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Rosenbauer International AG / Revenues up slightly at EUR 870.8
The Rosenbauer Group's revenues amounted to EUR 870.8 million in the 2016 financial year (2015: EUR 865.4 million) and remained satisfactory in spite of the downturn in demand on major markets due to political unrest and the low price of oil. The regional declines in revenues were compensated by a further expansion of business on the developed markets, such as North America and Europe, and in the equipment sector.
March 28, 2017
Semperit AG Holding / Martin Füllenbach to be new CEO of Semperit AGHolding
Today, the Nominating Committee of Semperit AG Holding has decided unanimously to propose Martin Füllenbach as the company's new Chairman of the Management Board (CEO) to the Supervisory Board.
March 27, 2017
Strabag building art storage facility in Budapest for over 350,000 works of art
The European construction group STRABAG has been awarded the contract to build an art storage facility as part of the Liget Budapest Project. The complex of five buildings forms part of the National Museum Restoration and Storage Centre (OMRRK). The contract has a value of approximately EUR 39 million.
March 27, 2017
ANDRITZ HYDRO to modernize Dnipro 1 hydropower station, Ukraine
ANDRITZ HYDRO, part of international technology Group ANDRITZ, was awarded a contract by state-owned utility Ukrhydroenergo for modernization of the Dnipro 1 hydropower station on the Dnieper River, Ukraine. The project is part of a rehabilitation program financed by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
March 24, 2017
FACC AG / Preliminary results showing significtant sales growth
FACC AG has continued its growth path in the 2016/17 business year and achieved a significant increase in its key financial figures.
March 24, 2017
EANS-General Meeting: Lenzing AG / Invitation to the General Meeting
Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft Invitation to the 73rd Annual General Meeting of our Company to be held on Tuesday, 25 April 2017 at 10:30 a.m. (CEST) at the Kulturzentrum Lenzing, Johann-Böhm-Straße 1, 4860 Lenzing.
March 23, 2017
2016 preliminary results for Vienna Insurance Group *) - Profit more than doubled
Preliminary premium volume of EUR 9,051 million showed a stable development (+EUR 31 million compared to the previous year). Premiums increased significantly in all lines of business, with the exception of single-premium life insurance (- 19.2 percent). As in the previous year, a restrictive underwriting policy was followed in most markets in this area due to the low interest rate situation. Without single-premium products, premiums increased + 4.4 percent across all lines of business.
March 23, 2017
OMV Aktiengesellschaft / Announcement pursuant to section 82 para 9 Austrian Stock Exchange Act
OMV Aktiengesellschaft ("OMV" or "Company") intends to transfer treasury shares to members of the Executive Board and senior executives as well as potentials of OMV under the (i) Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 2014 and the (ii) Matching Share Plan (MSP) 2016, based on the resolution of OMV's Supervisory Board of March 22, 2017 and the report pursuant to section 65 para 1b in conjunction with sections 171 para 1 and 153 para 4 Stock Corporation Act which was published on March 8, 2017.
March 22, 2017
Lenzing AG / Yearly Report
Lenzing AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 22, 2017
EANS-General Meeting: Österreichische Post AG / Invitation to the General Meeting
We would like to hereby invite our shareholders to the Annual General Meeting of Austrian Post, to be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. in Hall F, Wiener Stadthalle, Roland Rainer Platz 1, 1150 Vienna.
March 22, 2017
EANS-General Meeting: AMAG Austria Metall AG / Invitation to the General Meeting
We would like to hereby invite our shareholders to the sixth Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 19 April 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Schlossmuseum Linz, Schlossberg 1, A-4010 Linz.
March 22, 2017
Atrium European Real Estate Limited / Yearly Report
Atrium European Real Estate Limited is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 22, 2017
Atrium European Real Estate Limited / 2016 RESULTS REFLECT CONTINUED STRONG PERFOMANCE ACROSS THE PORTFOLIO
Atrium European Real Estate Limited (VSE/ Euronext: ATRS) ("Atrium" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading owner, operator and redeveloper of shopping centres and retail real estate in Central and Eastern Europe, announces its results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 December 2016.
March 22, 2017
Lenzing AG / Lenzing Generates Substantial Revenue and Earnings Growth in 2016
The Lenzing Group showed an excellent development in the 2016 financial year, with substantial improvement of all economic and balance sheet indicators. The decisive factors underlying the company's success were the higher selling prices Lenzing obtained for all its fiber products, a better product mix as well as the slight rise in revenue.
