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T-Mobile Fights Against Orange-Takeover
The second-biggest telecommunication operator in Austria wants to prevent the takeover of Orange by Hutchison.
January 2, 2013
Hutchison Takes Over Orange
The Austrian subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication group Hutchison Whampoa is now officially entitled to acquire its competitor Orange.
December 22, 2012
Austrian Competition Authority May Prevent Orange-Takeover
This week, the EU-Commission has approved the acquisition of the third-biggest telecommunication company by Hutchison Austria. Austria´s BWB (Federal Competition Authority) is seen as risk factor.
December 15, 2012
Orange Takeover Finally Approved
After more than ten months, the EU Commission approved the takeover of the third-largest Austrian telecommunication operator by the competitor Hutchison Austria.
December 12, 2012
Orange-Takeover: Commission to Announce Decision Next Week
EU Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said that the final decision will be published next week. The deal is likely to be approved.
December 8, 2012
Telekom Austria: Reappointment of CEO Ametsreiter Uncertain
The future of Telekom Austria´s top management is still open. Anyway, the company gets a third management board member.
December 6, 2012
Orange-Takeover: One Step Closer to the Goal
Telekom Austria is allowed to take over the discount operator Yesss!. Now, only the Commission has to approve the whole deal.
November 27, 2012
Telekom Austria´s Profit Falls Considerably
In the third quarter of 2012, the net income was down by 22%. Revenues declined slightly. In the first nine months of 2012, the performance could improve against the reference period.
November 14, 2012
Telekom Austria Under Pressure
The biggest telecommunication operator in Austria is expected to record lower profits. Moreover, the share price has reached an all-time low today.
November 12, 2012
Telekom Austria´s Vipnet Invests in Croatia
Telekom Austria´s Croatian subsidiary Vipnet Acquires 10 MHz of 800 MHz Spectrum for approximately € 20m in Croatia.
October 30, 2012
Telekom Austria Aims to Expand in Southeastern Europe
Despite the decreasing sales and earnings, Telekom Austria sees substantial growth opportunities in the SEE region. Regarding the earnings situation, Ametsreiter expects a trend reversal.
September 28, 2012
Telekom Austria: Acquisition of „Yesss!“ Uncertain
In an interview with „börseexpress“, Telekom Austria´s CFO Hans Tschuden explains that the takeover of Orange´s discount brand “Yesss!” must be re-considered.
September 27, 2012
Slim Now Officially Core Shareholder of Telekom Austria
América Móvil Holds Directly and Indirectly 22.76% of Total Shares of Telekom Austria AG. The seller, the Austrian investor Ronny Pecik has no shares in Telekom Austria anymore.
September 25, 2012
Hutchison: Market Share of 30% until 2015
Hutchison Austria, the smallest telecommunication supplier in Austria, wants to become a hard competitor for the market leader Telekom Austria.
September 24, 2012
Telekom Austria: Drastic Dividend Cut
Telekom Austria Group Cuts its Dividend to € 0.05 for the Years 2012 and 2013. Last year, the dividend came at € 0.38.
September 24, 2012
ÖIAG to be Enlarged?
Publicly held companies like Verbund or Austrian Railways should be integrated into the Austrian industrial holding group.
September 21, 2012
Kemler New CEO of ÖIAG
The former CEO of Hewlett Packard Austria was elected as new Chief Executive Officer of the Austrian Industrial Holding.
September 7, 2012
ÖIAG: Three Potential Candidates
The Austrian Industrial Holding needs a new chairman. Tomorrow, the decision should be published.
September 6, 2012
Telekom Austria Considers Partnership With Dutch KPN
At the beginning of December, Telekom Austria´s CEO Hannes Ametsreiter will present a common strategy with Dutch KPN. In meantime, synergies should be found.
August 29, 2012
Ametsreiter Calls for Activity
On the occasion of the Alpbach Forum 2012, Telekom Austria´s CEO Hannes Ametsreiter underlined the necessity of implementing reforms in Austria.
August 29, 2012
Slim to Enter Polish Telecom Firms
The Mexican investor, who recently acquired a 25.9% in Telekom Austria, wants to expand in Poland.
August 25, 2012
Telekom Austria Under Pressure
In Austria, the competitive pressure is growing. America Movil wants Telekom Austria to grow in the CESEE region.
August 17, 2012
Telekom: Growing Profit, Falling Revenues
Today, Telekom Austria Group announced its results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2012. Revenues and earnings were down, net income rose by 70.5%.
August 16, 2012
Telekom Austria: Rise in Earnings Predicted
Next Thursday, Telekom Austria will publish its results for the first six months of 2012. After a loss of € 59.0m, Telekom Austria´s net income should grow to € 76.1m.
August 14, 2012
Major Loan for Telekom Austria
Telekom Austria Group has closed a long-term € 735m syndicated credit facility. The loan will serve as liquidity reserve.
