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  • 22/10/2018

    Conference Call on Dufry's Nine Months 2018 Results on November 5, 2018

    Dufry will publish its Nine Months 2018 results on November 5, 2018, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

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    16/10/2018

    Dufry celebrates the new duty-free shopping area at Kuwait International Airport, Terminal 5

    Covering 470 square meters, the new duty-free store offers over 3,000 items across food, beauty, travel accessories and jewellery categories.

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    02/10/2018

    Dufry wins Sunglasses Award 2018

    Dufry wins top retail award at the 2018 Suglasses Awards in Cannes

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    17/09/2018

    World Duty Free Launches Exclusive Single Cask Edition From The Glenlivet

    For a limited time only, whisky enthusiasts visiting World Duty Free and its World of Whiskies stores across the Heathrow estate, can get their hands on The Glenlivet’s latest rare American Oak Barrel Single Cask Edition.

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    17/09/2018

    Dufry Launches New Generation Store At Heathrow Terminal 3

    Dufry’s World Duty Free New Generation Store was officially launched today at Heathrow Terminal 3.   With over 2,500m² of retail space, the newly refurbished store features the latest digital technology, to deliver a highly personalized shopping experience to the 25,000 customers who visit it each day.

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    12/09/2018

    World Duty Free launches Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition

    World Duty Free has released Loch Lomond Group’s Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition across four of their stores in the UK

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  • 21/08/2018

    Dufry approves the termination of its Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) program and takes steps to delist in Brazil

    Dufry submitted today to the Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) (“B3”) a proposal for discontinuing its Brazilian Depositary Receipt program (“BDR Program”) pursuant to item 6.6.7 of the Issuer's Manual enacted by B3 (“Proposal”).

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  • 03/08/2018

    Dufry grows turnover 7.2% and achieves both record EBITDA of CHF 464.1 million and record free cash flow of CHF 330.2 million in the first half of 2018

    Dufry continued to deliver solid results in the first half of 2018 with turnover growing by 7.2% and reaching CHF 4,097.1 million driven by a healthy organic growth of 5.5%. The contribution from the Business Operating Model initiative progressed very well, impacting positively the profitability with EBITDA reaching record CHF 464.1 million, a growth of 12.9% versus the same period last year. EBITDA margin expanded by 50 basis points to 11.3% in the first half of 2018. Both, free cash flow and equity free cash flow were the strongest ever for a first semester, reaching CHF 330.2 million versus 127.6 million in H1 2017 and CHF 222.2 million versus CHF 16.5 million, respectively.

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    01/08/2018

    World Duty Free’s Collection store in Heathrow Terminal 5 wins Moodie Davitt Report’s Dreamstore Award

    World Duty Free’s Collection store in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has won the 2018 Moodie Davitt Report´s Dreamstore Award

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    30/07/2018

    Dufry opens new boutique store at Hong Kong International Airport in partnership with Longchamp

    Dufry is delighted to announce that it has opened its latest Longchamp boutique at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in partnership with the iconic brand.

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    25/07/2018

    World Duty Free Introduces Cotswolds Distillery to travel retail

    Introduced exclusively into travel retail in World Duty Free stores, Cotswolds Distillery has launched its inaugural travel retail proposition

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  • 24/07/2018

    Dufry further expands footprint in Australia by signing a new contract at Perth Airport

    Dufry increased its presence in the Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East and Australia division by signing a new contract with Perth Airport Pty Ltd (PAPL) to operate a total of 2,300 m² with two duty-free stores located in the Departures and Arrivals area, in the Terminal 1 International. The long term contract will run for 7 years.

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  • 07/08/2026

    Avolta acquires majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group, a duty-free operator in the Caribbean.

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  • 05/08/2026

    Avolta enters Kolkata Airport, growing duty-free presence in India

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a seven-year duty-free contract at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, marking the company’s entry into the airport and continued growth in India.

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  • 30/07/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta delivered a resilient performance in H1 2026 despite strong geopolitical headwinds

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) H1 2026 IFRS turnover and operating profit reached CHF 6,569m and CHF 441m respectively, while the Group generated CHF 207m EFCF, reflecting strong cash generation during Q2 2026. Avolta reconfirms its medium-term outlook.

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    03/08/2026

    Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience

    Avolta has been recognized at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Awards, receiving 10 Global, Regional and Superstar awards, as well as nearly 30 Gold awards across multiple categories. From hybrid concepts, digital engagement and loyalty through to a stronger sense of place, the awards highlight the quality, innovation and consistency of Avolta’s concepts across markets, demonstrating its ability to deliver best-in-class experiences at scale.

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    31/07/2026

    Avolta UK marks 20 years of partnership with One Water as its fundraising exceeds GBP 3.35 million

    Avolta UK has marked the completion of One Water's 2026 Travel Trade Awareness Tour across its World Duty Free stores and support locations in the UK, celebrating 20 years of collaboration and a significant fundraising milestone for clean water projects.

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    20/07/2026

    Avolta enters Venice Marco Polo Airport

    Avolta is further strengthening its airport channel presence in Italy with a new Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

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    Airport Health and Wellness-Centred Offer of the Year at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Eat Well. Travel Further. at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, USA

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    Airport Chef of the Year (Joint Winner and Regional Winner Asia Pacific): Chef Vengopal Bharathan at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Chef Vengopal Bharathan at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, India

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    Airport Coffee/Tea Shop of the Year (Regional Winner North America) at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Brooklyn Tea & Market at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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