Vienna International Company News

Read the latest headlines about developments in international organizations, companies and institutions operating in Vienna, Austria

Zumtobel Announces Increasing Profits

Dynamic components business brings Austrian lighting group 60% increase in Profits. Revenues were up by 8%.

December 2, 2010

Strabag Receives Major Project in Poland

Construction of new railway and bus station of Katowice operated by the Austrian building company Strabag.

December 2, 2010

Doppelmayr: Slight decline in Sales but Good Result

Doppelmayr, The aerial and surface ropeway manufacturer from Vorarlberg underwent a slight drop in sales, but net income hasincrea sed significantly. Cautious optimism is being shown.

December 1, 2010

Austria's Industry Welcomes Electricity Reform

Whereas Industrialists and the Economic Chamber (WKO) are asking for enactment today, the Umweltdachverband (UWD, Environmental Federation) is against it.

December 1, 2010

aws is Commited to the Promotion of Technology

The Austrian development bank aws (austria wirtschaftservice) provides staffing and strategic action steps in order to implement innovative and technological trends.

December 1, 2010

Joint Venture Between Swiss and Austrian Post

The Swiss and the Austrian Post have planned a joint venture to bundle international activities. The EU Commission has now issued its authorization.

December 1, 2010

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-01)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

December 1, 2010

Growth Trend in Austrian Advertising Market

After the crisis year 2009, the Austrian advertising industry expects strong growth. The first signs are already visible.

December 1, 2010

Fabasoft in the Red

The Austrian software producer experiences slightly falling sales. Operating results are negative.

December 1, 2010

It Is Official: Deripaska Is Back at Strabag

Basic Element group exercises the call option for 17 percent stake in Strabag.

December 1, 2010

Expansion Potential of Austrian Pharmaceutical Industry in Japan

Japanese pharmaceutical companies need new products and international cooperation. An opportunity for local companies.

December 1, 2010

A-Tec in the Red

The insolvent Vienna Stock Exchange listed company undergoes sales declines and a negative EBIT.

November 30, 2010

AUA is to Get New Leadership

Austrian Airlines, a Lufthansa subsidiary, is to get the Frenchman Thierry Antinori as its new CEO. The board is to be expanded with this appointment.

November 30, 2010

Extra-budgetary Debts Grow Unabated

Debt levels which are not attributed to the Austrian Federal Budget rise exorbitantly. Above all, the ÖBB and Asfinag are responsible.

November 30, 2010

Kaufmann Group Builds for € 130 Million in Zagreb

The real estate Kaufmann group from Linz starts its second major project in the Croatian capital. The investment volume amounts to € 130 million.

November 30, 2010

Erste Group is Holding Repayment of Public Funds

The participation capital granted by the State following the bank crisis will only be paid back by the Erste Group after specifications of Basel III are set.

November 30, 2010

bauMax Expands Further in Romania

On November 30, 2010 the Austrian DIY chain bauMax inaugurated its thirteenth Romanian market in Constanta.

November 30, 2010

The Budget is Finally Set

After weeks of discussions about the 2011Austrian Federal Budget, the final details were announced today. There are very few amendments to the original project.

November 30, 2010

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-30)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

November 30, 2010

Stable Results and Sales Growth for Swietelsky

The Upper Austrian construction company recorded a strong growth in sales (+7.1%) in the first half-year. Results only vary slightly.

November 30, 2010

Salary Increase in Trade up to 2.3%

Low incomes are taken more into account than higher salaries; the minimum wage in trade now amounts to € 1,300.

November 30, 2010

Massive Lay Offs at Hypo Group

The still ailing Carinthian bank restructures the leasing division. 500 jobs are being cut.

November 30, 2010

Strong Sales Growth in Goods Production and Construction

According to Statistik Austria, sales growth in goods production was 14.3%. Orders for the construction industry decline however.

November 30, 2010

Bank Austria: Growth Potential for Real Estate in Romania and Bulgaria

Despite the signs of economic revival, Bulgaria and Romania markets are still largely being ignored by international investors, says Bank Austria.

November 29, 2010

Major Order for Porr in Libya

Porr builds a sports stadium with a Turkish partner. The contract is worth € 220 million euro.

November 29, 2010

Strabag Records Small Decrease in Sales

EBITDA was up by 8% to € 476m, EBIT up by 10% to € 193 m. EPS rises by 5% from € 0.90 to € 0.95.

