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EANS-General Meeting: C.A.T. oil AG / 10th ordinary general shareholders meeting of C.A.T. oil AG, Vienna

Herewith, C.A.T. oil AG revokes its convocation of 22 May 2015 to the 10th Annual Shareholders' Meeting on 29 June 2015 because the ad hoc notice of the convocation was not published in time.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 29, 2015

Austrian Culture - Vienna’s Easter Markets

Traditional Easter decorations and artfully decorated eggs, culinary treats and a program of music await you at Vienna’s Easter markets in March. There’s all sorts of entertainment for young visitors to the markets.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 26, 2016

Starwood Sells Hotel Imperial Vienna for EUR 71 Million

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that it has closed on the sale of Hotel Imperial Vienna, a Luxury Collection Hotel, to Al Habtoor Investment - the investment arm of UAE conglomerate Al Habtoor Group for 71 million euros. As part of the transaction, all rooms and suites of the iconic hotel will be renovated over the next four years. Hotel Imperial will continue to operate as part of The Luxury Collection brand under a new long-term management agreement.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 26, 2016

Greece Recalls Ambassador to Vienna in Row over Worsening Migrant Issue

By decision of Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, Greece’s Ambassador to Vienna, H. E. Mrs. Chryssoula Aliferi, is being called to Athens for consultations aimed at "safeguarding the relations" between the states and peoples of Greece and Austria.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 25, 2016

Rembrandt, Titian and Bellotto in Prince Eugene's Winter Palace in Vienna

The winter palace is showing around 100 important works of grand masters from the Dresden Picture Gallery.

Relevance: 1.00 · June 26, 2015

International Day of Yoga Celebrations in Vienna on 19th and 21st June

The United Nations General Assembly declared 21st June as the International Day of Yoga. The resolution adopted by the General Assembly invites everyone to observe that day as the International Day of Yoga. On occasion of the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India in Vienna is organizing the several events on 19th and 21st June, 2016.

Relevance: 1.00 · June 15, 2016

OSCE Meeting in Vienna: "Empowerment of Youth Crucial in Preventing Violent Extremism"

Preventing and responding to the terrorist radicalization of youth north and south of the Mediterranean was in focus of the OSCE Mediterranean Contact Group meeting held in Vienna. OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier launched in 2015 the organization-wide campaign ‘OSCE United in Countering Violent Extremism’ to underscore that the OSCE stands together as one in countering violent extremism and radicalization leading to terrorism.

Relevance: 1.00 · June 15, 2016

PALFINGER intends to make a takeover bid for Norwegian TTS Group ASA

PALFINGER AG, a company listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and headquartered in Bergheim/Salzburg, intends to make a takeover bid, via its subsidiary Palfinger Marine GmbH, Salzburg, for all of the shares in Norwegian Bergen-headquartered TTS Group ASA.

Relevance: 1.00 · June 19, 2016

ANDRITZ GROUP: Results for the first half of 2016

International technology Group ANDRITZ saw solid business development in the first half of 2016. The key financial figures developed as follows..

Relevance: 1.00 · August 5, 2016

Vienna Airport in 2016: Three Passenger Records in One Year - BestMonth and Busiest Day Ever, Annual Threshold of 23 Million Passengers Surpassedfor the First Time

Vienna Airport set three new records in the year 2016. In addition to the busiest day (September 16, 2016) and the best month ever (July 2016), Vienna Airport surpassed the threshold of 23 million passengers in 2016 for the first time in its history, handling 23.4 million passengers.

Relevance: 1.00 · January 17, 2017

Iran Nuclear Deal: Historic Agreement in Vienna

The so-called P5+1 - the US, UK, France, China and Russia plus Germany and the EU have reached a "historic" deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions. The deal, known as the "Comprehensive Joint Plan of Action", was signed today in Vienna.

