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  • 06/11/2019

    Dufry prices EUR 750 million Senior Notes

    Dufry Group, a leading global travel retailer, priced EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027. The annual interest rate will be 2.0 (two) percent and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance the existing EUR 700 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2023 and reduce existing bank debt.

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    06/11/2019

    World Duty Free and Chanel Launch Festive Snow Globe with London Stansted Airport for an Immersive Shopping Experience

    This season, visitors to London Stansted Airport are invited to experience the festive allure of Chanel through an immersive shopping experience inside the Chanel Snow Globe.

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  • 06/11/2019

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 750 million Senior Notes

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance the existing EUR 700 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2023 and reduce existing bank debt.

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  • 05/11/2019

    Dufry posts strong third quarter results leading to solid performance in the nine months of 2019

    In the first nine months of 2019, Dufry's turnover reached CHF 6,682.0 million. Organic growth continued to accelerate in the summer months reaching 4.1% for the third quarter and 2.9% in the nine months. The positive trend was supported by an ongoing improvement in the like-for-like performance and continuing in the first weeks of October. Gross Profit margin expanded by 40 base points to 60.3% in the period. Adjusted Operating Cash Flow was CHF 805.3 million and Equity Free Cash Flow came in at CHF 406.6 million. Dufry confirms the average Equity Free Cash Flow target of CHF 350-400 million and the medium term organic growth target of 3% to 4%. Dufry will move to quarterly trading statements as of financial year 2020.

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    23/10/2019

    Dufry and ONDA Inaugurate Morocco Operations

    Directors from ONDA and Dufry hosted an official opening celebration of the Dufry Morocco Operations

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  • 22/10/2019

    Conference Call on Dufry's Nine Months 2019 Results on November 5, 2019

    Dufry will publish its Nine Months 2019 results on November 5, 2019, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00h CET that day.

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    16/10/2019

    Larios Launches First Travel Retail Exclusive at Dufry

    Larios Provenzal, exclusively available at Dufry in Spain, offers the perfect mix of juniper and citric distillates

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  • 16/10/2019

    Dufry signs a new contract increasing its presence at Mexico City Airport

    Dufry has signed a new contract with Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (AICM) to operate 3 new duty-free shops with 1,400 m² in the Terminal 2 at Benito Juárez International Airport, well-known as Mexico City International Airport. With the new contract, Dufry will manage a total retail space of almost 7,400 m², reinforcing its presence in Mexico.

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  • 11/10/2019

    Dufry to be entitled to reclaim tax payments in Brazil

    Dufry has been notified that a decision of the Federal Court in Rio de Janeiro in a lawsuit between one of our Brazilian subsidiaries and the Brazilian tax authority became final and non-appealable. Based on this decision, Dufry shall be entitled to reclaim tax payments made in prior years. The exact amount of the tax reclaim, effects that may fully or partially set off the tax reclaim, the timing of the actual recovery of the amount and the financial impact of the decision going forward are currently being evaluated.

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    02/10/2019

    Dufry wins two Sunglasses Vision 2020 Awards

    Dufry was delighted to be recognised in two categories in the 2019 awards ceremony

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  • 24/09/2019

    Dufry announces decision by AENA to extend concession to operate duty-free shops at 25 Spanish airports

    Dufry announces that the Board of Directors of AENA SME S.A. has decided to extend Dufry's current concession contract to operate duty-free shops at 25 Spanish airports for up to five more years.

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    12/09/2019

    Dufry and Salvatore Ferragamo partnership unveils Boutique in Hong Kong International Airport

    The store is located in the East Hall of Terminal 1 Departures and is fully renovated with fresh, contemporary design elements

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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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    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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    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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