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  • 31/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    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”)

  • 26/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    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”)

  • 25/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    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”)

  • 24/08/2015

    Dufry files Mandatory Tender Offer with CONSOB

    NOTICE PURSUANT TO ART. 37-TER, PARAGRAPH 3, OF THE REGULATION ADOPTED BY CONSOB BY RESOLUTION NO. 11971 OF MAY 14, 1999, AS SUBSEQUENTLY INTEGRATED AND AMENDED (THE “ISSUERS' REGULATION”).Mandatory public tender offer launched by Dufry Financial Services BV (“Dufry” or the “Offeror”) on all the ordinary shares of World Duty Free S.p.A. (“WDF”) other than those already held by the Offeror.

  • 20/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    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”)

  • 18/08/2015

    Purchasing of World Duty Free shares pre Mandatory Tender Offer

    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”)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 29/10/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta delivers accelerating quarterly growth and margin progression in Q3

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) reported an encouragingly resilient 9M 2026 with IFRS turnover of CHF 10,663m and operating profit of CHF 882m. Organic growth accelerated in Q3, while profitability continued to increase as major new operations ramped up and commercial initiatives gained traction. Avolta confirms its medium-term outlook.

  • 15/10/2026

    Avolta's Q3 2026 trading update invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q3 2026 trading update presentation webcast: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 15:30 CET

  • 06/10/2026

    Avolta’s Hudson secures new 20-year duty-free contract at Seattle-Tacoma International

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), through its Hudson brand and in partnership with local small businesses, has been awarded a 20-year duty-free contract at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The agreement covers more than 2,800 m2 of new travel retail space across three concourses.

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