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  • 21/05/2015

    Dufry wins concession agreement at Nice Côte D'Azur Airport for nine fashion and luxury shops

    On May 7th, Dufry signed with Aéroport Nice Cote d'Azur the concession agreement to operate nine new duty free shops at Nice Côte D'Azur Airport. The fashion and luxury retail license is valid for seven years, starting in 2016. Including the concession agreement for two gourmet shops already awarded in March 2015 the total new additional retail space will exceed 1100 m², increasing the overall retail space at the airport by 65%.

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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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  • 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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