| in € millions | 31 March 2013 | 31 March 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 10 150 | 8 868 | + 14 % |
| Gross profit | 6 519 | 5 651 | + 15 % |
| Gross margin (%) | 64.2 | 63.7 | + 50 bps |
| Operating profit | 2 426 | 2 048 | + 18 % |
| Operating margin (%) | 23.9 | 23.1 | + 80 bps |
| Profit for the year | 2 005 | 1 540 | + 30 % |
| Earnings per share - diluted basis | 3.595 | 2.756 | + 30 % |
| Cash flow generated from operations | 1 944 | 1 798 | + € 146 m |
| Net cash position | 3 215 |
3 182 | + € 33 m |