(7) Earnings per share
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing profit attributable to ordinary equity holders by the weighted average of ordinary shares outstanding.
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| 2004/2005 | 2003/2004 | |||
| Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of Wincor Nixdorf AG (€ k) | 54,909 | 43,769 | ||
| Weighted Average of ordinary shares outstanding (in thousands) | 16,542 | 14,954 | ||
| Basic Earnings per share (€) | 3.32 | 2.93 | ||
| Weighted average of ordinary shares outstanding plus diluting share options (in thousands) | 16,589 | 14,954 | ||
| Diluted Earnings per share (€) | 3.31 | 2.93 |
The share-based payment program has not caused any dilution during the previous year period presented.
The share-based payment program is described under "Equity".

