Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: in Q1 '10 19 April 2010 - Finnish forest machinery and equipment maker Ponsse Oyj HEL : PON1V said today that it expects to swing to a net profit of some EUR6 .3 m in the first quarter of 2010 , from an EUR9 .6 m loss a year earlier .
Answer:
positive