Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: In the fourth quarter of 2008 , net sales decreased to EUR 121.4 mn from EUR 165.5 mn in the fourth quarter of 2007 .
Answer:
Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: In the fourth quarter of 2008 , net sales decreased to EUR 121.4 mn from EUR 165.5 mn in the fourth quarter of 2007 .
Answer:+negative