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The Motley Fool July 22, 2004 Rich Duprey	K2 Keeping Up How will a heavy share dilution affect the sporting goods manufacturer?
The Motley Fool July 21, 2005 Rich Duprey	K2 Chokes on Acquisitions A heavy diet of acquisitions finally causes indigestion in the sporting goods manufacturer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2005 Rich Duprey	K2 KO'd by Forecast The sporting goods manufacturer reports a record 2004 but misses for 2005 and tumbles. Investors should look for opportunities around $13 to make their own epic trek toward profitability.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2006 Rich Duprey	A KO for K2 in Q3 The sporting-goods manufacturer continues to show strength in its winter-sports lines. K2 has the potential to have knockout quarters every quarter because it does own leading brands in a variety of sports that rise to prominence at different times during the year. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2004 Rich Duprey	K2 Slays the Competition Sporting goods manufacturer reports soaring sales, profits, and margins.
The Motley Fool March 8, 2007 Rich Duprey	K2 Not Taking a Powder The warm winter weather has a minimal impact on this acquisition-minded sporting goods company. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 11, 2005 Rich Duprey	K2: Paintball Caused Downfall Sporting goods manufacturer slashes earnings outlook on paintball sales going south. What's worse for investors, though, is the dilution of ownership interest the company continues to report.
The Motley Fool June 16, 2004 Rich Duprey	K2 Plus 3 Equals 1 The sports equipment maker continues its growth-by-acquisition strategy.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2004 Rich Duprey	K2's Q1 OK The sporting goods maker paints some strong sales growth -- with a gun.
The Motley Fool January 4, 2005 Rich Duprey	Quiksilver Heads for the Slopes The surf and skate clothing company makes a bid for ski manufacturer Rossignol.
The Motley Fool October 30, 2006 Rich Duprey	K2 Bundles Up for Winter: Fool by Numbers The sporting goods manufacturer released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool September 17, 2007 Rich Duprey	Quiksilver's Costly Ski Lessons The skate and surf retailer mulls bids for its Rossignol ski line. There's no price yet disclosed on what anyone is willing to pay for the ski maker; since Quiksilver paid $500 million to acquire it, this could become an expensive lesson.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2007 Rich Duprey	Big 5 Pumps Up Despite missing sales forecasts, profits exceed expectations for the sporting-goods retailer. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	K2 Still on the Bunny Slope? After a tough couple of years for the sporting equipment manufacturer, will 2006 offer any hope of a turnaround for shareholders?
The Motley Fool September 12, 2005 Rich Smith	Quiksilver Skips a Beat The extreme-apparel maker's combined inventory with acquisition Ski Rossignol has skyrocketed by 144% and accounts receivable rose 59%. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 5, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Quiksilver Stumbles on the Slopes The skate and surf retailer will report its first-quarter 2007 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool December 18, 2006 Matthew Crews	Quiksilver: Another Solid Session The company's fourth-quarter earnings benefited from its recent acquisition of Rossignol. Investors need to keep a close eye on Quiksilver's productivity and profitability levels for any signs of deterioration.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Rich Duprey	Jarden Conquers K2 The consumer-products company bids for the sporting-goods manufacturer. K2 has given shareholders a heck of a ride over the past few years. Now might be a good time to plan a mountain trek.
The Motley Fool September 13, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool On Call: Short-Term Pains, Long-Term Gains Wall Street may be shunning the stock, but Quiksilver has a long-term plan. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 8, 2007 Rich Duprey	Quiksilver Slows Revenues up. Expenses up more. Not good. Or is it? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2007 Rich Duprey	Quiksilver Headed Nowhere Fast Flat sales and little profits make the surf and ski retailer flat-line. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 24, 2005 Rich Duprey	The Quik(silver) and the Dead The skate fashion company buys ski maker Rossignol and causes an avalanche of selling. It might be the time to take a closer look at this stock.
Outside November 2007 Gordy Megroz	Fast and Steady We choose this year's six best new skis for carving, all-mountain, and powder.
The Motley Fool May 4, 2007 Rich Duprey	Cabela's Cobbling Together Growth As destination stores continue sprouting up, this outdoor sporting goods retailer finds it's a big country to grow in. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 4, 2007 Rich Duprey	5 Reasons to Like Big 5 The sporting goods retailer reports sales and profit increases, though its forecast is below expectations. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2005 Rich Duprey	Johnson Outdoors Is All Wet The recreational products company's earnings and profits declined on increased sales.
The Motley Fool November 30, 2005 Rich Duprey	Quiksilver's Rich Consultants The skater company gives a former ski executive a lucrative consulting position. In an effort to apparently please and placate a family friend, Quiksilver has made it harder for its shareholders to earn a decent profit on their investment.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2007	Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
The Motley Fool December 16, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Is Quiksilver Still Surf-Worthy? The company's ballooning inventory is a cause for concern, but shareholders should be hesitant to pull the trigger on this investment.
The Motley Fool June 4, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Quiksilver's Slow Ride The ski and surf retailer will report second-quarter 2007 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool November 27, 2007 Rich Duprey	Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Privately held Californian retailer Chick's Sporting Goods has been acquired by industry leader Dick's Sporting Goods; Dick's plans to open as many as 90 stores in the state over the next seven years.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2005	Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.
The Motley Fool October 13, 2004 Rich Duprey	How to Spot a Serial Acquirer Acquisitions can juice sales but can also lead to messy balance sheets. A simple test can sort them out.
Outside January 2003 Christopher Solomon	Float Trip What are those chubby things? Shane McConkey unveils his freaky new powder skis.
Outside November 2006 Gordy Megroz	Point and Shoot From Alaskan powder to New England ice, these skis will make you better.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	A Hiker's Guide to Investments Strap on your boots and follow your compass to these promising investments: Garmin... Lowrance Electronics... VF... K2... Columbia Sportswear... Deckers Outdoor... Wolverine World Wide...
Outside November 2007	Marker Duke AT Ski Binding The new Marker Duke binding changes everything, using a flat plastic plate to keep the boot on the ski and maximize carving leverage.
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Quiksilver Hits the Slopes One reason Quicksilver might see its profitability flatline next year lies buried beneath the pile of inventory that the company inherited from its Rossignol purchase. Investors, take note.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
The Motley Fool April 11, 2006 Rich Duprey	K2 Rewards Mediocrity Proxy statement reveals executive "performance" bonuses despite lackluster results. K2 is paying a pretty penny for company performance that even mindless indexes can trounce. Investors may want to question what it is they're getting for their dime.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2009	Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
The Motley Fool February 18, 2004 Seth Jayson	Climbing K2 The sports equipment maker posts strong results for 2003. Is it in the clear? K2, which is best known for its eponymous ski and snowboard equipment, also produces gear for baseball, fishing, cycling, water sports, in-line skating, and snowshoeing.
Popular Mechanics January 30, 2009 Paul Tolme	5 Trends from the Ski and Snowboard Industry Trade Show Reverse camber skis, avalanche safety equipment, split snowboards, and body armor are described.
The Motley Fool February 20, 2008 Rich Duprey	Big Changes for Quiksilver, Dude The surf-and-skate retailer's executive resigns, possibly to go off and buy Rossignol.
Outside January 2003 Christopher Solomon	Rando Revolution Drawn to the backcountry? With the new wave of alpine touring gear, freedom is just beyond the ropes.
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