Earnings per share
In accordance with IAS 33, earnings per share are calculated by dividing the consolidated profit for the period by the weighted average number of shares in issue. This ratio can be diluted by ‘potential’ shares (convertible bonds and stock options) or by capital increases.
According to the share split of August 2007, the share capital of Deutsche EuroShop AG is composed of 34,374,998 no-par value registered shares.
| in € thousands | 2008 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shares in circulation | 34,374,998 | 34,374,998 | |
| Consolidated net profit attributable to Group shareholders | in € thousands | 68,872 | 94,177 |
| Earnings per share (basic) | in € | 2.00 | 2.74 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) | in € | 2.00 | 2.74 |