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Wienerberger: Analysts See a Strong Rise in Results
The Austrian brick manufacturer will, according to analysts, report a substantial rise in sales and earnings. The figures will be presented the day after tomorrow.
November 7, 2011
C-Quadrat Announces Lower Net Profits
Net profits of the Austrian investment fund company for the period amounts to € 2.5m after 9.3m in 2010. Management fees were up by 35%.
November 7, 2011
Scepticism in Carinthian Industry
The current situation is satisfying in the Carinthian industry. However, for the future, many industrialists are less optimistic.
November 5, 2011
Moody´s Considers Downgrade of Erste Group
The rating agency says that a downgrade of the long-term rating of Erste Group from “Baa1” to “Baa2”is probable.
November 5, 2011
Andritz: Analysts Optimistic
The Austrian engineering and technology group Andritz is expected to report a significant rise in sales, earnings and profits.
November 5, 2011
No Signs of Slowdown at AMAG
The Austrian aluminum company reported solid growth figures for the first nine months of the year. Sales increased by 15%, EBIT was up 22% to € 90.7m.
November 4, 2011
RHI Anticipates Slowdown in Business
The negative trend could come to an end in the second quarter of 2012. In the first nine months of the current year, the Austrian producer of refractory materials increased revenues and profit.
November 3, 2011
KTM Heading for Record
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer increased turnover by 12%. Previous year’s profit was already exceeded in the first three quarters of 2011.
November 3, 2011
BWT Wants to Become More Visible
The Austrian water technology company knows its main problem very well. Despite a solid business and a high degree of innovation, BWT is not very well-known.
November 1, 2011
Good Prospects for AMAG
The Austrian aluminum company expects satisfying results for the third quarter of 2011. Also analysts have high sales and profits estimations.
November 1, 2011
Erste Group´s CEO Wants to Avoid Further State Aid
Andreas Treichl, CEO of the Austrian major bank Erste Group, wants to prevent a further influence of the Austrian state.
October 29, 2011
Silhouette Will Remain in Linz
For several years, the Austrian manufacturer of glasses experienced declining sales. Nevertheless, the management is optimistic.
October 29, 2011
High Expectations for RHI
Analysts forecast a substantial rise in sales for the Austrian refractory manufacturer. However, profits should decline, analysts state.
October 29, 2011
Quanmax Raises Targets for 2011
The Austrian distributor of IT products benefits from the acquisition of S&T. Target turnover for the fiscal year has been revised to € 150m.
October 28, 2011
Hirsch Servo Achieves Turnaround in EBIT
Total sales of the Austrian machine manufacturer and packaging supplier increased by 8%. EBIT improved by € 7.6m to € 2.2m.
October 28, 2011
Erste Group Reports Loss of € 1.49bn for the Third Quarter
The Austrian bank took extraordinary charges leading to a net loss of € 973.0m in the first nine months of 2011 and significantly reduced CDS exposure.
October 28, 2011
AUA Remains in the Red in 2011
The Austrian carrier improved its operating profit by 30% in the third quarter 2011. A positive result, however, will not be achieved in the full year.
October 27, 2011
Verbund’s Result Influenced by Impairment Tests
The Austrian electricity group presented an improved operating result for the first three quarters of the year despite weak water supply.
October 27, 2011
Strong Rise in Sales for austriamicrosystems
Austriamicrosystems, a manufacturer of ICs for communications, industry & medical and automotive applications, reports revenue and earnings growth for the third quarter of 2011.
October 24, 2011
Lenzing Expands Capacities in China
The Austrian fiber manufacturer experiences still strong growth in China. Investments will rise significantly too.
October 24, 2011
Negative Results for S&T
The Austrian IT service provider S&T had to report losses in the third quarter of 2011. Sales were below expectations.
October 22, 2011
SBO Expects „Extreme Growth“
In the long run, Gerald Grohmann, CEO of the Austrian oilfield equipment manufacturer Schoeller-Bleckmann, sees an excellent development.
October 22, 2011
AT&S: Massive Investments in China
The Austrian manufacturer of conductor boards will invest € 600m for its factory in the Chinese Chongqing.
October 22, 2011
More Dividends For Agrana´s Shareholders
The Austrian fruit and starch company Agrana announces a dividend increase for the business year 2011/12.
October 22, 2011
OMV Raises Production and Margins
The Austrian oil and gas company increased total production by 3%. Hedges adversely impacted EBIT by € 44m in the period from July to September.
