Volcom to acquire licensee in Australia

Clothing firm Volcom has signed an agreement to acquire its Volcom licensee in Australia for an undisclosed amount.

The company said it anticipates the acquisition, which is expected to close in the third quarter, to be neutral to earnings in 2010.

“This acquisition supports our continued commitment to building a solid following for the Volcom brand in Australia and maximizing our many strengths and prospects in this important region,” said Richard Woolcott, Volcom’s chairman and chief executive officer.

“This is one of the most influential territories for Volcom, and this move represents a great opportunity for us to continue to build brand strength and market share.”

“We are very excited to more formally be coming under the Volcom global umbrella,” said John Clapham, chief executive officer of Volcom Australia. “We believe this will strengthen the company’s main aim to grow our share of the market and will enable us to take the brand to the next level in Australia and New Zealand.”

Australia has been home to the Volcom brand since 1993. Volcom has additional licensees in Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, and Argentina.

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