Billabong suffers $23.7M loss due to higher tax

Company News

by David Chau

Billabong International Ltd (ASX:BBG) has reported a net loss (after tax) of $23.7 million in FY16.

In contrast, Billabong posted a net profit of $4.2 million in FY15. The company says more than two-thirds of its net profit decline were due to higher tax expenses.

The surf clothing and accessories company also says total Group sales were up 4.6% to $1.1 billion, but down 1.4% on a constant currency basis.

The company says they will not be paying a dividend to shareholders.

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