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  • 24/09/2012

    Media Release,Basel, September 24, 2012

  • 30/07/2012

    Continued strong growth and margin expansion of Dufryin the first half of 2012

    Dufry continued to perform strongly in the first half of 2012 with turnover growth of 28.4%. Gross margin increased by 0.8 percentage points and reached 58.8%. EBITDA grew by 48.4% to CHF 220.1 million and EBITDA margin reached 14.5%, 190 bps higher than in the same period in 2011.

  • 17/07/2012

    Conference Call on Dufry's Half Year 2012 Results on July 30, 2012

  • 07/06/2012

    Dufry Group announces its new organizational structure

    Dufry Group is carrying out an internal reorganization in order to deliver further sustainable growth and value creation for its shareholders in the future. Main changes include the re-shaping of the regional structure with greater responsibilities decentralized to the regional level.

  • 03/05/2012

    Dufry with an excellent start into 2012

  • 02/05/2012

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on May 2, 2012

  • 19/04/2012

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2012 Results on May 3, 2012

  • 04/04/2012

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on May 2, 2012

  • 14/03/2012

    Strong performance of Dufry in 2011

    In 2011, Dufry generated a turnover growth of 16.5% on constant FX rates, and gross margin went up for the eighth consecutive year to 58.2%. EBITDA increased by 26.9% on constant FX rates to CHF 435.5 million and EBITDA margin improved by 100 basis points to 14.1%.

  • 02/03/2012

    Presentation on Dufry's 2011 Full Year Results on March 14, 2012

  • 13/01/2012

    Dufry acquires a leading travel retail company in Russia

    Dufry further expands its presence in Russia by acquiring 51% of a local travel retail operator at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow. The acquired business generates a turnover of more than USD 50 million.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Avolta's Linkedin banner

    Best Use of LinkedIn (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

  • 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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