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Sergey Monin Appointed as CEO of Raiffeisenbank in Russia
He succeeds Pavel Gurin who passed away at the start of September. The appointment is subject to approval of the Russian Central Bank.
September 30, 2011
Voith Hydro Receives Major Order from Russia
The plant manufacturer was awarded a contract for modernization of a Russian hydro power station. Presence in the country will be expanded through a joint venture.
September 29, 2011
World Tourism Day 2011: Guests from 50 Countries Visit Austria
According to statistics Austria, the diversification of the guest´s nationalities further increased. Culture-oriented travels become increasingly important.
September 26, 2011
Austrian Textile Industry is Optimistic
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce sees a positive development in the domestic textile industry, especially in the export sector.
September 12, 2011
Austrian Telekom: Social Democrats Warn of „Unfriendly Takeover“
For the executive director of the SPÖ, Günther Kräuter, “a new major shareholder from Egypt or Russia would be problematic.”
September 12, 2011
Sale of Volksbank International Finalized
The Eastern European subsidiary will be sold for a price ranging from € 585m to € 645m depending on business performance in 2011.
September 8, 2011
CEE Economic Forum: Green Trends for Eastern Europe
In 2011, Forum Velden in Carinthia celebrates its 5th anniversary. Since its foundation in 2006, over 1.500 experts, top-managers and politicians from over 25 countries have participated in the Forum.
September 7, 2011
CEO of Raiffeisenbank Russia Dead
Pavel Gurin, CEO of Raiffeisenbank in Russia, passed away, the Austrian Bank stated.
September 5, 2011
Emporia has Expansion Plans
The Austrian manufacturer of mobile phones for elderly persons intends to enter the US and the Russian market.
September 5, 2011
C.A.T. oil: EBIT Burdened by Higher Depreciation Expenses
The Lower-Austrian provider of oil and gas field services reported mixed results. Revenues increased by 24.4%, EBIT declined by 19.4% to € 10.0m.
August 30, 2011
Palfinger Closes Acquisition of Russian Inman
The Austrian crane producer completed the takeover of its Russian competitor. The deal is regarded as an important step in the company’s growth strategy in the CIS area.
August 26, 2011
Sberbank Reduces Offer for VBI after Drop of Share Prices
Sberbank wants to pay less for the purchase of Volksbank International after European bank shares have dropped more than 20%. Executives are going to meet on 28 August to negotiate the deal.
August 26, 2011
VBAG: Reduced Consolidated Net Income in First Half of Year
The Austrian bank recorded net income of € 1m. The result was negatively impacted by write-downs of Greek bonds.
August 25, 2011
Major Order from Russia for C.A.T. oil
The Lower-Austrian provider of oil and gas field services received new orders worth € 70m in Russia. The order book volume grew to € 239m.
August 19, 2011
FACC to Build Construction Plant in Russia
The Upper Austrian aircraft component manufacturer and its Russian partner invest a total of € 55m in Kazan. The new plant will supply components for commercial aircraft starting from 2013.
August 18, 2011
Martin Schwedler Appointed CEO of Raiffeisen Investment in Moscow
The previous board member of RIAG will focus on expanding the Austrian bank’s presence in Russia’s growing M&A and ECM business.
August 1, 2011
Immofinanz Generated New Funds in Russia
The Austrian real estate company reached an agreement on the refinancing of its logistics center in St. Petersburg. The new funds will be invested in further projects in Russia.
July 21, 2011
New Attempt for Oil Pipeline Bratislava – Schwechat
New impetus for the Austro-Slovak infrastructure project: The pipeline would link OMV to the Russian network.
July 20, 2011
VBAG and Sberbank Agree on Sale of VBI
After several months of negotiations the two banks have agreed on the main conditions of the sale of Volksbank International. The deal will be closed by the end of this year.
July 15, 2011
Volksbanken Group Speeds Up Sale of VBI
In the face of the looming negative result of the stress test, the Austrian bank is trying to conclude negotiations with Russian Sberbank.
July 13, 2011
Palfinger Takes Over Russian Inman
The Austrian crane manufacturer acquires its leading Russian competitor. Inman will generate revenue of € 20m this year.
July 11, 2011
OTP Bank Shows Interest in Volksbank International
The Austrian Volksbanken AG found a second potential buyer for its Eastern European subsidiary. The Hungarian OTP bank wants to expand into the markets where VBI has a presence.
July 7, 2011
Austrian Companies to Participate in Russian Research Center
The planned technology park will be home to up to 40,000 researchers. Twenty Austrian companies have expressed interest in participating in the project.
July 5, 2011
Sale of VBI to Be Signed in July
The Austrian Volksbanken Group and Sberbank have come close to an agreement on the sale of the Eastern European bank. The transaction price will be € 700m.