March 22, 2017
Atrium European Real Estate Limited / FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH ADVOFIN TO RESOLVE AUSTRIAN LEGACY LEGAL DISPUTES
Atrium European Real Estate Limited (VSE/ Euronext: ATRS) (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), announces that its Board of Directors has signed a framework agreement with AdvoFin Prozessfinanzierung AG ("AdvoFin") and Salburg Rechtsanwalts GmbH ("Salburg") that the Company expects to resolve a significant majority of the Austrian legacy issues. The framework agreement marks a transformative step forward in the Company's goal of resolving all of its historic legal issues.
March 22, 2017
immigon portfolioabbau ag / - immigon portfolioabbau ag announces successful completion of the disposal of 9.92 million shares in Raiffeisen Bank International AG through an accelerated bookbuilding; sales price set at EUR21.00 per share
The management board of immigon portfolioabbau ag (formerly Österreichische Volksbanken-Aktiengesellschaft), Peregringasse 2, 1090 Vienna, FN 116476p ("immigon"), herewith announces the successful placement of 9,921,965 shares (the "Sale Shares") in Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI"), ISIN AT0000606306, which immigon held indirectly via its 100% subsidiary Unternehmensbeteiligungs Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung.
March 21, 2017
immigon portfolioabbau ag / immigon portfolioabbau ag commences sale of up to approximately 9.92 million shares in Raiffeisen Bank International AG by way of an accelerated bookbuilding (21 March 2017)
On 21 March 2017, the management board of immigon portfolioabbau ag (formerly Österreichische Volksbanken-Aktiengesellschaft), Peregringasse 2, 1090 Vienna, FN 116476p ("immigon"), has decided as part of its statutory obligation to wind down its assets to sell up to approximately 9,92 million shares (the "Offer Shares") in Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI"), ISIN AT0000606306, subject to investor demand.
March 21, 2017
Lenzing AG / Capacity Expansion in Heiligenkreuz starts with Ground-Breaking Ceremony
The Lenzing Group is expanding production capacities for its specialty fiber TENCEL® at its site in Heiligenkreuz, Burgenland. After obtaining all required approvals and permits, the expansion project was initiated today, Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
March 21, 2017
Petrus Advisers recommend that all existing shareholders not tender their shares into the offer by Vonovia SE
Petrus Advisers maintain a substantial position in conwert Immobilien Invest SE (conwert) and recommend that all existing shareholders not tender their shares into the offer by Vonovia SE for up to 100% in conwert against cash or Vonovia shares. The recent and continued progress of conwert combined with the expected synergies from becoming part of the Vonovia group will substantially increase the cash flow generation of conwert.
March 20, 2017
RZB Finance Jersey IV Limited / Change of law on securities other than shares
On 18 March 2017, the down-stream merger ("Merger") of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft ("RZB") into its majority-owned subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") (with a registered address of Am Stadtpark 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria, and registered under FN 122119 m at the commercial court in Vienna (Handelsgericht Wien)), was registered in the Austrian company register (Firmenbuch). The Merger occurred under Austrian law pursuant to which RBI became the universal successor of RZB, including with respect to all of its rights and liabilities.
March 20, 2017
RZB Finance Jersey III Limited / Other capitalmarket information
On 18 March 2017, the down-stream merger ("Merger") of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft ("RZB") into its majority-owned subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") (with a registered address of Am Stadtpark 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria, and registered under FN 122119 m at the commercial court in Vienna (Handelsgericht Wien)), was registered in the Austrian company register (Firmenbuch).
March 20, 2017
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Change of law on securities other than shares
On 18 March 2017, the down-stream merger of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft ("RZB") into its majority-owned subsidiary Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") ("Merger") was registered in the Austrian company register (Firmenbuch). The Merger occurred under Austrian law pursuant to which RBI became the universal successor of RZB, assuming all of its rights and liabilities (including those under the Notes).
March 18, 2017
Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG / Annual result 2016
The entire oilfield service industry was confronted with a persistent downturn in 2016. For the first time in three decades, oil companies curtailed their spending for exploration and production (E&P) in two consecutive years by a total of 42 %. Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG (SBO), listed on the ATX market of the Vienna Stock Exchange, felt the effects both in terms of sales and profit.
March 17, 2017
Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG / Yearly Report
Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 17, 2017
Wolford Aktiengesellschaft / Presentation of results for the first
Wolford AG, which is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, generated revenue of EUR 119.05 million in the first nine months of the current financial year (May 2016 - January 2017), comprising a year-on-year decline of 7.5%. The revenue drop equalled 6.2% when adjusted for currency effects, in particular the decrease in value of the British pound.
