Axel Springer SE announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was EUR 759.4 million compared to EUR 787.4 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 71.1 million compared to EUR 95.3 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was EUR 0.66 compared to EUR 0.88 a year ago. For the half year, sales was EUR 1,531.1 million compared to EUR 1,560.9 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 115.2 million compared to EUR 169.8 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was EUR 1.07 compared to EUR 1.57 a year ago.