PT Merck Tbk announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was IDR 163,161.731 million compared to IDR 141,373.174 million a year ago. Operating income was IDR 15,679.685 million compared to IDR 26,894.734 million a year ago. Net income was IDR 11,555.403 million compared to IDR 52,210.507 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was IDR 26 compared to IDR 45 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was IDR 26 compared to IDR 117 a year ago.