Billabong mystery bidder flees

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Billabong International Limited’s (ASX:BBG) second mystery bidder has officially withdrawn its offer.

Earlier this month the surfwear retailer announced it had received a rival takeover offer to US private equity firm TPG Capital.

The non-binding and conditional proposal was at the same level offered by TPG at $1.45 per share, valuing Billabong at about $694 million.

TPG now remains as the only suitor as discussions continue.

Billabong International posted a net loss of $277 million in the 2012 financial year.

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