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Greiner Packaging Expands its Network in Romania
The Austrian packaging producer took over the major share of S.C. Amplast Co S.A. from a group of private owners.
October 13, 2011
OMV Promotes Nabucco Project Abroad
The Austrian oil corporation OMV pushes the gas pipeline project Nabucco in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
October 11, 2011
RBI: „There Is No Reason to Write Off“
After Erste Group has published its highly negative forecast for 2011, Raiffeisen Bank International came under pressure. RBI underlines that its risk is not comparable to that of Erste Group.
October 10, 2011
Surprising Write-Offs at Erste Group
Due to write-offs in Hungary and Romania, Austrian Erste Group reports a net loss of about € 920 - 970m in the first three quarters of 2011.
October 10, 2011
OMV’s Petrom Opens Wind Park in Romania
The subsidiary of the Austrian energy group invested a total of € 90m. The park has an installed capacity of 45 MW.
October 7, 2011
Upward Trend in CEE Real Estate Market
Erste Group: “CEE Real Estate stocks with upside potential of 15%, profitability lags behind”. The upward trend in CEE is driven by low vacancy, strong occupier demand and low pipeline.
October 3, 2011
Nabucco Bids for Gas Field in Azerbaijan
The Asiatic country will publish its decision by the end of 2011. Three candidates submitted their offers.
October 1, 2011
Nabucco Welcomes Bayerngas’ Intent to Become New Shareholder
Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH welcomes Bayerngas’ intent on becoming one of the Nabucco shareholders. Negotiations with the six current shareholders will begin immediately to determine the future share split within the consortium.
October 1, 2011
Spindelegger Wants New Impetus for Nabucco
The Austrian Vice-Chancellor calls for a quick realization of the pipeline project which is stalling at the moment.
September 28, 2011
VBAG: No Repayment of State Aid in 2011
The Austrian bank’s low equity capital base does not allow repayment of the first € 300m tranche of state capital.
September 28, 2011
BP Plans Rival Project to OMV´s Nabucco
The British Petrol Corporation intends to open up new gas fields in the Caspian region. BP is thus a new competitor for the Austrian OMV.
September 27, 2011
Serbia as Growth Market for Denkstatt
The Vienna-based environment consulting group Denkstatt intends to gain a foothold in Serbia.
September 19, 2011
OMV Publishes New Strategy
Gerhard Roiss became CEO of the Austrian OMV six months ago. This week, Roiss will present the company´s strategy at the capital market´s day in Istanbul, Turkey.
September 19, 2011
Erste Group: BCR Needs Capital Boost
The Austrian bank’s Romanian subsidiary may need additional capital due to high risk costs and the overall economic situation.
September 16, 2011
Erste Group Increases Stake in Romanian BCR
The Austrian bank enters into agreement with four regional investment funds to acquire a further 24.12% in its Romanian subsidiary.
September 14, 2011
Hammerer Aluminium: € 8.5m Investment for Austrian Industrial Location
The aluminum company Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) enlarges the headquarters location in Ranshofen, Austria.
September 13, 2011
No Common Trend for CEE-Countries
Regarding economic growth, prospects for CEE countries have worsened slightly. However, the region remains heterogeneous.
September 13, 2011
CEE-Region Remains Essential for Austrian Insurance Companies
According to a current market survey of Fitch, the CEE region plays a central role for domestic insurance companies. There is still growth potential.
September 12, 2011
OMV’s Petrom Receives Approval for License Extension
The subsidiary of the Austrian oil and gas company was allowed to continue exploration works in Romania. The licenses were due to expire on September 12.
September 8, 2011
Sale of Volksbank International Finalized
The Eastern European subsidiary will be sold for a price ranging from € 585m to € 645m depending on business performance in 2011.
September 8, 2011
CEE Economic Forum: Green Trends for Eastern Europe
In 2011, Forum Velden in Carinthia celebrates its 5th anniversary. Since its foundation in 2006, over 1.500 experts, top-managers and politicians from over 25 countries have participated in the Forum.
September 7, 2011
Slow Growth for CEE Telecom Sector Expected
Austrian Erste Group: “Seasonality and mobile data growth as key driver in H2 2011. The industry continues to struggle from slow consumer and public spending – Stabilisation to be expected in 2012.”
September 7, 2011
Joschka Fischer: „Nabucco is in time“
The former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Joschka Fischer, is optimistic regarding the realization of the Nabucco Gas Pipeline.
September 6, 2011
Green Party: Accusations against OMV
The member of the Austrian Parliament, Peter Pilz (Greens) considers bribe payments from the oil and gas company OMV to Mensdorff-Pouilly.
September 6, 2011
Raiffeisen Centrobank Reports Increase in Profit
Net interest income declined, while trading profit and net fee and commission income increased substantially. Turbulences on financial markets might burden the bank’s business development.
