About us
The Austrian Auer von Welsbach Group (AvW Group) is an internationally active investment company that places particular focus on Austria, Germany and Asia. AvW was founded in 1991 by Wolfgang Auer - Welsbach, the present Chairman of the Management Board. The Group headquarters are located in Krumpendorf am Wörthersee. In the past financial year 2007, AvW achieved a balance sheet total of EUR 346.9 million; the equity ratio stood at 91 per cent. Since its formation, AvW has developed from a traditional, family-owned business into a worldwide operating group of companies. Every year, a double-digit million euro sum is appropriated for portfolio expansions.
AvW basically sees itself as a strategic investor that aims to accompany the businesses it invests in over the longer term. Therefore, in individual cases, AvW seeks to achieve a stake of 25 per cent plus one share, i.e. to acquire a blocking minority. AvW’s investments concentrate on four key areas: the financial sector and the IT industry as well as industrial and raw materials companies. Investments focus on companies that pursue a dynamic course of growth and/or distribute above-average dividends.
