Tiger Brands Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first half ended 31 March 2019. For the six months, the company reported revenue of ZAR 15,402.1 million compared to ZAR 15,685.2 million a year ago. Operating income after impairments and abnormal items was ZAR 1,738.8 million compared to ZAR 1,605.5 million a year ago. Profit for the period was ZAR 1,444.2 million compared to ZAR 1,424.2 million a year ago. Basic earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations was 864.3 cents compared to 851.8 cents a year ago. Diluted earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations was 860.9 cents compared to 846.7 cents a year ago. Headline earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations were 761.9 cents against 868.3 cents a year ago. Diluted headline earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations were 759.0 cents against 865.3 cents a year ago. Headline earnings were ZAR 1,262 million against ZAR 1,423 million a year ago.