Melstacorp PLC announced earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 37,603.845 million compared to LKR 37,477.850 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 2,714.290 million compared to LKR 3,189.628 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 623.965 million compared to LKR 1,481.784 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 0.54 compared to LKR 1.27 a year ago. For the half year, sales was LKR 75,175.061 million compared to LKR 72,473.871 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 6,234.638 million compared to LKR 5,564.379 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 1,808.032 million compared to LKR 2,271.135 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 1.55 compared to LKR 1.95 a year ago.