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Kneissl is Insolvent
Parts of the Austrian Kneissl group have started insolvency. Sheikh Al Jaber’s capital contribution did not take place.
February 8, 2011
bwin: Possible Separation of the Swedish Subsidiary
Following the merger between the Austrian bwin and the British PartyGaming, bwin could be parted from the Swedish Ongame.
February 8, 2011
"Feibra" to Function as Discount Post
The Austrian Post is expanding its subsidiary Feibra. Letters are also to be sent in future.
February 5, 2011
Sales Increase at Darbo
The Austrian jam manufacturer increased its sales by 5% in 2010. Already 42% go to exports.
February 5, 2011
Berglandmilch Merger Approved
The merger between the Austrian market leader Berglandmilch and Tirolmilch was approved by the Federal Competition Authority (FCA).
February 5, 2011
Austria Provides 1.09 million Beds for Tourists in 2010
In Austria, the bed capacity utilization in the winter season is higher than in the summer season.
February 4, 2011
Consumption Expenditure of Foreign Tourists Grows
Russian and Chinese tourists are proving to be particularly generous consumers in Austria. Overall sales rose by 23% in 2010.
February 3, 2011
Swarovski plans to grow again
The traditional Tyrolean company intends to increase its sales by 10% after three difficult years.
February 1, 2011
Bawag has to Sell Non-Core Business
The Austrian bank, which is owned by the US-American investor Cerberus, is obliged to sell its non-banking subsidiaries.
January 29, 2011
bwin: Uncertain Future in Austria
After the approval by the shareholders of the merger with the British PartyGaming, the task division is still to be determined.
January 29, 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
Strong Sales Growth for DiTech
Net sales for the in-house production PC stores increased by 31% to € 96.2 m. 38.3% of sales are generated online.
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
Slight Upward Trend in Austrian Tourism
Tourism in 2010: 0.4% more overnights; all-time-high in number of arrivals.
January 27, 2011
A Quiet Year for the Shopping Center Industry
Only a few large projects will be tackled in 2011 by Austria's shopping center industry; renovation of existing facilities rather prevails.
January 27, 2011
Palmers in the Red
The Austrian lingerie company has to accept operational losses in addition to an unprofitable acquisition.
January 26, 2011
Casinos Austria Expands to Italy
Loss-making Casinos Austria hopes for a new and lucrative market in Italy.
January 25, 2011
Booming Tourism in Vienna
In 2010, guest-nights grew by 10.3% in Vienna. This is a new record since 1989.
January 25, 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
Reorganization at Austrian Post
Simplification of internal processes should strengthen competitiveness and customer proximity.
January 21, 2011
Slight Decline in Furniture Exports
Austria's furniture industry shows itself cautiously optimistic despite a slight decline in exports and expects production increases.
January 18, 2011
Bawag and Post Share 520 Branches
Investments in the common branch network of the Austrian Post and the U.S. fund Cerberus owned Bawag are running.
January 14, 2011
Sales Increases for the Pfeiffer Group
The Upper Austrian commercial group increased its sales last year to € 682m. Price pressures are however immense, according to Pfeiffer.
January 13, 2011
Crash of JoWood’s Share
After the insolvency submission, the Austrian game manfacturer’s shares had to be suspended from trading. On the first trading day, the share fell by 30%.
January 12, 2011
Record of New Car Registrations
The number of registrations of new passenger cars registered an increase in Austria of 2.9% compared with 2009, with a total of 328,563 vehicles.
January 12, 2011
Optimism at JoWood After Insolvency
The Austrian manufacturer of computer games is convinced of the continuity of the company. There are already interested parties with whom negotiations are being held.
January 10, 2011
Austrian Tourism Operators Continue to Invest Heavily
Investment in the tourism business is estimated at € 5.0bn for 2011. The previous year’s level will therefore be maintained.
January 10, 2011
Austrian Tobacco Industry Fears Cigarette Smuggling
According to the presently Japanese Austria Tabak, 20% of cigarettes are already smuggled. The tobacco tax is expected to increase this trend even more.
January 10, 2011
JoWood Applies For Insolvency Proceedings
The Austrian Computer Game Manufacturer has to declare its efforts towards restructuring as failed. Now the procedure of capital reorganization starts.
January 7, 2011
Kneissl: "Al Jaber pays"
The Tyrolean ski manufacturer promises once more to pay its debts. The state prosecution is already looking into the matter.
January 5, 2011
JoWood Sues Former Shareholder
Vienna Stock Exchange listed JoWooD Entertainment AG today filed a law suit demanding payment of an amount of € 2.36m plus interest.
January 5, 2011
Kneissl: Insolvency Seems Inevitable
The traditional Austrian ski producer Kneissl, owned by the Arab investor Al Jaber, did not pay its mature liabilities for months.
January 3, 2011
Red Bull Massively Invests in Upper Styria
The Austrian energy drink producer Red Bull re-opens the former Formula1 race track in Styria.
January 1, 2011
Structural Change in Austrian Winter Tourism
Despite the current good bookings in Austrian winter tourism, the industry will have to reorient in the long term. Guests may fail to appear soon.
December 31, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Potential of Austria's Creative Industries
Mitterlehner and Leitl: the Austrian creative industry accounts for 60,000 cross-industry jobs and acts as an export driver.
December 20, 2010
JoWood is Deep in the Red
The Vienna game developer has to accept a loss of over € 25m in the first three quarters. Sales have fallen sharply.
December 17, 2010
Ottakringer expands range of products
The Austrian beverage company performed four significant acquisitions, causing Ottakringer to be also represented in the CEE region.
December 16, 2010
No competition for Austrian Post
The letter market remains under control of the Post in Austria. Despite liberalization plans, there are no interested parties on the market.
December 15, 2010
Austrians spend about € 2.5bn on gifts
Spending propensity shows a rising trend. Cash is still the most widely means of payment.
December 14, 2010
A Las Vegas for Europe
On the Austria-Hungarian border, the European “EuroVegas” gaming metropolis is to be built for € 5.0bn.
December 8, 2010
Increase of Austrians’ Purchasing Power
Despite higher taxes and lower benefits, the purchasing power of the Austrian people will grow in 2011 by an estimated 2.6%.
December 7, 2010
Sales Gowth in the Services Sector
In the third quarter, trade and services reached a revenue growth of 7.2% over the previous quarter of this year and of 5.2% over the same quarter of the previous year.
December 7, 2010
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