July 5, 2011
Kapsch TrafficCom Makes Important Step in Russia
A joint venture of the Austrian technology group has made it to the final stage of a tendering process for a Russian highway project.
July 1, 2011
Volksbanken Group to Sell Stake in RZB
Österreichische Volksbanken-AG Group (VBAG) will sell its shares in Raiffeisen Zentralbank for almost € 500m. The redemption of state capital and the sale of VBI have been delayed.
June 28, 2011
EU Commission Blocks OMV’s Deal with Gazprom
The Austrian oil and gas company does not get its desired Russian partner as the EU Commission has rejected a share transaction between the two companies.
June 20, 2011
Emerging Markets Boosting FACC
The Austrian aircraft component manufacturer relies on joint ventures in order to benefit from strong growth in emerging markets.
June 20, 2011
Raiffeisen Expanding Its M&A Business in Russia
The Austrian bank group is planning a joint venture between RBI and RIAG in order to put the investment banking in Moscow on a new footing.
June 16, 2011
Shopping Tourism: Asian Visitors Spending Heavily
Russia remains the top shopping nation while Asian tourists' spending is increasing significantly.
June 14, 2011
Immofinanz Considering Listing in Warsaw
The Austrian real estate group would be interested in a listing if red tape were reduced. It is currently looking for acquisition opportunities in Poland and Russia.
June 7, 2011
Sberbank Targeting RBI
The Russian bank intends to expand its business to Kazakhstan and the Baltic countries. Both companies denied speculations about a potential capital injection.
May 30, 2011
OeKB Facilitates Austro-Russian Projects
A recently signed agreement will increase the cooperation between OeKB and Russian Vnesheconombank.
May 27, 2011
Alpine Lands Pipeline Project in Czech Republic
The Austrian construction company is going to build 105.8 km of a new gas pipeline. The contract value is € 76.7m.
May 26, 2011
Novomatic Returns to Russia
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer intends to cooperate with a Russian casino operator after it had to pull out of the country in 2009.
May 23, 2011
Austrian Companies Are Looking for Opportunities in Russia
A delegation of 140 people pursues contacts with potential partners during the state visit of President Fischer. The country’s economy is predicted to grow by 4% in 2011.
May 19, 2011
Major Contract for FMW
The Austrian industrial plant manufacturer wins a contract worth € 80m with one of Russia’s leading mining and metallurgical companies. Revenue already doubled to € 65m last year.
May 16, 2011
Immofinanz Closes Acquisition in Moscow
The Austrian real estate group takes over 100% of the GoodZone.
May 11, 2011
Immofinanz Strives for Presence in Russia
The Austrian real estate group plans to expand its activities further through the purchase of shopping centers in Moscow.
May 3, 2011
Tondach Gleinstätten is Awarded Exclusive Contract in Russia
Tondach Gleinstätten AG is awarded the contract for the supply of roofing materials for the Olympic project "Sochi 2014”
May 3, 2011
Eastern Europe as Growing Market for Austrian Wine Exports
Around 80% of the Austrian wine exports are going to Germany. However, growth rates in Russia and Poland are surprisingly high.
April 23, 2011
Russia is a New Promising Market for Kapsch
The Austrian technology group has reaped its first contract in Russia. The market has great potential, according to sources from Kapsch.
April 12, 2011
Mitterlehner: New Modernization Partnership Concluded with Russia
Minister of Economy: Investment opportunities for companies boost exports to Russia: innovations and new technologies as growth drivers.
April 1, 2011
VIG Leaves Russia
The Austrian Vienna Insurance Group accepts the offer to sell its Russian insurance participations.
March 31, 2011
RLB Upper Austria Intends to Grow in Russia
The regional bank Raiffeisenlandesbank Upper Austria (RLB) purchased a 2.95% share in the South Russian Krayinvestbank in Krasnodar.
March 14, 2011
FACC is Considering Going Public in Asia
The Austrian aircraft component manufacturer could soon be listed on the stock exchange in China.
March 11, 2011
Tourism: Trend for High-Price Segment Continues
Austria's tourism industry shows itself satisfied with the current winter season. Guests come increasingly from Eastern Europe.
March 3, 2011
VBI: Purchase by Sberbank is Looming
The sale of the Eastern European holding company of the Austrian ÖVAG is taking shape. Even Chinese investors are interested.
February 25, 2011
Agrana Expands in Russia
The Austrian sugar and starch company invests € 27.6m in fast-growing Russian market.
February 23, 2011
Southstream: Gazprom-OMV Cooperation
OMV and Russian Gazprom will work together on the construction of the Austrian part of the Southstream pipeline.
February 22, 2011
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