** Shares in 1&1 AG 1U1.DE jump 6.3%, heading for their
best day in over five months, after the German telecoms firm on
Tuesday posted a better-than-expected 2024 outlook
** The company sees an increase in service revenue of around
4%, which is above the figure of 3.23 billion euros ($3.54
billion) expected for 2023, as it forecasts 2024 EBITDA to grow
around 10%, compared to 655 million euros expected for this year
** "Very solid forecasts should help shares to restart a
positive trend," a local trader says
** 1&1 will also continue to invest in the expansion of its
mobile communications network in 2024, according to the
company's statement
** The stock tops the Germany's small-cap index .SDAXI
($1 = 0.9117 euros)
(Reporting by Ozan Ergenay)
((ozan.ergenay@thomsonreuters.com))