13. Earnings per share
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 previous year from so-called potential shares.
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2015/161 |
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2016/17 |
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Weighted number of no-par-value shares outstanding |
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363,097,253 |
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363,097,253 |
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Profit or loss for the period attributable to the shareholders of METRO AG (€ million) |
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506 |
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325 |
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Earnings per share in € (basic = diluted) |
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1.39 |
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0.89 |
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Earnings per preference share correspond to earnings per share.