Earnings

BDI - BioEnergy Expands Bio Gas Plant Operations

The Styrian company raised EBT by 37.3% year-on-year despite lower sales. Bio gas plants already account for 24% of total orders on hand.

August 11, 2011

Declining Sales for Schlumberger

Revenue of the Austrian champagne and spirits producer dropped by 3.9% in the first quarter of financial year 2011/12.

August 10, 2011

S&T Deeper in the Red

The IT service provider recorded higher losses in the first six months of 2011. The Austrian workforce has been reduced by one third since October.

August 10, 2011

ATB Returns to Profitability

The subsidiary of the insolvent A-Tec group achieved an increase in revenue of 18% in the first half of the year. EBIT turned positive to € 9.9m.

August 10, 2011

Strong Sales Growth for Plaut

The consulting group, which is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, announced a 16% sales increase. EBIT improved to € 420,000 in the first half of 2011.

August 10, 2011

Palfinger with Considerable Growth in First Half of 2011

Revenue of the Austrian crane manufacturer increased by 39.3%, EBIT more than doubled to € 36m.

August 10, 2011

OMV’s Results Impacted by Political Turmoil

The events in North Africa and the Middle East adversely impacted results of the Austrian oil and gas group: clean CCS EBIT and net income were both down 25%.

August 10, 2011

Semperit: Revenue and Earnings Increase in First Half of 2011

Revenue increased by 23% to € 406m. EBIT up to € 42m despite margin pressure. Earnings after tax rose 16% to almost € 26m.

August 9, 2011

Andritz: Favorable Business Development in Second Quarter 2011

The Austrian technology group showed a good business development in the second quarter of 2011 and increased all relevant key figures compared to last year’s reference period.

August 9, 2011

Hypo Upper Austria Expects Stable Results

The Austrian regional bank achieved profit before taxes of € 16.6m in the first half of the year, up 1.2% year-on-year.

August 8, 2011

Greek Bonds Burden Kommunalkredit’s Results

The state-owned Austrian bank reported a significant decline in profits due to a write-off of Greek government bonds.

August 8, 2011

conwert Confirms Outlook after Half-Year Results

The Austrian real estate company expects an operating result of between € 61m and € 63m for the first half of 2011 and an increase of 15% for the full year.

August 8, 2011

Good Year for Cereal Farmers

Cereal production is expected to increase to 5.3 million tons, a plus of 13% compared to 2010 and clearly above long-term average.

August 5, 2011

Strong Plus in Sales for Magna

The Canadian component supplier increased sales by 29% to $ 14.5bn. In Austria, the company employs approximately 11,000 people.

August 5, 2011

BWT’s Results Better than Expected

Net earnings of the Austrian water technology company declined from € 9.0m to € 7.2m. Analysts expected € 6.3m.

August 5, 2011

Teak Holz International: Earnings Four Times as High as Revenue

The Upper Austrian timber company’s revenue more than doubled in the first nine months of the financial year. The value of plantations increased by € 8.7m.

August 4, 2011

Significant Increase in Profit for Bank Austria

The Austrian subsidiary of UniCredit achieved a plus in net profit of 52% despite a negative one-off effect of € 100m from Greek government bonds.

August 4, 2011

RHI: Lower Operating Result despite Record Revenues in Second Quarter 2011

The Austrian producer of refractory materials reported an increase in revenues of 9.7%. Operating result amounted to € 40.0m.

August 4, 2011

Immofinanz with Strong Results in Financial Year 2010/11

The Austrian real estate company recorded an increase in net profit of 60% and will pay a dividend for the first time since 2007.

August 4, 2011

VKW with Declining Profits in the First Half of 2011

The regional energy company reported a drop in power generation due to the dry weather in the period from January to June.

August 3, 2011

Polytec Expands Capacities after Strong First Half of 2011

The Austrian component supplier achieved significant growth in earnings and is going to invest in its core competences. The group will acquire PPI Plastic Products Innovation GmbH & Co KG.

August 3, 2011

AutoBank with Improved Half-Year Results

The Austrian specialist bank increased new business volume by 4.2%. Stable growth was achieved in all areas.

August 1, 2011

AMAG Expects Record in Profitability

The Austrian manufacturer of aluminum products reported a strong development in the first half of 2011. Sales were up 21%, EBIT grew by 18% to € 59.9m

July 29, 2011

Erste Group Increased Net Profit from January to June

The Austrian bank’s results were burdened by bank taxes in Austria and Hungary. Net profit was up 5.2%, based on a solid operating result and lower risk costs.

July 29, 2011

KTM Achieves Strong Growth

The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer reported a positive development in the first half of 2011. Turnover increased by 24%; EBIT went up 18%.

