Rossignol's strong stable of brands is a perfect complement to
our portfolio. My endeavors
with the Quiksilver-Rossignol group are such that there cannot be a
better transaction that would guarantee the longevity of the group
that I have built. and Cleveland Golf. The Rossignol
Group's product range also includes apparel and accessories.com

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Furthermore, we both share the same values, culture and
philosophies, making this combination that much more compelling. If
you do not have Windows Media Player, go to the latter site prior to
the call, where you can download the software for free . These
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and
actual results may differ materially.

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Olympic Winter Games Showcase" broadcasts are as follows: Friday,
February 10 at 10:00 AM (ET), Monday, February 13 at 6:00 AM (ET), Thursday,
February 16 at 5:00 PM (ET) and Sunday, February 26 at 3:00 PM (ET).QVC.2 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a
wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings,
licensed products, fashion , beauty, electronics and fine jewelry. McKnight Jr. Its current position is
based on the vision of one man, Laurent Boix-Vives. Finally, the offer is excellent for all Rossignol
shareholders from a financial point of view. Our team is
energized and motivated, our future is bright and we move forward with
a powerful portfolio of brands and significant prospects for growth. Eastern Time.

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QVC (R) Goes for the Gold by Offering Officially Licensed Torino 2006 Olympic Gear

QVC is the Official U. Mr.quiksilver.

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com while
supplies last.PA on Eurolist by Euronext),
the world leader in winter sports. The combination of Quiksilver and Rossignol will
create the global leader in the outdoor sports lifestyle market. The transaction is expected to close during Quiksilver's third
quarter .

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"U.1515 or http://www. (NYSE: ZQK) announced an agreement in principle
to acquire the Rossignol Group SA (SKIR.06 to earnings per share in the current fiscal year. We share the
same passion for outdoor sports, and we have the same commitment to
developing outstanding products for our customers around the world.

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.

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S., and JPMorgan has
committed to finance the transaction.

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Olympic Team Shopping Channel, and many items
were created especially for the retailer including:

-- Torino 2006 Olympic Flag Hooded Sweatshirt (QVC Item #A71718)
-- Team USA 2006 Olympic Limited Edition Final Medal Count Basket (QVC
Item #C27075)
-- Team USA 2006 Puff Embroidery Olympic Cap (QVC Item #A71713)
-- Torino 2006 Final Medal Count Short -Sleeve Tee (QVC Item #A1823),
among others.345., commented, "Joining forces with Rossignol
allows us to create the number one outdoor sports lifestyle company in
the world., stated, "The
alliance of our two companies is a natural development.5 years.
The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals in France
and elsewhere, and has been submitted to the workers council for
review.
Quiksilver's authenticity is evident in its innovative products,
events and retail environments across the globe. 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.

NOTE: For further information about Quiksilver, Inc.

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, As the world celebrates its best
and brightest athletes in the XX Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy this
February, leading electronic retailer QVC offers officially licensed
commemorative items throughout the month.
In broadcasts airing from the February 10 Opening Ceremony through the
Closing Ceremony on February 26, shoppers will find a selection of 2006 U. The Rossignol Group owns and
operates a diversified portfolio of premier brands including
Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange and Look in winter sports, as well as
Cleveland Golf . The company's broad product line includes skis,
ski boots and bindings, snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings, and
related apparel and accessories, as well as golf clubs and golf
apparel and accessories. reported revenues of $1.
Rossignol has a tremendous history in the mountains and continues as
the number one company in alpine ski products. Quiksilver has chosen France for its European headquarters ,
and I have known and had an excellent relationship with Bernard
Mariette, Quiksilver's President , for a very long time.
Additionally, the Rossignol Group designs, manufactures, and markets
golf products under the Cleveland Golf brand name.hawkclothing.

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Olympic Team apparel, pins, jewelry and more. Just as Quiksilver is the leader in boardsports, Rossignol
leads the winter sports market, and Cleveland is a powerful force in
golf.

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2005--Quiksilver, Inc. Rossignol has
tremendous brands based on many seasons of product excellence and
performance, and this planned strategic union will unlock tremendous
opportunities for growth. The broadcast will be hosted
at www.

About the Rossignol Group:

The Rossignol Group is the world's leading manufacturer of
wintersports equipment.com,
http://www.

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Many
opportunities lie ahead, and we look forward to capitalizing on the
tremendous synergies that come from this partnership. Boix-Vives will have a key advisory role
with both Quiksilver, Inc., you are
invited to take a look at our world at http://www.com,
http: //www.

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QVC is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation.

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Quiksilver will purchase a majority holding of the Rossignol Group
controlled by Mr.viavid.

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, a $6. The
QVC Studio Tour is located at the company's world headquarters in West
Chester, Pa.
Quiksilver believes the acquisition will be accretive by between $0. This
alliance marks the next stage in our evolution as we together become
the world's leading outdoor sports lifestyle company. Boix-Vives and launch a public tender offer for the
minority shares at $25.50 per share (EUR 19. The purchase of the majority holding will be paid for with
approximately 30% in shares of Quiksilver, Inc. and 70% in cash, a
portion of which will be deferred, while the minority holding will be
purchased for 100% cash. Additionally, the
Boix -Vives family will retain a portion of its direct ownership, an
approximate 35% interest, in Cleveland Golf for at least 4.m. For more
information, please visit the Company's website at www.com

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QVC reaches
over 89 million homes in the United States. Other divisions/subsidiaries
include QVC.

Quiksilver Announces Planned Acquisition of the Rossignol Group; Accretive Combination Creates the Number One Outdoor Sports Lifestyle Company

, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of Quiksilver, Inc.00 per share), which
equates to a purchase price of approximately $320 million for 100% of
the shares.
Quiksilver's primary focus is apparel, footwear and related
accessories for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Roxy,
DC Shoes, Raisins, Radio Fiji and Island Soul 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.com and
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S.
Products are available on QVC at 800.3
billion for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2004."
Bernard Mariette , President of Quiksilver, Inc.net.

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and $0. Quiksilver, Inc.

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com, Q Records and Video, QVC @, QVC Local, QVC ProductWorks.
Headquartered in Voiron, France, the Rossignol Group achieved
total sales of approximately $625 million for the twelve months ended
September 30, 2004 ."
Mr. 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.rossignol .

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I have been
intimately involved with the Rossignol Group for fifty years, and this
combination offers a bright future and prospects for growth and
development wholly consistent with the group 's past achievements and
strategy, to which clients and employees alike are sensitive.

Quiksilver announced that the Company's conference call to review
the acquisition will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday,
March 22, 2005 at 8:30 a.

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S.

QVC, Inc.
CALYON, Paris, a division of Credit Agricole, is acting as
exclusive financial advisor to Quiksilver, Inc.

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Business Editors/Apparel/Textile Writers/Sports Editors

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.
Robert B."
Laurent Boix-Vives, Chairman of the Board of Skis Rossignol SA,
said, "I am happy to take this next step with Quiksilver. McKnight concluded, "Over the years we have successfully
evolved from a surf brand to the premier boardsports company. To listen to the
broadcast, your computer must have Windows Media Player installed.quiksilveredition.

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I see in
Quiksilver a corporate culture and commitment to sports and
entertainment that are Rossignol's priorities since the very
beginning. It offers a full range of products for all
disciplines (alpine, nordic, snowboard) and all product families
(skis, bindings , boots, poles, and boards) under the brand names
Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look, Kerma, Hammer and Risport.

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