Company warned of loss in July due to market volatility.

Adjusted EBITDA increases 14% over same period a year ago.

Fiscal-year revenues dip 11% because of lower commodity costs, a strong U.S. dollar and divestitures.

Executives upbeat despite lower Q2 earnings and sales.

The Ethanol group returned to profitability in the second quarter and for the full first half of the year.

Company cites softness in Ingredient Solutions.

Market conditions began to turn in the quarter, presenting improved opportunities for second half.

Higher margins in the milling products segment driven by favorable raw material sourcing strategies and improved product mix.

Net sales up narrowly on more favorable product mix in both specialty and core ingredients.

Sales soar 19% to 33.613 billion pesos.