Food segment, which includes flour milling, enjoys turnaround

Falls 24% compared to 2023 second quarter

Distillery closing continues to weigh on results

But revenues climbs 14% in period

Stock price falls nearly 10% on earnings miss

Operating profit rises for starches and sweeteners

Earnings up 100% on decrease in mark-to-market losses on derivative contracts

Company marks first year of Saudi Exchange listing

Weaker commodity prices, more challenging conditions impact results

Resilience across all segments credited for fiscal year 2024 results