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Allianz Austria: Stable Earnings and Rising Premium Income
In the first quarter of 2012, Allianz Austria recorded a 24% slump in earnings. Pre-tax profits grew slightly.
August 21, 2012
Global Increase in Direct Investments made by Austrian Companies
In addition to CEE/SEE countries, growth in Austrian direct investments was also seen in Germany, Russia and Turkey.
August 21, 2012
Austrian Work More than EU Average
According to a report of the Germany Statistical Office, Germans and Austrians tend to work more. The relevance of leisure is shrinking.
August 20, 2012
Verbund: Sale of Enerjisa May Bring Synergies
The German energy group eon is said to be interested in Verbund´s stake in the Turkish Enerjisa. In exchange, Verbund should receive hydro power plants in Southern Germany and Austria.
August 20, 2012
Austrian Real Income Fell Dramatically
Economists often say that Austria has benefitted from the euro. According to a study of UBS, Austria has lost a substantial degree of prosperity, however.
August 20, 2012
Hypo Group: Major Risk Factor for BayernLB
The former owner of Hypo Group Alpe Adria, which was nationalized in 2009, may write down up to € 3.1bn.
August 18, 2012
Does the Euro Collapse Now? (Part 2)
The nervousness among Europe´s leaders is growing. Not only Finland warns of a breakdown.
August 18, 2012
Verbund to Sell Stake in Enerjisa?
The German energy group eon is said to be interested in Verbund´s Turkish interest.
August 17, 2012
Switzerland: „Austrian Tax Deal Will Withstand“
The Swiss Parliament´s President Hans Altherr thinks that the Swiss tax deal with Austria will withstand a popular vote.
August 16, 2012
Stronach Enters Political Stage
The Austro-Canadian industrialist Frank Stronach founds his own party and intends to run for the next election in 2013. Stronach wants Austria to leave the Eurozone.
August 13, 2012
Tax Deal with Switzerland in Doubt
After a CD containing data of foreign tax evaders was bought by German authorities, Switzerland may hold a popular vote on the tax deal with Austria.
August 13, 2012
conwert takes over residential portfolio in Berlin
Residential property portfolio acquired at high two-digit million amount . Economies of scale possible through significant expansion of conwert’s portfolio in Berlin
August 9, 2012
Hungary: Most Foreign Firms from Austria
In Hungary, foreign companies employ 25% of the workforce. However, the share of foreign companies only reaches 3.3%
August 7, 2012
Schlecker Austria to be Rescued?
The Austrian subsidiary of the bankrupt German chemist chain and its subsidiaries in Poland, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg may be continued.
July 30, 2012
Austria is Liable for Hypo Group´s Major Loan
At the sale of Hypo Group by BayernLB in late 2009, BayernLB granted a loan of € 2.64bn. The Austrian state has issued a guarantee for this loan.
July 27, 2012
„AUA Must Be in the Black Numbers“
For Austrian Airline´s CEO Jaan Albrecht, the implementation of the austerity program and the transfer of undertaking is mandatory.
July 26, 2012
Former AUA Board Member Bierwirth Enters T-Mobile
Andreas Bierwirth becomes CEO of T-Mobile Austria. The current CEO Robert Chvatal leaves the company for “personal reasons”.
July 25, 2012
Staff Efficiency: CESEE Catches Up
Regarding staff efficience, Eastern Europe has reached almost the West European level.
July 21, 2012
MTH Takes Over Schlecker´ Subsidiary
MTH, the investment company of the Austrian industrialist Josef Taus acquires 109 branches of IhrPlatz, a subsidiary of the insolvent German chemist chain.
July 20, 2012
CA Immo Continues Sales in Berlin
The planned liquidation of land reserves in Berlin by the Austrian property company CA Immo is gathering pace.
July 20, 2012
OMV: No Withdrawal from Germany
The Austrian oil company and petrol station operator will not sell the petrol station business in Germany. By contrast, the downsizing program in the SEE region and in the Czech Republic will be continued.
July 19, 2012
Nowotny: „Germany Has Key Function“
The governor of OeNB (Austrian Central Bank) is against forced loans in Austria. Regarding Eurobonds, Germany as Europe´s biggest economy would have the key function.
July 18, 2012
Schlecker Austria: Time Pressure Grows
The potential buyers of Schlecker Austria are still highly skeptical. Until August, a decision must be taken.
July 18, 2012
CA Immo: Success in Berlin and Munich
The Austrian real estate company has sold extensive land reserves in Berlin and has concluded further rental contracts in Munich for the Skygarden office building.
