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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, 30^th 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 28^thJanuary, 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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14/01/2015

Change in the Group Executive Committee of Dufry

Dufry informs that Xavier Rossinyol, presently Chief Operating Officer of Region 1 EMEA & Asia and member of the Group Executive Committee of Dufry Group, will step down from his current position on April 1^st, 2015, and will continue his career outside Dufry Group.

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13/01/2015

Dufry to partner with Gap Inc. to open the first Gap brand store in Spain at Málaga - Costa del Sol Airport

Minister for Public Works Ana Pastor will visit the storeIt is the worldwide largest Gap store in an airport, with almost 300m² of retail space

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22/09/2026

Avolta partners with Hawaii’s Department of Transportation to expand airport dining at three airports

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announced today a collaboration with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) in the United States to introduce new dining and cafe concepts at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Lihue Airport (LIH) and Kahului Airport (OGG).

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16/09/2026

Avolta prices EUR 350 million of senior notes

Avolta (SIX: AVOL) today priced an offering of EUR 350 million Senior Notes due in March 2032 with an interest rate of 5.25%. Interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering will be used to further repay the company’s EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027 following the issuance of EUR 400 million Senior Notes due 2033 in June 2026.

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09/09/2026

Avolta launches first direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments pilot

Avolta (AVOL: SIX) today launches a pilot enabling customers to pay with stablecoin at its Level 2 Duty Free store at Zurich Airport. From 9 to 25 September 2026, travelers can make purchases directly from their digital wallets through a simple QR-code payment process.

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23/09/2026
Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation Awards $820,000 to Charities Fighting Poverty across North America

In the second of three scheduled giving cycles this year, the 501(c)(3) awards grants to 39 charitable organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

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10/09/2026
Avolta expands into F&B at Brasília Airport and launches its first hybrid concept in Brazil

Avolta has secured two 11-year food and beverage contracts at Brasília International Airport, extending its long-standing retail presence at the airport into F&B and introducing its first hybrid retail and F&B concept in Brazil.

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03/08/2026
Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience

Avolta has been recognized at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Awards, receiving 10 Global, Regional and Superstar awards, as well as nearly 30 Gold awards across multiple categories. From hybrid concepts, digital engagement and loyalty through to a stronger sense of place, the awards highlight the quality, innovation and consistency of Avolta’s concepts across markets, demonstrating its ability to deliver best-in-class experiences at scale.

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