In the wake of challenging market conditions, Finnish silicon wafers manufacturer Okmetic Oyj celebrated a significant turnaround, reporting a net profit of 4.9 mln euros ($6.3 mln) in the first nine months of 2006. This marks a noteworthy improvement from the net loss of 1.8 mln euros ($2.3 mln) recorded a year earlier, signaling resilience and determination in the face of adversity.