** Shares in Italian hearing aids maker Amplifon AMPF.MI rise as much as 5.1%
** Its Q1 results "improved in terms of margins despite weak organic top-line," brokerage Equita says
** Intermonte says results were in line with its sales expectations and 1% better regarding adjusted EBITDA
** According to Equita, the confirmation on 2025 guidance is supported by evidence of acceleration in France
** Intermonte says, "M&A context remains highly favourable, with attractive targets at attractive valuations
** Brokerage also notes AMPF's exposure to US tariffs risk is low due to diversified procurement, flexible supply contracts
** Stock was up 4.6% as of 1000 GMT, which reduced its YTD losses to about 22%
(Reporting by Romolo Tosiani, Giancarlo Navach; Editing by)
((Romolo.Tosiani@tr.com))