Relevance: 1.00 · July 14, 2015

International Day of Yoga Celebrations in Vienna

The United Nations General Assembly last year declared 21st June as the International Day of Yoga. The resolution adopted by the General Assembly invites everyone to observe that day as the International Day of Yoga. Hence, the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Vienna took place at Votiv Park, in the heart of Vienna, where people participated in good numbers to perform the exercises as per the common yoga protocol.

Relevance: 1.00 · June 21, 2015

Semperit Group: Conveyor belt segment Sempertrans continues global expansion with new capacities in Poland

The Semperit Group continues its growth in the Sempertrans segment with the commissioning of new production capacities at the site in Belchatów, Poland. A total of about EUR 40 million has been invested to expand production capacities. Due to strong sales activities and high demand for Sempertrans products, the new capacities are already very well utilised.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 30, 2015

Western Balkans Countries Discussed Investment, Jobs and Integration in Vienna

The World Bank and the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) held a high-level policy dialogue on ‘Investment, Jobs and Integration’ last week. Ministers and senior officials from the Western Balkans region as well as policy experts from international organisations and the business community gathered to discuss the challenges the region is currently facing, in particular the high unemployment rate, low international competitiveness, and lack of modern infrastructure.

Relevance: 1.00 · July 8, 2016

Semperit AG Holding / Semperit Group with stable operationaldevelopment in H1 2016

The publicly listed Semperit Group generated a stable operational development in the ongoing difficult market environment of the first half of 2016. Despite the weak economy, Semperit generated a further increase in revenue with high profitability in the Industrial Sector.

Relevance: 1.00 · August 18, 2016

Erste Group Presents Net Profit of EUR 487.2 Million in H1 15

Erste Group closed the first half of 2015 with positive results, reflected in strong improvements in profitability, asset quality, lending and capital. The group reported a net profit of EUR 487.2 million in H1 2015, compared to a negative result of EUR -929.7 million in the similar period last year; all countries except Hungary made a positive contribution to this development. Total assets increased to EUR 197.5 billion, compared to EUR 196.3 billion at the end of 2014. This balance sheet growth reflects a 2.2% advance in net lending to customers compared to the end of 2014, to EUR 123.5 billion, supported by the 1.7% growth in loans to households, 2.0% to SMEs and 5.9% to large corporates.

Relevance: 1.00 · August 7, 2015

EANS-Information of Significance: Binder+Co Aktiengesellschaft / Binder+Co Group

In the first half of 2015 Binder+Co, the Gleisdorf-based, international specialist for processing, environmental and packaging technology was able to improve its sales revenues, EBIT and order backlog markedly. The declared aim of the Binder+Co management for the year as a whole is therefore to raise sales revenues and the result for the year to levels that exceed those of 2013 and 2014.

Relevance: 1.00 · August 12, 2015

It’s all about Fashion during Vienna's Fashion Week

Until September 13th it’s all about fashion in Vienna’s Museums-Quartier. About 70 designers show their collections: at fashion shows and in the adjacent sales area in Quartier21, which invites visitors to go shopping. This year marks the seventh edition of the MQ Vienna Fashion Week. Last year, over 10,000 visitors came to the fashion event.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 8, 2015

ANDRITZ: Further optimization of Schuler Group's value chain

The Schuler Group, part of the ANDRITZ GROUP and headquartered in Göppingen, Germany, will further optimize its value chain by the end of 2017. The measures are a continuation of the steps successfully taken during the past two years to better adjust Schuler's organizational and cost structure to the market requirements.

