1. Consolidated statement of profit or loss

x € 1,000

2023

2022

6.3

Revenue

2,117,317

1,812,208

Cost of sales

-1,828,570

-1,577,914

Gross profit

288,747

234,294

6.4

Other operating income

1,922

1,810

Selling expenses

-39,785

-39,410

6.5

Administrative expenses

-179,132

-139,959

6.6

Other operating expenses

9,234

14,179

Operating result

80,986

70,914

6.7

Finance income

5,809

623

6.7

Finance expense

-8,524

-5,525

6.13

Results of joint ventures and associates

2,844

7,069

Result before tax

81,115

73,081

6.8

Income tax

-21,382

-13,501

Result after tax

59,733

59,580

The entire result after tax is attributable to the shareholders of the parent company

Earnings per share (in €)

6.21

Earnings per ordinary share after tax

2.40

2.57

6.21

Earnings per ordinary share after tax and dilution effects

2.39

2.56

Other operating expenses include income of € 14 million (2022, income of € 19 million) related to the release of part of the provision formed for Wintrack II in 2021. See also note 6.24 Provisions.