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Signa in Upheaval: Rene Benko's Retreat and the Future of the Real Estate Giant
Significant changes have now taken place at the real estate and retail group Signa. Company founder Rene Benko is stepping down and handing over the reins to restructuring expert Arndt Geiwitz. This step follows pressure from investors and is intended to initiate a comprehensive restructuring of the group. Benko's removal from power was already apparent in the industry, but it has now been officially announced that Geiwitz will take over as Chairman of the Shareholders' Committee and the Advisory Board. However, the circumstances surrounding Benko's voting rights remain uncertain.
November 9, 2023
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Rene Benko and the Future of the Signa Group: Silence Before the Storm?
The Austrian Signa Group once celebrated as a shining star in the real estate sky and a powerful player in the retail sector, is currently facing uncertain times and financial turbulence. Company founder Rene Benko, who has led the group from a non-operational position since 2013 and holds the majority of voting rights through his family foundations, is at the center of a heated debate about the group's future.
November 6, 2023
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Russian Operations of Strabag: Haselsteiner Cancels Syndicate Agreement with Holding Company of Oligarch Oleg Deripaska
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Recently, the Haselsteiner Family Private Foundation informed the Strabag Board of Directors that it has terminated a syndicate agreement between the main shareholders. Previously, several attempts to buy up all the shares of the major Russian investor Oleg Deripaska failed.
March 15, 2022
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Bilderberg 2015: Full List of All 133 Participants
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The full list of all 133 attendees to the top secret Bilderberg Group conference 2015 has been released (see below). The Austrians participating are René Benko, Oscar Bronner, Heinz Fischer, Alfred Gusenbauer, Erich Hampel, Wolfgang Hesoun, Gerhard Roiss, Rudolf Scholten and Karl Sevelda.
June 12, 2015 · Updated: June 12, 2015; 17:45
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“Serbia Has to Become Economically and Politically Stable”
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Prime Minister Dacic promised to continue to follow the path to an EU membership. Former Austrian Chancellor Gusenbauer underlines Serbia’s importance among Western Balkan states.
March 3, 2014
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Former Kazakh Embassador Facing Trial in Austria
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Rachat Alijew is facing prosecution in Austria because of alleged money laundering. Moreover, a former Austrian Chancellor is suspected of spying.
December 10, 2013
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Serbia Gets Support by Former Italian Foreign Minister
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On its path to EU integration, Serbia gets further well-known support.
October 8, 2013
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Former Austrian Chancellor to Counsel Serbian Government
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Former Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer (SPÖ) was invited by the Serbian government to advise and support it on their path to the European Union.
August 21, 2013
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Alpine Facing Bankruptcy
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The restructuring of Austria’s second biggest construction company Alpine has failed. The enterprise therefore has to face bankruptcy.
June 19, 2013
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Wiedeking Joins Benko’s Signa Holding
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The German manager becomes a member of the Austrian real estate group’s advisory board.
November 30, 2011
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Alfred Gusenbauer Starts Venture Capital Company
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The former Austrian Chancellor and three partners founded the Cudos Group. It will invest in industrial companies in Austria and CEE.
July 6, 2011