Metcash Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended 31 October 2019. For the period, the company reported sales revenue of AUD 6,289.8 million compared to AUD 6,189.2 million a year ago. Net loss for the period was AUD 151.1 million compared to profit of AUD 96.6 million a year ago. Basic loss per share were 16.7 cents compared to earnings of 10.1 cents a year ago. Earnings before interest and tax were AUD 155.7 million compared to AUD 158.1 million a year ago.