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SIS to be Sold to Atos Origin
The French Atos Origin Acquired Siemens IT Solutions and Services, both companies expect synergy effects. Drastic job cuts in Vienna are feared.
December 15, 2010
Russia Reaches for Volksbank International
VBI, the holding company for the Eastern interests of the Österreichischen Volksbanken, is for sale. Russian parties are interested.
December 15, 2010
JCL Logistics and Rail Cargo Austria Step into Strategic Alliance
Both logistics companies agree to establish a cooperation in groupage service. Their common target is to reach synergies in their transport network.
December 15, 2010
Allianz: Austria's Economic Production has Reached Pre-crisis Level in 2011
Strong exports and government stimulus programs enabled growth. Despite public savings constraint, Allianz expects further upward trends.
December 15, 2010
Growth Trends in Austria's Insurance Industry
The FMA report for the 3rd quarter of 2010 indicates a light growth trend for the Austrian insurance industry.
December 15, 2010
Austrian Economic Chamber is Against Euro-Bonds
Chamber President Leitl calls for an in-depth cooperation in economic policy instead of euro-bonds.
December 15, 2010
Cooperation Between Korean LG and Austrian Zumtobel
LG Innotek and Zumtobel Group conclude LED cooperation agreement.
December 15, 2010
Statistik Austria: Construction Costs Continue to Rise
Costs increase for residential and housing development construction; the index of bridge and road construction has declined however.
December 15, 2010
Bene Still Reports Losses
The Austrian manufacturer of office furniture reports an increase in sales by 10.2% in Q3 2010. Sales in Germany dropped by 18.5%. UK market perfomed well.
December 15, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-15)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 15, 2010
OeNB: Recovery of the Financial System in a Persistently Uncertain Environment
The OeNB considers that domestic banks benefit from the positive development in the CEE region. However, uncertainties stay on as before.
December 15, 2010
Economic Chamber: Cautious Optimism in Austrian Industry
Industrial production is at the level of 2006; exports are still below pre-crisis levels.
December 15, 2010
EVN: Changes in the Executive Board of EVN
The energy supplier located in Lower Austria announces the early retirement of Burkhard Hofer, member and spokesman of the Executive Board.
December 15, 2010
New Head for Bank Austria´s CEE Division
Gianni Franco Papa designated to head Bank Austria’s CEE operations. The experienced manager is responsible for the Group’s planned growth.
December 15, 2010
No competition for Austrian Post
The letter market remains under control of the Post in Austria. Despite liberalization plans, there are no interested parties on the market.
December 15, 2010
ATB Group Still Records Losses
The A-Tec division ATB publishes its results for the first nine months: declining sales and losses.
December 14, 2010
Linz AG: Decrease in Operating Profits
The Upper-Austrian energy supplier experiences a slight increase in sales. Profits declined. However, the board states to be “satisfied”.
December 14, 2010
Complaint of Unconstitutionality against Securities Capital Gains Tax
Austria banks and investment companies file a complaint before the Constitutional Court against the as of next year introduced tax on securities capital gains.
December 14, 2010
Skylink: Resignation of Executive Board or Supervisory Board
The Vienna Airport Skylink debacle is becoming a political issue. Staffing decisions have been made.
December 14, 2010
Madoff Affair: Accused Defend Themselves
The accused Sonja Kohn and Stefan Zapotocky defend themselves vehemently against accusations and allegations. Both are, according to the accusation, part of the Madoff system.
December 14, 2010
New Logistics Center for Gebrüder Weiss in Romania
The logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has entrusted the construction of a logistics center in Sibiu to the Unger Steel Group as general contractor again.
December 14, 2010
Demands against the Hypo Group Amount up to € 300m
The investigation team appointed for the Hypo Group has determined property damages for over 300m. This amount is the basis for eventual claims.
December 14, 2010
New Board Member at OMV
Supervisory Board of OMV: Manfred Leitner appointed to the OMV Executive Board with effect from April 1, 2011.
December 14, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-14)
Daily News-Flash from then Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 14, 2010
Serious setback for Intercell
The Vienna vaccine manufacturers has to terminate a research project unexpectedly at a late stage. Heavy losses are expected for this year.
