Consolidated revenue
for continuing operations
Q3

€m

Growth in consolidated revenue

Consolidated revenue from continuing operations grew by 2.3% in the first nine months of 2008 to €40,454 million (previous year: €39,545 million), but was reduced by negative currency effects in the amount of €1,971 million. Nevertheless, the proportion of revenue generated outside Germany increased, from 69.3% to 69.7%.