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Meinl Bank to Cancel Previously Scheduled Bondholder Meeting
According to Atrium, a US/Israeli real estate company, circumstances causing a cross-default event do not subsist anymore.
January 29, 2011
Teak Holz Manages Turaround
The Austrian timber company could realize profits again in the fiscal year October 2009/September 2010.
January 29, 2011
Hope for Austria's Photovoltaic Industry
The development of alternative energy sources is being pushed by additional funding. EVN is also promoting alternative energies.
January 28, 2011
Leitl Welcomes Medvedev's Idea for a European-Russian Economic Area
Closer cooperation between the EU and Russia would "stabilize economic and social development". Austria's foreign trade with Russia is flourishing.
January 28, 2011
Sanochemia Stays in the Red
Despite improvements in its financial data, the Austrian pharmaceutical company Sanochemia does not succeed in eliminating its losses
January 28, 2011
New Sales Record for Novomatic
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer considers the industry "on the upswing again". Casino licenses contributed to the result.
January 28, 2011
Meinl Bank Continues to Claim Default of Atrium
Meinl Bank: „Atrium zahlt Meinl Bank states: "Contrary to their own announcement Atrium is not paying back the 10.75% convertible bond". Cross default risk remains upright
January 28, 2011
Still Losses at update software AG
update software AG, an Austrian provider of CRM solutions listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has released its preliminary results for 2010.
January 28, 2011
Erste Bank to Expand its Corporate Customer Business
Business with local companies is set to grow twice as fast as the Austrian market. Share for SME business set to rise from 24 to 33% in the next 3 years.
January 28, 2011
U.S. Embassy on Hypo Group: "Mini-empire in the Balkans"
New Wikileaks documents indicate that the U.S. Embassy analyzed the symbiosis between the Austrian financial and political scene.
January 27, 2011
WKÖ Celebrates 40 years of Diplomatic Relations between Austria and China
The Austrian Economic Chamber stresses the relevance of China for Austria's foreign trade in the context of the anniversary.
January 27, 2011
Record Sales for BMW Austria
The German car manufacturer was able to set a new sales record in Austria last year. The engine plant also reports record sales.
January 27, 2011
Demand for Elimination of the ÖIAG
IAs part of the succession process for the CEO position at the Austrian industrial holding (ÖIAG) political representatives are increasingly imposing conditions.
January 27, 2011
Austria's Energy Self-sufficiency until 2050
The Minister for the Environment, Nikolaus Berlakovich presents a study on the Austrian energy supply. Self-sufficiency until 2050 is feasible.
January 27, 2011
Austrian Inflation to be well above 2% in 2011
Temporary price-drivers of fuels, commodities as well as the budget consolidation spurring inflation on, but lack of cyclical inflationary pressures.
January 27, 2011
Austria's Pension Funds: 6.61% yield in 2010
Austria's pension funds generated an income of around € 800m in 2010. The annual performance is above the long-term average.
January 27, 2011
Austria: The Gateway to Central Asia?
Leading Austrian politicians intend to attract attention at the World Economic Forum to what promises to be a new target region.
January 26, 2011
Bank Assistance is Lucrative for the State
Contrary to fears, revenues of the bank rescue package more than double the refinancing costs.
January 26, 2011
Austrian Gas Price Index Continues to Rise Slightly
The February 2011 Austrian gas price index (ÖGPI) recorded a slight increase over the previous month Compared to January, it rises to a value of 114.89.
January 26, 2011
Strong Increase in Sales at AT&S
The Austrian technology group records sales amounting to € 365m in the first nine months 2010, which is a plus of 34%.
January 26, 2011
Shortage of Skilled Labor in Medium-sized Enterprises
According to a report by Ernst & Young, the growth of two out of every three Austrian companies is hindered by the lack of qualified personal.
January 26, 2011
Palmers in the Red
The Austrian lingerie company has to accept operational losses in addition to an unprofitable acquisition.
January 26, 2011
Budget-saving Measures in Austria are Insufficient
According to the WIFO, budget deficit and public debt are lower than the EU average; central potential savings have been neglected however.
January 26, 2011
Vienna Insurance Group Shows 15% Increase in Profits
Significant plus of Group profit for the year (before taxes) by almost 15 percent to about € 505m. Increase of premiums written by 6.1 percent to € 8.7bn.
January 25, 2011
ÖIAG: Industrialist Beyrer is Favorite
In the discussion about the succession for the state holding company OIAG, the Secretary General of the IV (Federation of Austrian Industries), Markus Beyrer, is a favorite.