Relevance: 1.00 · August 26, 2015

immigon portfolioabbau ag / Vienna Stock Exchange initiatesproceedings to repeal the admission to trading of the participation certificatesISIN AT0000755665 (04 September 2015)

On 28 May 2015, in preparation of its de-merger, the general meeting of Österreichische Volksbanken-Aktiengesellschaft (ÖVAG), the legal predecessor of immigon portfolioabbau ag and issuer of the participation certificates ISIN AT0000755665, resolved to reduce its registered share capital and its participation capital. The de-merger and reduction of the registered share capital and the participation capital became effective as of 4 July 2015.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 4, 2015

Vienna Jazz Floor - 100 Concerts in a Single Month

Jazz and blues thrive brilliantly in the world's capital city of music and there are so many small clubs with exquisite acts. Once a year, the scene celebrates the "Vienna Jazzfloor" festival, to which it invites internationally renowned jazz players to perform in nine of the city's clubs, including Jazzland, Davis, and Miles Smiles.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 29, 2015

Lenzing AG / Lenzing Presents New Group Strategy "sCore TEN": Profitable Growth Thanks to Eco-Friendly Specialty Fibers

The Lenzing Group is presenting its business strategy for the coming years entitled "sCore TEN". Accordingly, Lenzing's main priorities are strengthening the company's core business, intensifying cooperation with customers along the value chain, increasing the share of specialty fibers to 50% of total revenue by 2020, expanding its quality and technological leadership for man-made cellulose fibers and opening up new attractive business areas.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 16, 2015

Lenzing AG / Lenzing Group: Substantial Revenue and Earnings Increase in First Half-Year 2016

The Lenzing Group significantly improved earnings in the first half-year 2016 compared to the first half-year 2015. The disciplined implementation of the new group strategy sCore TEN with a clear focus on profitable growth based on environmentally friendly specialty fibers impacts already noticeably the company's business results.

Relevance: 1.00 · August 24, 2016

Meet the Ambassador of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna: H.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano

H.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano is the Permanent Representative and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna. Just recently Ambassador Kitano together with the host, UNIDO's Director-General Li Yong, attended a joint event for launching UNIDO projects in Etiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Liberia, Nigeria, Somalia, and Syria, after the government of Japan has confirmed that it will contribute over US$5.2 million to projects in these 8 countries.

Relevance: 1.00 · April 4, 2018

Lenzing Group Achieves Best Full-Year Results in Its History

In 2017, the Lenzing Group reports its best financial performance ever with record revenue and earnings due to a better product mix and higher selling prices in combination with a generally favorable market environment.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 14, 2018

Strabag subsidiary Center Communication Systems to extend tunnel transmitter system for Vienna underground

Center Communication Systems GmbH, a 100 % subsidiary of Strabag AG, has been awarded the largest contract in its company history. The specialist for mission-critical communication systems and security solutions has been commissioned by Wiener Linien, the public transport operator in Vienna, to modernise and extend the tunnel transmitter system for the underground metropolitan railway (U-Bahn) in the Austrian capital. The EUR 17.5 million contract involves a 78.5 km network with more than 100 stations.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 17, 2015

Erste Group Extends Andreas Treichl’s CEO Mandate to 2020

The Supervisory Board of Erste Group Bank AG extended Andreas Treichl’s mandate as Chairman of the Management Board until mid-2020.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 17, 2015

immigon portfolioabbau ag / Admission of participation certificatesISIN AT0000755665 to official trading (Amtlicher Handel) on Vienna StockExchange repealed (6 October 2015)

On 04 September 2015 immigon portfolioabbau ag released that the Wiener Börse AG (Vienna Stock Exchange) had initiated proceedings to repeal the admission of the participation certificates ISIN AT0000755665 to trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange (see ad-hoc-release dated 04 September 2015).

Relevance: 1.00 · October 6, 2015

Steep Q3 Rise in Equity Trading Volumes on Vienna Stock Exchange

Despite the traditional sluggishness in summer months, trading volumes in equities rose steeply in Q3 2015 by 19.1%, climbing from EUR 11.41 billion (Q3 2014) to EUR 13.59 billion (Q3 2105).

