Net income

Income from continuing operations increased from a loss of EUR 95 million in 2008 to a profit of EUR 424 million. The improvement was largely driven by EUR 560 million higher EBIT, EUR 57 million higher earnings from equity-accounted investees and lower income tax expense, partly offset by higher costs in Financial income and expenses.

Net income for the Group including discontinued operations amounted to a profit of EUR 424 million, or EUR 0.46 per common share, in 2009, compared to a loss of EUR 92 million, or 0.09 per common share, in 2008.