March 17, 2017
Wolford Aktiengesellschaft / Quarterly Report
Wolford Aktiengesellschaft is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 17, 2017
ams AG / ams signs agreement to acquire VCSEL technology leader Princeton Optronics
ams, a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor and analog solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Princeton Optronics, Inc., a leading provider of Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), in an all-cash transaction.
March 16, 2017
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG / Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 15, 2017
Semperit AG Holding / Semperit and Sri Trang finalise termination of almost all joint business activities
Today, the Austrian Semperit Group ("Semperit") and the Thai Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Co Ltd. Group ("Sri Trang") have finalised the termination of almost all joint business activities, which was agreed on 18 January 2017. All terms and conditions defined at that time have been fully met ("closing").
March 15, 2017
Semperit AG Holding / Resignation of CEO Thomas Fahnemann
Today, Thomas Fahnemann, CEO of Semperit AG Holding, informed the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Veit Sorger, about his immediate resignation from his position as Chairman of the Management Board. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board will propose an acceptance of his resignation to the Supervisory Board.
March 15, 2017
Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Bank International AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 15, 2017
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG / Yearly Report
Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 15, 2017
RHI AG / Preliminary results 2016
The RHI Group's revenue amounted to EUR 1,651.2 million in the past financial year compared with EUR 1,752.5 million in the year 2015. This decline is primarily attributable to the continued moderate steel production and lower project deliveries in the business segments outside the steel industry.
March 14, 2017
Atrium European Real Estate Limited / Notice of full year 2016 results
Atrium European Real Estate Limited (VSE/Euronext: ATRS), a leading owner, operator and redeveloper of shopping centres and retail real estate in Central and Eastern Europe, will announce its results for the full year and fourth quarter ended 31 December 2016, on Wednesday 22 March 2017.
March 13, 2017
BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft is Declaring its Yearly Report
BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 10, 2017
Kommunalkredit Austria AG reports its results for 2016
The Annual Shareholders' Meeting on 10 March 2017 decided to distribute a dividend in the amount of EUR 32.0 million. Thus, Kommunalkredit's eligible own funds, after distribution of the dividend, increased by EUR 30.4 million to EUR 290.3 million. With the intention of supporting future growth, the Shareholders' Meeting also decided to grant authorized capital in an amount of EUR 79.7 million.
March 10, 2017
Semperit AG Holding / Semperit impacted by weak market environment and one-off effects in 2016
In 2016, the business development of the publicly listed Semperit Group was characterised by a persistently difficult market environment in the Industrial and Medical Sectors. While the Industrial Sector performed well contrary to the market trend, one-off effects relating to the planned termination of the joint ventures with the Thai Sri Trang-Agro Industry Public Co Ltd Group ("joint venture transaction") and high margin pressure burdened the earnings development. In 2017, high positive one-off effects from this transaction are expected in return.
March 10, 2017
UNIQA Insurance Group AG / earnings target achieved; dividend increase again in2016
Preliminary figures for 2016: At EUR 225.5 million, earnings before taxes (EBT) were slightly better than anticipated despite the disposal of the Italian business. Premiums written dropped 3.1 per cent as a result of the significant decrease in capital-intensive single premiums, while the dividend for 2016 is to be increased again - to 49 cents per share after 47 cents per share in 2015 in line with the progressive dividend policy.
March 9, 2017
Österreichische Post AG / AUSTRIAN POST IN 2016: STABLE REVENUE AND HIGHER EBIT
Austrian Post showed a very satisfactory development in the 2016 financial year. In spite of difficult conditions, Group revenue (adjusted for the disposed German subsidiary trans-o-flex) remained stable at a high level. Operating earnings were also gratifying against the backdrop of a challenging market environment. EBIT improved by 2.2% to EUR 202.3m.
March 9, 2017
OMV Aktiengesellschaft / Report pursuant to section 65 para 1b in conjunction with sections 171 para 1 and 153 para 4 Stock Corporation Act
The Executive Board of OMV Aktiengesellschaft ("OMV" or "Company") has been authorized by resolution of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on May 18, 2016, for period of 5 years from the adoption of the resolution, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, to dispose of or utilize stock repurchased or already held by the Company to grant treasury shares to employees, senior employees and/or members of the Executive Board/management boards of the Company or one of its affiliates including for purposes of share transfer programs, in particular long term incentive plans including matching share plans or other stock ownership plans, under exclusion of the general purchasing possibility of shareholders (exclusion of subscription rights).
