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## Adjusted figures 8 

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Basic and diluted EPS for the parent company was € 0.26 (2002: € 0.19) based on earnings of € 203m (2002: € 152m) and a weighted average number of shares in issue of 785.3m (2002: 784.7m) and on a diluted basis of 785.3m (2002: 788.1m). The weighted average number of shares for the group is after deducting shares held in treasury. 

The diluted EPS figures are calculated after taking into account the effect of share options. 

