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Here you will find our press releases in chronological order, general press materials and fact sheets. Download our press kit for all relevant information and materials.

01.07.2026
Press release

Republic of Austria Receives Dividend of EUR 1.577 Billion from ÖBAG

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 […]

23.04.2026
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ÖBAG presents strategic perspectives

Vienna, April 23, 2026. The Austrian Holding AG (ÖBAG) presents its positioning in line with its new industrial strategy. Building on the successful evolution of recent years and the owner's newly formulated location policy guidelines, ÖBAG will focus more intensively on innovation and the strength of its portfolio companies in terms of location policy, in addition to sustainable value creation and professional governance.
31.03.2026
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ÖBAG: Borouge International and “benefits package” will boost Austria’s standing

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. […]

05.02.2026
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Casinos Austria / Austrian Lotteries: Robert Zadrazil to succeed Wolfgang Hesoun as Chairman of the Supervisory Board

The Austrian Federal Holding and Investment Company (ÖBAG) will nominate Robert Zadrazil to the supervisory boards of Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries. Robert Zadrazil is slated to succeed Wolfgang Hesoun as chairman of the supervisory boards at the annual general meetings taking place in March. The term of outgoing chairman Wolfgang Hesoun expires after six years. ÖBAG thanks Wolfgang Hesoun for his service over the past […]

16.06.2025
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ÖBAG dividend for 2024: Republic of Austria to receive EUR 1.26 billion

At the ÖBAG Annual General Meeting a dividend of € 766,93 billion was approved for the 2024 financial year. This marks the third consecutive year with a payout exceeding one billion euros, highlighting the consistent earnings performance of ÖBAG’s portfolio companies.

04.03.2025
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ÖBAG welcomes creation of new Austrian global leader in chemicals

The announcement by OMV AG and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to establish a global market leader in the polyolefin segment is very good news for Austria’s economy.