertain tax positions, exclusive of interest and penalties, decreased by $1.1 million to approximately $143.8 million. Our liability decreased by $5.2 million due to settlements with taxing authorities, which was partially offset by an increase of $0.3 million for positions taken in the current period, by $0.2 million for positions taken in prior periods and by $3.6 million due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
If our positions are favorably sustained by the relevant taxing authority, approximately $138.8 million, excluding interest and penalties, of uncertain tax position liabilities would favorably impact our effective tax rate in future periods.
Commitments
As discussed above, in December 2010, we issued €200 million in unsecured senior notes and repaid approximately €190 million in European term loans. There have been no other material changes outside the ordinary course of business in our contractual obligations since October 31, 2010.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our condensed 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
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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. We also use insurance on certain classes of receivables in our European segment. 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. We have three reporting units under which we evaluate goodwill for impairment, the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. We estimate the fair value of our reporting units using a combination of a discounted cash flow approach and market approach. Material assumptions in our test for impairment include future cash flows of each reporting unit, discount rates applied to these cash flows and current market estimates of value. The discount rates used approximate our cost of capital. Future cash flows assume future levels of growth in each reporting unit’s business. If any of these assumptions significantly change, including a

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change in expected future growth rates or valuation multiples, we may be required to record future impairments of goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value under the first step of our goodwill impairment test, then the second step of the impairment test is performed to measure the amount of any impairment loss.
As of October 31, 2010, the fair value of our Americas and Europe reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values. For our Asia/Pacific reporting unit, the fair value exceeded the carrying value by approximately 9%. However, due to the natural disasters that occurred in several of our markets within our Asia/Pacific reporting unit during the three months ended April 30, 2011 and their resulting impact on our business, we evaluated the recoverability of goodwill in our Asia/Pacific reporting unit again as of April 30, 2011. As a result of this evaluation, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of approximately $74.1 million. Based on the uncertainty of future growth rates and other assumptions used to estimate goodwill recoverability in our reporting units, future reductions in our expected cash flows for a reporting unit could cause a material impairment of goodwill.
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. For performance based equity awards with stock price contingencies, we determine the fair value using a Monte-Carlo simulation, which creates a normal distribution of future stock prices, which is then used to value the awards based on their individual terms.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense for interim periods is recognized based on the estimated annual effective tax rate applied to pretax income. 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. This determination was made in regards to the deferred tax assets in our Asia/Pacific segment during the three months ended April 30, 2011, resulting in an increase to tax expense of approximately $26.0 million. Evaluating the value of these assets is necessarily based on our judgment. If we subsequently determine 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 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.
Foreign Currency Translation
A significant portion of our revenues are generated in Europe, where we operate with the euro as our primary 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 primary 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. Revenues and

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expenses that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the average exchange rate for the period. Assets and liabilities are translated at the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date. Gains and losses from assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity on which they reside are generally recognized currently in our statement of operations. 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 derivative contracts in other comprehensive income or loss.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of pronouncements that may affect our future financial reporting.
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 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:
  our ability to achieve the financial results that we anticipate;
 
  future expenditures for capital projects, including the implementation of our global enterprise-wide reporting system;
 
  increases in production costs and raw materials, particularly with respect to cotton and other commodities;
 
  deterioration of global economic conditions and credit and capital markets;
 
  our ability to remain compliant with our debt covenants;
 
  payments due on contractual commitments and other debt obligations;
 
  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.
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 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Foreign Currency and Derivatives
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 currency exchange rates affect our reported results and distort comparisons from period to period. 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 segment because 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 segment. In addition, the statements of operations of our Asia/Pacific segment are translated from Australian dollars and Japanese yen into U.S. dollars, and there is a negative effect on our reported results for our Asia/Pacific segment when the U.S. dollar is stronger in comparison to the Australian dollar or Japanese yen.
European revenues decreased 1% in euros during the nine months ended July 31, 2011 compared to the nine months ended July 31, 2010. As measured in U.S. dollars and reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations, European revenues increased 2% as a result of a stronger euro versus the U.S. dollar in comparison to the prior year.
Asia/Pacific revenues decreased 8% in Australian dollars during the nine months ended July 31, 2011 compared to the nine months ended July 31, 2010. As measured in U.S. dollars and reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations, Asia/Pacific revenues increased 6% as a result of a stronger Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar in comparison to the prior year.
Our other foreign currency and interest rate risks are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2010 in Item 7A.
Item 4. 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 July 31, 2011, 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 July 31, 2011.
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 ended July 31, 2011 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits
     
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
  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).
 
   
2.4
  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 S.A.S., Chartreuse et Mont Blanc Global Holdings S.C.A., Macquarie Asset Finance Limited and Mavilia S.A.S. (incorporated 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
  Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Quiksilver, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2010).
 
   
3.5
  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 November 2, 2010).
 
   
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).
 
   
4.2
  Indenture, dated as of December 10, 2010, by and among Boardriders S.A., Quiksilver, Inc., as guarantor, the subsidiary guarantor parties thereto, and Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, as trustee, Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as registrar and transfer agent, and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as principal paying agent and common depositary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 13, 2010).

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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 — Chief Executive Officer
 
   
32.2
  Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 — Chief Financial Officer
 
101.INS*
  XBRL Instance Document
 
101.SCH*
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
101.CAL*
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
101.LAB*
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
101.PRE*
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
*   As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is deemed furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
         
  QUIKSILVER, INC., a Delaware corporation
 
 
September 9, 2011  /s/ Brad L. Holman    
  Brad L. Holman   
  Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Signatory)   
 

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