January 25, 2011
Germany: Largest Investor in Austria
Based on the number of new companies settling in Austria, Germany is the largest investor. More than 40% of the new arrivals come from the northern neighbor.
January 25, 2011
Atrium Repays Convertible Bond to Meinl
The American-Israeli real estate fund Atrium repays the 10.75% 2008 convertible bond to the Austrian Meinl Bank.
January 25, 2011
Austria's Growth Remains Dependent on Exports
The Austrian GDP will grow in real terms, according to WIFO, at an annual average of 2.2% per year between 2011-2015. The unemployment rate is expected to stagnate.
January 25, 2011
Austrian Production Rising Steeply
The Austrian Production index in November 2010: +6.5% over November 2009
January 25, 2011
Rise in Earnings for Palfinger
The Austrian crane manufacturer records a 29-percent plus in revenues for 2010. For 2011, the company shows an optimistic outlook.
January 25, 2011
Ruttenstorfer Fine Confirmed
The fine imposed to the CEO of Austrian OMV, Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer, for market manipulation, remains standing.
January 22, 2011
Austria's Agricultural Exports Grow
Agricultural exports were able to recover, but have not reached yet the 2008 level.
January 22, 2011
Slight Slowdown of Austria’s Economy
According to the Austrian National Bank (OeNB), economic growth slowed down temporarily at the turn of the year.
January 22, 2011
Record Results for Red Bull
The Austrian producer of energy drinks reached its best results ever in 2010 thanks to the markets in Turkey, Japan and Brazil.
January 22, 2011
"Conversations about the Future" between Austrian and Canadian IT companies
The Austrian IT industry, motivated by Canadian success models, intends to strengthen its role in the domestic economy significantly.
January 22, 2011
Expansion of Cooperation Between Kazakhstan and Austria
Cooperation with the Kazakhstan Development Bank intends to boost economic relations with the third-largest CIS trading partner.
January 22, 2011
Atrium Intends to Clarify Purported Event of Default
After the statement of the Austrian Meinl Bank to sue the real estate fund Atrium because of a “default of payment”, Atrium announces its point of view.
January 22, 2011
Meinl Bank: New Attacks Against Atrium
The dispute between the Austrian bank and the American-Israeli real estate fund is getting fiercer. Meinl is calling a bond.
January 21, 2011
Generali Austria: Optimism for 2011
The Italian insurance company shows itself satisfied with the previous year's results in Austria and looks forward to 2011 with confidence.
January 21, 2011
EU: New Early Warning System Against Financial Market Risks
Two Austrian officials point out the relevance of the new institution, which will particularly benefit Austria.
January 21, 2011
Industrial Producer Prices Up by 4.2%
According to Statistics Austrian, the industrial producer price index in November 2010 went up by +4.2% compared to November 2009.
January 21, 2011
Pricing Agreements in Austria's Transport Industry
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority has ncovered two shipping cartels involving several well-known carriers.
January 21, 2011
12% of Austrian Population at Risk of Poverty
Europe 2020 strategy against risk-of-poverty and exclusion: Every sixth person in Austria is in target population.
January 21, 2011
Agrana: Successful Completion of Campaigns
Agrana completed the sugar beet campaign at the sugar processing plant in Tulln|Lower Austria and, therefore, the 2010|2011 processing season at all of its facilities.
January 21, 2011
Polytec Reduced Net Financial Debt by more than 50%
The Austrian component supplier closed an agreement about the repayment of the restructuring loan and records a strong increase in profitability in 2010.
January 21, 2011
Austria's AAA Credit Rating Confirmed
The U.S. rating agency Moody's confirms the Republic of Austria’s Triple-A rating. The outlook remains "stable".
January 21, 2011
Viennese Economic Chamber Demands Tax Relief for SMEs
The President of the Viennese Economic Chamber, Brigitte Jank, presents a three-stage relief model for small and medium-sized enterprises.
January 20, 2011
Pröll is Against the Extension of the Euro Shield
The Austrian Finance Minister, Josef Pröll (ÖVP), called for stricter budget discipline and pronounces himself against a more extensive rescue shield
January 20, 2011
austriamicrosystems Reports Increase in Revenues
austriamicrosystems reports preliminary unaudited financial information for full year and fourth quarter 2010.
January 20, 2011
WKÖ Expects further Rise in Energy Prices
Due to the economic recovery, the Austrian Economic Chamber forsees further increases in oil prices. However, there also exists some saving potential.
January 20, 2011
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