December 14, 2010
Austrians spend about € 2.5bn on gifts
Spending propensity shows a rising trend. Cash is still the most widely means of payment.
December 14, 2010
Vienna International Airport: Plus 12.1% in passengers during November 2010
The number of passengers handled by Vienna International Airport in November 2010 rose by 12.1% year-on-year to 1,550,324.
December 14, 2010
Risk of Poverty for 12% of Austrians
By 2008, 12.4% of the Austrian populatin is threatened by poverty. The average of the EU countries amounts to 17%.
December 14, 2010
AUA: Signs of Strike
The staff is voting for strike measures. Protests are planned for after the Christmas holidays.
December 14, 2010
Extensive Refinancing Needs by Austrian Banks
Due to the maturity of large loan volumes, Austria's banks will need at least € 20bn next year.
December 14, 2010
Contradictions about Sanader's Connection to Carinthia
The connection between the former Croatian Prime Minister Sanader and the Carinthian Hypo Group is multifaceted, but also full of contradictions.
December 14, 2010
Government Support for the Hypo Group
The Hypo Group is still far away the end of restructuring. Losses between € 700m and € 900m are expected for this year. The state gives a guarantee for 500m.
December 13, 2010
Austria Benefits from Low Loan Interest Rates
Because of low interest rates and spreads, Austria is able to get convenient financing on the loan market. Euro-bonds would mean significant costs for Austria.
December 13, 2010
Changes in Trend for the Austrian Labor Market
Imminent job cuts because of the uncertain business development.
December 13, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Tax on Securities Gains Damages Austrian Economy
Massive disadvantages for Austrian companies because of financing made more difficult are feared by the members of the of the Vienna Stock Exchange board, Michael Buhl and Heinrich Schaller.
December 13, 2010
Madoff Proceedings: Billion Lawsuit against Bank Austria
The former chairman of Bank Medici, Sonja Kohn, is said to have managed the Madoff system for years. A lawsuit has been filed from the US.
December 13, 2010
Economic Chamber: Positive Outlook for 2011
The Business Barometer presents both opportunities and risks for the Austrian economy. Shortage of skills and low investment continue being weak points.
December 13, 2010
Lenzing Expands Fiber Production Capacity
The Lenzing Group, an Austrian actor in man-made cellulose fibers, sets the course for the future expansion of its fiber production capacity.
December 13, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-13)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 13, 2010
The Croatia-Connection of the Hypo Group
The recent arrest of former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader casts shadows on the Carinthian Hypo Group.
December 10, 2010
OMV: Nabucco Underway as Planned
Austrian OMV considers that the gas pipeline project of European energy companies is developing according to plans.
December 10, 2010
Difficult Times for Austrian Investors in Zagreb
The plan of an Austrian group of investors to build the largest shopping center in Europe in the Croatian capital threatens to fail.
December 10, 2010
Is Austria a Risk Country?
Due to its engagement in Eastern Europe, Austria is partially considered as a potential risk country. Lack of understanding for this assessment is shown by Austria.
December 10, 2010
Economic Chamber: No More Credit Crunch for Austria’s Businesses
A study by the Austrian Economic Chamber shows the high level of satisfaction of local businesses with their banks: the credit crunch has disappeared.
December 10, 2010
Nowotny: No Euro-bonds Yet
Although he supports the euro-bonds in principle, the time has not come yet for the Governor of the Austrian National Bank.
December 10, 2010
WIFO: Austrian Manufacturing Industry in Good Position
The economic recovery driven by exports and the manufacturing industry continued in the fall: the GDP grew 2.4% over the previous year in the third quarter.
December 10, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-10)
Daily News Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 10, 2010
Central European Gas Hub Launch Futures Market
Central European Gas Hub and Vienna Stock Exchange launch futures market on the CEGH Gas Exchange of Wiener Börse. CEGH also operates in the OTC market.
December 10, 2010
Miba Increases Both Sales and Earnings
At € 313.7m, revenue of the Austrian component supplier is up 37 percent from the previous year. Number of employees of the Miba Group up by 20 percent.
December 10, 2010
Doubts Over Kovats’s Restructuring Plan
The value of AE&E Group is dubious. Kovats could have problems with the quota.
December 10, 2010
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