September 2, 2011
VBAG: Reduced Consolidated Net Income in First Half of Year
The Austrian bank recorded net income of € 1m. The result was negatively impacted by write-downs of Greek bonds.
August 25, 2011
Significant Drop in Revenue for SW Umwelttechnik
The Austrian technology company recorded mixed results in a challenging market environment. Revenue dropped 7%, EBIT improved but remained negative at € -1.7m.
August 24, 2011
Borealis Doubles Profit and Expects Challenging Market Conditions
The Austrian chemical company delivered strong second quarter results despite a softening market environment.
August 11, 2011
Erste Group Strives for Full Control over Romanian BCR
The Austrian bank does not want its Romanian subsidiary to be listed at the stock exchange although it was a condition for the privatization.
August 4, 2011
VIG: Trouble at Romanian Subsidiary
The Austrian insurance group has reportedly lost millions due to illegal actions at one of its Romanian subsidiaries. Company representatives denied any misconduct.
July 27, 2011
OMV’s Petrom Makes Significant Gas Discovery
The Austrian energy group’s subsidiary made a gas discovery in Romania. Further appraisal drilling is planned to assess what may be the most important onshore gas discovery in the country in the last six years.
July 7, 2011
Sale of VBI to Be Signed in July
The Austrian Volksbanken Group and Sberbank have come close to an agreement on the sale of the Eastern European bank. The transaction price will be € 700m.
July 5, 2011
Volksbanken Group to Sell Stake in RZB
Österreichische Volksbanken-AG Group (VBAG) will sell its shares in Raiffeisen Zentralbank for almost € 500m. The redemption of state capital and the sale of VBI have been delayed.
June 28, 2011
Uniqa Sold Stake in Romanian Company
The Austrian insurance group sold its 27% holding in Astra for € 25m to the Nova Group.
June 27, 2011
Verbund: New Wind Farm in Romania
The Austrian electricity company will invest “several hundred million euros” in 77 new wind wheels which will go into service in 2012.
June 17, 2011
Immofinanz Acquires Romanian Property Developer
The Austrian real estate company buys the remaining stake for € 42.43m in order to become sole shareholder of Bucharest-based Adama.
June 16, 2011
Nabucco Legal Framework Finalized
Project support agreements were signed by each transit country. They are a prerequisite for the successful financing of the pipeline.
June 8, 2011
New Motorway Order for Strabag in Romania
The Austrian construction company is going to build a motorway section between the cities of Orăştie and Sibiu. Order volume amounts to € 166m.
June 7, 2011
Nabucco Receives Further Support by Transit Countries
Five countries are going to sign an agreement on the realization of the infrastructure project. Works are scheduled to start in 2013.
June 1, 2011
AUA Give Up Their Focus on CEE
Austrian Airlines are going to improve their connections to Western Europe at the expense of their destinations in the East. The company is currently serving 46 airports in CEE.
May 30, 2011
SW Umwelttechnik Still in the Red
The Austrian technology company reported a slight increase in revenue. EBIT improved from € -2.9m to € -2.5m.
May 25, 2011
Eastern Europe Becoming Attractive Again
For two years Austrians have abstained from investing in Eastern Europe, resulting in a loss of market share in these countries. Interest starts to recover now.
May 25, 2011
Alpine to Build Motorway in Romania
The Austrian construction company is going to build a motorway section for € 91m within a period of 22 months.
May 24, 2011
OMV Considering Closer Cooperation with Azerbaijan
The Austrian oil and gas group is in talks about investments in the oil-rich country which is an important supplier for Nabucco.
May 20, 2011
Romania Offers Export Opportunities for Austria's Environment Industry
18 top Austrian companies active in the areas of environmental technology and renewable energies are present in Bucharest.
May 12, 2011
Nabucco Announces Further Delay of Pipeline Project
Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH today announces a revised timeline for the Nabucco pipeline project., which is due to a lack in suppliers.
May 6, 2011
Is Nabucco Turning into a Cost Trap?
The Nabucco gas pipeline could be twice as expensive as previously planned, according to sources from Turkey.
May 6, 2011
Wolf Theiss Identifies Opportunities in CEE Electricity Markets
Significant legislative changes particularly in Bulgaria and Romania, two of the most dynamic markets for RES-Electricity in the CEE/SEE region, have resulted in a dramatic increase in investor and other stakeholder interest in such projects.
May 3, 2011
SW Umwelttechnik Reports Satisfying Rise in Sales
Sales of the Austrian technology company were up by 12%. The company completed its first major export projects in Bulgaria and Moldova.
April 28, 2011
Erste Group: Slight Increase in Profits Expected
UniCredit and RCB expect a slight rise in profits for Erste Group, despite bank taxes in Austria and Hungary.
April 27, 2011
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