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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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  • 07/08/2015

    Dufry successfully closes the acquisition of the 50.1% stake of World Duty Free

    On August 07, Dufry closed the acquisition of the 50.1% stake of World Duty Free S.p.A (WDF) from Edizione S.r.L (Edizione) for Euro 10.25 per share in cash, corresponding to a total consideration of Euro 1.31 billion (CHF 1.38 billion[1]) as indicated earlier. The transaction was unconditionally approved by all relevant antitrust authorities.

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  • 06/08/2015

    Dufry receives antitrust approvals for World Duty Free acquisition

    In connection with the acquisition of the 50.1% stake of World Duty Free S.p.A. (WDF) from Edizione S.r.L (Edizione), Dufry has received, by August 06, 2015, the unconditional approval by antitrust authorities in all relevant markets where the transaction had to be filed. Dufry and Edizione will now plan to execute the closing. Further information will be communicated in due course.

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  • 05/08/2015

    Dufry opens five Hudson concept stores at RIOGaleão

    Dufry has opened the first five stores of its Hudson convenience store concept at RIOGaleão(Tom Jobim International Airport), three of them at Terminal 1 and another two at Terminal 2. Hudson is the leading duty-paid convenience store concept in the US and Canada offering confectionary, personal care items, souvenirs, electronics and toys as well as the traditional newspapers, magazines and books to domestic and international passengers. The shops at RIOGaleão will be open from 6 am to 11 pm.

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  • 30/07/2015

    Dufry reports solid ongoing turnover growth and cash generation in the first half of 2015, despite challenging environment

    In the first half 2015, Dufry's risk diversification strategy allowed for a good performance, despite challenging currency fluctuations and economic scenarios in different markets. Turnover reached CHF 2,229.2 million growing by 30.5%, as a result of solid sales performance in most operations as well as the contribution of the consolidation of The Nuance Group. EBITDA reached CHF 236.7 million with an EBITDA margin of 10.6%. Free cash flow grew by 48.4% in the first half of 2015 and reached CHF 80.6 million.

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  • 24/07/2015

    Dufry prices EUR 700 million Senior Notes

    Dufry Group, the leading global travel retailer, priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of EUR 700 million. The offering was upsized from the previously announced EUR 500 million aggregate principal amount. The senior notes will have a term of eight years. The annual interest rate will be 4.5 percent and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears.

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  • 20/07/2015

    Dufry to issue EUR 500 million Senior Notes

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 500 million Senior Notes with a maturity of eight years. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to partially finance the acquisition of World Duty Free.

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  • 16/07/2015

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Half 2015 Results on July 30, 2015

    Dufry will publish its First Half 2015 results on July 30, 2015, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 16.00 CEST that day.

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  • 19/06/2015

    Dufry announces rights take-up, final number and offer price of new shares to be issued in connection with its capital increase

    Dufry AG (“Dufry”) announces that further to the ordinary capital increase approved by the Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2015, as well as the Board of Directors' resolution to reduce the maximum size of the capital increase to 23,446,400 new registered shares ("New Shares") on June 2, 2015, subscription rights for 9,744,390 New Shares have been exercised by existing shareholders, corresponding to 41.6% of the New Shares offered. Subscription rights not exercised have lapsed at the end of the subscription period which ended at 12:00 noon CEST on June 19, 2015.

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  • 03/06/2015

    Dufry publishes terms of the capital increase and rights offering

    Dufry AG (“Dufry”) announces the terms of the ordinary capital increase, approved by Dufry's Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2015, and rights offering in connection with the acquisition of World Duty Free S.p.A. previously announced on March 28 and March 30, 2015. The envisaged proceeds of the capital increase are planned to be used to partly fund this acquisition.

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  • 29/05/2015

    Dufry concludes early conversion offer for its CHF 275 million 2% Mandatory Convertible Notes

    Dufry AG and Dufry Financial Services B.V. (together “Dufry”) announce today the conclusion of the early conversion offer outside the United States launched on May 19, 2015, in respect of its CHF 275 million principal amount of 2% Dufry Mandatory Convertible Notes due 2015 (the “MCN”) due on 18 June 2015.

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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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  • Autogrill and PizzAut photocall and presentation

    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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