November 29, 2010

DO & CO Completed Capital Increase

The Capital Increase of Do & Co Restaurants & Catering AG has taken place successfully. The subscription and offer price was set at € 21.90

November 29, 2010

Renewable Energy: Great Potential, but Halted by Politicians

The Umweltdachverband (UWD, Environmental Federation) criticizes sharply the energy policy of the Austrian Government. Investments are made mainly in obsolete technologies

November 29, 2010

A-Tec: Kovats’s Prestige Projects on the Brink

Due to the insolvency of the A-Tec Group. founder and CEO Mirko Kovats will have to give up prestigious projects such as his A-Jet.

November 29, 2010

Government Adapts Capital Gains Tax on Securities

Taxation will be implemented from October 1; loss compensation is allowed. There are no essential changes however.

November 29, 2010

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-26)

Daily News Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

November 26, 2010

Verbund Completes its € 1bn Capital Increase

Vienna Stock Exchange listed Verbund AG successfully completed its capital increase and placed 39,215,686 new shares.

November 26, 2010

Vienna Insurance Group Takes a 100% Stake in TBIH

VIG now realizes an increased involvement in Turkey, Ukraine and Georgia.

November 26, 2010

Kapsch TrafficCom Increases Revenues by 85%

In contrast to negative earnings in FY10-H1, Kapsch TrafficCom Group, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, recorded clearly positive earnings in FY11-H1.

November 26, 2010

Uniqa Records Sharp Rise in Premiums and Profit

Premiums went up by 10.2% to €4,655 m. Life insurance drives growth, with premiums up by 18.7% Profit increases by 142.7% to €103 m.

November 26, 2010

ÖBB-CEO Kern Reconstructs Freight Division

After the decisions made about personnel, Kern wants to make the freight division profitable again. The group’s CEO has accorded himself three years for the process.

November 26, 2010

Insolvency of AE&E

No agreement over the purchaser of the AE&E subsidiary could be reached. However, Andritz is still considered as a prospective buyer.

November 26, 2010

Vienna International Airport: Decisions on Personnel are Postponed

The previously rumored change of leadership at Vienna International Airport is not taking place yet. There is time until mid-December for the board, highly criticized because of Skylink.

November 26, 2010

Polbank: Intesa Bids, Raiffeisen Still in the Race

In the battle for the takeover of the Polish private bank Polbank, the Italian Intesa has already placed a bid. No comments are being made by Raiffeisen.

November 25, 2010

Risk Exposure of Austrian Banks: € 32 billion

The volume that Austria's banks hold at the moment in the altogether not risk-free PIIGS countries (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece), is € 32 billion.

November 25, 2010

aws Has Expansion Plans

The state-owned SME financing agency aws will double its fund volume to € 160 million, and extend its investments.

November 25, 2010

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-25)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

November 25, 2010

AE&E: Next Insolvency is Coming Up

A subsidiary of the insolvent AE&E group in Raaba is negotiating with the Styrian plant manufacturer Andritz. They have time until Friday.

November 25, 2010

Discounts for Austrian Airlines and Lauda at Vienna International Airport

Vienna International Airport grants Austrian Airlines and Flyniki discounts. Flyniki rises to the second most important partner.

November 25, 2010

Siemens Opens Multimedia Center in Vienna

Vienna gets new headquarters. Siemens inaugurates a "World Competence Center" for multimedia with its own research areas.

November 25, 2010

Kneissl: Bankruptcy Application Possible Despite Capital Increase

The traditional Tyrolean ski manufacturer Kneissl is possibly facing lawsuits and bankruptcy applications.

November 25, 2010

ÖBB: Changes in Freight Traffic Leadership

Because of poor results, the ÖBB CEO has to act on facts: The managers of the freight division are being replaced.

November 25, 2010

Vienna International Airport: Strong Growth in Profits and Passengers

The Vienna International Airport (Flughafen Wien) could increase its EBIT by 15%, passengers have risen by 8.3% to 14.87m.

November 25, 2010

OMV Supervisory Board: Confirmation of Ruttenstorfer as CEO

Being accused to insider trading, the other members of the board as well as the supervisory board demonstrated to have confidence in CEO Dr. Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer.

November 25, 2010

Hirsch Servo Still Records Losses

Sales were up by 27% in the first quarter. Hirsch already experiences an upward trend, the turnaround is expected in 2011.

November 25, 2010