Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the consolidated net result (after minority interests) of EUR – 61,882 thousand (1.1.–30.6.2008: EUR 119,196 thousand) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the fiscal year, namely 6,045,891 shares (1.1.–30.6.2008: 4,775,220).

Neither convertible bonds nor options with a diluting effect were outstanding during the period under review.