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BWT Remains on a Solid Growth Path
Today, the Austrian water technology company reports first half-year figures. Revenues were up by 3.4%.
August 10, 2012
T-Mobile: Earnings Down
The Austrian subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom announced its results of the first six months today. Sales were down by 2.6%.
August 9, 2012
RHI Does Not Exclude Shutdowns
The Austrian manufacturer of refractory products faces capacity problems in the steel sector. Investments may be cut.
August 9, 2012
Borealis delivers solid profits in a difficult market environment
Borealis recorded a net profit of € 112m in the second quarter of 2012 compared to € 168m during the same period in the record year 2011.
August 9, 2012
Polytec: Drastic Decrease in Sales and Earnings
Today, the Austrian component supplier has published its results for the first six months of 2012. Due to the sale of the interior segment last year, EBIT and sales were down remarkably.
August 8, 2012
OMV: Higher Profit than Expected
In the second quarter, clean CCS EBIT was at € 865 mn, up 82% vs. Q2/11. Sales grew by 25%. Gearing ratio down to 31% vs. 34% in Q2/11.
August 8, 2012
Verbund: Erste Group Pessimistic
The Austrian energy company is expected to record lower earnings in the coming years.
August 7, 2012
Moderate Increase in Andritz Earnings
The Austrian technology Group ANDRITZ showed satisfactory business development in the second quarter of 2012. Sales rose by 15.1%, EBITA wa up by 10.1%.
August 7, 2012
Sharp Profit Decrease at voestalpine
At € 3.051bn in the first quarter of 2012/13, revenue remains constant in a year-to-year comparison. EBITDA declines by 19% from € 463m to € 375m. Net profit down by 30.9%.
August 7, 2012
RHI Announces Surprisingly High Profit
In the second quarter of 2012, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products could achieve strong EBIT(+24%) and EBITDA (+13%) growth rates.
August 7, 2012
Polytec: Lower Revenues Anticipated
The Austrian automotive component supplier will present its half-year results next Wednesday. Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) expect lower earnings.
August 6, 2012
Immofinanz: Net Income Down, Earnings Up
The Austrian real estate group confirmed the positive operating trend set in recent quarters with the close of the 2011/12 financial year, which brought a slight 1.2% year-on-year increase in rental income.
August 6, 2012
Drastic Concentration in Austrian Retail Industry
Retail trade chains are dominating the Austrian retail trade market. Small suppliers are being forced out of the market.
August 4, 2012
Bank Austria as UniCredit´s Cash Cow
Without Bank Austria, UniCredit would have been in the loss area. The CESEE region is still Bank Austria´s future market.
August 4, 2012
Voestalpine: Drop in Profits Expected
Next Tuesday, the Austrian steel group will publish the results fort he first quarter of 2012.
August 4, 2012
Kommunalkredit: Small Profit, Big Risks
In the first six months, the nationalized Austrian Kommunalkredit bank could generate a net income of € 16.2m. Further capital injections are likely.
August 4, 2012
RHI: Moderate Rise Earnings Expected
Next Tuesday, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products will announce its half-year results.
August 3, 2012
Immofinanz: Rise in Earnings Ahead
Next Monday, the Austrian real estate company will publish results for the financial year 2011/12. Net income should remain stable
August 3, 2012
Rising Profit at Bank Austria
Bank Austria posts net profit of € 646m for the first six months. Net operating profit was up by 11.1 per cent. Lending volume rises by 3.3 per cent to € 136bn.
August 3, 2012
AMAG: Decline in Earnings
Today, the Austrian aluminum company presented the results of the second quarter and refers to the difficult market environment. Sales remained stable.
August 3, 2012
Hutchison „3“ Records Substantial Customer Growth
The smallest telecommunication operator in Austria is growing significantly. Revenues were up by 9% in the first six months of 2012.
August 2, 2012
Alpine Cuts Losses Substantially
New ALPINE 2015 program for margin optimization is showing initial results. Increase in EBIT, EBT and revenue from construction services. The losses in Southeastern Europe should be compensated by the focus on Alpine´s core markets.
August 2, 2012
Erste Group: Concerns Despite Profits
Yesterday, the Austrian banking group published its results for the first half year. The business in Romania, Hungary and Ukraine causes worries.
August 1, 2012
Oberbank: Lending Business Grows
The Linz-based Oberbank has achieved strong results in the first half year of 2012. Profits remained stable.
August 1, 2012
RHI: Slight Increase in EBIT Ahead
According to Berenberg Bank, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products has achieved a 4% increase in sales in the second quarter of 2012
August 1, 2012
Immofinanz: Rise in Operating Profit Expected
Analysts expect the Austrian property company to achieve a 58% increase in EBIT. EBT will be lower, Baader Bank says.