October 21, 2011
Plaut with Increased Sales and Earnings after Three Quarters
The consulting group, which is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, announced a 14% sales increase for the first nine months of the year. EBIT more than doubled to € 0.5m.
October 20, 2011
AT&S Reports Solid Quarterly Results
The Austrian technology company achieved record sales of € 131.4m in the second quarter. A new sales office in Taiwan will be opened soon.
October 20, 2011
Update Software Reports Positive Earnings
The Austrian software provider update software, which is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange, recorded a rise of 28% in sales. EBIT turned into the black zone.
October 19, 2011
Lower Profits for Verbund´s Subsidiary Sorgenia
Sorgenia, the Italian Subsidiary of the Austrian energy corporation Verbund, reports a drastic decrease in net income from € 61m to € 18m. Sales were down by 8.5%.
October 18, 2011
Austrian Motor Vehicle Industry Prospers
Vehicle production recovered completely in 2010 – high commodity prices hindered significant earnings growth. In 2011, sales will reach € 14bn again.
October 17, 2011
Lufthansa Holds On Austrian Airlines
The German Airline will keep its Austrian subsidiary despite of persisting losses.
October 15, 2011
Ikea Austria Reaches Over € 600m in Sales
The Swedish furniture corporation raised its market share in Austria to 13.9%. Sales grew by 1.6% up to € 604.2m.
October 15, 2011
Palfinger Aims for Growth in China
The Austrian crane manufacturer, which has recently published a capital increase, will use these funds for further investments in China.
October 15, 2011
Agrana: Strong Results for First Half of 2011|12
The Austrian sugar and starch company expects a significant increase in pre-exceptionals operating profit for the full year.
October 13, 2011
Performance of Investment Funds Drops Further in September
The average one-year performance was -3.74%. Only 526 out of 1,614 funds showed a positive performance.
October 12, 2011
Decreasing EBIT for Austrian SME
Domestic Small and Medium Enterprises record a decline in their return on investment. Lower finance costs could offset this effect. 40% of all SME are in the red zone.
October 5, 2011
Bewag Achieved Turnaround
The regional energy provider Bewag turns back to the profit zone. In 2011, CEO Michael Gerbavsits expects a double-digit million figure in profits.
October 3, 2011
Rising Turnover in Austrian Retail Trade
Stimulation of trade in August 2011 - turnover in Austrian retail trade increased by 4.0%.
October 3, 2011
ÖBB with Positive Operating Result in First Half of 2011
The Austrian Federal Railways continue their restructuring program. Management expects to leave the loss zone by 2013.
September 29, 2011
Strong Order Intake for Head
The Dutch and Vienna-listed sports article manufacturer Head records rising sales. Expectations for 2012/2013 are stable.
September 26, 2011
Rise in Turnover for Verkehrsbüro
The Austrian travel agency group records a rise in turnover up to € 850m.
September 26, 2011
Drastic Decrease in Profits for Immofinanz Group
The Austrian real estate company records increasing rental income in the first quarter of 2011/12. The decline in profits is due to foreign exchange effects.
September 26, 2011
Strong Growth for Bernegger
The Upper-Austrian construction company could achieve a 7.5% growth in turnover.
September 21, 2011
Rising Sales for Bene
The Austrian office furniture manufacturer Bene could further expand its operations and turn the earnings positive.
September 21, 2011
No Dividends at Austrian Volksbanken AG
Österreichische Volksbanken Aktiengesellschaft – no payments on profit-related instruments for the 2011 business year.
September 21, 2011
OMV Publishes New Strategy
Gerhard Roiss became CEO of the Austrian OMV six months ago. This week, Roiss will present the company´s strategy at the capital market´s day in Istanbul, Turkey.
September 19, 2011
Wolford Increased Sales and Earnings
In the first three months of the current fiscal year, the Austrian luxury clothing company continued on the growth path prevailing in the prior year.
September 16, 2011
Insurance Industry: Moderate Decline in Premiums
Total premiums written dropped by 2.87% in the period from April to June. Life insurance business was down 11.23%.
September 15, 2011
Investment Funds with Negative Performance in August
The average one-year performance was -1.36%. Only 675 out of 1,615 funds showed a positive performance.
September 9, 2011
Miba Reports Strong Growth in Sales
The Austrian component supplier achieved a sales increase of 38.5% in the first half of FY 2011/12. EBT amounted to € 28.6m, slightly higher than in the previous year.
September 9, 2011
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