Business Combination between Dufry and Autogrill

Dufry International AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Business Combination between Dufry and Autogrill 06-Jan-2023 / 19:15 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO ART. 53 LR

All the required regulatory approvals in relation to the proposed business combination with Autogrill, including clearance from all the relevant antitrust authorities, have been obtained without conditions.

Dufry and Edizione expect to close the transfer of Edizione's entire stake of 50.3% in Autogrill to Dufry at the beginning of February 2023. 

 

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