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EXHIBIT 99.1

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PRESS RELEASE        
    Company Contact:   Robert B. McKnight, Jr.
Chairman & CEO
Steven L. Brink
Chief Financial Officer
(714) 889-2200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Investor Relations:   James Palczynski/Chad A. Jacobs
Integrated Corporate Relations
(203) 222-9013

QUIKSILVER, INC. REPORTS 2003 FOURTH QUARTER
AND FULL YEAR 2003 OPERATING RESULTS

— Quarterly Consolidated Revenues Increase 37% —
— Quarterly Earnings Per Share Increase 20% to $0.30 —
— Fiscal Year Revenues Total $975 million —
— FY04 EPS Guidance Increases to New Range of $1.18 to $1.22 —

     HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 18, 2003 — Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK), today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended October 31, 2003.

     Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 increased 37% to $269.2 million as compared to fiscal 2002 fourth quarter consolidated revenues of $196.1 million. Consolidated net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 increased 43% to $17.4 million as compared to $12.2 million. Fourth quarter fully diluted earnings per share was $0.30 versus $0.25 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002.

     Consolidated revenues for the full year of fiscal 2003 increased 38% to $975.0 as compared to fiscal 2002 full year consolidated revenues of $705.5. Consolidated net income for the full year of fiscal 2003 increased 56% to $58.5 million as compared to $37.6 in fiscal 2002, and diluted earnings per share for the full year increased 34% to $1.03 versus $0.77 for the full year of fiscal 2002.

     Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Quiksilver, commented, “We are pleased to have exceeded our plan for the fourth quarter, and we finished the year with clean inventories, continued strong sell through rates, and an excellent strategic position in the marketplace. As we close in on the $1 billion revenue mark in the upcoming year, we are excited about our prospects both domestically and around the world.”

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     Revenues in the Americas increased 15% during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 to $125.6 million as compared to fiscal 2002 fourth quarter revenues of $109.7 million. As measured in U.S. dollars and reported in the financial statements, European revenues increased 25% during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 to $106.7 million as compared to fiscal 2002 fourth quarter European revenues of $85.3 million. As measured in euros, European revenues increased 8% for those same periods. Revenues in the Asia/Pacific segment, which was added in the first quarter of fiscal 2003, totaled $36.7 million. In constant dollars, overall Spring bookings increased 6% over the previous year.

     Revenues in the Americas for the full year of fiscal 2003 increased 18% to $492.4 as compared to fiscal 2002 revenues of $418.0 million. As measured in U.S. dollars and reported in the financial statements, European revenues increased 37% during the full year of fiscal 2003 to $386.2 million as compared to fiscal 2002 results of $282.7 million. As measured in euros, European revenues increased 15% for the full year. The Asia/Pacific division added $94.2 million to consolidated revenues in fiscal 2003.

     Mr. McKnight continued, “Over the course of the year, we have been able to properly align our marketing strategies, our product lines, our operations, and our management team to go forward with a singular vision for the future. Clearly, the power of our youth-oriented lifestyle view and the culture of boardsports is resonating with consumers everywhere.”

     Inventories in the Americas increased 25% to 86.4 million at October 31, 2003 from $69.0 million at October 31, 2002, while decreasing $2.1 million from July 31, 2003. European inventories increased 38% in euros and increased 63% in U.S. dollars, totaling $43.8 million at October 31, 2003 compared to $26.9 million at October 31, 2002. Inventories in the newly acquired Asia/Pacific division totaled $16.2 million at October 31, 2003. Consolidated inventories increased 53% to $146.4 million at October 31, 2003 from $95.9 million at October 31, 2002 which is an increase of 45% after adjusting for the effect of the stronger euro in comparison to the prior year.

     Consolidated trade accounts receivable increased 33% to $224.4 million at October 31, 2003 from $168.2 million at October 31, 2002. Accounts receivable grew more slowly than sales as average days sales outstanding decreased about three days.

 


 

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     Bernard Mariette, President of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, “As we move forward into the new year, we are benefiting from a continued position as the leading youth brand in the United States, Europe and Australia, and we have excellent prospects for growth in a variety of markets in Eastern Europe. We are focused on leveraging the strength of our brands and our superior operating platform to take advantage of these opportunities.”

     Also today, the company increased its guidance to new ranges of $1.06 billion to $1.08 billion for revenues and $1.18 to $1.22 for earnings per share.

     Mr. McKnight concluded, “These results represent our 8th consecutive quarter of exceeding both internal and external expectations, and importantly, we have been able to accomplish all of this in a challenging retail climate. At the same time, we have successfully integrated a number of new businesses that will provide additional growth into the future. The benefits of our strong brands and diversified operating model are clear and compelling, and the combination of innovative product, unique marketing, a cohesive management structure, and world-class execution will allow us to expand our business and drive significant value to our shareholders into the future.”

About Quiksilver:

     Quiksilver designs, produces and distributes clothing, accessories and related products for young-minded people and develops brands that represent a casual lifestyle-driven from a boardriding heritage. Quiksilver’s authenticity is evident in its innovative products, events and retail environments across the globe.

