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Austrian Securities Market and Stock Exchange News and Analysis
Read the latest headlines and breaking news about the Vienna International Stock Exchange and the Austrian securities market (bonds, stocks)
Despite Approved Orange Takeover: Deal is Uncertain
Canning Fok, CEO of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication operator is surprised of the announcement oft he authorities to examine the deal between Orange, Hutchison and Telekom Austria thoroughly.
July 30, 2012
Telekom Austria: Expansion Program to be Accelerated
After the entry of Carlos Slim, Telekom Austria hopes to get more funds for further expansion steps.
July 30, 2012
Zumtobel: Dividend of € 0.20
The actions of Management Board and Supervisory Board of the Austrian lighting cokmpany in 2011/12 were ratified. A dividend of EUR 0.20 per share was approved by the Shareholders' Meeting.
July 30, 2012
Kommunalkredit Sale: „There are potential buyers“
Yesterday, the nationalized Kommunalkredit was put up for sale. According to Fimbag´s board chairman Klaus Liebscher, there are some interested parties.
July 27, 2012
Slim´s Entry at Telekom Austria Approved
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has no objections against the acquisition by Carlos Slim.
July 27, 2012
Austria is Liable for Hypo Group´s Major Loan
At the sale of Hypo Group by BayernLB in late 2009, BayernLB granted a loan of € 2.64bn. The Austrian state has issued a guarantee for this loan.
July 27, 2012
Decrease in Building Saving May Increase Rents
In Austria, the popularity of building saving declined in the first half year of 2012. In a few years, funds for the residential building market may be insufficient.
July 27, 2012
Austrian Banking Industry Records Higher Profits
In the first quarter of 2012, Austria´s bank achieved a consolidated net income after taxes and minorities of € 2.12bn.
July 27, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: „Too Early for Investments“
VSE´s CEO Birgit Kuras explains why listings at Vienna Stock Exchange are declining. In the medium term, the conditions for the equity market would be favorable, however.
July 26, 2012
Ukraine Emitted Eurobonds of USD 2 Billion
This Eurobond emission has been the largest in Ukraine ever. The Ministry of Finance has leveraged capital markets current developments thus ensuring that 260 investors’ final order volume constitutes USD 5.8 billion.
July 26, 2012
Nowotny Wants Bank License for ESM
The governor of OeNB (Austrian Central Bank) Ewald Nowotny told the news agency Bloomberg that there would be some good reasons for this solution.
July 26, 2012
RHI Places € 130m Bonded Loan
RHI AG, a world market leader for refractory products, successfully completed the placement of a € 130m bonded loan on July 25, 2012.
July 26, 2012
Schlecker´s Financial Situation Becomes Critical
Schlecker Austria, the subsidiary of the insolvent German chemist chain, is becoming more and more problematic. The liquidity is said to be used up in a few days.
July 25, 2012
Slight Tightening of Austrian Lending Guidelines
The Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) reports that domestic banks have tightened lending guidelines for both company and household loans in the second quarter of 2012.
July 25, 2012
Strabag Announces Profit Warning
For the Austrian construction company, the EBIT of EUR 300m will not be achievable.
July 25, 2012
EU: "Growth without New Debt"
Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner at the General Affairs Council in Brussels: “Further intensive work on Europe in the next six months under Cypriot EU Presidency”
July 25, 2012
Verbund Increases Operating Result and Group Result
Verbunds´Operating result: +11.9% to € 434.7m Group result: +12.4% to € 198.2m 2012 outlook: operating result of about € 800m, Group result of about € 350m.
July 25, 2012
Fekter: Greek Exit is „No Issue“
Austria´s Finance Minister Maria Fekter thinks that a Greek exit is no option for the time being. „We wait for the report of the Troika.“
July 24, 2012
Moody´s to Watch Austria Carefully
After the U.S. rating agency has lowered the outlook for the AAA-countries Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg, Austria´s rating will be checked thoroughly.
July 24, 2012
Verbund: Substantial Rise in Net Income Expected
Tomorrow, the Austrian energy company Verbund will announce ist first quarter results for 2012.
July 24, 2012
Pankl: Cross Industries Extends Takeover Bid
CROSS Motorsport Systems AG to extend the bid to the shareholders of Pankl Racing Systems AG.
July 24, 2012
EU Commission Approves Orange Takeover
The Hong Kong-based telecommunication company Hutchison is allowed to acquire the third-largest player in Austria.
July 23, 2012
IMF: Doubt on Hungary´s Economic Data
For the IMF, the budgetary forecasts are too optimistic. The negotiations on the € 15bn loan continue.
July 23, 2012
Austrian Bank Aids: Losses Total € 3.4bn
The nationalized banks are a substantial risk factor for Austria´s budget. Losses may increase further.
July 23, 2012
RBI: Bad Development in Hungary
Herbert Stepic, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International expects that the development of non-performing loans is stable this year.
