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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  Company Contact:   Robert B. McKnight, Jr.
Chairman & CEO
Steven L. Brink
Chief Financial Officer
Quiksilver, Inc.
(714) 889-2200

 
  Investor Relations:   James Palczynski/Chad A. Jacobs
Integrated Corporate Relations
(203) 222-9013

QUIKSILVER, INC. REPORTS 2004 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

— Consolidated Revenues Increase 23% —
— Earnings Per Share of $0.47 Exceeds Consensus Estimate of $0.46 —
— Raising Fiscal 2004 Sales and Earnings Per Share Guidance —

     HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 14, 2004 — Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK), today announced operating results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2004.

     Consolidated revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 23% to $322.6 million as compared to fiscal 2003 second quarter consolidated revenues of $262.2 million. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 23% to $27.8 million as compared to $22.6 million the year before. Second quarter fully diluted earnings per share was $0.47 versus $0.40 for the second quarter of fiscal 2003.

     Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, “We are pleased to continue our strong track record, with the second quarter representing our 10th consecutive quarter of out-performance. The keys to our ongoing success continue to be our clear vision for our brands, an ability to translate our lifestyle position into compelling marketing, a commitment to building a responsive global operating platform, and most importantly, the ability to design and distribute product that resonates with our consumers.”

     Revenues in the Americas increased 16% during the second quarter of fiscal 2004 to $148.5 million as compared to fiscal 2003 second quarter revenues of $127.5 million. As measured in U.S. dollars and reported in the financial statements, European revenues increased 29% during the second quarter of fiscal 2004 to $140.3 million as compared to fiscal 2003 second quarter European revenues of $108.5 million. As measured in euros, European revenues

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increased 14% for those same periods. Asia/Pacific revenues increased 30% to $33.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 compared to $25.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2003. As measured in Australian dollars, Asia/Pacific revenues increased 3%.

Mr. McKnight continued, “We are incredibly pleased with our recent acquisition of DC Shoes. In addition to giving us a strong new brand capable of significant growth on a global scale, the infusion of talent and dedication into our management team and operations is of tremendous benefit to our culture and capabilities. We continue to regard DC Shoes as a significant catalyst for our business, and we are looking forward to demonstrating its potential to our shareholders.”

The Company also announced today that it has increased its guidance for the third and fourth fiscal quarters. Quiksilver now expects to generate third quarter revenues and diluted earnings per share of between $300 million and $305 million, and $0.28 to $0.29, respectively. For the fourth quarter, the company now believes that revenues and diluted earnings per share will range between $315 million and $320 million and between $0.36 and $0.37, respectively. Including this upward revision and the quarterly out-performance reported today, the Company now expects annual revenues for fiscal 2004 to range between $1.19 billion and $1.20 billion and for diluted earnings per share to range between $1.27 and $1.29.

Consolidated inventories increased 5% to $127.3 million at April 30, 2004 from $120.8 million at April 30, 2003. Consolidated trade accounts receivable growth was modest compared to the increase in sales, increasing 13% to $257.1 million at April 30, 2004 from $227.0 million at April 30, 2003. Average days sales outstanding decreased about six days. Inventories grew 2% in constant dollars.

Bernard Mariette, President of Quiksilver, Inc. commented, “The benefits of a unified strategic and operational structure for our Company are clear and compelling. We continue to make progress in globalizing our markets and management. In addition to creating opportunities for synergy and revealing incremental opportunities for growth, our efforts have also fostered a tremendous esprit de corps across our entire organization.”

Mr. McKnight concluded, “Even as we achieve record results and reach important milestones in our financial and strategic development, we believe that we are still, in many

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categories and markets, just scratching the surface of our potential. Our brands continue to reach new levels of recognition and acceptance, our operational efficiency continues to improve, and our strategic position has never been stronger. Despite the challenging character of the global apparel market, we are prospering and expect to continue to do so as we move forward.”

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, footwear and related accessories for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes, Raisins, and Radio Fiji labels. Quiksilver also manufactures apparel, footwear and related accessories 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, DC Shoes, Roxy and Bent Metal labels. Quiksilver’s products are sold throughout the world, primarily in surf shops, skate shops and other specialty stores that provide an authentic retail experience for our customers.

