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  • 06/11/2019

    Dufry prices EUR 750 million Senior Notes

    Dufry Group, a leading global travel retailer, priced EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027. The annual interest rate will be 2.0 (two) percent and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance the existing EUR 700 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2023 and reduce existing bank debt.

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    06/11/2019

    World Duty Free and Chanel Launch Festive Snow Globe with London Stansted Airport for an Immersive Shopping Experience

    This season, visitors to London Stansted Airport are invited to experience the festive allure of Chanel through an immersive shopping experience inside the Chanel Snow Globe.

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  • 06/11/2019

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 750 million Senior Notes

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance the existing EUR 700 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2023 and reduce existing bank debt.

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  • 05/11/2019

    Dufry posts strong third quarter results leading to solid performance in the nine months of 2019

    In the first nine months of 2019, Dufry's turnover reached CHF 6,682.0 million. Organic growth continued to accelerate in the summer months reaching 4.1% for the third quarter and 2.9% in the nine months. The positive trend was supported by an ongoing improvement in the like-for-like performance and continuing in the first weeks of October. Gross Profit margin expanded by 40 base points to 60.3% in the period. Adjusted Operating Cash Flow was CHF 805.3 million and Equity Free Cash Flow came in at CHF 406.6 million. Dufry confirms the average Equity Free Cash Flow target of CHF 350-400 million and the medium term organic growth target of 3% to 4%. Dufry will move to quarterly trading statements as of financial year 2020.

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    23/10/2019

    Dufry and ONDA Inaugurate Morocco Operations

    Directors from ONDA and Dufry hosted an official opening celebration of the Dufry Morocco Operations

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  • 22/10/2019

    Conference Call on Dufry's Nine Months 2019 Results on November 5, 2019

    Dufry will publish its Nine Months 2019 results on November 5, 2019, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00h CET that day.

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    16/10/2019

    Larios Launches First Travel Retail Exclusive at Dufry

    Larios Provenzal, exclusively available at Dufry in Spain, offers the perfect mix of juniper and citric distillates

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  • 16/10/2019

    Dufry signs a new contract increasing its presence at Mexico City Airport

    Dufry has signed a new contract with Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (AICM) to operate 3 new duty-free shops with 1,400 m² in the Terminal 2 at Benito Juárez International Airport, well-known as Mexico City International Airport. With the new contract, Dufry will manage a total retail space of almost 7,400 m², reinforcing its presence in Mexico.

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  • 11/10/2019

    Dufry to be entitled to reclaim tax payments in Brazil

    Dufry has been notified that a decision of the Federal Court in Rio de Janeiro in a lawsuit between one of our Brazilian subsidiaries and the Brazilian tax authority became final and non-appealable. Based on this decision, Dufry shall be entitled to reclaim tax payments made in prior years. The exact amount of the tax reclaim, effects that may fully or partially set off the tax reclaim, the timing of the actual recovery of the amount and the financial impact of the decision going forward are currently being evaluated.

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    02/10/2019

    Dufry wins two Sunglasses Vision 2020 Awards

    Dufry was delighted to be recognised in two categories in the 2019 awards ceremony

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  • 24/09/2019

    Dufry announces decision by AENA to extend concession to operate duty-free shops at 25 Spanish airports

    Dufry announces that the Board of Directors of AENA SME S.A. has decided to extend Dufry's current concession contract to operate duty-free shops at 25 Spanish airports for up to five more years.

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    12/09/2019

    Dufry and Salvatore Ferragamo partnership unveils Boutique in Hong Kong International Airport

    The store is located in the East Hall of Terminal 1 Departures and is fully renovated with fresh, contemporary design elements

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  • 02/04/2026

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026

    Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026. The event will take place on May 06, 2026 at 14:30 CEST, at Rhypark, Mühlhauserstrasse 17, 4056 Basel, Switzerland. Doors open at 14:00 CEST.

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  • 01/04/2026

    Avolta wins 15-year food & beverage contract at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Florida

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a new 15-year food & beverage contract at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in the United States, further expanding its F&B presence at the airport with a 500 m2 food hall.

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  • 13/03/2026

    Avolta launches share buyback program

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) launches its previously announced public share buyback program of up to CHF 225 million on March 16, 2026. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy. 

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    25/02/2026

    Avolta Expands Award-Winning Eat Well. Travel Further. Program to major US Airports

    Avolta introduced its award-winning Eat Well. Travel Further. Program at Chicago O’Hare and will later arrive at Los Angeles International and Phoenix Sky Harbor International airports.

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    23/01/2026

    Avolta opens first Eataly location in a North American airport

    The opening at JFK’s Terminal 8 marks the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.

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    15/01/2026

    Avolta opens new stores at Kualanamu International Airport, Indonesia

    Avolta and Angkasa Pura Aviasi have officially opened a new duty-free Departures store and a walk-through Arrivals store at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia, further growing their decade-long presence in the country.

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    Best POP/POS at the Retail VM & Display Awards 2026

    Coty and Avolta’s Burberry Goddess campaign in the UK & Ireland

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    Best Use of LinkedIn (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

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    Best Use of Innovative Digital Platforms (AI, VR, the Metaverse) - Retailer at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Digital x Entertainment Innovation

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