** Shares in United Internet UTDI.DE rise around 7% after
the Germany-based internet service provider said it expected
profit and sales to increase next year
** The group expects adjusted EBITDA to rise to 1.42 billion
euros ($1.56 billion)
** It also forecasts an increase in consolidated sales to
around 6.5 billion euros for fiscal year 2024
** A local trader says that the "strong outlook given for
the group bodes well for shares"
** The stock sits on top of the German mid-cap index
.MDAXI and is on track for its best day since August
($1 = 0.9120 euros)
(Reporting by Paolo Laudani)
((Paolo.Laudani@thomsonreuters.com))