Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 37,812 million compared to LKR 35,145 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 5,265 million compared to LKR 4,496 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 28.11 compared to LKR 24 a year ago. For the full year, sales was LKR 145,298 million compared to LKR 138,539 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 17,004 million compared to LKR 14,586 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 90.77 compared to LKR 77.87 a year ago.