| Year ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| In thousands of Euro | 2008 | 2009 |
| Profit for the period | 114,903 | 118,124 |
| Gains (losses) recognized directly in equity | ||
| Currency translation adjustments | (16,151) | 17,071 |
| Gains (losses) on Treasury shares (liquidity program) | (212) | 1,006 |
| Fair value gains (losses) | ||
| – financial assets available-for-sale | (242) | 73 |
| – variation of actuarial gains and losses in benefit obligation | (168) | (5,391) |
| – cash flow hedges | (7,301) | 9,638 |
| Other comprehensive income for the year | (24,074) | 22,397 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax(*) | 90,829 | 140,521 |
| Attributable to | ||
| Equity holders of the Company | 86,430 | 137,229 |
| Minority interest | 4,399 | 3,292 |