| 2014/2015 | 2013/2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic EPS (SEK) | 5.90 | 5.50 |
| Diluted EPS (SEK) | 5.90 | 5.45 |
| 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 2014/2015 is based on profit for the year attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 392 million (363), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2014/2015 of 66,288 thousand (66,003). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2014/2015 | 2013/2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, before dilution (SEKm) | 392 | 363 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, before dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2014/2015 | 2013/2014 |
| Total number of shares 1 April | 66,135 | 65,764 |
| Effect of treasury shares held | 153 | 239 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,288 | 66,003 |
The calculation of diluted EPS for 2014/2015 is based on profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 392 million (363), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2014/2015 of 66,615 thousand (66,457). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2014/2015 | 2013/2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, after dilution (SEKm) | 392 | 363 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, after dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2014/2015 | 2013/2014 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,288 | 66,003 |
| Effect of share options issued | 327 | 454 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, after dilution | 66,615 | 66,457 |