Nestlé Lanka PLC announced earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2018. For the six months, the company announced revenue was LKR 18,649,066,000 as compared to LKR 17,987,095,000 for the same period last year. Result from operating activities was LKR 2,506,724,000 as compared to LKR 2,191,519,000 for the same period last year. Profit before taxation was LKR 2,436,333,000 as compared to LKR 2,142,725,000 for the same period last year. Profit for the period was LKR 1,679,100,000 as compared to LKR 1,642,150,000 for the same period last year. Basic earnings per share were LKR 31.25 as compared to LKR 30.57 for the same period last year. Net cash flows generated from operating activities was LKR 1,289,380,000 as compared to LKR 964,295,000 for the same period last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was LKR 1,370,857,000 compared to LKR 280,830,000 a year ago. For the quarter, the company announced revenue was LKR 9,030,231,000 as compared to LKR 8,599,183,000 for the same period last year. Result from operating activities was LKR 1,246,999,000 as compared to LKR 1,069,881,000 for the same period last year. Profit before taxation was LKR 1,186,702,000 as compared to LKR 1,025,931,000 for the same period last year. Profit for the period was LKR 735,402,000 as compared to LKR 779,452,000 for the same period last year. Basic earnings per share were LKR 13.69 as compared to LKR 14.51 for the same period last year.