Billabong Completes Nixon Acquisition

Billabong International Ltd has completed the purchase of California-based Nixon Inc., a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market. The purchase was announced on December 22, 2005 and was conditional on approval by Nixons shareholders and clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Anti Trust Improvement Act. Both conditions have been met.

Billabong Completes Nixon Acquisition

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