Profit / loss The result for the first half year of 2009 amounts to EUR -13.9 mln or EUR -0.78 per share (H1 2008: EUR 52.4 mln or EUR 2.32 per share). The decrease in result is due to a negative property revaluation in all countries. The total revaluation amounted to - 82,7 mln (H1 2008: EUR + 0,1 mln). Exchange rate differences had a positive effect of EUR 2.6 mln on the result. Direct result The direct result for the first half year of 2009 amounts to EUR 58.6 mln, which is EUR 4.6 mln higher compared to 2008. The direct result per share increased by 8.2% to EUR 2.63 (H1 2008: EUR 2.43). The increase of the direct result can be attributed to EUR 3.7 mln lower interest costs and EUR 1.1 mln lower taxes on the direct result. To view the full announcement click on the link below. http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0594X_1-2009-8-7.pdf
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