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  • People passing by a duty free shop inside an airport

    03/06/2025

    Avolta wins new five-year contract, expands operations at Guadalajara International Airport, Mexico

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, announces a new five-year contract at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), the third busiest airport in Mexico. Avolta will carry out a complete renovation of its three existing main stores at the airport and will open an additional two new stores across more than 1200m2 of duty-free and duty-paid space.

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  • London Design Awards presentation image

    23/05/2025

    Avolta and Zayed International Airport’s Presentedby Win Platinum at the Prestigious London Design Awards 2025

    Trailblazing Retail Concept Honored with Top Design Accolade.

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  • 21/05/2025

    Avolta prices EUR 500 million of Senior Notes

    Avolta has priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate amount of EUR 500 million. The senior notes will have a term of seven years due in 2032. The annual interest rate will be 4.50% and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance Avolta’s outstanding Senior Notes due 2026 and to repay borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility. 

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  • 15/05/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports strong first quarter 2025, with CORE turnover growth of +8.2% CER, EBITDA margin of 6.4%, +37bps YoY, and reaffirms outlook

    Avolta delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the strength of its diversified geographic and channel presence. The company remains focused on disciplined execution and creating long-term shareholder value. Medium-term targets and capital allocation principles remain unchanged.

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  • 14/05/2025

    Results of the Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG held on May 14, 2025

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG was held today in Basel, Switzerland. A total number of 102,301,999 shares was represented at the meeting, corresponding to 69.83% of the total share capital of Avolta AG. The shareholders resolved as follows:1

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  • 05/05/2025

    Avolta Expands at JFK Terminal 5 with New Dining, Retail, and Video Gaming Experiences

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), global leader in travel retail and food & beverage, secures two landmark contracts in North America’s JFK International Airport through its subsidiaries Hudson and HMSHost, including a 10-year deal to revamp the terminal’s dining experience. 

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  • 02/05/2025

    Avolta's Q1 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 Trading Update Presentation Webcast:Thursday, May 15 2025at 14:30 CEST

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  • Whisky River restaurant featuring a rounded front counter accompanied by high bar stools.

    17/04/2025

    HMSHost Dominates Newsweek’s 2025 Airport Dining Awards with Whisky River at CLT Voted No. 1 Best Full-Service Airport Restaurant

    Travelers across the U.S. voted for their favorite airport eateries in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, crowning Whisky River champion and five more HMSHost restaurants among their top 10.

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  • 10/04/2025

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting, to be held on May 14, 2025

    Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2025. The event will take place on May 14, 2025 at 14:30 CEST (doors open at 14:00 CEST) at Messe und Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

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  • A group of people presenting a check, displaying the donation amount, to a foundation.

    03/04/2025

    From Travel to Transformation: Avolta Donates $450K to Help Local Communities

    Journey For Good Foundation, formerly known as HMSHost Foundation, is a charity that fights poverty through food, shelter, education, and jobs. As the charitable arm of Avolta in North America, it has awarded over $450,000 to 20 charities across the region.

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  • A store's inauguration featured a ribbon-cutting with six participants.

    03/04/2025

    Avolta’s HMSHost UK gets 2025 off to a flying start!

    HMSHost UK, leading Avolta’s food & beverage concepts in the United Kingdom, launches its first restaurant for 2025, an exciting new concept; Alembic.

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  • Motion-blurred figures pass before the Summit House airport store

    02/04/2025

    Avolta’s HMSHost Named Best Overall Restaurateur among Large Operators at 2025 Airport Experience Awards

    At prestigious annual industry awards, leader in travel dining recognized for excellence in operations, customer service, creativity, food quality, and marketing

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  • 07/08/2026

    Avolta acquires majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group, a duty-free operator in the Caribbean.

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  • 05/08/2026

    Avolta enters Kolkata Airport, growing duty-free presence in India

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a seven-year duty-free contract at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, marking the company’s entry into the airport and continued growth in India.

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  • 30/07/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta delivered a resilient performance in H1 2026 despite strong geopolitical headwinds

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) H1 2026 IFRS turnover and operating profit reached CHF 6,569m and CHF 441m respectively, while the Group generated CHF 207m EFCF, reflecting strong cash generation during Q2 2026. Avolta reconfirms its medium-term outlook.

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  • FAB Awards 2026 logo

    03/08/2026

    Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience

    Avolta has been recognized at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Awards, receiving 10 Global, Regional and Superstar awards, as well as nearly 30 Gold awards across multiple categories. From hybrid concepts, digital engagement and loyalty through to a stronger sense of place, the awards highlight the quality, innovation and consistency of Avolta’s concepts across markets, demonstrating its ability to deliver best-in-class experiences at scale.

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  • One bottle of water

    31/07/2026

    Avolta UK marks 20 years of partnership with One Water as its fundraising exceeds GBP 3.35 million

    Avolta UK has marked the completion of One Water's 2026 Travel Trade Awareness Tour across its World Duty Free stores and support locations in the UK, celebrating 20 years of collaboration and a significant fundraising milestone for clean water projects.

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  • Tables and chairs of a coffee store

    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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  • Eat well. Travel Further campaign poster

    Airport Health and Wellness-Centred Offer of the Year at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Eat Well. Travel Further. at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, USA

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    Airport Chef of the Year (Joint Winner and Regional Winner Asia Pacific): Chef Vengopal Bharathan at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Chef Vengopal Bharathan at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, India

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    Airport Coffee/Tea Shop of the Year (Regional Winner North America) at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Brooklyn Tea & Market at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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