Dufry receives antitrust approvals for World Duty Free acquisition
Download Press ReleaseIn 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.
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Dufry Group – A leading global travel retailer
Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN; BM&FBOVESPA: DAGB33) is a leading global travel retailer operating around 1,700 duty-free and duty-paid shops in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations and downtown tourist areas.
Dufry employs around 21,000 people. The Company, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, operates in 58 countries in all five continents.
