KurierParty-alignedCenter16 hr. agoThe owner of the Adeg Market Zubcic in Hörbranz, Dragan Zubcic, has initiated a restructuring procedure with self-administration at the Feldkirch District Court due to financial difficulties. The court case, reported by KSV1870, states that Zubcic filed for insolvency himself, citing the legal termination of his lease contract by the landlord as of December 31, 2026, as the main cause. This situation is exacerbated by increased competition in the area, leading to a significant loss of customers and revenue despite stable fixed costs. While the market operation is affected, Zubcic’s catering business remains unaffected and is described as economically successful. His debts amount to approximately 795,000 euros, and this marks his second insolvency, following a previous one in 2015 which ended successfully in 2018. Zubcic offers creditors a 30% payment quota over two years if the restructuring plan is accepted, and lawyer Eva Müller has been appointed as the restructuring administrator. The restructuring plan meeting is scheduled for September 24 at the Feldkirch District Court.
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KurierParty-alignedCenter19 hr. ago Around 8,000 jobs in Austria at risk from bankruptciesIn the first half of 2026, Austria saw 2,005 company insolvencies, marking a 7.69% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. However, this decline masks underlying concerns, as 1,654 bankruptcy applications were rejected due to insufficient assets—less than €4,000—to initiate formal proceedings. When these rejections are included, total insolvencies reached 3,659 cases, slightly above the prior year’s level. The number of weekly bankruptcies averaged 77 companies, with monthly averages remaining close to those seen during the record years of 2024 and 2025. The rate of successful restructurings has dropped significantly, from nearly 26% to 20.95%, while the proportion of cases where creditors received nothing rose from 27.49% to 33.02%. Over half of all insolvencies were initiated by creditors rather than company owners, indicating a growing disregard for legal obligations. While overall debt from corporate bankruptcies fell by 39.46% to €4.64 billion, large-scale failures like the Laura Privatstiftung and others still pose challenges. Approximately 7,951 employees were affected by these insolvencies, with construction being the most impacted sector.
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