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  • Lancôme Counter Inauguration_World Duty Free_Dufry 1

    23/05/2023

    L’Oréal Partners with Dufry to Launch Lancôme’s Brand New Store Concept, Rose Agora, in Heathrow Airport

    Lancôme, the leading luxury beauty brand in the world, has launched its brand new store concept for the first time worldwide in World Duty Free’s main store in Heathrow Terminal 5.

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  • 19/05/2023 Ad hoc

    Combination between Dufry and Autogrill – End of the Initial Tender Period and Preliminary Results of the Offer

    At the end of the initial tender period, based on the preliminary results of the offer, Dufry holds approximately 87.13% of the share capital of Autogrill S.p.A.

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  • 10/05/2023 Ad hoc

    Strong start to the year with 51.5% Turnover Organic Growth in Q1 2023

    Dufry’s successful combination with Autogrill gave a solid start to the year reflecting a resilient market, growing global demand for travel and strong execution. Fully consolidated since February 2023, the combined Group is set to deliver a global revolution in travel experience through Dufry’s Destination 2027 strategy.

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  • 08/05/2023

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG held on May 8, 2023

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held today in Basel, Switzerland. A total number of 86,519,332 shares was represented at the meeting, corresponding to 71.23% of the total share capital of Dufry AG. The shareholders resolved as follows1: 

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  • 05/05/2023

    Dufry further strengthens financing structure

    Dufry has entered into a definite agreement with its relationship banks to enlarge its current Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) agreement by EUR 180 million to EUR 2’265 million. Autogrill’s lending banks have partially participated in the extension (“Accordion” option). The RCF can be further enlarged by exercising the Accordion option up to three times during the lifetime of the facility, which matures December 2027. Based on interest received, Dufry expects to make further use of this option later this year.

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    28/04/2023

    Official Opening for Dufry duty free store at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica

    Following the completion of its new 1,586 m² main duty-free store at Sangster International Airport (SIA), representatives of Dufry, MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ) and other dignitaries met on April 27th for its official inauguration.

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  • 28/04/2023

    Dufry upgraded by Moody’s to Ba3 with Positive Outlook

    Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Dufry’s credit rating to Ba3 from B1 and changed the outlook to positive from stable. According to Moody’s, the rating actions reflect the strong trading in 2022 and solid recovery in credit ratios, the completion of the first step of the credit-enhancing business combination with Autogrill as well as the prospects for sustainable revenue and earnings growth, with expectations of deleveraging. 

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  • 26/04/2023

    Invitation to Dufry’s First Quarter 2023 Trading Update

    Dufry is delighted to invite you to our First Quarter Trading Update 2023 Video Conference Webcast:Wednesday, 10th May 2023at 14.30h CEST

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  • 03/04/2023

    Dufry Publishes Invitation to its Ordinary General Meeting on May 08, 2023

    Dufry today published the invitation to the Ordinary General Meeting 2023. The event will take place on May 8, 2023 at 14.30 CEST (doors open at 14.00), at Rhypark, Mühlhauserstrasse 17, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.The Ordinary General Meeting invitation and agenda as well as the Letter of Dufry’s Chairman to Shareholders can be accessed here: 2023 Ordinary General Meeting 

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  • 30/03/2023

    Dufry with S&P Rating Upgrade to BB- and CreditWatch Positive

    S&P Global Ratings upgraded Dufry’s credit rating to BB- and CreditWatch Positive following Dufry’s Full-Year Results 2022 publication on March 7, 2023, and the successful closing of the Autogrill combination with the transfer of Edizione’s 50.3% stake in Autogrill to Dufry at the beginning of February, 2023.

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    15/03/2023

    Dufry partners with L’Oréal to launch Valentino make-up in Heathrow Airport

    Dufry, in partnership with L’Oréal, is proud to offer the first permanent make-up counter for Valentino make-up in Travel Retail Europe.

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    14/03/2023

    Dufry GHG Emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

    Dufry has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets covering scopes 1, 2 & 3.

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  • 20/11/2025

    Avolta awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport, strengthens North American growth strategy

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), a key hub serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The new contracts will add over 700m2 of retail and dining space in the new 14-gate Concourse E, scheduled to open in late 2026.

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  • 30/10/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta 9M 2025 delivers another set of strong results with record EFCF and deleverages to 1.9x

    Avolta maintains a strong performance with 9M 2025 +5.4% organic growth, 10.2% CORE EBITDA margin and CHF 503m EFCF. October organic growth +6.0% underpins the company’s confidence in achieving its outlook.

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  • 29/10/2025

    Avolta wins 11-year duty-free contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured its eighth contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in the USA. Following earlier Terminal 8 wins in travel retail and food & beverage, this new agreement will see Avolta’s Dufry develop the terminal’s duty-free, taking total space to over 4,400 m2, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to one of the world’s busiest airports.

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  • Trophy Best retailer at Meadfa Awards 2025

    05/12/2025

    Avolta recognized with multiple honors at MEADFA awards 2025

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B operator, has been recognized across multiple categories at the 2025 MEADFA Awards, earning Best Retailer, Best Marketing Strategy. In addition to the company’s achievements, Avolta’s Pedro Castro received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his outstanding personal contribution to the industry. These distinctions reaffirm Avolta’s leadership in the Middle East and Africa region, and its continued commitment to elevating the traveler experience.

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  • 04/12/2025

    Avolta expands its F&B footprint at Heathrow with the introduction of distinctly British brand Bill’s

    Avolta, the leading global travel retail and F&B operator, has been awarded a new food and beverage (F&B) contract at London’s Heathrow, broadening its presence and strengthening its longstanding partnership with the UK’s largest airport.

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    25/11/2025

    Avolta brings together the best of English Sparkling Wine at Heathrow with Chapel Down, Gusbourne and Nyetimber

    Avolta, in partnership with Heathrow, is strengthening its premium drinks offer with a unique new campaign in its World Duty Free store at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Running from November 2025 through to February 2026, the activation celebrates the festive season and beyond, with three of the country’s most renowned producers of English Sparkling Wine – Chapel Down, Gusbourne, and Nyetimber.

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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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