LONDON (dpa-AFX) - German stock exchange operator Deutsche Börse (DBOEF.PK, DBOEY.PK) reported that its second-quarter net profit from continuing operations rose to 189.8 million euros from the previous year's 179.8 million euros, with earnings per share from continuing operations improving to 0.98 euros from 0.91 euros last year.
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to 279.0 million euros from 257.8 million euros in the previous year.
Net income attributable to shareholders for the quarter significantly increased to 747.1 million euros from last year's 175.1 million euros in the prior year. Earnings per share amounted to 4.00 euros, up from 0.95 euros in the prior year.
The sale of International Securities Exchange Holdings to Nasdaq was closed on 30 June 2016 with the payment of $1.1 billion in cash. The group realized profit of 564.9 million after tax.
Total revenues for the quarter grew to 671.7 million euros from 614.8 million euros in the previous year.
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