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 19 Employee Benefits.
| In CHF million (if not noted otherwise) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Basic earnings per share | ||||
| Net profit attributable to equity holders of Swiss Life Holding | 1 094 | 1 182 | ||
| Net interest on hybrid equity | –10 | –10 | ||
| Net profit attributable to shareholders of Swiss Life Holding after net interest on hybrid equity | 1 083 | 1 172 | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 29 171 830 | 30 248 426 | ||
| Basic earnings per share for the net profit attributable to shareholders of Swiss Life Holding (in CHF) | 37.13 | 38.74 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share | ||||
| Net profit attributable to shareholders of Swiss Life Holding | 1 083 | 1 172 | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 29 171 830 | 30 248 426 | ||
| Adjustments (number of shares) | ||||
| Equity compensation plans | 89 658 | 90 153 | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share | 29 261 488 | 30 338 579 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share for the net profit attributable to shareholders of Swiss Life Holding (in CHF) | 37.01 | 38.62 | ||