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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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  • 21/05/2015

    Dufry wins concession agreement at Nice Côte D'Azur Airport for nine fashion and luxury shops

    On May 7th, Dufry signed with Aéroport Nice Cote d'Azur the concession agreement to operate nine new duty free shops at Nice Côte D'Azur Airport. The fashion and luxury retail license is valid for seven years, starting in 2016. Including the concession agreement for two gourmet shops already awarded in March 2015 the total new additional retail space will exceed 1100 m², increasing the overall retail space at the airport by 65%.

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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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