| 2011/2012 | 2010/2011 | |
| Basic EPS (SEK) | 14.65 | 11.80 |
| Diluted EPS (SEK) | 14.60 | 11.75 |
| 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 2011/2012 is based on profit for the year attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 322 million (262) , and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2011/2012 of 21,944 thousand (22,253). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2011/2012 | 2010/2011 | |
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, before dilution (SEKm) | 322 | 262 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, before dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2011/2012 | 2010/2011 |
| Total number of shares 1 April | 22,246 | 22,266 |
| Effect of treasury shares held | -302 | -13 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 21,944 | 22,253 |
The calculation of diluted EPS for 2011/2012 is based on profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 322 million (262), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2011/2012 of 22,000 thousand (22,293). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2011/2012 | 2010/2011 | |
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, after dilution (SEKm) | 322 | 262 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, after dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2011/2012 | 2010/2011 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 21,944 | 22,253 |
| Effect of share options issued | 56 | 40 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, after dilution | 22,000 | 22,293 |