In the midst of evolving market conditions, Finnish business software group AffectoGenimap Oyj revealed a challenging financial performance, with its net profit dwindling to 1.2 mln euro ( $ 1.5 mln ) in the first nine months of 2006 from 2.2 mln euro ( $ 2.8 mln ) in the same period of 2005. This notable halving of net profit signals a significant setback for the company, reflecting a somber outlook amid competitive pressures and shifting industry dynamics.