| 2016/2017 | 2015/2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share before and after dilution (EPS), SEK* | ||
| Continuing operations before dilution | 6.60 | 4.85 |
| Continuing operations after dilution | 6.55 | 4.85 |
| Discontinued operations | - | 24.35 |
| Total earnings per share before dilution | 6.60 | 29.20 |
| Total earnings per share after dilution | 6.55 | 29.20 |
| 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 2016/2017 is based on profit for the year attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 440 million (1,950), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2016/2017 of 66,824 thousand (66,703). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2016/2017 | 2015/2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, before dilution (SEKm) | 440 | 1,950 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, before dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2016/2017 | 2015/2016 |
| Total number of shares 1 April | 66,958 | 66,456 |
| Effect of treasury shares held | -134 | 247 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,824 | 66,703 |
The calculation of diluted EPS for 2016/2017 is based on profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 440 million (1,950), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2016/2017 of 67,008 thousand (66,809). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2016/2017 | 2015/2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, after dilution (SEKm) | 440 | 1,950 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, after dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2016/2017 | 2015/2016 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,824 | 66,703 |
| Effect of share options issued | 184 | 106 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, after dilution | 67,008 | 66,809 |