     Quiksilver’s primary focus is apparel for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Roxy, Raisins, and Radio Fiji labels. Quiksilver also manufactures apparel for boys (Quiksilver Boys and Hawk Clothing), girls (Roxy Girl, Teenie Wahine and Raisins Girls), men (Quiksilveredition and Fidra) and women (Leilani swimwear), as well as snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings under the Lib Technologies, Gnu, Supernatural Mfg. and Bent Metal labels. Quiksilver’s products are sold throughout the world, primarily in surf shops and specialty stores that provide an authentic retail experience for our customers.

 


 

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Safe Harbor Language

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Please refer to Quiksilver’s SEC filings for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, specifically the section titled “Forward Looking Statements” in Quiksilver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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NOTE: For further information about Quiksilver, Inc., you are invited to take
a look at our world at
http://www.quiksilver.com, http://www.roxy.com,
http://www.fidragolf.com, and http://www.quiksilveredition.com

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

                   
      Three Months Ended October 31,
     
In thousands, except per share amounts   2003   2002
   
 
Revenues
  $ 269,217     $ 196,058  
Cost of goods sold
    143,185       110,601  
     
     
 
 
Gross profit
    126,032       85,457  
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
    96,704       64,038  
     
     
 
Operating income
    29,328       21,419  
 
Interest expense
    1,812       1,886  
Foreign currency loss
    627       133  
Other expense
    78       26  
     
     
 
Income before provision for income taxes
    26,811       19,374  
 
Provision for income taxes
    9,411       7,177  
     
     
 
Net income
  $ 17,400     $ 12,197  
     
     
 
Net income per share
  $ 0.31     $ 0.26  
     
     
 
Net income per share, assuming dilution
  $ 0.30     $ 0.25  
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    55,456       47,592  
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    57,831       49,624  
     
     
 

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

                   
      Fiscal Year Ended October 31
     
In thousands, except per share amounts   2003   2002
   
 
Revenues
  $ 975,005     $ 705,484  
Cost of goods sold
    541,753       419,155  
     
     
 
 
Gross profit
    433,252       286,329  
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
    332,187       216,625  
     
     
 
Operating income
    101,065       69,704  
 
Interest expense
    8,267       8,640  
Foreign currency loss
    2,243       729  
Other expense
    488       349  
     
     
 
Income before provision for income taxes
    90,067       59,986  
 
Provision for income taxes
    31,551       22,395  
     
     
 
Net income
  $ 58,516     $ 37,591  
     
     
 
Net income per share
  $ 1.08     $ 0.80  
     
     
 
Net income per share, assuming dilution
  $ 1.03     $ 0.77  
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    54,224       46,918  
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    56,635       48,944  
     
     
 

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

                       
          October 31, 2003   October 31, 2002
         
 
Amounts in thousands                
ASSETS
Current assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 27,866     $ 2,597  
 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,700 (2003) and $6,667 (2002)
    224,418       168,237  
 
Other receivables
    7,617       7,415  
 
Inventories
    146,440       95,872  
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    27,204       20,708  
     
     
 
   
Total current assets
    433,545       294,829  
 
Property and equipment, net
    99,299       73,182  
Intangibles, net
    65,577       51,134  
Goodwill
    98,833       26,978  
Other assets
    10,716       4,466  
     
     
 
Total assets
  $ 707,970     $ 450,589  
     
     
 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
               
 
Lines of credit
  $ 81,863     $ 32,498  
 
Accounts payable
    64,537       47,279  
 
Accrued liabilities
    41,759       40,137  
 
Current portion of long-term debt
    8,877       10,680  
 
Income taxes payable
    10,796       3,717  
     
     
 
   
Total current liabilities
    207,832       134,311  
 
Long-term debt
    53,630       43,405  
     
     
 
   
Total liabilities
    261,462       177,716  
 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
 
Preferred stock
           
 
Common stock
    570       247  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    155,310       66,769  
 
Treasury stock
    (6,778 )     (6,778 )
 
Retained earnings
    277,554       219,038  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    19,852       (6,403 )
     
     
 
   
Total stockholders’ equity
    446,508       272,873  
     
     
 
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity
  $ 707,970     $ 450,589  
     
     
 

 


 

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Information related to geographic segments is as follows:

                   
      Fiscal Year Ended October 31,
     
Amounts in thousands   2003   2002
   
 
Revenues:
               
 
Americas
  $ 492,442     $ 418,008  
 
Europe
    386,226       282,684  
 
Asia/Pacific
    94,187        
 
Corporate Operations
    2,150       4,792  
       
     
 
    $ 975,005     $ 705,484  
       
     
 
Gross Profit:
               
 
Americas
  $ 197,434     $ 153,561  
 
Europe
    189,462       127,976  
 
Asia/Pacific
    44,206        
 
Corporate Operations
    2,150       4,792  
       
     
 
    $ 433,252     $ 286,329  
       
     
 
SG&A Expense:
               
 
Americas
  $ 151,700     $ 118,184  
 
Europe
    127,521       86,649  
 
Asia/Pacific
    32,038        
 
Corporate Operations
    20,928       11,792  
       
     
 
    $ 332,187     $ 216,625  
       
     
 
Operating Income:
               
 
Americas
  $ 45,734     $ 35,377  
 
Europe
    61,941       41,327  
 
Asia/Pacific
    12,168        
 
Corporate Operations
    (18,778 )     (7,000 )
       
     
 
    $ 101,065     $ 69,704