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Cineplexx Grows Further in SEE Region
The Austrian cinema group takes over two major cinemas in Serbia and Montenegro. Thus, Cineplexx already runs five cinemas in former Yugoslavia.
September 5, 2011
Manner: Results Burdened by High Commodity Prices
The Austrian candy manufacturer posted a loss of € 2m in the first six months of the year. Revenue increased by almost 11%.
August 31, 2011
bwin.party in the Red
The Austro-British gambling group reported a loss before tax of € 35.7m for the first half of the year. Total revenue dropped by 3% to € 398m.
August 31, 2011
Novomatic Continues on Growth Course
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer achieved a plus in revenue of 17% in the first half of the year. EBIT remained stable at € 108.6m.
August 30, 2011
Kneissl: Decision about Sale to Be Taken in September
Four international investors are interested in taking over the insolvent Austrian ski manufacturer. A purchase price of € 4m is expected.
August 29, 2011
Frank Stronach to Apply for Casino Licenses
The Austro-Canadian founder of Magna and the German Gauselmann Group establish a company with the goal of entering the Austrian gambling market.
August 26, 2011
Tourism: New Record in Arrivals
First half of tourism summer season 2011: Rise in overnights by 1.7%, arrivals peaked at 9.19 million.
August 25, 2011
Austrian paysafecard Group Acquires Dutch Competitor Wallie
The Austrian provider of prepaid payment methods expands its international market leadership. The company now operates in 28 countries.
August 24, 2011
Gaming Provider bet-at-home in the Black Again
The online gaming provider, which has recently applied for the Austrian lottery license, achieved a profit in the first six months of the year.
August 22, 2011
New Record for Tourism in Vienna
The Austrian capital registered a plus in overnights of 1.8% in July 2011. Hotel revenue grew by 13.7% in the first half of the year.
August 19, 2011
Austrian Post: Rise in Revenue and Earnings
Declining letter mail volumes were offset by growth in the parcel business. Total revenue increased by 2.9%, EBIT rose 9.1% to € 81.3m.
August 19, 2011
Do & Co: Substantial Increase in Sales and Earnings
The Austrian catering company recorded a successful start in FY 2011/12. Sales were up 14.5%, EBIT improved to € 6.79m.
August 18, 2011
Head’s Net Loss Widens
The Dutch sporting goods manufacturer listed at the Vienna Stock Exchange incurred a loss of almost € 13m in the first half of 2011.
August 11, 2011
Fourth Applicant for Lottery Concession
The Ministry of Finance received one more application for the lottery license. Meanwhile, the guessing game on names continues.
August 11, 2011
Declining Sales for Schlumberger
Revenue of the Austrian champagne and spirits producer dropped by 3.9% in the first quarter of financial year 2011/12.
August 10, 2011
Do & Co Expands in New York
The Austrian catering company has expansion plans. The production area in New York will be doubled and one company will be acquired by the end of the year.
August 9, 2011
Three Applicants for Lottery Concession
The match for the Austrian lottery license goes into its final round. Three companies have submitted an application.
August 3, 2011
Austrians Buy Less – Sales in Retail Trade Dropped 0.8%
Sales volume of food retail trade was up 0.3% in the first half of the year while the non-food sector registered a decline by 0.8%.
August 1, 2011
Bawag Sells Stiefelkönig to Leder & Schuh
The Austrian shoe retail chain is taken over by its strongest competitor. The deal is subject to approval by the competition Authority.
July 29, 2011
bwin.fr and sajoo.fr to Merge
The online gaming providers agreed to merge their French businesses. The companies have already been working together since 2008.
July 29, 2011
Retail Trade: No Improvement Expected
After weak first six months, the Austrian retail sector hopes for increasing demand in the second half of 2011. Weak development of incomes reduces consumers’ willingness to spend.
July 27, 2011
Austrians’ Holiday Patterns Are Changing
Traditional summer vacation is getting less important; every third main holiday trip takes place in winter.
July 27, 2011
Austrian Tourism: Slight Increase in Overnights
First third of summer season 2011: Rise in overnights by 3.7% in the period May to June. The number of arrivals reached a new record high.
July 25, 2011
Wolford Doubles Profit
The Austrian luxury clothing company achieved considerable growth in revenue and earnings in financial year 2010/11.
July 22, 2011
Crisis Reaches Retail Sector
Austria’s retail industry starts to feel the effects of a high inflation rate and the euro crisis. In May, revenues declined by 2.3%.
July 21, 2011
Bankruptcy Judge Stops Production at Kneissl
The Austrian ski manufacturer continues the search for an investor. Production has been stopped by the judge in the bankruptcy proceedings.
