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  • 04/12/2024

    Avolta teams up with Ecoalf to create new uniforms from recycled materials

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, announces its collaboration with Ecoalf, sustainable lifestyle brand and Spain’s first fashion company to receive the B Corporation sustainability certification in 2018, to create employee uniforms from recycled materials for the duty-free stores at the airports of Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Mahón. This collaboration is part of Avolta's sustainability strategy in Spain, teaming up with trusted partners to create a sustainable travel experience while supporting the communities the company works in and safeguarding the planet. 

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    03/12/2024

    Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation Celebrates Record-Breaking Grant Cycle, Awarding Nearly USD 1 Million to Charities Fighting Poverty Across North America

    Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation has announced the completion of a record-breaking grant cycle, awarding USD 950,000 to 39 charitable organizations across North America. This is nearly double the largest grant cycle in the Foundation’s history and brings its total giving in 2024 to nearly USD 1.5 million in grants benefitting 65 charities in over 40 communities across the U.S. and Canada.

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  • 03/12/2024

    Avolta Next launches an Innovation Hub in Milan – the company’s first physical space for innovation and start-ups

    Avolta Next opens a physical space dedicated to accelerating tech innovations focused on the food and beverage (F&B) sector. The five winners of an initial call for ideas have set up their operations at the Milan headquarters of Avolta’s leading F&B operator Autogrill and will develop innovative solutions and tools to improve the traveler experience. The Avolta Next Hub Milan is a testament to Avolta’s approach to innovation and its role in a major industry transformation.

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  • 02/12/2024

    Avolta enters the Saudi Arabian market: new F&B contract at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

    Avolta AG (AVOL: SIX), the leading global travel experience player, announces its market entry in Saudi Arabia with a new contract to operate 10 food & beverage (F&B) concepts, spanning 2,125 m2, across King Khalid International Airport’s Terminals 1 and 2 in Riyadh. The expansion reinforces Avolta’s presence in the Middle East while introducing new international brands to the country’s airport sector for the first time. By elevating the traveler experience Avolta contributes to Saudi Arabia’s strategy of attracting 150 million tourists by 2030.

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    28/11/2024

    Avolta celebrates the launch of “Presentedby”, an innovative and directional store concept at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, continues to extend its presence in the Middle East by expanding its operations at the new Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Following the successful launch of 13 food & beverage (F&B) concepts in the new Terminal A, Avolta, as the leading F&B provider, is building on its partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) by introducing its first in travel retail store concept, Presentedby, set to debut in early 2025.

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  • 27/11/2024

    Avolta Wins Significant Tender at John F. Kennedy International Airport — another large Contract Award of 2024 in North America

    In partnership with JFK Millennium Partners, Avolta companies Hudson and Dufry will set a new standard for travel retail in North America through the development of more than 2,600 m2 of reimagined space with an 18-year contract in JFK’s new, state-of-the-art terminal set to open in early 2026. Combined with earlier announced wins and renewals, this new win further strengthens Avolta’s leadership in the US travel retail and F&B market.

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  • 25/11/2024

    Avolta wins new ten-year contract, adds Manaus Airport to Brazil portfolio

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) further extends its already significant footprint in Brazil, announcing a new ten-year contract at Manaus Airport. Avolta will operate four new stores across more than 1,000m2 of duty-free and duty-paid space at the airport, which attracts over 2.8 million passengers annually, representing the addition of a critical new hub to Avolta’s network in Brazil.

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    21/11/2024

    Avolta launches Next Drip, the innovative lab dedicated to the world of coffee

    Avolta, through its subsidiary Autogrill, leading provider of food & beverage services for travelers, launches Next Drip, the innovative lab dedicated to the world of coffee.

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    19/11/2024

    HMSHost Unveils OMB Biergarten at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    The highly anticipated new full-service restaurant and bar created in partnership with Charlotte born-and-brewed The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is now open in Concourse D under HMSHost’s master food and beverage concessionaire agreement, bringing the perfect pints and fantastic fare of the “Best Beer Garden” in the U.S. to CLT.

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  • 18/11/2024

    Avolta Secures Strategic Partnership with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for New Retail and Dining Contract, Marks New Footprint in China

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) is pleased to announce its newest partnership and contract with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China – the country’s 4th busiest* – to bring a dynamic range of retail and dining experiences to the hub. This landmark contract, effective November 2024 through 2030, further demonstrates Avolta’s strategic commitment to growth in key international markets and to bringing first-rate travel experiences to major international travel hubs. 

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  • 31/10/2024 Ad hoc

    Avolta delivers another set of strong results across all KPIs in 9M and will cancel 4% of its share capital

    Avolta marks its 7th consecutive quarter of strong growth in Q3, as it continues to successfully execute its Destination 2027 strategy. The company confirms its medium-term targets and will cancel approximately 6.1 million treasury shares (4% of issued share capital) in 2024 in line with its reinforced shareholder focused capital allocation policy.

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    28/10/2024

    Avolta grows presence in Switzerland as part of its 30-year concession partnership with Tamoil SA for Herrlisberg Nord service area

    Avolta has celebrated the official opening of the new Herrlisberg Nord service area under the Autogrill brand, and the commencement of operations at its GranBar, SPAR express and Holy Cow stores.

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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

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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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