bidders have until 28th march, page-19

quote from australian article over the weekend! Billabong rep's still holding meetings with both parties in the US this week!

"The two companies vying for Billabong -- Sycamore Partners Management, which is being advised by Billabong's US head Paul Naude, and major US apparel company VF Corporation -- have both met Billabong representatives in the US this week. More meetings are scheduled for next week"

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/billabong-jumps-as-suitors-check-numbers/story-fn91v9q3-1226603799830