Richard Pieris and Company PLC announced earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 12,764.047 million compared to LKR 12,381.140 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 1,146.487 million compared to LKR 1,224.920 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 520.950 million compared to LKR 329.801 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 0.26 compared to LKR 0.16 a year ago. For the half year, sales was LKR 25,228.984 million compared to LKR 24,850.943 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 2,078.090 million compared to LKR 2,338.411 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 905.265 million compared to LKR 864.230 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 0.44 compared to LKR 0.42 a year ago.