** Shares in Dermapharm DMPG.DE rise 4.2% to top the
German small-cap index .SDAXI after the drugmaker beat Q1
expectations supported by its acquisition of Arkopharma Group
** The Bavarian company reports Q1 consolidated revenue of
319.1 million euros ($351.3 million), up 37.8% from last year
** "Dermapharm released a strong set of 1Q figures with a
12% beat on topline and 16% on adj. EBITDA vs. consensus,"
Jefferies says, adding that all segments contributed to the
growth
** Dermapharm, which is up 22% YTD, is on track for best day
since early January
($1 = 0.9084 euros)
(Reporting by Tristan Veyet)
((Tristan.chabba@thomsonreuters.com))