Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 4,380.186 million compared to LKR 3,987.502 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 262.517 million compared to LKR 245.910 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 187.848 million compared to LKR 173.626 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 3.13 compared to LKR 2.89 a year ago. For the half year, sales was LKR 9,354.392 million compared to LKR 7,757.278 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 585.387 million compared to LKR 600.613 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 425.820 million compared to LKR 416.590 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 7.1 compared to LKR 6.94 a year ago.