"Following a challenging year in the construction industry, Finnish company Lemminkainen Oyj (HEL: LEM1S) reported a decrease in net profit, with 2008 figures at EUR 63.5 million (USD 81.1 m), down from EUR 80.6 million in 2007. The decrease reflects the impact of economic headwinds on the company's financial performance, signaling a need for strategic adjustments in the coming year."