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RBI’s Results Above Expectations
The Austrian bank’s consolidated profit fell by 19.1% to € 270m, while analysts expected a decline to only € 253m. Net provisioning for impairment losses went down by 35.9%.
May 26, 2011
Austria’s Economy Is Growing Faster Than Expected
The Austrian economy has grown faster than expected. The OECD raised its growth forecast to 2.9%.
May 25, 2011
Mixed Quarterly Results for KTM
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer reported significantly higher sales in the first three months of the year. EBIT, however, decreased by 78% year-on-year.
May 25, 2011
OMV: New CEO and Organizational Structure of Its Turkish Operations
Gülsüm Azeri is going to succeed Melih Türker as CEO of the Austrian oil and gas group’s Turkish operations.
May 25, 2011
Uniqa Records Premium Growth in All Regions and Segments
The Austrian insurance group increased its IFRS premiums written by 3.0% to € 1.8bn in the first quarter of 2011. The group profit grew by 17.2% to € 27m.
May 25, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-05-25)
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May 25, 2011
Fitch Upgrades Individual Ratings of Austrian Banks
The “A” rating of the big Austrian banks has been confirmed. The individual rating of Erste, RBI and Bank Austria was upgraded.
May 25, 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
Wienerberger Acquires EuroCeramic
A subsidiary of the Austrian brick producer plans the takeover of Dutch-German EuroCeramic, a supplier of ceramic pipe systems.
May 25, 2011
Electricity Price Index (ÖSPI) to Increase in June
The electricity price index for June 2011, calculated by the Austrian Energy Agency (Österreichische Energieagentur), indicates that prices of electric energy will rise.
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
France Telecom Evaluating Its Activities in Austria
The future of Orange Austria could be decided before October. The cooperation in networks might have been the first step towards a merger with T-Mobile Austria.
May 25, 2011
CA Immo: Initial Consolidation of Europolis Prompts Sharp Rise in Earnings
The figures for the first quarter of 2011 show a strong rise in earnings following the inclusion of Europolis into the consolidated accounts of the Austrian real estate group.
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
CA Immo Sold Two Shopping Centers in the Czech Republic
The Austrian real estate group and a Czech investor agreed on the sale of two malls for an amount of € 96m.
May 24, 2011
Rosenbauer Slightly Below Expectations
The Austrian company manufacturing fire fighting vehicles reported revenues of € 107.3m in the first quarter of 2011. Analysts expected € 108.5m.
May 24, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-05-23)
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May 23, 2011
Novomatic Returns to Russia
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer intends to cooperate with a Russian casino operator after it had to pull out of the country in 2009.
May 23, 2011
Surprisingly Good First Quarter Results for ÖBB
The Austrian Federal Railways achieved earnings of € 4.2m before tax in the first three months of 2011. For the full year, however, the company still forecasts a loss.
May 23, 2011
Strabag Takes Majority Stake in Project Companies for Offshore Wind Power Plants
The Austrian construction company acquires a 51% interest in a project portfolio with possible 850 locations in the German North Sea.
May 23, 2011
FACC: New Production Plant in China
The Austrian aircraft component manufacturer is planning the construction of a new site and considering going public soon.
May 23, 2011
Cheuvreux Closing Its Office in Vienna
The French investment bank is closing down its office in Vienna after three years. This has been confirmed by analyst Alfred Reisenberger.
May 20, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-05-20)
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May 20, 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
Slight Decline in Used Car Registrations
Registrations of used motor vehicles in April 2011: -4.8%; passenger cars -5.7%, lorries -8.8%.
May 20, 2011
Prices for Industrial Goods Continue Upward Trend
Industrial producer prices are still increasing in Austria: +5.4% in March 2011 compared to March 2010.
May 20, 2011
HTI to Be Listed in the Prime Market
The Austrian technological group ascends to the prime market, the premium segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange, as of May 23, 2011.
May 20, 2011
Conwert Announces Strong Growth in Revenues in the First Quarter of 2011
The Vienna-based real estate company records a good business development and a 24% increase in EBIT.
