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Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-22)

Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Comments and Analyses.
May 22, 2012 · Updated: May 22, 2012; 18:03


“Telekom Austria May Become Second AUA“

The head of the Austrian investor´s association (IVA) Wilhelm Rasinger fiercely criticizes Telekom Austria´s core shareholder ÖIAG.
May 22, 2012


Mixed Results at CA Immo

The Austrian real estate company records a rental income of € 72.4 m (+13%). EBIT fell by 17%, net income rose by 70%.
May 22, 2012


Downsizing: Hypo Group Aims to Achieve Proceeds of € 1.5bn

The nationalized Austrian banking group Hypo Group Alpe Adria starts its sales program in SEE countries and wants to achieve proceeds of € 1.5bn
May 21, 2012


Profit Collapse at Frauenthal

Revenues came at € 135.4m, which is 2% less than in the first quarter of 2011. EBIT halved to € 1.8m.
May 21, 2012


CA Immo: Rise in Rental Income Expected

Tomorrow, the Austrian real estate company presents its results for the first quarter of 2012. Analysts predict a rise in revenues and earnings.
May 21, 2012


Rothensteiner: Return to Drachma would be „Utter Chaos“

The CEO of the Austrian RZB (Raiffeisen Zentralbank) warns of a Greek exit. At the moment, there would be not contagiousness for Spain or Italy.
May 21, 2012


The Euro – A Big Error (Part 1)

The system of the common currency has failed to work, but is still kept alive artificially. The euro brings enormous difficulties to stronger as well as weaker European economies.
May 20, 2012


Solid Results at RLB Carinthia

According to preliminary results, RLB Carinthia (Raiffeisenlandesbank Kärnten) reached operating profits of € 34.5m in 2011. The insolvent AvW is still a massive risk factor, however.
May 19, 2012


Greek Exit: € 5.0bn Costs for Austria „In the Best Case“

Bank Austria´s chief economist Stefan Bruckbauer warns of exorbitant costs in case of a Greek exit out of the Eurozone. A common solution would be the better alternative.
May 19, 2012


BCR: Treichl Expects Soon Recovery

Andreas Treichl, CEO of Erste Group, anticipates a soon recovery of the Romanian subsidiary Banka Comerciala Romana.
May 19, 2012


Downsizing Program at Hypo Tirol

After the major losses in 2011, the Austrian regional bank is obliged to withdraw from Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
May 19, 2012


AMAG: Dividend of € 1.50 per Share Resolved

The Austrian aluminum producer enhances its dividend payout significantly. A bonus of € 0.75 was granted. The pay-out ratio reaches 60%.
May 19, 2012


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-19)

Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Comments and Analyses.
May 19, 2012


Austrian Interest Rate Reaches a Record Low

The interest rates for German and Austrian sovereign bonds are as deep as never before. Thus, in Europe, the gap widens further.
May 18, 2012


Corporate Lending in CEE Remains Stable

According to Bank Austria, financing to the corporate sector is holding up well, but a diverging performance among countries is likely to persist.
May 18, 2012


„ECB Must Help Spain“

If real estate price in Spain fall further, Spanish banks were not able to bear that risk. A Greek exit could cost Austria up to € 10bn.
May 18, 2012


Slim to Enter Telekom Austria?

The Mexican investor Carlos Slim, who is currently the world´s richest man, is said to acquire stakes in Telekom Austria.
May 18, 2012


RBI: Rise in Earnings Predicted

The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International will report its first quarter results on May 24. A 94% increase in earnings is expected.
May 18, 2012


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-18)

Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
May 18, 2012


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-16)

Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
May 16, 2012 · Updated: May 16, 2012; 18:07


Satisfactory Results at Austrian Post

Revenue was up by 6.0% above the prior-year quarter. An EBITDA rise of 7.0% to € 75.8m was recorded. The outlook for 2012 was confirmed.
May 16, 2012


„I´m Glad That It Is Over“

Andreas Treichl, CEO of Erste Group had to present the first annual loss to the shareholders since its IPO in 1997.
May 15, 2012


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-15)

Daily News-Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
May 15, 2012


Intercell Completes Equity Private Placement

The Austrian pharmaceutical company raises funds of € 15.2m at a price of € 2.30 per new share - bringing total volume of combined debt and equity financing to € 35.2m.
May 15, 2012


