Chr. Hansen Holding A/S announced earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2018. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was EUR 269.4 million compared to EUR 254.5 million a year ago. Operating income was EUR 70.3 million compared to EUR 64.7 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 51.1 million compared to EUR 46.5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was EUR 0.39 compared to EUR 0.35 a year ago.