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    Home > Finance > Buyout firm CVC weighs $8 billion takeover of Swiss retailer Avolta, Sky News reports
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    Buyout firm CVC weighs $8 billion takeover of Swiss retailer Avolta, Sky News reports

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on May 6, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    CVC Capital Partners is exploring a $8 billion takeover of Swiss retailer Avolta, causing a 10% rise in Avolta's shares.

    CVC Weighs $8 Billion Acquisition of Swiss Retailer Avolta

    (Reuters) -Buyout specialist CVC Capital Partners is in the early stages of exploring a 6 billion pound ($8.03 billion) takeover of Swiss duty-free retailer Avolta, Sky News reported on Tuesday.

    Avolta shares rose by 10% after the report. CVC Capital Partners and Avolta declined to comment to Reuters requests.

    The travel retailer, which runs shops at airports, on cruise liners, in seaports and other tourist locations, has a market capitalization of 5.85 billion Swiss francs ($7.10 billion), according to LSEG data.

    Avolta is the renamed group which emerged from the combination of travel retailer Dufry and Italy's Autogrill in 2023.

    A deal could be made in conjunction with the Benetton family, the report said, adding it was unclear if members of the Benetton family would participate in a deal.

    ($1 = 0.7473 pounds)

    ($1 = 0.8239 Swiss francs)

    (Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

    Key Takeaways

    • •CVC Capital Partners is considering an $8 billion takeover of Avolta.
    • •Avolta's shares increased by 10% following the news.
    • •Avolta emerged from the Dufry and Autogrill merger.
    • •The Benetton family may be involved in the deal.
    • •CVC and Avolta have not commented on the report.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Buyout firm CVC weighs $8 billion takeover of Swiss retailer Avolta, Sky News reports

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is CVC Capital Partners considering a takeover of Swiss retailer Avolta for $8 billion.

    2Who is involved in the potential deal?

    CVC Capital Partners and possibly the Benetton family are involved in the potential deal.

    3What is Avolta's market capitalization?

    Avolta has a market capitalization of 5.85 billion Swiss francs.

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