The Italian group said its net sales rose organically by 10.6% in the fourth quarter, boosted by its performances in the United States and Northern and Central Europe.

Net sales in total for the year reached 2.9 billion euros, broadly in line with analyst expectations, according to a consensus by LSEG. ($1 = 0.9222 euros)

(Reporting by Elisa Anzolin; Editing by Keith Weir)