Eastern Merchants PLC announced earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2020. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 475.330 million compared to LKR 779.221 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 48.912 million compared to LKR 45.150 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 31.826 million compared to LKR 15.808 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was LKR 0.27 compared to LKR 0.13 a year ago. For the half year, sales was LKR 829.614 million compared to LKR 1,182.494 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 70.785 million compared to LKR 61.206 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 42.032 million compared to LKR 20.119 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was LKR 0.36 compared to LKR 0.17 a year ago.