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    25/09/2015

    World Duty Free Group marks grand opening of second Eurotunnel Le Shuttle store

    World Duty Free Group (WDFG) officially unveiled its new store in the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Charles Dickens terminal in France yesterday. The 794m² store represents a new retail format for WDFG, centred on bulk buying while continuing to deliver accessible indulgence to the 10 million passengers that currently travel on the shuttle service each year. The store is WDFG’s second retail partnership with Eurotunnel and its first in France.

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  • 10/09/2015

    Publication of the offer document relating to the mandatory tender offer on the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A. launched by Dufry Financial Services BV

    With reference to the to the mandatory tender offer (the “Offer”), launched pursuant to Articles 102 and 106, paragraph 1-bis, of the Legislative Decree no. 58 of February 24, 1998, as subsequently amended (the “TUF”), by Dufry Financial Services BV (the “Offeror”) on the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A. (“WDF” or “Issuer”), the Offeror hereby announces that on the date hereof the offer document approved by the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CONSOB”), by means of resolution no. 19342 of September 8, 2015 (the “OfferDocument”) has been published on the websites of the Offeror (www.dufry.com), of WDF (www.worlddutyfreegroup.com) and of the Global Information Agent of the Offer (www.sodali-transactions.com).

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  • 08/09/2015

    Approval by CONSOB of the offer document relating to the mandatory tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV on all the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A. The period for tendering in the Offer will begin on September 14, 2015 and conclud

    With reference to the to the mandatory tender offer (the “Offer”), launched pursuant to Articles 102 and 106, paragraph 1-bis, of the Legislative Decree no. 58 of February 24, 1998, as subsequently amended (the “TUF”), by Dufry Financial Services BV (the “Offeror”) on the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A. (“WDF” or “Issuer”), notified to the market pursuant to Art. 102, paragraph 1, of the TUF on August 7, 2015, the Offeror announces that the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CONSOB”), by means of resolution no. 19342 of September 8, 2015, approved, pursuant to Article 102, paragraph 4, of the TUF, the relevant offer document (the “Offer Document”).The main terms and characteristics of the Offer are summarized below and they are extensively described in the Offer Document.

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  • 07/09/2015

    Approval of the issuer's statement by World Duty Free S.p.A. relating to the mandatory tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV on all the shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

    Dufry Financial Services BV (the “Offeror”) hereby gives notice that the Board of Directors of World Duty Free S.p.A. (“WDF”), has met today in Milan and has approved the statement (the “Issuer's Statement”) pursuant to Article 103, Paragraph 3 of the Legislative Decree dated 24 February, 1998, no. 58 (the “TUF”) and Article 39 of Consob Regulation approved by resolution of May 14, 1999 (the “Issuers' Regulation”), concerning the mandatory takeover bid launched by the Offeror, pursuant to Articles 102 and 106, Paragraph 1-bis, of the TUF on no. 94,261,808 ordinary shares of WDF, equal to all outstanding WDF ordinary shares, except for the shares held, directly or indirectly, by the Offeror as of the date of the offer document (the “Offer”).

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  • 03/09/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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  • 01/09/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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  • 31/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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  • 26/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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  • 25/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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  • 24/08/2015

    Dufry files Mandatory Tender Offer with CONSOB

    NOTICE PURSUANT TO ART. 37-TER, PARAGRAPH 3, OF THE REGULATION ADOPTED BY CONSOB BY RESOLUTION NO. 11971 OF MAY 14, 1999, AS SUBSEQUENTLY INTEGRATED AND AMENDED (THE “ISSUERS' REGULATION”).Mandatory public tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV (“Dufry” or the “Offeror”) on all the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A. (“WDF”) other than those already held by the Offeror.

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  • 20/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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  • 18/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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  • 15/10/2025

    Avolta’s Q3 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q3 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 14:30 CEST

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  • 29/09/2025

    Avolta and King Power Announce Loyalty Program Partnership: Push Past Traditional Industry Conventions

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player and King Power, Thailand’s largest travel retail group, today announced a landmark loyalty partnership launching on November 1, bringing together two industry leaders in a shared mission to put travelers first and explore together the ‘power of possibilities’.

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  • 22/09/2025

    Avolta marks strategic entry into Japan with Kansai International Airport contract

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel retail and F&B player, accelerates its Asia Pacific expansion with entry into Japan, confirming an F&B contract across 500m2 at Kansai International Airport (KIX), one of the country’s busiest airports and a key gateway for global travelers, covering Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.

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    15/10/2025

    Avolta Dining Venues Named Among “10 Best” at U.S. Airports by USA TODAY

    Avolta announces that several of its US airport dining venues, operated by HMSHost, have been recognized in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards highlighted outstanding performance across three distinct categories, with Landry’s Seafood at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) receiving the distinction of Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant.

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    15/10/2025

    Avolta Celebrates Multiple Honors at the 2025 Frontier Awards

    Avolta is proud to announce a series of prestigious wins at this year’s Frontier Awards, covering three key pillars of people, innovation and sustainability. This industry-wide endorsement underscores Avolta’s leadership in redefining the travel experience and shaping the future of travel retail and F&B.

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    18/09/2025

    Avolta Launches First Africa Hybrid Retail and F&B Store at Abidjan International Airport

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces the opening of its first-ever hybrid store in Africa, at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport, Côte d'Ivoire. Located within the renewed duty-free store spanning more than 620m², the opening serves as a milestone for the region and a proofpoint of Avolta’s global strategy.

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    Future of Retail Award at 2025 Frontier Awards

    Club Avolta

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    Team of the Year at 2025 Frontier Awards

    Spain Team

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    People & Planet Award: Diversity & Inclusion Champion at 2025 Frontier Awards

    Avolta Social Program, Brazil

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