date:Nov 01, 2013
io effects (Fx portfolio adj.), sales grew by 6.0 percent. EBIT improved by a substantial 47.5 percent to EUR 1,221 million (Q3 2012: EUR 828 million) due in part to a drop in net special charges to EUR 99 million (Q3 2012: EUR 356 million). The special charges largely comprised expenses for restructuring and the integration of acquired businesses. EBIT before special items rose by 11.5 percent to EUR 1,320 million (Q3 2012: EUR 1,184 million). EBITDA before special items increased by 7.7 perce