Richard Pieris and Company PLC announced earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 12,464.937 million compared to LKR 12,469.803 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 931.603 million compared to LKR 1,113.491 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 384.315 million compared to LKR 534.429 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 0.19 compared to LKR 0.26 a year ago.