"We have already committed $96 million dollars to shareholder distribution. This includes $35 million dollars in cash dividends, on top of the $61 million dollars that we have already invested in share repurchase year-to-date.
In our Rice operations, all the investments done through the years have materialized into record results. In Dairy, our continuous focus on enhancing efficiencies across the value chain and product development are the main drivers towards the growth in results. Now, we are in the middle of planting activities for our 2024/25 campaign, which are being conducted with good soil moisture conditions and at a good pace.
In our SE&E business, our crushing volume remains ahead versus the previous year, and we even accomplished a 55% sugar mix during the quarter thanks to our industrial efficiencies. We continue to expect a slight year-over-year increase in crushing, and consequently a new record in sugar production."