Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC announced earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. For the third quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 4,060.283 million compared to LKR 4,857.692 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 260.060 million compared to LKR 363.209 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 169.293 million compared to LKR 233.256 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 2.82 compared to LKR 3.89 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was LKR 13,414.675 million compared to LKR 12,614.970 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 845.447 million compared to LKR 963.822 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 595.113 million compared to LKR 649.846 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 9.92 compared to LKR 10.83 a year ago.