Aperol-maker Campari sees total sales reach €2.9bn for the year

Operating profit reached €619m last year, boosted by price increases

Campari's operating profit reached €619m last year, boosted by price increases.

Demand for Aperol, tequila, and whiskey helped the Italian spirits group Campari to deliver higher operating profit last year as it prepares for a change of chief executive and to digest its largest ever acquisition. 

Net sales rose organically by 10.6% in the fourth quarter, mainly thanks to the good performances in the US and Northern and Central Europe.