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  • 19/05/2015

    Dufry launches early conversion offer in respect of its CHF 275 million 2% Mandatory Convertible Notes due 18 June 2015

    Dufry AG and Dufry Financial Services B.V. (together “Dufry”) announce today the launch of an offer outside the United States to convert any or all of the CHF 275 million principal amount of 2% Dufry Mandatory Convertible Notes due 2015 (the “MCN”) early.

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  • 05/05/2015

    Dufry continues turnover and EBITDA growth in the first quarter 2015

    In the first quarter 2015, turnover grew by 31.5% and reached CHF 1,018.9 million, with overall results showing solid underlining performance. EBITDA increased to CHF 92.0 million including first profitability improvements from Nuance. Cash flow before working capital grew by 10.9% and reached CHF 103.8 million. Cash EPS grew by 21% to CHF 1.09 for the quarter.

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  • 29/04/2015

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 29, 2015

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held at the Grandhotel “Les Trois Rois”, Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel, Switzerland, on April 29, 2015 at 14.00 hrs. The meeting was validly convened and constituted and shareholders duly registered in the share register of the Company representing 20,640,201 shares and 57.49% of the total share capital of Dufry AG were present at the meeting.

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  • 22/04/2015

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2015 Results on May 5, 2015

    Dufry will publish its First Quarter 2015 results on May 5, 2015, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 15.00 CET that day.

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  • 06/04/2015

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 29, 2015

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 14.00 hrs (doors open at 13.00 hrs) at the Grandhotel “Les Trois Rois”, Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel, Switzerland.

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  • 30/03/2015

    Dufry's Conference Call on the Acquisition of World Dufry Free Group

    On Monday, 30th March, 2015, Dufry will host a conference call on the announced acquisition of World Dufry Free Group.

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  • 30/03/2015

    Dufry to acquire World Duty Free

    Dufry announces that it has entered into a binding agreement with Edizione S.r.l. ("Edizione") to acquire its 50.1% stake in World Duty Free S.p.A ("WDF"). Following completion of the transaction with Edizione, Dufry will launch a mandatory tender offer for the remaining 49.9% outstanding WDF shares. The combination with WDF will enhance Dufry's global position in the travel retail industry. Dufry expects to generate synergies of up to EUR 100 million1. On a pro forma combined basis, once fully integrated and including planned synergies, Dufry would have generated a turnover of CHF 7.8 billion in 2014 and an EBITDA of more than CHF 1 billion2. The transaction is expected to be value accretive to Dufry shareholders, resulting in a double-digit cash EPS accretion from the second year post-acquisition.

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  • 28/03/2015

    Dufry to acquire World Duty Free

    Not for distribution in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan or Australia. Earlier today, Dufry has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Edizione's 50.1% stake in WDF for € 10.25 per share. The transaction values WDF at €3.6bn and will trigger a mandatory takeover offer for the remaining shares. Dufry will finance the acquisition through a mix of debt and equity, raised through a rights issue which is underwritten by a group of banks and well-known cornerstone investors.

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  • 12/03/2015

    Dufry FY 2014 – solid results delivered based on execution and expansion plans

    2014 was an important year for the development of Dufry. In addition to completing the acquisition of Nuance and the execution of important expansion and operational efficiency projects, the company delivered a strong financial performance. Turnover increased by 17.5% and reached CHF 4,196.6 million. EBITDA amounted to CHF 575.6 million with an EBITDA margin of 13.7% and of 14.2% excluding the Nuance consolidation.

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  • 19/02/2015

    Presentation on Dufry's 2014 Full Year Results on March 12, 2015

    Dufry will publish its 2014 Full Year results on March 12, 2015and will hold a presentation on the same day at 15.00 CET.

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  • 29/01/2015

    Dufry exercises option to buy 20% from minority partner in Brazil

    On 28thJanuary, 2015, Dufry exercised its option to buy 20% of the equity of Dufry Lojas Francas (DLF) for a total amount of CHF 148 million from its minority partner Brasif Group. After the exercise of the option, Dufry holds 80% of DLF.

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  • 14/01/2015

    Change in the Group Executive Committee of Dufry

    Dufry informs that Xavier Rossinyol, presently Chief Operating Officer of Region 1 EMEA & Asia and member of the Group Executive Committee of Dufry Group, will step down from his current position on April 1st, 2015, and will continue his career outside Dufry Group.

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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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