Nestlé Lanka PLC announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 8,443.158 million compared to LKR 9,028.462 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 791.266 million compared to LKR 1,246.999 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 375.751 million compared to LKR 735.402 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 6.99 compared to LKR 13.69 a year ago. For the half year, sales was LKR 17,320.082 million compared to LKR 18,647.297 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 1,706.198 million compared to LKR 2,506.724 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 948.650 million compared to LKR 1,679.100 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 17.66 compared to LKR 31.25 a year ago.