Billabong released its numbers for the six month ended December 31, 2009 last week and held a conference call. Though clearly not immune to a tough economy, the company’s raising of capital to strengthen the balance sheet, long term focus on brand equity, willingness to lose some sales rather than become too promotional, realism as to […]
Billabong’s Semi-Annual Report Read More »
I’m supposed to crunch a bunch of numbers when I do these things, but first I’d like to highlight Billabong’s Operating Principles from its Corporate Governance Statement. There are eight of them and they are: 1. Lay solid foundations for management and oversight. 2. Structure the board to add value. 3. Promote ethical and responsible decision
Billabong’s Annual Report for Year Ended June 30, 2008 Read More »
I love reading Billabong’s reports. No, wait, I hate it. Actually I’m hopelessly conflicted. On the one hand, being traded in Australia, they don’t have to comply with the U. S. Security and Exchange Commissions filing requirements. There’s less small print and less mind numbing and sometimes superfluous information. But there’s also less information in general. Still, though they are allowed
Billabong’s Half Year Results- 12/31/06; The Impact of Acquisitions Read More »
The box on this page contains, as most of you are no doubt painfully aware, this year’s trade show schedule. Pretty intimidating. But of course it doesn’t include any key account presentations suppliers might have to make. Or regional shows. Or shoe shows, or bike shows, or toy shows or whatever other shows some suppliers and retailers might need
Well, At Least It Can’t Be Any Worse Next Year; The Trade Show Schedule Read More »