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  • 09/03/2016

    New Members nominated to the Board of Directors of Dufry AG

    Dufry AG announces that its Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2016, Ms. Heekyung (Jo) Min and Ms. Claire Chiang for election as new Board members. Two current Board members, Mr. James Cohen and Mr. Lucas Melo, have informed the company that they will not be available for re-election after the end of their current term on April 28, 2016 for personal reasons. All other current Board members are proposed for re-election.

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  • 23/02/2016

    Presentation on Dufry's 2015 Full Year Results on March 16, 2016

    Dufry will publish its 2015 full year results on March 16, 2016 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET.

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  • 13/11/2015

    Mandatory tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV for No. 94.261.808 ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

    DUFRY FINANCIAL SERVICES BV CARRIED OUT THE JOINT PROCEDURE TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE PURSUANT TO ART. 108, PARAGRAPH 1, OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE OF 24 FEBRUARY 1998, NO. 58, AS AMENDED (THE “TUF”) AND EXERCISE THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE PURSUANT TO ART. 111 OF THE TUF

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  • 09/11/2015

    Final Results of the obligation to purchase the residual shares

    Final results of the procedure for the fulfillment of the obligation to purchase pursuant to art. 108, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree of 24 February 1998, no. 58, (the “TUF”) by Dufry Financial Services BV on the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

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  • 06/11/2015

    Provisional Results of the obligation to purchase the residual shares

    Provisional results of the procedure for the fulfillment of the obligation to purchase pursuant to art. 108, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree of 24 February 1998, no. 58, (the “TUF”) by Dufry Financial Services BV on the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

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  • 03/11/2015

    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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  • 03/11/2015

    Dufry Group posts solid results increasing turnover, EBITDA and cash flow, and presents its new corporate structure, logo and branding strategy

    In the first nine months of 2015, Dufry posted a good performance. Turnover grew by 43.9% in the year to September and reached CHF 4,216.3 million from CHF 2,930.9 million one year earlier, with organic growth contributing -4.9%. EBITDA grew by 22.5% and reached CHF 508.0 million with an EBITDA margin of 12.0%. Cash generation continues strong with free cash flow[1]of CHF 327.1 million, 18.2% higher than in the first nine months of 2014. This performance includes the contribution of World Duty Free, which has been Dufry consolidated from August onwards.

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  • 02/11/2015

    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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  • 30/10/2015

    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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  • 29/10/2015

    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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  • 28/10/2015

    Dufry Group announces new organizational structure

    In the past two years, Dufry Group has realized transformational growth steps with the acquisitions of The Nuance Group and World Duty Free Group. The new organizational structure of Dufry reflects this considerable expansion and sets the base to deliver further sustainable growth and value creation going forward. As part of the new organization, new members have been appointed to the Group Executive Committee. The new organizational structure will be effective as of 1st January 2016.

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  • 28/10/2015

    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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  • 23/07/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year duty-free extension at Aruba Airport in the Caribbean

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has signed an eight-year extension with Aruba Airport Authority N.V for its duty-free operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The agreement ensures the continuation of Avolta’s presence at the airport building on a partnership of more than 30 years.

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  • 16/07/2026

    Avolta's HY 2026 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our HY Results Presentation Webcast: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

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  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

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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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    07/07/2026

    Avolta opens first Bill’s airport location at Heathrow

    Avolta has opened the first Bill’s restaurant at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, marking the British brand’s debut in the airport channel and the start of a new partnership with Bill’s, as Heathrow continues to strengthen its food and beverage offer.

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    01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

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    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

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    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

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