July 14, 2011
Schlumberger with Slight Growth in 2010/11
The Austrian stock exchange listed champagne and spirits producer has achieved EBIT growth of 50% in the financial year 2010/11. Revenue increased by 2.4%.
July 7, 2011
Casinos Austria Withdraw from Project in Liechtenstein
The Austrian gaming group had applied for the only casino concession in the principality. It now decided to give up its plans due to widely differing ideas of its partner.
July 6, 2011
Strong Decline in Retail Trade Volume
The Austrian retailers recorded a 2.3% drop in trading volume in May. It was the fourth highest decline of all EU member countries.
July 5, 2011
Novomatic Not Interested in Lottery Concession
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer is not interested in expanding into the lottery business. The company will only apply for casino licenses.
June 29, 2011
Pfanner with Record Investment
The Austrian fruit juice and ice tea producer will make the largest investment in its history. A 5% increase in revenue is planned this year.
June 29, 2011
Retail Sector: New Discussion about Sunday Opening
The current dispute is about the right to open shops on certain lucrative Sundays. The operator of a shopping center has brought in an action at the Constitutional Court.
June 20, 2011
No Money from Al Jaber: Restructuring of Kneissl Has Failed
The last attempt to rescue the Tyrolian ski manufacturer has failed as majority owner Al Jaber has not transferred the € 2.1m necessary to continue business. The company will be liquidated.
June 15, 2011
Palmers on the Way Back to Black Figures
The Austrian lingerie group’s results are still negative due to the acquisition of Lejaby. An expansion of the Palmers brand is planned in Germany and CEE.
June 15, 2011
Shopping Tourism: Asian Visitors Spending Heavily
Russia remains the top shopping nation while Asian tourists' spending is increasing significantly.
June 14, 2011
Swarovski to Invest in US Jewelry Retailer
The Tyrolean optics and crystal group is attracted by a global distribution network of 2,000 stores. The two companies already have a strategic partnership.
June 7, 2011
Swedish Investor Buys Insolvent JoWood
The Austrian computer game producer will resume business after its acquisition. A payout plan ratio for the creditors has not yet been determined.
June 6, 2011
Kneissl: Creditors Accept Restructuring Plans
Al Jaber has to pay € 2m into an escrow account before June 15. Otherwise, the Tyrolian company will be liquidated.
June 1, 2011
Novomatic Considering Application for Lottery Concession
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer is interested in expanding into the lottery business. An IPO is considered as an option for improving its financing structure.
May 18, 2011
Moderate Earnings Increase for Austrian Post
Revenue up 1.6% from the previous year on a comparable basis. EBIT goes up by 7.6% to € 48.8m. EBITDA margin amounts to 12.4%
May 13, 2011
Sales Increase for Ottakringer Group
The beverage was able to increase its sales by 32% in the first quarter, compared with the same period of the previous year.
May 13, 2011
Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group on Growth Course
With the four-part investment strategy in Central and Southeastern Europe, the Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group AG (FMTG) is on the path to success.
May 12, 2011
Still Rise in New Car Registrations
Registrations of new motor vehicles in April 2011: +2.4%; passenger cars: +5.0%, lorries: -0.1%
May 10, 2011
bwin.party Reports Slight Increase in Revenues
Total net revenue up 2% to €217.8m (2010: €213.9m); average daily revenue up 4% versus the previous quarter with growth in sports betting and casino & other games offset by weakness in poker.
May 9, 2011
Austria's Importance as a Location for Conventions increases
Events, conferences and trade shows are developing as an important part of Austria’s tourism industry. By international comparison, Austria is already ranks in eighth place.
May 5, 2011
Slight Decline in Retail Trades Sales in Real Terms
Turnover in Austrian retail trade increased by 2.1% (nominal) in the first quarter 2011.
May 3, 2011
Austrian Tourism: Small Decrease in Overnights
Current tourism winter season 2010/11: Overnights decreased slightly by 0.9% - rise in overnights in March by 2.7%.
April 29, 2011
Austrians are Patriots when Shopping for Food
A majority of Austrian consumers puts emphasis on the domestic origin of food.
April 27, 2011
Restructuring failed: JoWood on the brink of disappearance
The game manufacturer, already in hard financial troubles for a long time, had to announce today that the restructuring process has failed.
April 22, 2011
Overnight Stays Record for Vienna in March: +3.3%
This year, Vienna recorded its so far highest March concerning overnight stays: 867,000 overnight stays, an increase of 3.3% over March 2010.
April 21, 2011
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