August 1, 2012
AUA: Auditors Found Inconsistencies
In 2007, Austrian Airlines should not have recorded a profit, but a substantial loss of € 235m, auditors says.
July 31, 2012
Slovenian Abanka Vipa Needs Fresh Capital
The third-biggest Slovenian bank needs a capital injection of € 50m. In total, Abanka Vipa has a risky assets of € 600m.
July 31, 2012
Erste Group Burdened by Losses in Eastern Europe
Despite losses in Romania, Hungary and Ukraine, Erste Group posts a net profit of € 453.6m in first half of 2012.
July 31, 2012
Still Upward Trend in Austrian Construction Industry
Increase in volume of orders by 21.8% in civil engineering and construction of buildings at the end of April 2012. Output increased by 7.4% from January until April 2012.
July 30, 2012
Austrian Banking Industry Records Higher Profits
In the first quarter of 2012, Austria´s bank achieved a consolidated net income after taxes and minorities of € 2.12bn.
July 27, 2012
Austrian Retail Industry: Concentration Goes On
In the first quarter of 2012, 38% of all retail trade branches were operated by retail chains.
July 26, 2012
Strabag Announces Profit Warning
For the Austrian construction company, the EBIT of EUR 300m will not be achievable.
July 25, 2012
Verbund Increases Operating Result and Group Result
Verbunds´Operating result: +11.9% to € 434.7m Group result: +12.4% to € 198.2m 2012 outlook: operating result of about € 800m, Group result of about € 350m.
July 25, 2012
Verbund: Substantial Rise in Net Income Expected
Tomorrow, the Austrian energy company Verbund will announce ist first quarter results for 2012.
July 24, 2012
Moderate Rise in Net Income at AT&S
The Ausstrian high-tech company AT&S reaffirms positive outlook for current financial year following modest first-quarter performance. Revenues were up by 14% and the EBITDA margin improved slightly.
July 24, 2012
Ams: Revenue Growth Reached 66%
ams reports second quarter and first half results. EBIT was up remarkably.
July 24, 2012
AT&S: Mixed Results Expected
Next week, the Austrian producer of semiconductors will publish its first quarter results. Analysts of Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) expect a rise in net income and revenues.
July 20, 2012
Stable Results at Wolford
Today, the Austrian clothing company published the results of the 2011/12 fiscal year. Sales rose by 1.3%, EBITDA and EBIT were slightly below prior-year level .
July 20, 2012
KTM: Record Sales in the First Half Year of 2012
The Austrian producer of motorcycles achieved record sales in the first half year of 2012. In total, 50,233 motorcycles were sold . This corresponds to an increase by 36%.
July 19, 2012
Mixed Results for Kapsch TrafficCom
Strong growth continues, revenues up 42% in reporting period. However, earnings below previous year due to project delays. Net income is slightly down.
July 17, 2012
Kapsch TrafficCom: Rise in Revenues Ahead
Analysts expect the Austrian IT company to record a substantial increase in revenues. The earnings are different.
July 16, 2012
Austrian Railways to Record Profits Already in 2012
Christian Kern, CEO of Austrian Railways, explains that the company´s restructuring is going on. The results would be better than the expectations.
July 16, 2012
Agrana Posts Strong Results
The Austrian sugar and starch company announced its results for first quarter of 2012|13 (ended 31 May 2012): sound business performance is sustained in first three months.
July 12, 2012
bwin.party´s Earnings Under Pressure
The Austro-British entertainment company issues a pre-close trading update. Due to new taxes in Germany, the expectations are decent.
July 10, 2012
Performance of Austrian Banks Remarkably Down
Austria seems to be significantly „overbanked“: Austrian banks only achieve a 0.1% yield on the capital employed.
July 9, 2012
Massive Decrease in Turnover at Vienna Stock Exchange
In June, turnover fell by 50%. This is the lowest turnover since 2003. RCB recorded the second-highest turnover figure behind Deutsche Bank.
July 7, 2012
FACC Achieves Record Turnover
Operating result remains high despite massive increase in development activities. Positive outlook thanks to increasing demand for aircraft and constant development of market position.
July 6, 2012
Reorganization at UniCredit
The Italian banking group plans to dezentralize its structure. Bank Austria as CESEE hub is affected.
July 5, 2012
Austrian Airlines: Operated by Tyrolean
The transfer of undertakings is completed. About 2,000 AUA staff members shifted to the regional airline Tyrolean.
July 3, 2012