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  • 26/04/2017

    Media Release

    Basel, April 26, 2017

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  • 25/04/2017

    Dufry renews its duty-free contract at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for additional 8 years, confirming its leading position in the UK

    Dufry has successfully renewed its existing duty-free contract at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) and adds additional retail space. Liverpool Airport is an international airport serving North West England, where it represents the main gate for passengers traveling to several European destinations, such as Spain, Ireland, France and Portugal.

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  • 13/04/2017

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2017 Results on May 02, 2017

    Dufry will publish its First Quarter 2017 results on May 02, 2017, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

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  • 06/04/2017

    Dufry signs a new agreement with Grupo Pullmantur thus expanding its cruise line operation and consolidates its leading position in Mexico

    Dufry signs an agreement with Grupo Pullmantur to operate all gift shops onboard their fleet until 2022 and further consolidates its leading position at Mexico City airport with a new duty-free shop.

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  • 31/03/2017

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 27, 2017

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 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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  • 24/03/2017

    Dufry's subsidiary “Hellenic Duty Free Shops” and Fraport Greece signed a 30 years contract covering 14 Greek airports

    The 30 years agreement contemplates more than a doubling of the current retail space from 5,000 m2 to over 12,000 m2. Dufry will have the exclusivity for airside retail activities at the airports and is committed to deliver outstanding service levels for Greek and international passengers alike.

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  • 15/03/2017

    Dufry confirms profitable growth strategy delivering on its 2016 targets

    Dufry achieved all its main goals in 2016, thus confirming its profitable growth strategy. The Company posted positive pro-forma organic growth of +1.0% in the full year; completed the integration of World Duty Free (WDF) ahead of plan and deleveraged the business through strong cash generation. For the full year 2016, Dufry's turnover grew by 27.5% and reached CHF 7,829.1 million. EBITDA increased by 29.2% to CHF 935.1 million, and free cash flow reached CHF 483.8 million, an increase of 43.0% compared to 2015.

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  • 16/02/2017

    Presentation on Dufry's 2016 Full Year Results on March 15, 2017

    Dufry will publish its 2016 full year results on March 15, 2017 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET.

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  • 15/02/2017

    Dufry debuts its Hudson concept in China at Chengdu Airport

    Dufry has opened eight Hudson Travel Essentials Convenience Bookstores at Terminal 2 of Chengdu Airport in partnership with Bright Power Beijing.

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  • 31/01/2017

    Dufry successfully extends World Duty Free concession at Jersey airport for 10 years

    Following a comprehensive tender process, Dufry has entered into a 10-year agreement with Ports of Jersey – Channel Islands – to continue to provide tax and duty free items under the World Duty Free brand in the airside departures lounge at Jersey Airport.

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  • 26/01/2017

    Dufry/DFASS joint venture wins new concession in Colombia

    Dufry and DFASS have been awarded the operation of the duty-free shops at El Dorado International Airport, Bogota. The 10 years concession agreement signed with the airport operator, Opain S.A., will comprise close to 2,200 m2 of total retail space. El Dorado International Airport is the largest airport in Colombia and the main international and domestic air gateway in the country. With the new concession – Dufry adds a new market to its portfolio and DFASS expands their operations in Colombia – both companies further consolidate their strong presence in Latin America.

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  • 03/11/2016

    Dufry with positive organic growth in Q3 and continued strong free cash flow generation in the first nine months of 2016

    Dufry's turnover increased by 39.4% in the first nine months and reached CHF 5,877.2 million. Pro-forma organic growth accelerated, thus reaching positive 1.3% in the third quarter of 2016. EBITDA was CHF 685.4 million, 34.9% higher compared to the first nine months of 2015, and free cash flow generation grew by 64.1% to CHF 535.7 million.

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