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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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  • 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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  • 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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    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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    #1 TAG Heuer Franchise Boutique Worldwide in 2025

    TAG Heuer Boutique in São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport’s (GRU) Terminal 3

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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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