6. Earnings share of operating / non-operating companies recognised at equity

From financial year 2015/16, the earnings of operating companies recognised at equity are shown in the income statement in the item earnings share of operating companies recognised at equity. It amounts to €14 million (2015/16: €102 million). The income of the was significantly affected by the gain on the sale of shares in EZW Kauf- und Freizeitpark GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft in the amount of €89 million. The earnings share of non-operating companies recognised at equity is shown in the net financial result and amounts to €0 million (2015/16: €3 million).

EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
This key figure is used for the international comparison of companies.
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Period of 12 months, usually cited as reference for statements in the annual report.
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