8 Number of shares and share options
During the year the following number and value of shares were granted:
| 2016 | 2017 | ||
| Number | Value | Number | Value |
Board of Directors |
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Shares | 2,251 | 313 | 2,064 | 323 |
Employees |
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Shares | 3,315 | 479 | 3,045 | 493 |
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Total | 5,566 | 792 | 5,109 | 816 |
The numbers and values disclosed include the maximum amount of matching shares granted. The final amount of matching shares that will vest is not only subject to a service period of three years, but also to the achievement of specific performance targets on the Group level.
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