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.dcshoecousa.com and http://www.fidragolf.com

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

                 
    Three Months Ended April 30,
    2004
  2003
In thousands, except per share amounts                
 
Revenues
  $ 322,579     $ 262,210  
Cost of goods sold
    175,536       143,627  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    147,043       118,583  
 
               
Selling, general and administrative expense
    104,647       81,374  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating income
    42,396       37,209  
 
               
Interest expense
    1,476       2,107  
Foreign currency (gain) loss
    (1,180 )     264  
Other expense
    227       97  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Income before provision for income taxes
    41,873       34,741  
 
               
Provision for income taxes
    14,083       12,111  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 27,790     $ 22,630  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share
  $ 0.49     $ 0.42  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share, assuming dilution
  $ 0.47     $ 0.40  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    56,170       54,514  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    58,685       56,846  
 
   
 
     
 
 

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

                 
    Six Months Ended April 30,
    2004
  2003
In thousands, except per share amounts                
 
Revenues
  $ 578,721     $ 454,290  
Cost of goods sold
    318,009       254,199  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    260,712       200,091  
Selling, general and administrative expense
    199,382       149,799  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating income
    61,330       50,292  
 
               
Interest expense
    3,065       4,223  
Foreign currency loss
    2,087       815  
Other expense
    509       264  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Income before provision for income taxes
    55,669       44,990  
 
               
Provision for income taxes
    18,705       15,792  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 36,964     $ 29,198  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share
  $ 0.66     $ 0.55  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share, assuming dilution
  $ 0.63     $ 0.53  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    55,893       53,196  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    58,317       55,558  
 
   
 
     
 
 

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

                 
    April 30, 2004
  October 31, 2003
Amounts in thousands                
 
ASSETS
 
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 42,335     $ 27,866  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,669 (2004) and $8,700 (2003)
    257,122       224,418  
Other receivables
    6,615       7,617  
Inventories
    127,318       146,440  
Deferred income taxes
    17,996       17,472  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    15,440       9,732  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    466,826       433,545  
 
               
Fixed assets, net
    104,238       99,299  
Intangibles, net
    66,834       65,577  
Goodwill
    103,739       98,833  
Deferred income taxes
    1,055       1,984  
Other assets
    11,103       8,732  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total assets
  $ 753,795     $ 707,970  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
               
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Lines of credit
  $ 19,182     $ 20,951  
Accounts payable
    64,354       64,537  
Accrued liabilities
    38,289       41,759  
Current portion of long-term debt
    10,079       8,877  
Income taxes payable
    9,705       10,796  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    141,609       146,920  
Long-term debt
    109,048       114,542  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    250,657       261,462  
 
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock
           
Common stock
    582       570  
Additional paid-in capital
    168,744       155,310  
Treasury stock
    (6,778 )     (6,778 )
Retained earnings
    314,518       277,554  
Accumulated other comprehensive gain
    26,072       19,852  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    503,138       446,508  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity
  $ 753,795     $ 707,970  

 


 

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Information related to geographic segments is as follows:

                 
    Three Months Ended April 30,
    2004
  2003
Amounts in thousands                
 
Revenues:
               
Americas
  $ 148,536     $ 127,537  
Europe
    140,286       108,464  
Asia/Pacific
    33,205       25,557  
Corporate Operations
    552       652  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 322,579     $ 262,210  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross Profit:
               
Americas
  $ 61,044     $ 54,925  
Europe
    69,053       51,590  
Asia/Pacific
    16,229       11,416  
Corporate Operations
    717       652  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 147,043     $ 118,583  
 
   
 
     
 
 
SG&A Expense:
               
Americas
  $ 42,115     $ 37,298  
Europe
    42,795       30,409  
Asia/Pacific
    12,397       7,603  
Corporate Operations
    7,340       6,064  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 104,647     $ 81,374  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating Income:
               
Americas
  $ 18,929     $ 17,627  
Europe
    26,258       21,181  
Asia/Pacific
    3,832       3,813  
Corporate Operations
    (6,623 )     (5,412 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 42,396     $ 37,209