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Meinl Starts New Actions against Atrium
The exchange of blows between Meinl Bank and Atrium is getting more violent. Meinl Bank is presently filing a claim before the Arbitration Court of the Economic Chamber.
December 29, 2010
Polytec Sells Italian Subsidiary
Today Polytec Holding AG signed an agreement to sell 100% of the shares of Polytec Composites Italia (PCI) to Industrie Metallvakuum Ranger S.p.a. (IMR).
December 29, 2010
Bank Austria CEO Cernko: Austrian Banks Fight Securities Tax
The CEO of Bank Austria, Willibald Cernko, was interviewed by the newspaper “Kurier”. He announced that Austrian Banks will call the Constitutional Court.
December 29, 2010
ATX Forecast 2011: High Yields, High Volatility
RLB Niederösterreich-Wien predicts a very good year for security investments and expects double-digit yields.
December 29, 2010
Profits Increase for Banks in Austria
The profitability in the first three quarters of 2010 of Austrian banks shows continued strong growth.
December 29, 2010
Italian Support for Nabucco
The Italian power company Edison cooperates with the Nabucco gas pipeline project. The aim is to create synergies.
December 28, 2010
REWE Group Focuses on Wind Power
6500 MWh of electricity per year are generated by wind turbines in the Lower Austrian Haindorf. The energy produced is bought by the REWE Group.
December 28, 2010
Meinl Bank Shows Losses
Due to the elimination of investments, Meinl Bank slips into the red zone. The loss amounts to € 37m.
December 28, 2010
A-Tec: Significant Increase of Quota is Probable
According to what is being heard about the negotiations of the creditors, it is clear that the quota should be increased. The vote on the restructuring plan takes place on Wednesday.
December 28, 2010
Critical Phase for A-Tec
Next Wednesday the insolvent company’s restructuring plan will be submitted. Afterwards, there will remain two weeks remain for the adoption of the concept.
December 28, 2010
Garage Operator Company List Expands to Hungary
The Vienna-based List Group, which acts as real estate company, acquired the Wipark Group in Hungary.
December 28, 2010
Sanader Remains in Extradition Custody
Custody prior to extradition was imposed on the former Croatian Prime Minister Sanader. He complains about the "arbitrariness of the Croatian authorities".
December 28, 2010
Tourists from Russia Increase
The number of Russian guests in Austria continues on the rise. A double-digit growth might even be possible again.
December 28, 2010
Czech Railways Considers to Acquire ÖBB-Railjets
The Austrian Federal Railways doesn´t want to exercise its option to buy further Railjets from Siemens.
December 28, 2010
Further Rise in Energy Prices for Households
Austrian energy prices in November 2010 were higher by 5.8% compared to the previous year. Only gas became cheaper.
December 27, 2010
AUA has to Cancel Flight to the U.S.
Persistent snowstorms in the eastern United States, have forced Austrian Airlines to cancel a flight to New York, as local airports there are closed.
December 27, 2010
Economic Chamber Criticizes Import Control System
According to the WKÖ, Austrian businesses incur additional costs and bureaucracy by the import control system.
December 27, 2010
HTI Gets New Financing Structure
The stock exchange listed automobile supplier HTI ends its moratorium. Of € 140m original debts, € 104m are left.
December 27, 2010
Voestalpine: Franz Rotter taking over from Claus Raidl
Already on Monday 31st March 2010 the Supervisory Board of voestalpine AG appointed Mr. Franz Rotter to the Management Board of voestalpine AG, with effect from 1st January 2011.
December 27, 2010
Generali Money Study: What Austrians Will Spend their Money on in 2011
More money will be spent on vacations, housing and sports. Propensity to consume is higher in men.
December 27, 2010
Schlumberger: Seasonal Business Goes Well
Austria's largest producer of sparkling wine was able to improve its results and sales. Only the cash flow remains negative.
December 27, 2010
Higher Bank Tax for Bank Austria
The UniCredit-subsidiary Bank Austria will have to pay a bigger amount of the bank tax in 2011. The contribution in the following year decreases.
December 27, 2010
Analysts Predict Good Year for ATX
According to analysts, the Vienna Stock Exchange will experience a favourable performance in 2011. However, 2011 won´t surpass 2010.
