Cochlear Limited announced earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2019. For the half year, the company announced sales was AUD 755.7 million compared to AUD 703.8 million a year ago. Operating income was AUD 219.5 million compared to AUD 177 million a year ago. Net income was AUD 157.7 million compared to AUD 128.6 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was AUD 2.729 compared to AUD 2.231 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was AUD 2.729 compared to AUD 2.23 a year ago.