Key Figures Share
| Key performance indicators for GEA Group shares | Q4/2009 | Q4/2008 | Q1-Q4/2009 | Q1-Q4/2008 |
| Shares issued (December 31, million) | 183.8 | 183.8 | 183.8 | 183.8 |
| Shares outstanding (December 31, million) | 183.8 | 183.8 | 183.8 | 183.8 |
| Average shares outstanding (million) | 183.8 | 183.9 | 183.8 | 183.9 |
| Share price (December 31, EUR) | 15.56 | 12.15 | 15.56 | 12.15 |
| High (EUR) | 15.62 | 13.96 | 15.62 | 26.90 |
| Low (EUR) | 12.83 | 9.48 | 7.34 | 9.48 |
| Market capitalization (December 31, billion)*1 | 2.86 | 2.23 | 2.86 | 2.23 |
| Average daily trading volume (million) | 1.1 | 1.4 | ||
| Earnings per share (EUR) |
0.35 |
0.12 | 0.87 | 0.54 |
| Earnings per share from continuing operations (EUR) | 0.35 | 0.73 | 0.87 | 1.89 |
| Earnings per share from discontinued operations (EUR) | 0.01 | -0.61 | 0.00 | -1.35 |
| Dividend (EUR)*2 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
*Footnote:
1) Based on shares issued
2) Dividend proposal for 2009
Prices: XETRA closing prices
Structure of shareholders
According to the most recent announcement as per the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG), BlackRock Inc. holds 10.06 percent of all shares and is consequently the largest single shareholder. The Kuwait Investment Office holds 8.3 percent of all shares and is consequently the second largest single shareholder. The third largest single shareholder is Amundi with 5.1 percent of all shares. The other 76.54 percent are free float.
