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  • 21/10/2015

    Presentation of Dufry's Third Quarter 2015 Results and business update on November 3, 2015

    Dufry will publish its third quarter 2015 results on November 3, 2015 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET. At the occasion we will also take the opportunity to present an update on the business model as well as the integration of Nuance and World Duty Free.

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  • 20/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares

    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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  • 19/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares

    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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  • 16/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares

    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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  • 15/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares

    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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  • 14/10/2015

    Definitive Results of the Offer

    Global mandatory tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV for no. 94,261,808 ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

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  • 09/10/2015

    Provisional Results of the Offer

    Mandatory tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV for no. 94,261,808 ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A

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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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  • 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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  • Trophy Best retailer at Meadfa Awards 2025

    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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  • 04/12/2025

    Avolta expands its F&B footprint at Heathrow with the introduction of distinctly British brand Bill’s

    Avolta, the leading global travel retail and F&B operator, has been awarded a new food and beverage (F&B) contract at London’s Heathrow, broadening its presence and strengthening its longstanding partnership with the UK’s largest airport.

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    25/11/2025

    Avolta brings together the best of English Sparkling Wine at Heathrow with Chapel Down, Gusbourne and Nyetimber

    Avolta, in partnership with Heathrow, is strengthening its premium drinks offer with a unique new campaign in its World Duty Free store at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Running from November 2025 through to February 2026, the activation celebrates the festive season and beyond, with three of the country’s most renowned producers of English Sparkling Wine – Chapel Down, Gusbourne, and Nyetimber.

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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

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    Best Marketing Strategy Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Club Avolta (MEA)

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