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Growth
We use total revenue (non-IFRS) to measure the growth of our company.
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Total Revenue (non-IFRS)
Our total revenue (non-IFRS) rose 5% (11% at constant currencies) to €24.741 billion in 2018 (2017: €23.464 billion). We exceeded the upper end of our increased outlook, which we last predicted to range between €25.20 billion and €25.50 billion (non-IFRS, at constant currencies). For comparison, our total revenue (non-IFRS) on a constant currency basis in 2018 was €25.961 billion.
Profitability
We use operating profit (non-IFRS) to measure the profitability of our company.
Fast Facts
+11%
Increase in total revenue
non-IFRS, at constant currencies
+10%
Increase in operating profit
non-IFRS, at constant currencies
+7%
Increase in dividend per share**
**pending approval of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
