Dufry had a strong performance in the financial year 2012. Turnover grew by 19.6% to CHF 3,153.6 million. EBITDA increased by 27.8% to CHF 474.0 million and EBITDA margin reached a new record level of 15.0%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points compared to previous year. Cash EPS stood at CHF 7.48, 18.7% higher than in 2011.
Dufry Sports: the brand that is present at Brazil's major sports events
Dufry Sports is the operator of FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™, with points of sales at all stadiums of these two events, both this year and in 2014, according to an agreement signed with Globo Marcas, Master Licensee in the Brazilian territory.
On 16 January, 2013, Advent International Corporation, 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA (“Advent”), has informed that have sold a total of 3,879,609 registered shares of Dufry AG.
Dufry renews its concessions contracts at Guarulhos International Airport and is awarded additional retail space
Guarulhos International Airport and Dufry have renewed their agreement concerning the duty free retail space at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo. Based on the new agreement, Dufry will continue to operate duty free retail at the airport until 2016. Additionally, Dufry has been awarded additional retail space of 2'100 square meters, increasing the overall retail space at the airport by 50%.
western,Dufry increases turnover by 25.8% and generates record EBITDA margin of 15.2% in the first nine months of 2012
In the first nine months of 2012, Dufry's turnover grew by 25.8% to CHF 2,363.9 million and gross margin increased by 80 basis points to 58.8% in the period. EBITDA increased by 40.5% to CHF 360.2 million and EBITDA margin improved by 160 basis points, reaching a record of 15.2%.
Dufry wins new concessions in the United States and Spain
Dufry has added two important concessions to its portfolio. In the United States a joint venture led by Dufry has won concessions to operate three duty free shops at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), while in Spain, Dufry will operate two additional duty free stores in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
