consolidated financial highlights
Data per share
| in euros | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Earnings per share | |||
| Basic Group share of net profit | 7.06 | 3.90 | 4.46 |
| Diluted Group share of net profit | 7.03 | 3.89 | 4.43 |
| Dividend per share | |||
| Interim | 0.88 | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| Final | 1.23 | 1.22 | 1.17 |
| Total gross amount paid in respect of the fiscal year (1) | 2.11 | 1.66 | 1.61 |
(1) Excludes the impact of tax credits applicable to the beneficiaries.