December 27, 2010
NXP Sells Sound Solutions Business
The major electronic company NXP moves to the Styrian Gratkorn. The former Philips-subsidiary has sold its division for speakers located in Vienna, Austria.
December 26, 2010
Slight fall in profits at Wien Energie
The municipal energy supplier achieved in the last fiscal year mostly stable results. Sales remained virtually unchanged.
December 24, 2010
Merger Between Bwin and PartyGaming Finished
The common company, bwin.party digital entertainment, will be the world’s largest publicly listed online gaming provider.
December 24, 2010
Investigations Against Sanader Continue
The investigation of Austrian and Croatian authorities against the former Prime Minister of Croatia in the Hypo affair are being intensified. Many questions remain unanswered.
December 23, 2010
AustrianTourism Figures Increase.
According to Statistik Austria, the winter season started with positive figures in Austria: November breaks a new record in overnight stays with 3.8m..
December 23, 2010
Telekom Srbija: Minimum Price € 1.4bn
The Serbian Ministry of Economy announced today the minimum price for the majority stake in Telekom Srjbija. Telekom Austria is an interested party.
December 23, 2010
Raiffeisen Negotiates over Polbank
The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) negotiates actively for the Polish Polbank.
December 23, 2010
Production Increased over 5.2% in October
The production index for October 2010 of Statistik Austria shows an increase of over 5.2% compared with October 2009.
December 23, 2010
Porr: Turkish stake might increase
The Turkish Renaissance Group currently holds a 10% stake in Austria's third-largest construction group. This share could be increased significantly.
December 23, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-23)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 23, 2010
Vienna Insurance Group Expands in Macedonia
Vienna Insurance Group granted life insurance licence in Macedonia. The project will be started with the Austrian bank Erste Group.
December 23, 2010
OMV Gas Project is Delayed
Austria's OMV is involved in a joint venture for a liquid gas project in Croatia. Delays are expected.
December 23, 2010
Good Prospects for the Vienna Stock Exchange
According to the analysts, the upward trend due to good economic data and corporate earnings on the Vienna Stock Exchange will continue.
December 22, 2010
Hypo Group: Sanader Denies Payments of Commissions
The former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader, questioned in Salzburg, denies having ever received money from the Hypo Group.
December 22, 2010
OMV Closes Acquisition of 54.14% in Petrol Ofisi
OMV, an Austrian energy group, completed the acquisition of a 54.14% stake in Petrol Ofisi A.S.
December 22, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-22)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 22, 2010
Changes in Board of Bewag have been Completed
The energy supplier from Burgenland gets a new board after a seven-week long call for tenders.
December 22, 2010
Verbund Starts Restructuring in France
The Austrian energy company takes full control of the Poweo production subsidiary Poweo Production S.A.S.
December 22, 2010
Change in Magna´s Management
The Austrian-Canadian component supplier announces a change in its Board of Directors. Belinda Stronach leaves.
December 22, 2010
BWT Speeds up Investment
BWT, an Austrian leader in water technology, is starting an extensive investment programme into brand and infrastructure.
December 22, 2010
Success For Siemens Austria in Norway
The Austrian Subsidiary of the German technology group received orders of 32 ecological threepart subway-trains for the Norwegian capital Oslo.
December 22, 2010
New Markets for Red Bull and Rauch
The Austrian Food companies Rauch and Red Bull open new distribution networks through the Croatian Atlantic Group.
December 21, 2010
Urgent Need for Capital at Austrian Banks
Walter Rothensteiner, Chairman of RZB as well as the Credit Division of the Economic Chamber, considers that domestic banks are under massive capital pressure.
December 21, 2010
Austrian Supervisory Boards Come Out Favorably in Worldwide Comparison
According to a KPMG study, Austrian supervisory board members are informed timely and sufficiently about in-house operations.
December 21, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-21)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 21, 2010
Bank Austria-Fund “Real Invest Europe” Opens as from 21 December 2010
Revaluation of property portfolio complete. Commercial property in Stuttgart sold at market price.
December 21, 2010
Brain Force Reports Positive Turnaround
Brain Force Holding AG, an Austrian IT services provider, announced its business results for the 2009/10 fiscal year.
December 21, 2010