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 EBIT item earnings share of operating companies recognised at equity. It amounts to €14 million (2015/16: €102 million). The income of the previous year 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).