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Signa's Major Project "Lamarr" in Vienna Seeks New Owner
The prestigious "Lamarr" real estate project on the bustling Mariahilfer Strasse, a flagship property of the troubled Signa Group, is now officially on the market.
March 6, 2024
Financial Turbulence and Internal Conflicts Shake Signa Group Severely
The Signa Group's financial crisis reached a new peak when creditors filed claims totaling EUR 6.3 billion against Signa Prime, of which only EUR 2.6 billion were recognized by the restructuring administrator Norbert Abel. The hearing at the Vienna Commercial Court revealed that the group's financial difficulties are deeper than previously thought, with a significant proportion of the claims in dispute.
February 26, 2024
Signa Group's Luxury Properties up for Sale: A Glimmer of Hope for the Redevelopment
Signa Prime Selection AG, a major player in the luxury real estate market, is currently facing financial difficulties that could now be alleviated by the planned sale of some of its most prestigious properties. Karl-Heinz Götze, the insolvency manager of the credit protection association KSV1870, sees this step as a crucial "piece of the puzzle" for an orderly resolution of Signa Prime's insolvency proceedings.
February 14, 2024
Signa-Retail Company Lamarr Declares Bankruptcy
The highly anticipated Lamarr Kaufhaus project on Mariahilfer Straße in Vienna, set to include a flagship department store and hotel, has filed for bankruptcy. This development comes as a significant blow, as the project, originally slated for completion in 2025, has faced financial turmoil. The insolvency was confirmed by the Creditors' Protection Association KSV 1870 on Friday.
February 4, 2024
Austrian Justice Minister Zadić Plans Reforms in Connection with the Signa Insolvency
The insolvency of the Signa real estate company has far-reaching consequences, which are now also prompting the Austrian Ministry of Justice under the leadership of Green Justice Minister Alma Zadić. In a five-point plan in response to Signa's insolvency, Zadić plans to significantly tighten the penalties for failing to submit balance sheets.
January 24, 2024
Signa Prime and Development: Future Secured Despite Insolvency
The future of the two important branches of the Signa Group, Signa Prime and Signa Development, seems secure for the time being.
January 15, 2024