Relevance: 1.00 · October 7, 2015

Life Sciences Field is Booming in Vienna

Nine percent revenue growth, five percent increase in the workforce and a large increase in business startups - Vienna as a location for life science businesses is attracting companies at a rate never seen before.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 14, 2015

Soros University Leaves Budapest in Favor of Vienna

In Hungary, the Central European University (CEU) has faced massive hostility. As a consequence, the location will be relocated to Vienna. Michael Ignatieff, the rector of CEU, announced this week in Budapest that the university is finally moving: "This is a dark day for freedom in Hungary, and it's a dark day for academic freedom." In Vienna, negotiations are still underway on a suitable building for interim use from 2019. By 2023, the university is to move permanently to the grounds of the Otto Wagner Hospital.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 6, 2018

Joint Russia-US Fight against ISIS: Kerry and Lavrov to Hold Syria Talks in Vienna

US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday in Vienna to discuss the Syrian conflict together with their counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The meeting was made possible following the involvement of Vladimir Putin in serious diplomacy and the surprise visit by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Moscow on Tuesday.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 23, 2015

Visit Vienna's 11 Most Traditional Christmas Markets

From mid-November to Christmas, Vienna’s prettiest squares transform into magical Christmas markets. The aroma of Christmas bakery items and hot punch creates a pre-Christmas atmosphere. At the traditional Vienna Magic of Advent, the Rathausplatz becomes a shining fairytale land. The 150 or so sales booths at the Christmas market offer Christmas gifts, Christmas tree decorations, sweets and warming drinks.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 26, 2015

Celebrate New Years Eve 2015/16 in Vienna

At the change of year, the whole of Vienna is given over to partying and dancing. The New Year’s Eve Trail in the Old City is the highlight. A great ambience can be enjoyed as much at a gala dinner or festive ball as it can at a concert, the opera, in a hip club or a sophisticated bar. Superb exhibitions and a dazzling array of events, concerts, operas, operettas and the hit musicals "Mary Poppins" and "Mozart!" promise a New Year's Eve program brimming with excitement throughout the day and night.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 26, 2015

Iranian Foreign Minister to Participate in Syria Conference in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend the conference on Syria in Vienna on Friday. This has been confirmed today by the Foreign Ministry in Tehran, according to the official news agency ISNA. Iran will meet in Vienna not only to Russia and the USA, but also to its nemesis Saudi Arabia.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 28, 2015

Lenzing AG /Waltraud Kaserer Named the New Head of CorporateCommunications of the Lenzing Group

Waltraud Kaserer has been appointed to serve as the new Head of Corporate Communications of the international fiber group Lenzing AG as of January 1, 2016. She will succeed Angelika Guldt, who will be responsible for communicating sustainability-related issues of the Lenzing Group starting at the beginning of 2016.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 30, 2015

UniCredit - Bank Austria: CEE Operations Move from Vienna to Milan - Retail Business to be Sold or Restructured

Until the end of 2016, all CEE interests with currently 48,000 employees have to be transferred to Milan. Until now this division has been the most important earner for Bank Austria. The 13 banking subsidiaries of Bank Austria in Eastern and Southeastern Europe employ nearly 48,000 people - and thus the majority of the approximately 57,000 employees of Bank Austria. The retail banking business of in Austria with 1.6 million customers has to be sold or restructured, Unicredit announced in the afternoon.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 11, 2015

Pink Christmas in Vienna - Rainbow Christmas Market

The second gay and lesbian Christmas market Pink Christmas in Vienna will be held in November and December 2015.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 25, 2015

What to Do in Vienna at New Year's Eve?

New Year’s Eve in Vienna without music and dancing? No way! Whether Musikverein, Konzerthaus, Theater an der Wien or Kammeroper: Musical delights will be everywhere guaranteed.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 27, 2015

Austrian Foreign Ministry Welcomes Completion of Next Phase of the Vienna Agreement with Iran

The Austrian Foreign Minister welcomed the successful completion of the preparatory phase for the implementation of the Vienna Agreement between the E3/EU+3 and Iran. He hopes that Iran will assume a constructive role in resolving regional conflicts.

