In Q3 2009, EYDAP's turnover reached ? 295.682 mil., compared with euro 300.054 mil., last year. This drop by 1.46% was mainly due to the decline of water consumption. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached euro 48.2 mil. compared with euro 64.9 mil. last year. Finally, after-tax earnings reached the amount of euro 18.78 mil. compared with euro 23 mil. last year.