August 8, 2012
Telekom Austria Reconsiders Takover of „Yesss!“
The takeover of Hutchison/Orange and Telekom Austria/Yesss! becomes difficult. After the new EU requirements, Telekom Austria wants to examine the acquisition again.
August 4, 2012
Telekom Austria: Authorities Approve Slim´s Entry
As expected, the public telecommunication authority TKK (Telecommunication Control Commission) approved the entry of the Mexican investor at Telekom Austria.
August 1, 2012
Despite Approved Orange Takeover: Deal is Uncertain
Canning Fok, CEO of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication operator is surprised of the announcement oft he authorities to examine the deal between Orange, Hutchison and Telekom Austria thoroughly.
July 30, 2012
Telekom Austria: Expansion Program to be Accelerated
After the entry of Carlos Slim, Telekom Austria hopes to get more funds for further expansion steps.
July 30, 2012
Slim´s Entry at Telekom Austria Approved
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has no objections against the acquisition by Carlos Slim.
July 27, 2012
EU Commission Approves Orange Takeover
The Hong Kong-based telecommunication company Hutchison is allowed to acquire the third-largest player in Austria.
July 23, 2012
Hutchison: „Telecommunication Network Overburdened in Two Years“
Jan Trionow, CEO of Hutchison Austria, appeals on authorities to approve the takeover of the competitor Orange. The Austrian telecommunication network will face capacity problems soon.
July 21, 2012
Hutchison´s CEO: „Austria Benefits from Merger“
Hutchison Austria still holds on the acquisition of the third largest telecommunication service supplier Orange.
July 19, 2012
Austria's Top 10 brands: Red Bull Extends its Lead
The drinks giant has further increased its lead as Austria's most valuable brand. The top ten brands have a value of almost € 33bn.
July 13, 2012
America Movil Checks Telekom Austria
For one month, the Mexican investor Carlos Slim is the second-biggest investor at Telekom Austria. This week, he collected information about Telekom Austria´s technology and marketing strategy.
July 12, 2012
Croatia Abolishes Mobile Service Tax
Today, the Croatian Parliament decided to abolishes the 6% mobile service tax. For Telekom Austria, this means a substantial relief.
July 10, 2012
Telekom Austria Not Interested in Telecom Kosovo
The privatization of the state-owned Kosovan PTK has begun. Telekom Austria will not participated in the sales process.
July 5, 2012
ÖIAG Looking for New Leader
After the resignation of Markus Beyrer, the Austrian publicly held ÖIAG (Austrian Industrial Holding) seeks for a new CEO.
July 5, 2012
Austrian Authorities Examine Slim´s Entry at Telekom
After the acquisition of Ronny Pecik´s stakes in Telekom Austria, the Mexican investor will hold 26%. The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) examines until the end of July.
July 3, 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
ÖIAG: No Solution in Sight
Today, the supervisory board of the Austrian Industrial Holding (ÖIAG) had a meeting. A clear strategy will not be found anyway.
June 28, 2012
Orange Deal: „Federal Competition Authority is Ignorant“
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has to examine the takeover of Orange by Hutchison Austria thoroughly. The patience of all parties is limited.
June 28, 2012
Telekom Austria: Pecik Achieved Sale Proceeds of € 882m
The Austrian investor sold his 21.0% share in Telekom Austria to Carlos Slim. The share price was € 9.50.
June 25, 2012
„ÖIAG Should Manage Banking Interests“
Austria´s Finance Minister Maria Fekter wants to upgrade the Austrian state holding ÖIAG.
June 23, 2012
Orange: Takeover Is Questionable
The takeover of the third-biggest telecommunication operator in Austria by the Hong Kong-based Hutchison may fail.
June 22, 2012
Telekom Austria: Slim Expected to Invest Further
The Mexican investor controls about 26.9% of Telekom Austria´s shares. An increase of up to 50% is possible.
June 21, 2012
Heavy Dispute Over ÖIAG
The Austrian Minister of Finance plans to incorporate the publicly held stakes in ÖBB, Asfinag and Verbund into ÖIAG. The coalition partner SPÖ and Reinhold Mitterlehner oppose to this attempt.
June 21, 2012
„ÖIAG Should Finance Start-Ups“
The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) suggests using ÖIAG´s investment income for the purpose of financing start-up enterprises.
June 19, 2012
Uncertain Future for ÖIAG
After CEO Markus Beyrer announced to resign, a new debate about the future of the publicly held Austrian industrial holding emerged.
June 19, 2012
Mitterlehner Suggests Dissolving ÖIAG
The Austrian Minister of Economics Reinhold Mitterlehner intends to privatizie the remaining stake in Telekom Austria. This could mean the end of the Austrian industrial holding.
June 16, 2012
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