13. Earnings per share

are determined by dividing profit or loss for the period attributable to METRO AG shareholders by the weighted number of issued shares. In the calculation of earnings per share, an additional dividend is generally deducted from profit or loss for the period attributable to METRO AG shareholders. There was no dilution in the reporting period or the from so-called potential shares.

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2015/161

 

2016/17

1

Pro forma disclosure of combined financial statements.

Weighted number of no-par-value shares outstanding

 

363,097,253

 

363,097,253

Profit or loss for the period attributable to the shareholders of METRO AG (€ million)

 

506

 

325

Earnings per share in € (basic = diluted)

 

1.39

 

0.89

Earnings per preference share correspond to .

Earnings per share (basic/diluted)
Earnings per share (basic) is the indicator that relates profit or loss for the period attributable to the shareholders of METRO AG to the average number of ordinary shares. Earnings per share (diluted) additionally take into account the effect of so-called potential ordinary shares (for example, stock options issued).
Glossary
Previous year
Period of 12 months, usually cited as reference for statements in the annual report.
Glossary
Earnings per share (basic/diluted)
Earnings per share (basic) is the indicator that relates profit or loss for the period attributable to the shareholders of METRO AG to the average number of ordinary shares. Earnings per share (diluted) additionally take into account the effect of so-called potential ordinary shares (for example, stock options issued).
Glossary