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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)
Again Losses at Wienerberger
Analysts of Erste Group, RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) and UBS expect the Austrian brick manufacturer to widen losses.
May 8, 2012
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May 8, 2012 · Updated: May 8, 2012; 16:33
Greece: „The Markets were too Euphoric“
In an interview with the Austrian newspaper “Standard”, the Austrian analyst Friedrich Mostböck thinks that the European debt crisis will remain a major challenge.
May 7, 2012
AMAG Issues € 70m Bonded Loan
One year after its IPO, the Austrian aluminum producer issues a bonded loan in order to enlarge the main factory.
May 7, 2012
Declining Results at Polytec Expected
Due to the sale of the interior business, he Austrian automotive supplier´s revenue is anticipated to decrease by 40.4%.
May 7, 2012
OMV: Rise in Revenues and Earnings Awaited
Analysts expect the Austrian oil and gas company to record substantially improved results. Profits should rise by 57.5%.
May 7, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-07)
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May 7, 2012 · Updated: May 7, 2012; 18:33
Century Casinos Records Rising Earnings
The New York and Vienna-listed Century Casinos, Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Operating income was up slightly.
May 7, 2012
RHI to Acquire Orient Refractories?
The Austrian refractory manufacturer is said to take over the Delhi bases Orient Refractories. The target company denies the rumor.
May 7, 2012
Kommunalkredit: Search for Buyer Goes on
In 2008, the former interest of VBAG was nationalized. The market environment would be too insecure, CEO Steinbichler says.
May 5, 2012
ÖIAG Seeks For Partner Against Pecik
The Austrian Industrial Holding ÖIAG, which is still the largest shareholder of Telekom Austria, wants to gain a strategic investor.
May 5, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-05)
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May 5, 2012
Leitl: „EU Needs Budget Consolidation and Growth Measures“
The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce claims to create a European fund in order to support small and medium-sized enterprises.
May 5, 2012
Hypo Group Prepares for Sale
The nationalized Austrian Hypo Group Alpe Adria sells its subsidiaries step by step. Before, the units should be spiced up.
May 4, 2012
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May 4, 2012 · Updated: May 4, 2012; 15:54
Vienna Insurance Raises Dividends by 10%
The biggest Austrian insurance group resolves an increase in dividend by 10 percent to € 1.10 per share.
May 4, 2012
Telekom Austria Interested in Kosovo´s PTK
The Austrian telecommunication service provider still shows interest in taking over the Kosovo-based telecommunication company PTK. Last year, the sale was stopped.
May 4, 2012
Andritz Continues Strong Performance
The Austrian technology Group ANDRITZ saw a favorable business development during the first quarter of 2012. Sales grew by 28.4%. Net income was up by 36.5%.
May 4, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-05-03)
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May 3, 2012
Miba Continues Strong Growth
The Austrian automotive component supplier records a significant rise in revenues. Extensive investments in USA and China are planned.
May 3, 2012
Strabag Issues € 100m Corporate Bond
Proceeds will be used for general business purposes and the further improvement of the financing structure of the Austrian construction company.
May 3, 2012
Verbund Posts Substantial Improvement in Earnings
Operating result rose by 22.2% to € 263.6 m. Group profit increased by 10.16%. Nevertheless, the Austrian energy company remains below market expectations.
May 3, 2012
New Record Loss at AUA
Bad news for Austrian Airlines: the result from operating activities reaches € -66.7m. AUA refers to higher kerosene prices and the air travel tax. Nevertheless, the turnaround should be reached in 2013.
May 3, 2012
Austrian Post Continues Expansion in CEE Region
With the purchase of “Kolportaz Rzetelny” and a stake in “M&BM; Express”, Austrian Post expands its Network in Poland and Bulgaria.
May 3, 2012
Bajaj Holds 47.2% in KTM
At the end of April, the Indian motor vehicle producer enlarged its stake in the Austrian company from 41% to 47.2%.
May 2, 2012
ESM: The Final Ruin of Europe
Solidarity with financially stricken EU countries cannot justify the irrevocable loss of national sovereignty. The transfer union will only work until the financial collapse of Germany and Austria.
