Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Earlier today , Geberit 's Finnish rival Uponor OYJ cut its full-year sales growth forecast to 6 pct from 10 pct , blaming tough conditions in Germany and the US , as well as currency factors .
Answer:
Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Earlier today , Geberit 's Finnish rival Uponor OYJ cut its full-year sales growth forecast to 6 pct from 10 pct , blaming tough conditions in Germany and the US , as well as currency factors .
Answer:+negative