UniCredit Group Profile

UniCredit Group operates in 22 European countries, with more than 174,000 employees and over 10,200 branches. Well-balanced presence in Europe and divisional model. The shared values of the Integrity Charter guide our business.

Strategy and Results

As a widely diversified, customer-focused universal bank Bank Austria copes well in a difficult banking year. Operating profit for 2008 was up by 8% to € 3.3 billion. CEE remains a promising market in the long term. Sustainable development supported by swift implementation of the supraregional UniCredit business model.

 

Human Resources

Working for a banking group of European stature such as UniCredit Group creates numerous opportunities for employees. On account of the Group’s international reach, job options and opportunities for development go well beyond the home market and extend into the twenty-two countries in which UniCredit Group operates.

 

Responsible Management: Our Commitment to Sustainability

Responsibility and sustainability are the cornerstone of our understanding. For us, acting responsibly means economic, ecological and socially sustainable management.

Management Report

In a challenging environment, Bank Austria generates an operating profit of € 3,296 million for 2008. After a substantial provisioning charge and impairment losses on goodwill, consolidated profit amounts to € 1,144 m.

Consolidated Financial Statements

In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs): income statement for the year ended 31 December 2008, key figures, balance sheet at 31 December 2008, statement of changes in equity, statement of recognised income and expenses, cash flow statement.

Corporate Governance

Bank Austria has always attached great importance to responsible and transparent management meeting the expectations of international capital markets.