May 2, 2012
Austrian Banks Only Reached Minor Profits in 2011
Last year, consolidated profits of Austrian banks were down by 85%. In total, profits after taxes amounted to € 0.71bn. At the moment, Spain and Portugal are not regarded as risk factors.
May 2, 2012
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May 2, 2012 · Updated: May 2, 2012; 13:05
Budapest Stock Exchange´s CEO Resigns
György Mohai ceases his position as chief executive officer of BSE (Budapest Stock Exchange), a member of CEESEG.
May 2, 2012
Pfeiffer Group Gets In Zielpunkt
The Austrian wholesale trader acquires a 24.9% stake in the retail chain Zielpunkt. The cartel authorities still must approve the deal.
May 1, 2012
Porr Urgently Needs New Capital
The Austrian construction company wants to strengthen its equity base, which shrank to 15%. In 2010, the quota stood at 22%.
May 1, 2012
Kommunalkredit: Losses Reach € 150m
The nationalized Austrian lender had to write down Greek sovereign bonds. Write-offs totaled € 176m.
April 30, 2012
Cross Industries Still in the Red
Due to interest expenses, the Austrian industrial holding company recorded losses of € 4.5m after € 4.8m in 2010.
April 30, 2012
ATB Achieved Turnaround
Sales of the Austrian motor producer were up by 10%. Operating profits rose to € 45.2m after € -88.2m in 2010.
April 30, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-04-30)
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April 30, 2012
Raiffeisen Bank International Closes Acquisition of Polbank
The Provisional purchase price is € 460m in cash for a 70 per cent stake in the Polish private bank. RBI becomes number 6 in the Polish banking market.
April 30, 2012
Pankl Achieved Record Results
The Austrian automotive component supplier recorded excellent results: in the first quarter of 2012, revenues were up by 25% to € 36.5m. EPS rose by 34%.
April 30, 2012
Erste Group Surpasses Expectations
The Austrian banking group improves net profit to € 346.5m in Q1 2012, EBA capital requirement already met as of March 2012.
April 30, 2012
RZB´s Rothensteiner: „Not Interested in VBAG“
Walter Rothensteiner, CEO of Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB), does not see a suitable takeover target in the partly nationalized VBAG.
April 28, 2012
Strabag: Haselsteiner Underlines Importance of Russia
In 2007, the Austrian construction company announced to establish its third core market in Russia. However, Strabag is still far from that.
April 28, 2012
Conwert: Haselsteiner Holds 24%
The Austrian industrialist intends to raise his stake in the real estate company further.
April 27, 2012
Uniqa Plans Capital Increase
The Austrian insurance group is planning a capital increase of €500 million this year “to be able to take ad-vantage of short-term growth opportunities”.
April 27, 2012
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2012-04-27)
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April 27, 2012
Strabag Posts Strong Rise in Profits
The Vienna-listed construction company recorded a 12% increase in net income. The output volume rose by 12%. In 2012, an output volume of € 14.3bn is expected, EBIT guidance is very ambitious, Strabag says.
April 27, 2012
Drastic Profit Decrease at Raiffeisen´s Interests
In 2011, profits of interests held by RLB Lower Austria – Vienna Holding went down by 59%. CEO Hameseder is “not satisfied at all”.
April 27, 2012
Frauenthal Sells Division to Japanese Ibiden
The Austrian Frauenthal Group reached an agreement with Japanese Ibiden Group on the sale of its Industrial Honeycombs division.
April 26, 2012
AMAG Starts Investment Program
The Austrian aluminum company invests € 220m in the enlargement of the main site in Ranshofen, Upper Austria. RLB Upper Austria now holds a 16.5% stake.
April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
Sorgenia Will not be Sold
The Italian energy group will not be sold. The major owner CIR declines market rumors.
April 26, 2012
Hypo Group Alpe Adria Splits Operations
The nationalised Austrian banking group Hypo Group Alpe Adria plans to shift assets from its Austrian bank unit to the group holding company.
April 26, 2012
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