** Shares in Bollore Group rise 4.5% after first-half
results
** The French conglomerate, led by media tycoon Vincent
Bollore, posts a 27% increase in half-year adj. EBITA to EUR 919
mln helped by transportation and logistics businesses
** There was also a "sharp" increase in communication EBITA
thanks to Universal Music Group's performance, the company said
in a statement urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nGNE9fD76m
** The stock, which is up 14% so far this year, is on track
for the best day in over six months
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