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  • 07/08/2015

    Dufry successfully closes the acquisition of the 50.1% stake of World Duty Free

    On August 07, Dufry closed the acquisition of the 50.1% stake of World Duty Free S.p.A (WDF) from Edizione S.r.L (Edizione) for Euro 10.25 per share in cash, corresponding to a total consideration of Euro 1.31 billion (CHF 1.38 billion[1]) as indicated earlier. The transaction was unconditionally approved by all relevant antitrust authorities.

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  • 06/08/2015

    Dufry receives antitrust approvals for World Duty Free acquisition

    In connection with the acquisition of the 50.1% stake of World Duty Free S.p.A. (WDF) from Edizione S.r.L (Edizione), Dufry has received, by August 06, 2015, the unconditional approval by antitrust authorities in all relevant markets where the transaction had to be filed. Dufry and Edizione will now plan to execute the closing. Further information will be communicated in due course.

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  • 05/08/2015

    Dufry opens five Hudson concept stores at RIOGaleão

    Dufry has opened the first five stores of its Hudson convenience store concept at RIOGaleão(Tom Jobim International Airport), three of them at Terminal 1 and another two at Terminal 2. Hudson is the leading duty-paid convenience store concept in the US and Canada offering confectionary, personal care items, souvenirs, electronics and toys as well as the traditional newspapers, magazines and books to domestic and international passengers. The shops at RIOGaleão will be open from 6 am to 11 pm.

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  • 30/07/2015

    Dufry reports solid ongoing turnover growth and cash generation in the first half of 2015, despite challenging environment

    In the first half 2015, Dufry's risk diversification strategy allowed for a good performance, despite challenging currency fluctuations and economic scenarios in different markets. Turnover reached CHF 2,229.2 million growing by 30.5%, as a result of solid sales performance in most operations as well as the contribution of the consolidation of The Nuance Group. EBITDA reached CHF 236.7 million with an EBITDA margin of 10.6%. Free cash flow grew by 48.4% in the first half of 2015 and reached CHF 80.6 million.

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  • 24/07/2015

    Dufry prices EUR 700 million Senior Notes

    Dufry Group, the leading global travel retailer, priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of EUR 700 million. The offering was upsized from the previously announced EUR 500 million aggregate principal amount. The senior notes will have a term of eight years. The annual interest rate will be 4.5 percent and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears.

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  • 20/07/2015

    Dufry to issue EUR 500 million Senior Notes

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 500 million Senior Notes with a maturity of eight years. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to partially finance the acquisition of World Duty Free.

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  • 16/07/2015

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Half 2015 Results on July 30, 2015

    Dufry will publish its First Half 2015 results on July 30, 2015, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 16.00 CEST that day.

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  • 19/06/2015

    Dufry announces rights take-up, final number and offer price of new shares to be issued in connection with its capital increase

    Dufry AG (“Dufry”) announces that further to the ordinary capital increase approved by the Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2015, as well as the Board of Directors' resolution to reduce the maximum size of the capital increase to 23,446,400 new registered shares ("New Shares") on June 2, 2015, subscription rights for 9,744,390 New Shares have been exercised by existing shareholders, corresponding to 41.6% of the New Shares offered. Subscription rights not exercised have lapsed at the end of the subscription period which ended at 12:00 noon CEST on June 19, 2015.

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  • 03/06/2015

    Dufry publishes terms of the capital increase and rights offering

    Dufry AG (“Dufry”) announces the terms of the ordinary capital increase, approved by Dufry's Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2015, and rights offering in connection with the acquisition of World Duty Free S.p.A. previously announced on March 28 and March 30, 2015. The envisaged proceeds of the capital increase are planned to be used to partly fund this acquisition.

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  • 29/05/2015

    Dufry concludes early conversion offer for its CHF 275 million 2% Mandatory Convertible Notes

    Dufry AG and Dufry Financial Services B.V. (together “Dufry”) announce today the conclusion of the early conversion offer outside the United States launched on May 19, 2015, in respect of its CHF 275 million principal amount of 2% Dufry Mandatory Convertible Notes due 2015 (the “MCN”) due on 18 June 2015.

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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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  • 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 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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