July 28, 2011

AUA: Loss of € 63m in the First Half of 2011

Austrian Airlines is still clearly in the red. The company was not able to improve significantly on last year’s result in the first six months of 2011.

July 28, 2011

Retail Trade: No Improvement Expected

After weak first six months, the Austrian retail sector hopes for increasing demand in the second half of 2011. Weak development of incomes reduces consumers’ willingness to spend.

July 27, 2011

Austrians’ Holiday Patterns Are Changing

Traditional summer vacation is getting less important; every third main holiday trip takes place in winter.

July 27, 2011

FlyNiki with Passenger Increase from Vienna Airport

The number of passengers departing from Vienna with Niki Lauda’s airline grew by 29% in the first half of 2011.

July 27, 2011

Verbund Reports Drop in Group Result and Sale of French Poweo

The Austrian electricity group suffered from extraordinarily weak water supply in the first six months of the year. The stake in French Poweo will be sold to competitor Direct Energie.

July 27, 2011

austriamicrosystems with Improved Results in the First Half of 2011

The Austrian microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturer increased revenues by 18%. EBIT went up from € 8.4m to € 15.8m.

July 25, 2011

Austrian Tourism: Slight Increase in Overnights

First third of summer season 2011: Rise in overnights by 3.7% in the period May to June. The number of arrivals reached a new record high.

July 25, 2011

OMV: Total Production Declined by 14%

In the second quarter, the Austrian oil and gas company registered a significant drop in production. Sales volumes in the gas business increased by 43%.

July 22, 2011

Wolford Doubles Profit

The Austrian luxury clothing company achieved considerable growth in revenue and earnings in financial year 2010/11.

July 22, 2011

Crisis Reaches Retail Sector

Austria’s retail industry starts to feel the effects of a high inflation rate and the euro crisis. In May, revenues declined by 2.3%.

July 21, 2011

update software AG Returns to Profitability

The Austrian software company, which is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, is on its way back to black figures. Sales went up 29.2% in the second quarter, EBIT improved to positive earnings of € 0.2m.

July 20, 2011

Declining Profit for AT&S in the First Quarter

The Austrian technology company had a difficult start into the financial year. EBIT more than halved to € 4.4m. Nonetheless, the outlook has been confirmed.

July 20, 2011

Meinl Bank in the Red

Meinl Bank surprisingly presented results on Thursday. The institute slid into the red, while the Group was able to reduce losses.

July 15, 2011

First Quarter: Agrana Improved Revenue and Earnings

The Austrian sugar, starch and fruit company increased revenue by 13.4% in the first three months of financial year 2011/2012. Operating profit went up 79.6%.

July 14, 2011

Majority of Investment Funds with Positive Development in June

June was another successful month for Austrian funds: 1,233 out of 1,628 funds showed a positive performance.

July 8, 2011

AT&S Confirms Outlook

The Austrian technology company reported a successful business year 2010/11 in its Annual General Meeting and increased its dividend pay-out significantly.

July 7, 2011

Plansee Group Achieved Sales Record

The Austrian provider of metallurgically manufactured products increased revenue by 46%. A new factory near Shanghai is scheduled to start operation in 2012.

July 7, 2011

Schlumberger with Slight Growth in 2010/11

The Austrian stock exchange listed champagne and spirits producer has achieved EBIT growth of 50% in the financial year 2010/11. Revenue increased by 2.4%.

July 7, 2011

Growing Output in the Electronics Industry

The production level of 2008 will be reached again this year. Growth is mainly driven by increasing exports and a positive development in the automotive industry.

July 5, 2011

Strong Decline in Retail Trade Volume

The Austrian retailers recorded a 2.3% drop in trading volume in May. It was the fourth highest decline of all EU member countries.

July 5, 2011

S&T: Operating Loss Widened

The ailing Austrian IT service provider has not yet achieved the turnaround. Half of the company’s share capital has already been used up.

June 30, 2011

Profit Situation of Austrian Banks Improved Significantly

The banks recorded a positive development in the first quarter. However, net profits of the full year will fall as a result of the newly introduced bank tax.

June 27, 2011

Zumtobel Achieved Turnaround

The Austrian lighting company announced strong results. Revenues increased by 10.2%. Net profit for the year is firmly back in the black at € 51.3m.

June 27, 2011

Agrana Increases Annual Guidance after Strong First Quarter

The Austrian sugar, starch and fruit company expects significant improvement in results in the financial year 2011/12. Revenue increased by 13% in the first three months.

June 22, 2011

Bene: Reduced Operating Loss in the First Quarter

The Austrian office furniture supplier achieved an increase in sales of 18.5% . The management still expects a slightly negative result for the full business year.

June 22, 2011
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