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  • 23/02/2016

    Presentation on Dufry's 2015 Full Year Results on March 16, 2016

    Dufry will publish its 2015 full year results on March 16, 2016 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET.

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  • 13/11/2015

    Mandatory tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV for No. 94.261.808 ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

    DUFRY FINANCIAL SERVICES BV CARRIED OUT THE JOINT PROCEDURE TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE PURSUANT TO ART. 108, PARAGRAPH 1, OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE OF 24 FEBRUARY 1998, NO. 58, AS AMENDED (THE “TUF”) AND EXERCISE THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE PURSUANT TO ART. 111 OF THE TUF

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  • 09/11/2015

    Final Results of the obligation to purchase the residual shares

    Final results of the procedure for the fulfillment of the obligation to purchase pursuant to art. 108, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree of 24 February 1998, no. 58, (the “TUF”) by Dufry Financial Services BV on the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

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  • 06/11/2015

    Provisional Results of the obligation to purchase the residual shares

    Provisional results of the procedure for the fulfillment of the obligation to purchase pursuant to art. 108, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree of 24 February 1998, no. 58, (the “TUF”) by Dufry Financial Services BV on the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A.

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  • 03/11/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free Shares

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”).

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  • 03/11/2015

    Dufry Group posts solid results increasing turnover, EBITDA and cash flow, and presents its new corporate structure, logo and branding strategy

    In the first nine months of 2015, Dufry posted a good performance. Turnover grew by 43.9% in the year to September and reached CHF 4,216.3 million from CHF 2,930.9 million one year earlier, with organic growth contributing -4.9%. EBITDA grew by 22.5% and reached CHF 508.0 million with an EBITDA margin of 12.0%. Cash generation continues strong with free cash flow[1]of CHF 327.1 million, 18.2% higher than in the first nine months of 2014. This performance includes the contribution of World Duty Free, which has been Dufry consolidated from August onwards.

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  • 02/11/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free Shares

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”).

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  • 30/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free Shares

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”).

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  • 29/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free Shares

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”).

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  • 28/10/2015

    Dufry Group announces new organizational structure

    In the past two years, Dufry Group has realized transformational growth steps with the acquisitions of The Nuance Group and World Duty Free Group. The new organizational structure of Dufry reflects this considerable expansion and sets the base to deliver further sustainable growth and value creation going forward. As part of the new organization, new members have been appointed to the Group Executive Committee. The new organizational structure will be effective as of 1st January 2016.

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  • 28/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free Shares

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”).

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  • 27/10/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares

    Notice pursuant to article 41, paragraph 2, letter c), of the Consob Regulation no. 11971 dated May 14, 1999, as subsequently integrated and amended (the “Issuers' Regulation”)

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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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  • A group of people cutting the ribbon at the opening of a store

    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 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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    Digital Disrupter of the Year (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Club Avolta

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