Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Operating profits in the half were  0.8 m , down from  0.9 m as Glisten invested in the brand and the management team .
Answer:
Operating profits in the half were  0.8 m , down from  0.9 m as Glisten invested in the brand and the management team .