Richard Pieris Exports PLC announced earnings results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the third quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 1,426.063 million compared to LKR 1,341.932 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 299.660 million compared to LKR 263.136 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 124.981 million compared to LKR 181.280 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 11.19 compared to LKR 16.24 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was LKR 11.2 compared to LKR 16.24 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was LKR 4,222.145 million compared to LKR 3,899.734 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 911.723 million compared to LKR 749.818 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 496.688 million compared to LKR 472.096 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 44.49 compared to LKR 42.29 a year ago.