| Quiksilver, Inc. is a diversified company that designs, develops and distributes branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products, catering to the casual, youth lifestyle associated with the sports of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. It markets products across three core brands: Quiksilver, Roxy and DC, as well as several smaller brands. Its products are sold in over 90 countries through a range of distribution points, including wholesale accounts surf shops, skate shops, snow shops, specialty stores, and select department stores, 829 owned or licensed Company retail stores, and via its e-commerce websites. The Company operates in four operating segments: the Americas, Europe, Asia/Pacific and Corporate Operations. The Company derives its revenue from apparel, footwear, and accessories and related products. During fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 (fiscal 2012), more than 60% of its revenue was generated outside of the United States. |
