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EXHIBIT 99.1

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PRESS RELEASE

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

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

QUIKSILVER, INC. REPORTS RECORD 2004 THIRD QUARTER
OPERATING RESULTS

— Consolidated Revenues Increase 34% —
— Earnings Per Share increase 52% to $0.32 —

     HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 — Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) today announced record operating results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2004.

     Consolidated revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 34% to $337.9 million as compared to fiscal 2003 third quarter consolidated revenues of $251.5 million. Consolidated net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 64% to $19.5 million as compared to $11.9 million. Third quarter fully diluted earnings per share was $0.32 versus $0.21 for the third quarter of fiscal 2003.

     Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, “We are very pleased with our accomplishments during the third quarter. This represents our 11th consecutive quarter of exceeding expectations and further highlights our excellent track record of generating strong and consistent financial results. Our business trends are solid, and we are encouraged about our prospects for the future.”

     Revenues in the Americas increased 37% during the third quarter of fiscal 2004 to $187.9 million as compared to fiscal 2003 third quarter revenues of $137.4 million. As measured in U.S. dollars and reported in the financial statements, European revenues increased 23% during the third quarter of fiscal 2004 to $115.4 million as compared to fiscal 2003 third quarter European revenues of $93.9 million. As measured in euros, European revenues increased 17% for those same periods. Asia/Pacific revenues increased 67% to $33.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2004 compared to $19.8 million in the third quarter of 2003. As measured in Australian dollars, Asia/Pacific revenues increased 56%.

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     Mr. McKnight continued, “The feedback regarding our Spring lines at recent trade shows around the world, including MAGIC in the U.S. and ASR in Europe, was very positive and reflects our ongoing commitment to develop the best product in the market. We believe that our merchandise is trend right and underscores our status as the dominant lifestyle company for kids and young adults around the world.”

     The Company also confirmed its expectations for the fourth quarter fiscal ending October 31, 2004 that revenues will range between $315 million and $320 million, and diluted earnings per share will range between $0.36 and $0.37. For the full fiscal year, revenues are expected to range between $1.23 billion and $1.24 billion with diluted earnings per share ranging from $1.31 to $1.32.

     Consolidated inventories increased 8% to $171.6 million at July 31, 2004 from $159.5 million at July 31, 2003. Consolidated trade accounts receivable increased 25% to $271.4 million at July 31, 2004 from $217.9 million at July 31, 2003. Average days sales outstanding decreased by approximately four days compared to the third quarter of the prior year, while inventories grew 5% in constant dollars.

     “This first quarter with DC Shoes included in our results was truly exceptional. Congratulations to all of our people around the world not only for the quarterly results, but for the tremendous spirit in which we’ve integrated DC into our company,” Bernard Mariette, President of Quiksilver, Inc., commented. “We’re very impressed by the way that Ken Block, Damon Way and their DC team are already contributing to the development of Quiksilver footwear. We can see the synergies of working together happening faster than we could have expected.”

     Mr. McKnight concluded, “Our continued success is really a function of continuing to adhere to a few key disciplines: great product; careful brand management; a healthy philosophy regarding growth; and a strategic development plan designed to enhance each part of our business. Also fundamental to our consistency is the diversification of our company and the continuity of our management teams. We remain focused on further leveraging our leadership position in the industry and fully capitalizing on the many opportunities that lie ahead.”

 


 

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2004 Third Quarter
September 9, 2004 — Page 3

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.

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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.dcshoecousa.com, http://www.fidragolf.com, http://www.quiksilveredition.com and http://www.hawkclothing.com

 


 

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September 9, 2004 — Page 4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

                 
    Three Months Ended July 31,
In thousands, except per share amounts   2004
  2003
Revenues
  $ 337,930     $ 251,498  
Cost of goods sold
    187,523       144,369  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    150,407       107,129  
Selling, general and administrative expense
    118,864       85,684  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating income
    31,543       21,445  
Interest expense
    1,498       2,232  
Foreign currency (gain) loss
    (28 )     801  
Other expense
    392       146  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Income before provision for income taxes
    29,681       18,266  
Provision for income taxes
    10,151       6,348  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 19,530     $ 11,918  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share
  $ 0.33     $ 0.22  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share, assuming dilution
  $ 0.32     $ 0.21  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    58,386       55,077  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    60,813       57,567  
 
   
 
     
 
 

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

                 
    Nine Months Ended July 31,
In thousands, except per share amounts   2004
  2003
Revenues
  $ 916,651     $ 705,788  
Cost of goods sold
    505,532       398,568  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    411,119       307,220  
Selling, general and administrative expense
    318,246       235,483  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating income
    92,873       71,737  
Interest expense
    4,563       6,455  
Foreign currency loss
    2,059       1,616  
Other expense
    901       410  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Income before provision for income taxes
    85,350       63,256  
Provision for income taxes
    28,856       22,140  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 56,494     $ 41,116  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share
  $ 1.00     $ 0.76  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income per share, assuming dilution
  $ 0.95     $ 0.73  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    56,730       53,827  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    59,168       56,244  
 
   
 
     
 
 

 


 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

                 
    July 31, 2004
  October 31, 2003
Amounts in thousands                
ASSETS
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 45,389     $ 27,866  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,248 (2004) and $8,700 (2003)
    271,399       224,418  
Other receivables
    11,086       7,617  
Inventories
    171,639       146,440  
Deferred income taxes
    22,350       17,472  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    13,871       9,732  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    535,734       433,545  
Fixed assets, net
    111,690       99,299  
Intangibles, net
    114,962       65,577  
Goodwill
    131,328       98,833  
Deferred income taxes
    3,381       1,984  
Other assets
    11,793       8,732  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total assets
  $ 908,888     $ 707,970  
 
   
 
     
 
 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
               
Lines of credit
  $ 5,190     $ 20,951  
Accounts payable
    97,818       64,537  
Accrued liabilities
    54,069       41,759  
Current portion of long-term debt
    9,880       8,877  
Income taxes payable
    14,443       10,796  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    181,400       146,920  
Long-term debt
    176,716       114,542  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    358,116       261,462  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock
           
Common stock
    599       570  
Additional paid-in capital
    197,335       155,310  
Treasury stock
    (6,778 )     (6,778 )
Retained earnings
    334,048       277,554  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    25,568       19,852  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    550,772       446,508  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity
  $ 908,888     $ 707,970  
 
   
 
     
 
 

 


 

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September 9, 2004 — Page 7

Information related to geographic segments is as follows:

                 
    Three Months Ended July 31,
Amounts in thousands   2004
  2003
Revenues:
               
Americas
  $ 187,880     $ 137,366  
Europe
    115,436       93,852  
Asia/Pacific
    33,108       19,775  
Corporate Operations
    1,506       505  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 337,930     $ 251,498  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross Profit:
               
Americas
  $ 75,286     $ 52,048  
Europe
    58,194       45,612  
Asia/Pacific
    16,254       8,964  
Corporate Operations
    673       505  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 150,407     $ 107,129  
 
   
 
     
 
 
SG&A Expense:
               
Americas
  $ 52,676     $ 38,354  
Europe
    44,898       33,863  
Asia/Pacific
    12,442       8,340  
Corporate Operations
    8,848       5,127  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 118,864     $ 85,684  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating Income:
               
Americas
  $ 22,610     $ 13,694  
Europe
    13,296       11,749  
Asia/Pacific
    3,812       624  
Corporate Operations
    (8,175 )     (4,622 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 31,543     $ 21,445