14. Earnings per share

 

 

2016/17

 

2017/18

Weighted number of no-par-value shares

 

363,097,253

 

363,097,253

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

 

325

 

344

Earnings per share in € (basic = diluted)

 

0.89

 

0.95

from continuing operations

 

(0.99)

 

(1.25)

from discontinued operations

 

(−0.09)

 

(−0.30)

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

Earnings per preference share correspond to .

EPS (Earnings per Share)
See earnings per share
Glossary
Earnings per Share (basic/diluted)
The earnings per share (basic) are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to the shareholders of METRO AG by the weighted average of shares in circulation. The earnings per share (diluted) give additional consideration to the effect of so-called potential shares, such as those issued in the context of stock options.
Glossary