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  • 04/06/2014

    Dufry signs agreement to acquire 100% of The Nuance Group – creating significant value and enhancing its global leadership in travel retail

    Highly attractive potential synergies of CHF 70 million at Nuance levelCombining Dufry and Nuance will confirm Dufry as the global leader in the airport retail industry reaching 15% of worldwide market share with presence in 5 continents, 63 countries, 239 airports with close to 1,750 shopsStrong fit of Nuance's business complementary with Dufry's operations in the Mediterranean, Europe, Asia as well as the United States and CanadaTotal purchase consideration of CHF 1.55 billion to be financed with CHF 1 billion in equity and CHF 550 million in new debtStrong value creation for shareholders – robustly accretive to cash EPS as of 2015 financial year and double digit accretive thereafter

  • 13/05/2014

    Modification on the Means of Disclosure of the Material Facts

  • 06/05/2014

    Dufry's performance for first quarter 2014 is on growth mode

    Dufry's turnover grew by 9.0% in constant FX rates and reached CHF 775.0 million in the first quarter of 2014. EBITDA reached CHF 89.1 million and EBITDA margin was 11.5% in the quarter. Cash flow before working capital grew by 15.6% and reached CHF 93.6 million.

  • 29/04/2014

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 29, 2014

  • 22/04/2014

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2014 Results on May 6, 2014

  • 03/04/2014

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 29, 2014

  • 13/03/2014

    Consolidation of concession portfolio and growth acceleration deliver solid results for Dufry Group in 2013

    Dufry had a strong performance in the financial year 2013. Turnover grew by 13.3% to CHF 3,571.7 million, with organic growth accelerating to 4.8% in the fourth quarter 2013. EBITDA reached CHF 511.1 million, with an EBITDA margin of 14.3%. Net cash from operating activities grew by 13.8% and reached CHF 435 million in 2013.

  • 27/02/2014

    Presentation on Dufry's 2013 Full Year Results on March 13, 2014

  • 22/01/2014

    Dufry expands its presence in Africa opening new shops in Nigeria

  • 23/12/2013

    Luis Marin is appointed as Dufry's new Chief Corporate Officer and joins the Group Executive Committee

  • 16/12/2013

    Dufry completes the acquisition of the 49% stake in Hellenic Duty Free and issues and lists 1,231,233 new registered shares

    Dufry has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% equity stake in Hellenic Duty Free. In connection therewith, Dufry has issued 1,231,233 new registered shares which will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange as of today.

  • 12/12/2013

    Dufry acquires remaining 49% stake of Hellenic Duty Free

    Dufry has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 49% equity stake of Hellenic Duty Free from Folli Follie Group. In April 2013, Dufry acquired 51% of Hellenic Duty Free, the leading travel retailer in Greece. Dufry will pay total consideration of EUR 328 million (CHF 401 million) through a combination of cash and shares.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 15/10/2025

    Avolta’s Q3 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q3 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 14:30 CEST

  • 29/09/2025

    Avolta and King Power Announce Loyalty Program Partnership: Push Past Traditional Industry Conventions

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player and King Power, Thailand’s largest travel retail group, today announced a landmark loyalty partnership launching on November 1, bringing together two industry leaders in a shared mission to put travelers first and explore together the ‘power of possibilities’.

  • 22/09/2025

    Avolta marks strategic entry into Japan with Kansai International Airport contract

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel retail and F&B player, accelerates its Asia Pacific expansion with entry into Japan, confirming an F&B contract across 500m2 at Kansai International Airport (KIX), one of the country’s busiest airports and a key gateway for global travelers, covering Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.

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    15/10/2025

    Avolta Dining Venues Named Among “10 Best” at U.S. Airports by USA TODAY

    Avolta announces that several of its US airport dining venues, operated by HMSHost, have been recognized in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards highlighted outstanding performance across three distinct categories, with Landry’s Seafood at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) receiving the distinction of Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant.

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    15/10/2025

    Avolta Celebrates Multiple Honors at the 2025 Frontier Awards

    Avolta is proud to announce a series of prestigious wins at this year’s Frontier Awards, covering three key pillars of people, innovation and sustainability. This industry-wide endorsement underscores Avolta’s leadership in redefining the travel experience and shaping the future of travel retail and F&B.

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    18/09/2025

    Avolta Launches First Africa Hybrid Retail and F&B Store at Abidjan International Airport

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces the opening of its first-ever hybrid store in Africa, at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport, Côte d'Ivoire. Located within the renewed duty-free store spanning more than 620m², the opening serves as a milestone for the region and a proofpoint of Avolta’s global strategy.

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    Future of Retail Award at 2025 Frontier Awards

    Club Avolta

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    Team of the Year at 2025 Frontier Awards

    Spain Team

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    People & Planet Award: Diversity & Inclusion Champion at 2025 Frontier Awards

    Avolta Social Program, Brazil

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