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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.

  • 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”).

  • 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.

  • 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”).

  • 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”).

  • 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”).

  • 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.

  • 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”).

  • 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”)

  • 26/10/2015

    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”)

  • 23/10/2015

    Dufry reaches 95% ownership of WDF's share capital

    Global mandatory tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV for no. 94,261,808 ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A. – Dufry exceeds 95% shareholdings in World Duty Free S.p.A.

  • 23/10/2015

    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”)

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

  • 22/06/2026

    Avolta awarded 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport across travel retail and F&B

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the United States. The agreement strengthens Avolta’s long-term presence at the airport and covers more than 1,800m2. MCO is the busiest airport in Florida, serving nearly 58 million passengers each year.

  • 15/06/2026

    Avolta enhances financial position with successful refinancing initiative

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has successfully completed the partial refinancing of its 2027 bond maturity, further enhancing its financial flexibility by extending its average debt maturity.

  • 01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

  • Avolta x Air Canada

    30/06/2026

    Avolta partners with Air Canada on loyalty partnership in North America

    Avolta has launched a partnership with Air Canada’s loyalty program enabling travelers to earn Aeroplan points when shopping across its travel retail network.

  • Avolta displays FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise at Toronto Pearson Airport

    29/06/2026

    FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opens Official Merchandise Stores in Airports across North America

    For soccer fans traveling to and from FIFA World Cup 2026™ games this summer, the experience is starting earlier than you think. It begins at the airport.

  • A bar counter with high stools

    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

  • A tables with bottles of whiskies and glasses

    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

  • A guy in front of two operators ordering chocolate at a chocolate store

    Gold Award in Confectionery and Food at TREX Awards 2026

    Lindt Tokyo Style 2025

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