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  • 18/06/2025

    Avolta extends retail contract with Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) in Mexico

    Leading global travel retail and food & beverage player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured a nine-year contract extension in Mexico, reinforcing its longstanding presence and commitment to the region and renewing its established partnership with OMA. The agreement covers 15 retail stores spanning a combined floor space of more than 3,000 m2 across four major airports: Monterrey, Mazatlán, Acapulco, and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. 

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    17/06/2025

    Avolta Unveils New Duty-free Store at Toronto Pearson International Airport in First Phase of the Airport’s Retail Revitalization

    Avolta has opened Toronto Duty Free, a more than 170 m2 shop in Terminal 3 offering travelers a collection of Canadian-made products alongside a curated selection of wine, spirits, and confections. As part of Phase One in the airport’s retail revitalization, plans are already underway to expand the location, adding approximately 340 m2 of concessions space featuring luxury cosmetics and fragrance brands.

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    12/06/2025

    Avolta unveils LOAF at Schiphol; the soul of a French bakery meets the scale of international travel

    Avolta, the leading global travel retail and F&B player, in collaboration with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, has opened LOAF – a new French-inspired bakery concept that delivers artisan charm with the grace and efficiency required for a modern-day airport. Now open in Lounge 1, LOAF brings a new dimension to travel dining: spacious, elegant, and built for flow.

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    03/06/2025

    Avolta wins new five-year contract, expands operations at Guadalajara International Airport, Mexico

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces a new five-year contract at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), the third busiest airport in Mexico. Avolta will carry out a complete renovation of its three existing main stores at the airport and will open an additional two new stores across more than 1200m2 of duty-free and duty-paid space.

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    23/05/2025

    Avolta and Zayed International Airport’s Presentedby Win Platinum at the Prestigious London Design Awards 2025

    Trailblazing Retail Concept Honored with Top Design Accolade.

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  • 21/05/2025

    Avolta prices EUR 500 million of Senior Notes

    Avolta has priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate amount of EUR 500 million. The senior notes will have a term of seven years due in 2032. The annual interest rate will be 4.50% and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance Avolta’s outstanding Senior Notes due 2026 and to repay borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility. 

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  • 15/05/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports strong first quarter 2025, with CORE turnover growth of +8.2% CER, EBITDA margin of 6.4%, +37bps YoY, and reaffirms outlook

    Avolta delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the strength of its diversified geographic and channel presence. The company remains focused on disciplined execution and creating long-term shareholder value. Medium-term targets and capital allocation principles remain unchanged.

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  • 14/05/2025

    Results of the Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG held on May 14, 2025

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG was held today in Basel, Switzerland. A total number of 102,301,999 shares was represented at the meeting, corresponding to 69.83% of the total share capital of Avolta AG. The shareholders resolved as follows:1

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  • 05/05/2025

    Avolta Expands at JFK Terminal 5 with New Dining, Retail, and Video Gaming Experiences

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), global leader in travel retail and food & beverage, secures two landmark contracts in North America’s JFK International Airport through its subsidiaries Hudson and HMSHost, including a 10-year deal to revamp the terminal’s dining experience. 

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  • 02/05/2025

    Avolta's Q1 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 Trading Update Presentation Webcast:Thursday, May 15 2025at 14:30 CEST

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    17/04/2025

    HMSHost Dominates Newsweek’s 2025 Airport Dining Awards with Whisky River at CLT Voted No. 1 Best Full-Service Airport Restaurant

    Travelers across the U.S. voted for their favorite airport eateries in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, crowning Whisky River champion and five more HMSHost restaurants among their top 10.

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  • 10/04/2025

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting, to be held on May 14, 2025

    Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2025. The event will take place on May 14, 2025 at 14:30 CEST (doors open at 14:00 CEST) at Messe und Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

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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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    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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    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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    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

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    Best Marketing Strategy Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Club Avolta (MEA)

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