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  • 07/03/2024 Ad hoc

    Avolta takes off: After a successful 2023, strong performance continues into the new year, management remains confident in long-term growth

    2023 was a transformative and successful year for Avolta. The company completed a game-changing business combination, delivering its synergy targets in combination with an impressive set of financials in its first year. More resilient and diversified, Avolta continues to execute its Destination 2027 strategy with purpose. Avolta’s robust 2023 performance is reflected in a conservative 2.6x leverage. Under its new capital allocation policy a 2023 dividend of CHF 0.70/share is proposed, while targeting medium term leverage of 1.5-2.0x.

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  • Angie’s Subs to Jacksonville International Airport

    28/02/2024

    HMSHost Brings Iconic Flavors and Vibe of Angie’s Subs to Jacksonville International Airport

    Travelers Can Now Get a Taste of the Jacksonville Beach Staple in Concourse A

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  • 12oz Milan Famagosta metro station

    23/02/2024

    Avolta’s Autogrill and 12oz open their first store together in Milan Famagosta

    Autogrill, leader in F&B services for travelers and part of Avolta, opens the first franchise store under the 12oz brand, an innovative Italian retail format specialized in the rapid service of coffee&milk based drinks, all inside the Milan Famagosta metro station: a strategic hub for over a million passengers and commuters passing through on an average weekday, coming from the hinterland or other cities located along the A7 axis, who leave their cars in the large multi-storey car park to go towards the city.

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  • 22/02/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our Full Year Results 2023 Presentation Webcast:

    Thursday, 07 March 2024at 14.30h CET

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    16/02/2024

    Avolta completes its luxury beauty portfolio at China’s Chongqing International Airport with Chanel P&C boutique

    Avolta has opened its sixth luxury beauty boutique at China’s Chongqing International Airport.

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    14/02/2024

    Avolta Officially Opens its Duty-Free Stores and F&B operations at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengalaru

    Representatives of Avolta (formerly known as Dufry), Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) joined together at the end of 2023 for an official inauguration of the two duty-free stores and of the 14 additional F&B outlets.

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    14/02/2024

    Avolta opens chic Diptyque boutique at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

    Avolta has opened the doors to a modern and stylistically Chinese take on Diptyque’s heritage boutiques with an elegant 66 m2 standalone Diptyque store at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

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  • Chick-fil-A ribbon cutting_Hudson_Charleston International Airport

    18/01/2024

    Hudson Opens Its First Chick-fil-A at Charleston International Airport

    New Restaurant Is Part of Hudson’s Expanded Partnership with South Carolina’s Largest Airport to Transform Travelers’ Dining and Retail Experience

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  • 17/01/2024

    Avolta and Corporación America Airports unite for Strategic Airport Enhancement in Uruguay

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, and Corporación America Airports (NYSE:CAAP), the leading private airport operator managing 53 airports in 6 countries, proudly announce their collaborative initiative to elevate the airport retail experience. In a pioneering move, Avolta and Corporación America Airports have forged a partnership to revolutionize travel retail in Uruguay, seeking to establish a novel business model by leveraging the combined expertise of duty-free retail and airport management as master concessionaire for travel retail.

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  • 10/01/2024

    Avolta bolsters presence in Bulgaria with exclusive air-side retail contract for Burgas and Varna airports

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, is expanding in Bulgaria with an eight-year contract extension, six new stores and an increase in its total retail space to 2,707m² at Burgas and Varna airports. The tender win marks a significant milestone and recognizes Avolta’s strong partnership with Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, granting Avolta the exclusive Master Retail Concession air-side at Burgas and Varna airports, Bulgaria’s second and third busiest airports respectively.

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  • 08/01/2024

    Avolta wins new 7-year concession at Serbia’s Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport

    Avolta is delighted to announce the win of a new seven-year concession contract at Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport, encompassing the operation of ten duty-free shops, including hybrid elements. With a combined floorspace of more than 3,500 m², these new shops will offer a distinctive travel retail experience masterfully blended with food & beverage for travelers through Serbia’s busiest airport, strengthening Avolta’s presence in Eastern Europe.

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    20/12/2023

    Avolta opens Le Crobag flagship store at Düsseldorf Airport

    Avolta is expanding its culinary offering at Düsseldorf Airport, with the opening of a special edition Le Crobag flagship store airside. In a first for German airports, travelers can now enjoy French baked goods and specialties from Le Crobag, while awaiting their departure. The opening not only signifies the ongoing success of Avolta’s expansion efforts but also deepens the partnership with Düsseldorf Airport and elevates F&B offerings.

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  • 13/01/2026

    Avolta to redevelop F&B offering at Geneva Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a contract at Geneva Airport (GVA) covering the redevelopment and operation of 12 food & beverage (F&B) locations across more than 3,000 m2.  

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  • 07/01/2026

    Avolta awarded two 10-year contracts to elevate travel retail and dining at Florida’s Palm Beach International airport

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), strengthening its presence in North America through both lines of business. Part of the airport’s major expansion and modernization project, the new contracts represent a total of 1,281 m² of concessions space, combining retail and dining to create a holistic travel experience for passengers.

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  • 05/01/2026

    Avolta completes 2025 Share Buyback Program

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces today the successful completion of its up to CHF 200 million public share buyback program, which ran from January 27 to December 31, 2025.

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  • A group of people cutting the ribbon at the opening of a store

    15/01/2026

    Avolta opens new stores at Kualanamu International Airport, Indonesia

    Avolta and Angkasa Pura Aviasi have officially opened a new duty-free Departures store and a walk-through Arrivals store at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia, further growing their decade-long presence in the country.

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  • Autogrill and PizzAut photocall and presentation

    10/12/2025

    Autogrill and PizzAut continue their journey towards an increasingly inclusive future

    Due to the success of the GourmAut sandwich, €150,000 was donated to fund the PizzAut “Palestre di Autonomia Abitativa” for young people with autism.

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  • Edge certification logo

    09/12/2025

    Avolta earns EDGE Certification across its global workforce

    Avolta has achieved global EDGE Certification, delivering on the target announced in February and marking a significant step forward in its long-term commitment to building a fair, equitable workplace for its global teams.

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    Lifetime Achievement Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Pedro Castro.
    This award recognizes the individual excellence of one of Avolta's long-standing leaders

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  • Trophy Best retailer at Meadfa Awards 2025

    Best Retailer Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Avolta

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    Best Marketing Strategy Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Club Avolta (MEA)

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