Record Results at Agrana

The Austrian sugar and starch company could raise revenues and earnings significantly. The dividend increases to € 3.60 per share. A moderate increase in revenue is expected.
May 15, 2012


Savings Books More Popular than Building Saving

After the cut in the bonus for building savings, savings books are more popular again in Austria.
May 14, 2012


Greek Exit: Costs of € 7.7bn for Austria

Austria could have to bear costs of up to € 7.7bn if Greece leaves the Eurozone. Austrian guarantees amount to € 3.1bn.
May 14, 2012


Raiffeisen Plans Capital Increase

The Austrian regional bank RLB Lower Austria – Vienna increases its capital base by € 500m, the chairman Erwin Hameseder says.
May 14, 2012


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-14)

Daily News-Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
May 14, 2012


Telekom Austria: Crucial Shareholder Meeting Comes Closer

On May 23, Telekom Austria holds its next annual general meeting. The new shareholder Ronny Pecik will enter the supervisory board. Conflicts are built in.
May 12, 2012


Cerberus May Sell Bawag

Five years ago, the U.S. investment fund Cerberus acquired the financially stricken Austrian Bawag bank. Next week, the retention period expires.
May 12, 2012


Atrium: Increased Profitability

Net rental income of the Vienna-listed real estate group was up by 17.4%. EBITDA rose by 48.6% to € 38.0m.
May 11, 2012


Dividend Increase at OMV

OMV’s Ordinary Annual General Meeting has approved a dividend of € 1.10 per share for 2011 as well as all other agenda resolutions.
May 11, 2012


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-11)

Daily News Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
May 11, 2012


Hungarian Bank Tax May be Abolished

The extraordinary bank tax in Hungary will be halved in 2013 and deleted in 2014, the government said. Austrian banks are relieved.
May 10, 2012


Stable Development of Austrian Economy

The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) forecasts a decent, but stable economic growth in 2012.
May 10, 2012


Massive Demand for Austrian Railway Bonds

The majority of the € 1.0bn bond was placed with high quality institutional investors in Germany, Asia, Austria and France; offering was 3.0x over-subscribed within 30 minutes.
May 10, 2012


Strong Growth at Palfinger

Revenue and EBIT increased by another 17 per cent. The Austrian crane manufacturer expects a moderate growth trend in 2012.
May 10, 2012


Slightly Decreasing Revenues at Telekom Austria

In the first quarter of 2012, the biggest Austrian telecommunication company achieved net income of € 46.9m. EBITDA was down by 8.9%.
May 10, 2012


Lufthansa Considers Selling AUA

There seems to be no end to the turbulences at Austrian Airlines. The owner, the German Lufthansa, considers selling AUA in case of a failed restructuring.
May 9, 2012


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-09)

Daily News Flash from Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades and Downgrades, Winners and Losers.
May 9, 2012 · Updated: May 9, 2012; 19:19


AT&S: Declining Profit Expected

The Austrian producer of semiconductors is epxected to achieve stagnating revenues and declining net income.
May 9, 2012


Polytec: Sharp Cut in Earnings

Today, the Austrian automotive component supplier published its results for the first quarter 2012. Due to the sale of the interior business, sales and earnings were down considerably.
May 9, 2012


Wienerberger Records Higher Losses

Group revenues declined by 3% to € 382.4m (2011: € 395.1m). Operating EBITDA reached € 2.1m (2011: € 11.8m). Net losses reach € 50.1m.
May 9, 2012


OMV Announces Higher Profits

The Austrian oil and gas company published results for the first quarter of 2012. EBIT was up by 7%, net income rose by 17%.
May 9, 2012


Orange Takeover: T-Mobile Claims Legal Restraints

According to the Austrian subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, the takeover of the third-largest Austrian telecommunication service provider would lead to a distortion of competitions.
May 8, 2012


Romania: OMV Threatened by Extraordinary Tax

Romania´s new Minister of Economics Daniel Chitoiu forces OMV´s subsidiary Petrom to pay higher taxes.
May 8, 2012


Lenzing´s Earnings May Fall Considerably

Analysts of Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) expect the Austrian fiber producer to record a substantial cut in operating profits.
May 8, 2012


Palfinger: Strong Rise in Earnings Ahead

Analysts expect the Austrian crane manufacturer to achieve a 8.0% growth in revenues. EBIT is forecasted increase by 18.5%.
May 8, 2012