14. Earnings per share

2017/18¹

2018/19

¹	Adjustment of previous year according to explanation in notes.

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)

333

−126

Earnings per share in €
(basic = diluted)

0.92

−0.35

from continuing operations

(0.98)

(1.12)

from discontinued operations

(−0.06)

(−1.46)

Earnings per share 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 earnings per share.

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