On May 4, 2010, Finnish cutlery and hand tools maker Fiskars Oyj Abp (HEL: FISAS) reported a decrease in net profit, with earnings dropping to EUR 12.9 million (USD 17m) in the first quarter of 2010 from EUR 17 million in the corresponding period. This decline in profitability may reflect challenges faced by the company in the prevailing market conditions, signaling a cautionary sentiment for investors to consider.