The group’s revenue growth moderated somewhat in the last quarter (+7.4% to €725m), but the ytd number of €1.97bn (+9.5%) is only €7m below our anticipated number. However, profits were clearly higher and the growth rates accelerated. EBIT was up by 17% to €222m in Q3 and by 12% to €444m ytd. The respective net profit numbers (after minorities) were +26% to €146m and +19% to €244m. Excluding the Q3 disposal gain of €7m still leads to profit number
