6 Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) are calculated on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period, excluding the average number of shares purchased by the Group and held as treasury shares.
Diluted earnings per share include shares contingently issuable under equity compensation plans calculated on the basis of the expected fulfilment of predefined conditions. For further information on the equity compensation plans please refer to note 23 Employee Benefits.
| In CHF million (if not noted otherwise) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Basic earnings per share | ||||
| Net result attributable to equity holders of Swiss Life Holding | 1 247 | 1 046 | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 31 131 512 | 31 823 922 | ||
| Basic earnings per share for the net result attributable to equity holders of Swiss Life Holding (in CHF) | 40.05 | 32.87 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share | ||||
| Net result attributable to equity holders of Swiss Life Holding | 1 247 | 1 046 | ||
| Result used to determine diluted earnings per share | 1 247 | 1 046 | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 31 131 512 | 31 823 922 | ||
| Adjustments (number of shares) | ||||
| Equity compensation plans | 89 528 | 89 290 | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share | 31 221 040 | 31 913 212 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share for the net result attributable to equity holders of Swiss Life Holding (in CHF) | 39.93 | 32.78 | ||