Billabong shares soar on takeover reports
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2012-12-17
Shares in surfwear retailer Billabong have soared on reports a former director has made a formal offer for the struggling company.
Billabong shares were up seven cents, or 7.5 per cent, at $1.005 at 1120 AEDT.
The Australian Financial Review has reported that Paul Naude has offered $1.10 per share for the company.
Mr Naude is Billabong's president in the Americas and was member of the company's board until he entered takeover negotiations in November.
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