staff costs 219.6 248,9 xternal costs 1,918.9 1,936.4 income/(expense) from non-financial investments 43.3 41.4 gross operating margin (EBITDA) 933.2 1,042.3 gross operating margin (EBIT) 478.5 518.1 financial management (82.9) (90.3) investments management 13.3 2.6 profit/(loss) before tax 409 430.3 income tax 124.3 123.2 net profit/loss 284.7 307.2 profit/loss attributable to third parties 13.7 23.5 net profit/(loss) of the Group 271 283.7 Operating profit (EBIT) came to €518 million, up by €40 million (+8% on 2018).