July 16, 2012
SPÖ Supports Idea of Forced Loans
Like their German counterparts, the Austrian Social Democrats want to introduce forced loans for rich persons.
July 14, 2012
Austrian Foreign Trade Figures Flattening
After record results in 2011, the growth in Austrian foreign trade was substantially down in the first months of 2012. Austrian politics promotes exports to non-European markets like China, Brazil and the U.S.
July 12, 2012
Schuler Recommends Accepting Takeover Bid by Andritz
The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of the German engineering company recommend that shareholders accept the takeover bid issued by Andritz. A Bid price of € 20.00 per share is deemed to be fair.
July 12, 2012
Fischer Wants to Check ESM
Austria´s Federal President Heinz Fischer does not sign the ESM approval by the Austrian Parliament yet. „I am not under time pressure.“ he says.
July 11, 2012
Stable Outlook for Austrian Industrial Sector
Austrian industrial enterprises expect production, order intake and employment tob e stable in the second half of 2012. The uncertainty remains.
July 11, 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
Germany Still Biggest Investor in Austria
For years, Germany leads the ranking of foreign investors in Austria. The Northern neighbour country is followed by Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands and the U.S.
July 9, 2012
Economic Report: „Reducing Dependence on Europe“
Today, the Austrian government published its "Economic Report 2012".
July 9, 2012
Schlecker Austria Sees High Probability of Takeover
The insolvency manager of the German chemist chain Schlecker sees a favorized potential buyer for Schlecker Austria.
July 9, 2012
Active Direct Investments Higher than Passive Direct Investments
Austrian enterprises make more investments abroad than foreign countries do in Austria, Austrian Central Bank announced.
July 5, 2012
Railway Cartel: € 8.5m Fine for voestalpine
The steel group participated in a railway cartel in Germany. The cartel proceedings are finished now.
July 5, 2012
„Up to 70% of European Steel Capacities are Endangered“
Wolfgang Eder, CEO of Austrian voestalpine, thinks that the European steel industry faces fierce competition from the East.
July 3, 2012
Iveco Shuts Down Austrian Factory
Fiat´s Subsidiary Iveco plans to close five factories in Europe. In total, 1,075 workers will be laid off. In Austria, 110 workers are affected.
July 2, 2012
Strong Increase in Unit Labor Costs
Since 2008, the Austrain economy records a disproportionately high increase in unit labor costs. The average of the eurozone amounts to 6.4%. In Austria, the unit labor costs were up by 11.1%.
June 29, 2012
Orange Sale: EU Commission is Concerned too
After the Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) expressed its concerns about the acquisition of Orange by Hutchison Austria, the EU Commission announces to deepen its examination.
June 29, 2012
Euro-Crisis Continues
According to RCB, the factional dispute between Germany and France decisive for the eurozone. An easing of the situation is not expected.
June 29, 2012
Infineon to Invest € 250m in Austria
In 2012, Infineon Austria´s CEO Monika Kircher-Kohl wants to make investments of € 250m. The high tech company is already looking for new staff.
June 28, 2012
WIFO Wants Unlimited Firewall
According to the Austrian Institute of Economic Research, the firewall must be big enough in order to make speculation against the euro unattractive.
June 28, 2012
Credit Crunch in CESEE?
Anglo-Saxon banks and funds are most aggressive in deleveraging; Austrian bank are not relying on funding from countries in hotspots of deleveraging.
June 27, 2012
Fiscal Pact More Expansive for Austria than for Germany
According to the latest calculations, small Eurozone member states would have to pay higher transfers than Germany.
June 26, 2012
Survival of the Euro Questionable
Regarding the future of the common currency, the Austrian economist Fritz Breuss is highly skeptical.
June 26, 2012
Dismal Prospects for Schlecker Austria
An insolvency of Schlecker Austria seems likely. A sale to MTH is still uncertain.
June 25, 2012
U.S. Hedge Funds Hinders Andritz
The Austrian technology group Andritz plans a complete takeover of the German Schuler Group. The U.S. hedge funds Elliott Capital recently acquired a stake in Schuler.
June 25, 2012
Investment Attractivity: Poland Ranks Second
According to Ernst & Young, the most attractive location for investments in Europe is Germany, which is followed by its Eastern Neighbour Poland.
June 25, 2012
Fekter Promotes Financial Transaction Tax
There was no agreement on a common financial transaction tax in all EU member states. Austria´s Finance Minister Fekter wants to introduce the tax in a group of countries instead.
June 23, 2012
Alpine Establishes Joint Venture with German RGM
Alpine establishes the AFM - Austrian Facility Management joint venture with Germany's RGM.
June 23, 2012
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