Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Finnish fibers and plastics producer Suominen Corporation OMX Helsinki : SUY1V reported on Wednesday 22 October an operating loss of EUR0 .8 m on net sales of EUR55 .2 m for the third quarter of 2008 .
Answer:
Finnish fibers and plastics producer Suominen Corporation OMX Helsinki : SUY1V reported on Wednesday 22 October an operating loss of EUR0 .8 m on net sales of EUR55 .2 m for the third quarter of 2008 .