July 21, 2012
Slovenia in Financial Distress
In order to prevent becoming a bail-out candidate, the Slovenian government aims to resolve a „debt brake“. It turns out that this goal is highly uncertain.
July 21, 2012
Outlook 2012: „ATX moderately positive in 2012“
Erste Group: „Environment to remain volatile; relatively low debt in Austria and CEE and yields on Austrian government bonds confirm save haven“.
July 21, 2012
Austerity Program at RBI
Raiffeisen Bank International´s CEO Herbert Stepic is against a capital increase. The market conditions would be unfavorable.
July 20, 2012
Stable Results at Wolford
Today, the Austrian clothing company published the results of the 2011/12 fiscal year. Sales rose by 1.3%, EBITDA and EBIT were slightly below prior-year level .
July 20, 2012
KTM: Record Sales in the First Half Year of 2012
The Austrian producer of motorcycles achieved record sales in the first half year of 2012. In total, 50,233 motorcycles were sold . This corresponds to an increase by 36%.
July 19, 2012
Takeover of Croatian Aluflex Failed
The Austrian Hypo Group Alpe Adria will not sell the Croatian aluminum group to the Swiss MTC (Montana Tech Components).
July 19, 2012
Fekter Does not Want to Bundle Austrian Problem Banks
As the public debt level would rise dramatically, Austria´s Finance Minister Maria Fekter rejects the idea of a common bad bank.
July 19, 2012
Slight Growth in Ukrainian Financial Industry, Uncertainty Remains
According to Austrian RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank), the lending activity remains subdued amid looming economic uncertainty. Deposit growth resumed in June both in corporate and retail segments.
July 19, 2012
Nowotny: „Germany Has Key Function“
The governor of OeNB (Austrian Central Bank) is against forced loans in Austria. Regarding Eurobonds, Germany as Europe´s biggest economy would have the key function.
July 18, 2012
Record Low for Interest Rates on Austrian Sovereign Bonds
For bond investors, Austria is a safe haven. Since the beginning of the year, the interest rate on sovereign bonds was down from 3.1% to 1.9%.
July 18, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange Claims to Abolish Security Gains Tax
In April, transactions were down by 25%, CEO Michael Buhl says. Since December turnover fell dramatically at Vienna Stock Exchange.
July 18, 2012
Kapsch CarrierCom Acquires Remaining Shares in Croatian TIS
With the acquisition of the remaining shares in the Croatian subsidiary Kapsch TIS d.o.o., Kapsch CarrierCom is further expanding its involvement in South-Eastern Europe.
July 18, 2012
Schlecker Austria: Time Pressure Grows
The potential buyers of Schlecker Austria are still highly skeptical. Until August, a decision must be taken.
July 18, 2012
Bail-Outs: Is Slovenia Next?
The Slovenian banking industry becomes an increasing problem for Austria´s Southern neighbour. Non-performing loans may total up to € 6.0bn.
July 17, 2012
VBAG Buys Back € 236m Hybrid Bonds
The Buyback program generates book profits of € 130m.
July 17, 2012
Mixed Results for Kapsch TrafficCom
Strong growth continues, revenues up 42% in reporting period. However, earnings below previous year due to project delays. Net income is slightly down.
July 17, 2012
Bulgaria Aims to Join Eurozone
Bulgaria´s Finance Minister Simeon Djankov underlines the importance of the banking supervision and the Fiscal Pact, but wants to keep the fiscal competence.
July 16, 2012
CEO Strauss Buys 38% of Porr´s Shares
Strauss-Group acquires equity stake of the B&C-Gruppe and of the UniCredit Bank Austria AG on the Austrian construction company.
July 16, 2012
Kapsch TrafficCom: Rise in Revenues Ahead
Analysts expect the Austrian IT company to record a substantial increase in revenues. The earnings are different.
July 16, 2012
Further Increase in Austrian National Debt
Due to the European debt crisis, Austria´s public debt level will increase from 72.2% to 74.7% of the country´s GDP.
July 16, 2012
Fekter Against Forced Loans
Austria´s Finance Minister Maria Fekter opposes to DIW´s suggestion to impose forced loans on wealthy persons.
July 16, 2012
Hungary: IMF Talks Begin Next Week
The financially stricken country seeks a second bailout by IMF. Hungary negotiates over a loan sized € 15bn.
July 14, 2012
Bank Austria: Major Investment at Russian Subsidiary
UniCredit Group increases the equity base of the Russian subsidiary.
July 14, 2012
Consolidation in CESEE Banking Industry Ahead
The Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) expects a wave of takeovers in the banking industry in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Many banking groups will withdraw from there, OeNB says.
July 13, 2012
Grexit would Cost Austria € 11.0bn
The Brussels-based think tank CEPS states that Austria would have to bear costs of € 10.9bn in case of a Greek exit out of the Eurozone.
July 13, 2012
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