Dufry confirms WDF bid

Nicole Mezzasalma

29-Feb-2008

If successful, the retailer plans to finance the purchase by “new debt and new equity”

Dufry Group has issued a statement confirming it is taking part in the auction for World Duty Free. The company said it plans to submit an offer soon and, if successful, it will finance the purchase of the BAA retail arm through “new debt and new equity”.

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