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  • 13/04/2021

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 850 million of senior notes

    Dufry plans to issue the equivalent of EUR 850 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in two tranches: a Euro tranche maturing in 2028 and a Swiss franc tranche maturing in 2026. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance existing bank debt and for general corporate purposes.

  • 07/04/2021

    Dufry successfully concludes voluntary incentivised conversion offer – Bondholders holding 99.3% of the outstanding principal amount of the CHF 350 million 1.0% convertible bonds due 2023 accepted to convert their Bonds

  • 31/03/2021

    Hudson Ushers In Future Of Automated Retail, Launching New Vending Destinations Across North American Airports

    New Automated Retail Concept Thinks Outside The Box, Redefining The Traditional Vending Model Through Unparalleled Brand Selection And Accessibility

  • 25/03/2021

    Dufry Wins New Duty-Free and Duty-Paid Concession Contracts at Salgado Filho International Airport in Porto Alegre, Brazil

    Dufry AG, a leading global travel retailer, has been awarded two new concession contracts at Salgado Filho International Airport in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Under the new agreements Dufry will operate two new duty-free shops covering a combined retail area of 935 m² and one duty-paid shop with 704 m² of retail space. Both contracts have a six-year duration and the Duty-Paid has just started operation during March 2021, while the duty-free will open in May 2021. Dufry has already a partnership with the Airport in the travel retail convenience business with four Hudson stores since December 2019.

  • 24/03/2021

    Dufry successfully completes the offering of CHF 500 million new convertible bonds and has launched the voluntary incentivised conversion offer to holders of the CHF 350 million 1.0 % convertible bonds due 2023

    New Convertible BondsDufry, via its subsidiary Dufry One B.V., successfully completed the placement of senior convertible bonds due 2026 in an aggregate principal amount of CHF 500 million, conditionally convertible into shares of the Company and guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “New Convertible Bonds”).

  • 23/03/2021

    Dufry announces the launch of c. CHF 500 million new convertible bonds and a voluntary incentivised conversion offer to holders of the CHF 350 million 1.0% convertible bonds due 2023

    Dufry AG ("Dufry" or the "Company") announces the launch of an offering of approximately CHF 500 million new convertible bonds (the "New Convertible Bonds") and a voluntary incentivised conversion offer (the "Incentive Offer") to holders of the CHF 350 million 1.0% convertible bonds due 2023 issued by Dufry One B.V., a subsidiary of the Company (ISIN CH0540633051 and Ticker-Symbol DUFN20) (the "Existing Convertible Bonds").The New Convertible Bonds and acceptance of the Incentive Offer will allow Dufry to further strengthen its balance sheet and financial flexibility as the business environment for travel retail shows signs of recovery. In addition, Dufry has initiated the refinancing process of its debt positions with upcoming maturities until 2023.

  • 09/03/2021

    Dufry concludes challenging year 2020 with strong liquidity, full cash flow control and strategic initiatives to drive recovery and growth

    FY 2020 turnover of CHF 2,561.1 million and organic growth[1] of -69.8% year-on-year, with encouraging re-initiation of travel upon easing of restrictions FY 2020 savings of CHF 1,312.1 million, significantly over-achieving the communicated target of CHF 1 billion Decisive actions resulted in lower than targeted cash consumption in H2 2020 of CHF -45.7 million vs expected CHF 60 million monthly average Successful execution of various financial initiatives in FY 2020 including share placement, convertible bond, bank loans and rights issue with CHF 1,992.9 million gross proceeds Strong liquidity position of CHF 1,905.7 million as of end-2020, providing sufficient liquidity for driving re-openings and growth acceleration Sustainable, recurring fixed cost savings of CHF 400 million expected (excluding rent reliefs) FY 2021 Equity Free Cash Flow break-even expected at -40% turnover level vs FY 2019 Group reorganization and restructuring implemented, with Hudson reintegration and delisting successfully executed As per end-February, almost 55% of stores open, representing 60% of sales capacity, including successful partnership-opening of strategically important duty-free operation in Hainan ESG strategy revised and set of new initiatives implemented

  • 02/03/2021

    Dufry Wins New Duty-Free and Duty-Paid Concession Contracts at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica

  • 15/02/2021

    Dufry opens its newly renovated store at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    At the end of January, Dufry opened the shutters of its renovated store at Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Airport

  • 11/02/2021

    Invitation to Dufry's Full Year Results 2020 on March 9, 2021

    Dufry is pleased to invite you to our Full Year Results (FYR) 2020 Conference Call on March 9, 2021 at 14.30h CET.

  • 02/02/2021

    Dufry and Hainan Development Holdings open first shop at Haikou's Mova Mall in Hainan (China)

    The first shop of the collaboration between Dufry and Hainan Development Holdings (HDH) opened on January 31, 2021 at the Mova Mall in the city-center of Hainan's capital Haikou in China, right on time for the Chinese Spring festival, which is an important travel, holiday and shopping period.

  • 05/01/2021

    Dufry and Hainan Development Holdings cooperate to develop duty-free opportunities in Hainan (China)

    Dufry AG and Hainan Development Holdings (HDH), a fully state-owned company of the Hainan Provincial Government, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop opportunities in Hainan's travel retail market. Dufry, in addition to the supply of global brands, will share its global experience in travel retail with HDH.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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.  

  • 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.

  • 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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