September 24, 2024 08:36 GMT
Dufry (now Avolta) (DUFNSW; Ba2/BB+) bolt-on
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Acquires 'Free Duty' - a Hong Kong focused operator - as part of its APAC growth strategy. Will on-board a expected CHF250m revenue (€264m) this year (vs. DUFNSW ~CHF13.5b is ~2%).
Says funded by cash on hand and leverage neutral "with no impact on the company’s deleveraging commitments." We have generally liked DUFNSW curve as on strong governance paired with organic market growth in travel. new 31s have been well bid in, €27/28s still show some value but note the high beta these lines trade with - better levels may emerge on index decompression.
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