May 20, 2011
Crisis Not the Cause of Most Bankruptcies
The majority of last year’s insolvencies had company-internal reasons and was not directly related to the economic crisis.
May 19, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-05-19)
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May 19, 2011
Erste CEO Aims to Repay State Capital Before End-June
The Austrian bank is negotiating the terms of refunding € 1.2bn for which it currently pays 8% interest per year.
May 19, 2011
Companies’ Cash on Hand Reaches Record High
ATX and Prime Market companies‘ money holdings amounted to € 9bn in Q4 2010. Investments increased by 120% compared to the average of the three previous quarters.
May 19, 2011
ÖVAG: Strong Provisional Results for Q1 2011
Österreichische Volksbanken-AG Group (VBAG) expects a quarterly result of € 32m. The AGM concludes the combination of VBAG and Investkredit.
May 19, 2011
Austrian Cement Industry: Further Decline in Production
Total cement production is 20% lower than in 2008. A reversal of the trend is expected for 2012.
May 19, 2011
Borealis Records Strong Results in the First Quarter
The Austrian chemical company achieved a net profit of € 174m, an increase of € 120m. Both the Polyolefins and Base Chemicals businesses improved versus last year's results.
May 19, 2011
Austrian Companies Are Looking for Opportunities in Russia
A delegation of 140 people pursues contacts with potential partners during the state visit of President Fischer. The country’s economy is predicted to grow by 4% in 2011.
May 19, 2011
Sales Decline for Bene in the Financial Year 2010/11
The Austrian office furniture company reported a sales drop of 4.7% for the last year. EBIT improved from € -14.0m to € -8.2m.
May 19, 2011
Kärntner Sparkasse Planning Partial Pull-Out of Italy
The Austrian regional bank intends to close a part of its Italian branches. The credit business has suffered from the crisis; the future focus will be on deposits and private banking.
May 18, 2011
Managers' Salaries Reach Pre-Crisis Level
CEOs in Austria earned € 186,000 on average in 2010. The decline of the previous years has been made up for.
May 18, 2011
Novomatic Considering Application for Lottery Concession
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer is interested in expanding into the lottery business. An IPO is considered as an option for improving its financing structure.
May 18, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-05-18)
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May 18, 2011
„Austria Is Losing Its Competitiveness“
The Industrial Association’s president sees a “dramatic deterioration” of Austria’s competitiveness as a business location and criticizes a lack of respect for industrialists.
May 18, 2011
Austrian FDI: 2010 Was a Year of Stabilization
Active foreign direct investment increased, while inward flows stagnated in 2010. Turkey was the top destination for Austrian investors.
May 18, 2011
Strabag Issues € 175m Corporate Bond
The bond has a term to maturity of seven years and a coupon of 4.75%. Proceeds will be used for general business purposes and the improvement of the financing structure.
May 18, 2011
Atrium: 50% Decline in Pre-Tax Profit
Despite a growing rental income, the real estate company’s profit before taxation decreased from € 46.3m to € 26.4m.
May 18, 2011
Binder+Co Starts 2011 with Strong First Quarter Growth
The Austrian machine and plant manufacturer began the 2011 financial year in a successful manner. Company sales revenues were some 44% higher at € 17.34m, EBIT more than trebled to € 1.10m.
May 18, 2011
Strong Growth Rates for Schoeller-Bleckmann
The Austrian oilfield equipment company recorded strong results in the first quarter. Sales went up by 81.8%, EBIT quadrupled to € 20m.
May 18, 2011
CEO of BWT Increases Control Over His Group
Andreas Weißenbacher increased his share in BWT to now 26.2%. He also controls 37% of German WMF. Both companies improved their results in 2010.
May 17, 2011
Results of OMV’s Ordinary Annual General Meeting 2011
A dividend of € 1.00 per share and a share buy-back have been approved by the AGM. Markus Beyrer was elected as member of the Supervisory Board.
May 17, 2011
Firms Asked to Reduce European Focus in Favour of BRIC States
The Austrian economy has to up its focus on emerging markets, the Economy Minister has warned. 83% of all exports go to customers in Europe.
May 17, 2011
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