March 7, 2017
Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG / Announcement of the decision to sell treasury shares
In compliance with the resolution passed by the Annual General Meeting on 27 April 2016, the Executive Board of SCHOELLER-BLECKMANN OILFIELD EQUIPMENT Aktiengesellschaft ("SBO") with its seat in Ternitz has decided to sell treasury shares over-the-counter. Sale of the shares is made for the purpose of allocation of 6,000 shares, representing 0.0375 % of the share capital, in course of a long-term remuneration programme to the CEO of the company.
March 6, 2017
S IMMO AG / Preliminary results for 2016 and outlook
Not yet audited, preliminary IFRS results of S IMMO AG for the financial year 2016 show an EBIT of approximately EUR 278m (2015: EUR 165.7m) and a consolidated net income of about EUR 200m (2015: EUR 77.2m). Thus, S IMMO will achieve the best results in its history. Based on these record results, EPRA NAV per share as at 31 December 2016 will rise to about EUR 14.6 and book value per share as at 31 December 2016 will rise to about EUR 12.
March 6, 2017
voestalpine AG / Report of the Management Board of voestalpine AG in accordance with § 171 (1) in conjunction with § 153 (4) Austrian Joint Stock Corporation Act
In accordance with § 169 Austrian Joint Stock Corporation Act [AktG] the general meeting of shareholders of voestalpine AG held on July 2, 2014 authorized the Management Board to increase the company's capital up to EUR 31,330,923.02 on or before June 30, 2019, if necessary in several tranches, by issuing up to 17,244,916 bearer shares, in exchange for contributions in kind and/or cash contributions under exclusion of the subscription rights of shareholders to be made available to employees, executives and members of the Management Board of the company or a company affiliated with the company, under an employee shareholding scheme.
March 6, 2017
voestalpine AG / voestalpine resolves to increase registered capital by 0.8% in order to further expand employee shareholding scheme
Subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, voestalpine AG's Management Board resolved on March 6, 2017 to exercise its power to increase the Company's registered capital in accordance with § 4 (2b) of its Articles of Association by issuing 1,400,000 new bearer shares at no par value, thus increasing the registered capital by approximately 0.8%.
March 6, 2017
OMV has reached an agreement with Uniper for the acquisition of 24.99% of the economic rights in the production of the Yuzhno Russkoye field in Western Siberia for a purchase price of USD 1,850 mn (EUR 1,749 mn)
OMV has reached an agreement with Uniper SE for the acquisition of shares in two Russian companies (OJSC Severneftegazprom and JSC Gazprom YRGM Development) for a purchase price USD 1,850 million (approx. EUR 1,749 million based on an agreed exchange rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.0575) plus cash on balance sheet per December 31, 2016.
March 5, 2017
OMV Aktiengesellschaft / OMV has reached an agreement for the sale of OMV Petrol Ofisi to Vitol Group
OMV has reached an agreement for the sale of its Turkish fuel supply and distribution company OMV Petrol Ofisi A.S. to VIP Turkey Enerji A.S., a subsidiary of Vitol Investment Partnership Ltd. The transaction is effected via a sale of 100% of the shares of OMV's Turkish holding company OMV Petrol Ofisi Holding A.S. The total purchase price of the transaction amounts to EUR 1,368 mn. Thereof EUR 81 mn relate to net cash proceeds from a prior carve-out of OMV's Turkish gas entities. The execution and implementation of the transaction has already been approved by the Supervisory Board of OMV.
March 3, 2017
Andritz AG / Yearly Report
Andritz AG is declaring the following financial reports below.
March 3, 2017
ANDRITZ GROUP: Solid business development in 2016
International technology group ANDRITZ saw solid business development in the past business year. In spite of a slight decline in sales to just over six billion euros, earnings and profitability reached the highest figures in the company's history. The Executive Board will propose an increased dividend payment of 1.50 EUR per share to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
March 3, 2017
EANS-Total Voting Rights: Atrium European Real Estate Limited
Atrium European Real Estate Limited AG hereby announces that at the end of the month February 2017 the number of voting rights amounts to a total of 376791656 voting rights. The stated capital is now EUR 2422804745. The change of total voting rights is effective as of 28.02.2017.
February 28, 2017
Strabag assumes construction of GKI power plant along the river Inn(with document)
Strabag AG, working in a consortium with two other Austrian construction companies - Jäger Bau GmbH and G. Hinteregger & Söhne Baugesellschaft m.b.H -, assumed the tunnel driving works for the Maria Stein pressure flow tunnel of the Gemeinschaftskraftwerk Inn (GKI) power plant.
February 28, 2017
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