| 2015/2016 | 2014/2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share before and after dilution (EPS), SEK* | ||
| Continuing operations | 4.85 | 4.70 |
| Discontinued operations | 24.35 | 1.20 |
| Total earnings per share before dilution | 29.20 | 5.90 |
| See Note 1 for the method of calculation. | ||
| The numerators and denominators used to calculate the above EPS are derived as stated below. | ||
The calculation of earnings per share for 2015/2016 is based on profit for the year attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 1,950 million (392), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2015/2016 of 66,703 thousand (66,288). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2015/2016 | 2014/2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, before dilution (SEKm) | 1,950 | 392 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, before dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2015/2016 | 2014/2015 |
| Total number of shares 1 April | 66,456 | 66,135 |
| Effect of treasury shares held | 247 | 153 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,703 | 66,288 |
The calculation of diluted EPS for 2015/2016 is based on profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 1,950 million (392), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2015/2016 of 66,809 thousand (66,615). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2015/2016 | 2014/2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, after dilution (SEKm) | 1,950 | 392 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, after dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2015/2016 | 2014/2015 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,703 | 66,288 |
| Effect of share options issued | 106 | 327 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, after dilution | 66,809 | 66,615 |