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  • 04/06/2014

    Dufry's Conference Calls on the Acquisition of The Nuance Group

  • 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.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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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    VCDO Certificate (Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship)

    Avolta Belgium

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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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