ÖBAG serves as the Republic of Austria’s governing body for its state-owned enterprises. Acting on behalf of all citizens, we safeguard the Republic’s ownership stakes in Austria’s most vital companies.
As a public investor, we manage nine companies with state shareholdings worth EUR 29.85 billion (as of 31.12.2024).
Our work focuses on active, independent portfolio management aimed at safeguarding and increasing the value of companies in the long term. At the same time, we are mindful of our social responsibility and support our portfolio companies in implementing ambitious sustainability strategies. Our goal: to future-proof Austria as a business location and actively shape it for generations to come.
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As the strategic asset manager of the Republic of Austria, we pursue a long-term investment approach and place the highest value on corporate governance standards. In this role, we promote our portfolio companies’ sustainable economic development, competitiveness and stability. Our focus is on expanding and safeguarding key infrastructure, while always protecting Austria’s interests as a business location.
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Federal Ministry of Economy appoints new member to the Supervisory Board Vienna, July 1, 2026 – At today’s annual general meeting of Österreichische Beteiligungs AG (ÖBAG), the Executive Board’s dividend proposal for the year 2025 was approved. On July 7, a dividend of EUR 100 billion will be transferred to the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism as the 1,019%-owner of ÖBAG. Together with the EUR 558 million distributed by […]
Österreichische Beteiligungs AG (ÖBAG) believes that the completion of the transaction establishing Borouge International by OMV and ADNOC will greatly enhance Austria’s appeal as a business location. The new company based in Austria will be created by the merger of Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals, making it the fourth largest polyolefin company in the world. […]
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Austrian commemorative culture often focuses on historically clearly marked sites of Nazi terror, such as concentration camps or forced labor sites. Far less attention is paid to those buildings that are now functional components of public life, but which were integrated into structures of power, repression, or propaganda during the Nazi era. These include, for example, government buildings, courts, police stations, and educational institutions. Especially […]
The findings of the latest “IATA Wings for Change Europe” have once again highlighted the complex interplay of opportunities and significant challenges facing the industry. This tension is intensifying: While global passenger growth is primarily occurring outside Europe, the European market remains characterized by consolidation and market exits. Global passenger traffic in 2025 amounted to […]
Starting point: A strong pension system needs two pillars. The Austrian pension system is based almost exclusively on the pay-as-you-go system and has guaranteed social security for many decades, but is increasingly under pressure. Demographic change, rising life expectancy, and a shrinking working-age population mean that fewer and fewer actively employed people are financing the pensions of a growing number of benefit recipients. The ratio of […]
