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Stock Symbol: NYSE: ZQK
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Unless the context indicates otherwise, when we refer to “we”, “us”, “our”, or
the “Company” in this Form 10-K, we are referring to Quiksilver, Inc. and its
subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Quiksilver, Inc. was incorporated in 1976
and was reincorporated in Delaware in 1986. Our fiscal year ends on October 31,
and references to fiscal 2007, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 refer to the years
ended October 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Introduction
We are a globally diversified company that designs, produces and distributes
branded apparel, wintersports equipment, footwear, accessories and related
products. Our apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for
young-minded people that connect with our boardriding culture and heritage,
while our wintersports brands symbolize a long-standing commitment to technical
expertise and competitive success on the mountains.