Relevance: 1.00 · January 19, 2016

US Company Contour Moves European Headquarters from Paris to Vienna

The Vienna-based European headquarters will be the strategic centre for all thermal and renewable energy facilities in Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Spain, Northern Ireland and Ukraine.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 11, 2015

Flughafen Wien Group Maintains Upward Trend: Passenger Growth and Strong Earnings Improvement in the First Nine Months of 2016

The Flughafen Wien Group is continuing its upward trend. All relevant financial performance indicators could be significantly improved in three economically strong quarters, featuring increases in revenue, EBITDA and the net profit for the period. Thanks to the consistent reduction of net debt, the 2016 target below the EUR 400 million mark has already been reached. The outlook is positive, and we expect to achieve our financial objectives for the entire year 2016.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 15, 2016

Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Vienna, Austria

Updated address and contact details of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Vienna, Austria

Relevance: 1.00 · February 14, 2018

IFM: Public Offer to increase minority stake in Vienna Airport will expire on Thursday

IFM would like to thank those investors who have already accepted its offer of EUR 100 per share and confirms that the offer will expire on Thursday, 28 April, at 1500 hours. IFM has explicitly excluded the increase of the offer price and will not extend the offer period.

Relevance: 1.00 · April 26, 2016

Summer Night Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

At the Summer Night Concert on 26 May the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra plays open-air in Schönbrunn Palace park and to the familiar high standard. What is unusual is that they play this concert, held each year since 2004, with free admission: it is a way for the famous ensemble to give around 100,000 visitors and the global TV audience a special experience.

Relevance: 1.00 · April 27, 2016

Semperit Group: Sempermed Joint Venture, Thailand

As already reported, Semperit Group is involved in three arbitrations against its Thai joint venture partner, Sri Trang-Agro Industry Public Co Ltd. Group and the joint venture company Siam Sempermed Corporation Ltd. (SSC), respectively.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 6, 2016

Flughafen Wien AG / Flughafen Wien Group Continues on Success Path inthe First Quarter of 2016

"The Flughafen Wien Group continued on its success path in the first quarter of 2016 thanks to a good business development, and supported by the required upward valuation of our stake in Malta Airport as a consequence of our increased shareholding. However, the serious crises unfortunately leave their mark on flight traffic, and enormously complicate the market environment for airlines and airports.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 18, 2016

Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Vienna to Discuss Defence Issues

As part of an official visit to Vienna, Ursula von der Leyen, Minister of Defence of Germany, which currently holds the OSCE Chairmanship, will meet OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier. During their meeting, von der Leyen and Zannier will discuss the role of the OSCE focusing in particular on the crisis in and around Ukraine. They will also explore possibilities to strengthen the OSCE and its capabilities.

Relevance: 1.00 · April 29, 2016

Ban Ki-moon's Visit to Vienna to Highlights Austria's Seat of a Total of 37 International Organisations

In the context of his visit to Vienna UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon met Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz for a working discussion at the Foreign Ministry. Talks focused on the challenges Austria and Europe are currently facing, especially in connection with the refugee crisis and the fight against radicalization and terrorism. A further topic addressed was the important role played by Austria as the seat and headquarters of a total of 37 international organisations.

Relevance: 1.00 · April 29, 2016

Most Expensive Expatriate Cities: Vienna Moves Up to 54th Place Overall in the Index

For the 22nd year running, global HR consulting firm Mercer has published its annual Cost of Living Ranking that lists the costliest and cheapest destinations for expatriates. Asia hosts five of the world’s 10 most expensive cities for expatriates. Hong Kong is once again the world’s most expensive city for expatriates. Vienna moves up to 54th place from 56th place overall in the index. 209 countries have been surveyed. See the full index below.

Relevance: 1.00 · July 22, 2016