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HUNTINGTON BEACH, California and ST. JEAN DE LUZ, France, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN

Boardriders Inc., a leading global action sports and lifestyle company that

designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories

under the Quiksilver, Billabong, ROXY, DC Shoes, RVCA and Element brands

announced its reaction today to the recent World Surf League (WSL) Championship

Tour (CT) reconfiguration.

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The WSL's cancellation of the 2020 CT due to COVID-19 and enhancements to the

2021 CT have led to a significant restructuring of the 2021 Tour season, which

has regrettably and understandably led to the CT not stopping in Hossegor,

France in 2021. However, given their commitment to France and France's

importance to global surf culture, Quiksilver and ROXY have worked with the WSL

to secure the continuation of two decades of professional surfing in

Nouvelle-Aquitaine by sponsoring a new Challenger Series (CS) event to occur in

the region in the fall of 2021. Garry Wall, Quiksilver Global General Manager

commented: "We were excited and relieved to be able to work hand in hand with

the WSL to keep an annual world-class event coming to France's famed waves and

beaches. We are all working in very uncertain and fluid times, but our

collective commitment to France and Europe overall remains steadfast."

In addition to the support of the France CS event, Boardriders' brands are also

sponsoring a number of other events in the 2021 CT season including the

Billabong Pipe Masters on Oahu, the Maui Pro Presented by ROXY on Maui, the

Quiksilver Pro G-Land in Indonesia, and the Gold Coast Presented by Billabong

in Australia. Emilie Souvras, ROXY General Manager commented: "I am excited

that the breadth of Boardriders' portfolio allows us to continue to support the

development of surfing at a global scale, through both events like these, as

well as sponsoring and showcasing our amazing athletes who compete in them."

About Boardriders Inc.:

Boardriders, Inc., is a leading action sports and lifestyle company that

designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for

Boardriders around the world. The Company's apparel and footwear brands

represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people who are inspired by a

passion for outdoor action sports.  The Company's Quiksilver, Billabong, ROXY,

DC Shoes, RVCA , and Element brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf,

snow and skate.  The Company's products are sold in more than 110 countries in

a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, skate shops, snow shops,

its proprietary Boardriders shops and other Company-owned retail stores, other

specialty stores, select department stores and through various e- commerce

channels. For additional information, please visit our brand websites at

www.quiksilver.com, www.billabong.com, www.roxy.com, www.dcshoes.com,

www.rvca.com, www.elementbrand.com.

Source - Boardriders, Inc.

CONTACT: Sitrick and Company: Stuart Pfeifer, +1.310.788.2850;

spfeifer@sitrick.com; Anita-Marie Laurie, +1.310.788.2850;

anitamarie@sitrick.com