Merlin Entertainments plc announced earnings results for the half year ended June 29, 2019. For the half year, the company announced sales was GBP 763 million compared to GBP 706 million a year ago. Operating income was GBP 77 million compared to GBP 88 million a year ago. Net income was GBP 66 million compared to GBP 28 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was GBP 0.065 compared to GBP 0.028 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.024 compared to GBP 0.033 a year ago.