| 2017/2018 | 2016/2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share before and after dilution (EPS), SEK* | ||
| Earnings per share before dilution | 7.70 | 6.60 |
| Earnings per share after dilution | 7.65 | 6.55 |
| 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 2017/2018 is based on profit for the year attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 514 million (440), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2017/2018 of 66,950 thousand (66,824). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2017/2018 | 2016/2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, before dilution (SEKm) | 514 | 440 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, before dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2017/2018 | 2016/2017 |
| Total number of shares 1 April | 66,824 | 66,958 |
| Effect of treasury shares held | 126 | -134 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,950 | 66,824 |
The calculation of diluted EPS for 2017/2018 is based on profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders, totalling SEK 514 million (440), and a weighted average number of shares outstanding during 2017/2018 of 67,178 thousand (67,008). The two components were calculated in the following manner:
| 2017/2018 | 2016/2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company, after dilution (SEKm) | 514 | 440 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, after dilution | ||
| In thousands of shares | 2017/2018 | 2016/2017 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, before dilution | 66,950 | 66,824 |
| Effect of share options issued | 228 | 184 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year, after dilution | 67,178 | 67,008 |