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  • 24/04/2020

    Dufry successfully completes the placement of 5,500,000 shares and the offering of CHF 350 million convertible bonds

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  • 23/04/2020

    Dufry announces the launch of a placement of shares by way of an accelerated bookbuilding and the offering of approximately CHF 300 million convertible bonds

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  • 23/04/2020

    Dufry announces initiatives to strengthen its capital structure, presents the Board's proposals to the Ordinary General Meeting 2020, and provides preliminary information on first quarter business performance

    Dufry is taking a comprehensive set of initiatives to strengthen its capital structure and liquidity position, in addition to the cost saving and cash flow management measures already announced on March 12, 2020. These initiatives are designed to help the company sustain a prolonged period of significant disruptions and reinforce its competitive positioning in the longer term.

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  • 14/04/2020

    Dufry postpones Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders 2020

    Dufry's Board of Directors has decided to postpone the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders initially scheduled for May 7, 2020. The new date will be announced in due course.

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  • 12/03/2020

    Dufry reaches 3% organic growth and an equity free cash flow of CHF 383.3 million in 2019, delivering on its targets

    Dufry's turnover reached CHF 8,848.6 million in the year with organic growth confirming the acceleration trend and reaching 3.0%. Gross Profit margin expanded by 40 basis points from 59.8% to 60.2% in 2019. Adjusted Operating Cash Flow was CHF 959.9 million, while Equity Free Cash Flow came in at CHF 383.3 million in line with the mid-term Equity Free Cash Flow target of CHF 350-400 million.

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    05/03/2020

    Luxury ‘Kitchen Table’ Business Takes Off With Dufry at Cardiff Airport

    A specially-created range of Sloane Home products can now be found in Dufry’s Cardiff Airport store.

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    20/02/2020

    World Duty Free presents Highland Park exclusive Single Cask bottling at Heathrow

    Highland Park, single malt Scotch Whisky, has created an exclusive Single Cask bottling for World Duty Free and Heathrow, that will be available at the World of Whiskies main stores in all four terminals at the airport.

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    12/02/2020

    Dufry is proud to be part of the European Top 10 for Airport Shopping

    Dufry operates in 7 of the Top 10 European Airports for Shopping

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  • 12/02/2020

    Presentation on Dufry's 2019 Full Year Results on March 12, 2020

    Dufry will publish its 2019 Full Year Results on March 12, 2020 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET.

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    10/02/2020

    World Duty Free in Collaboration with Turrones Carremi and Perfumes Y Diseño Donates 22,904€ to Aldeas Infantiles SOS (SOS Children's Villages) in Spain

    36 World Duty Free stores across Spain supported the solidarity campaign with SOS Children's Villages

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    24/01/2020

    CRAIGELLACHIE® 39 Year Old Single Cask Launch Exclusive at World Duty Free, Heathrow Airport

    CRAIGELLACHIE® 39 Year Old Single Cask is the oldest and rarest CRAIGELLACHIE bottling available to buy

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    21/01/2020

    UN Geneva and the Dufry Group Launch Global Goals Awareness-Raising Campaign at Zürich Airport as Davos Hosts World Economic Forum

    For the fourth year in a row, the United Nations in Geneva has partnered with Dufry Group to bring the campaign #YouNeedToKnow to Zürich Airport

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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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  • 11/03/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports strong 2025, advancing on sales, profits and cash generation, proposes higher dividend and announces new share buyback

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) delivered strong sales, profit and EFCF in 2025. IFRS turnover increased +1.9% to CHF 13,983m while operating profit rose +18.1% to CHF 1,103m. Equity Free Cash Flow (EFCF) increased +14.6% to CHF 487m. A dividend of CHF 1.15/share, +15% YoY, is to be proposed at the May 2026 AGM. Avolta reaffirms its medium-term outlook and announces new a share buyback of up to CHF 225m in 2026.

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  • 04/03/2026

    Avolta extends concessions for 45 travel retail and F&B stores at Zurich Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has extended its travel retail and food & beverage contracts at Switzerland’s Zurich Airport. Building on a longstanding partnership, the concession includes 45 stores across duty free, duty paid, convenience and F&B, spanning more than 10,000m2 and secures the company’s long-term presence at one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs. 

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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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  • A woman playing with IA glasses and a ball

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

    Avolta Digital x Entertainment Innovation

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