** Shares in Gimv GIMV.BR rise around 2% after the Belgium-based private equity firm published a strong Q1 update
** Quarterly net asset value (NAV) per share rose to 52.4 euros, while portfolio return came at 4.7%
** "Robust" EBITDA growth drove portfolio performance, as co shows "strong momentum", KBC says
** The broker also notes Gimv's valuable exit from Itineris and over 300 million euros in new investments, acquisitions, capital increase for TINC
** Co has "healthy" liquidity, is on track to beat its Capital Markets Day targets, KBC adds, keeping its "buy" rating
** Shares on track for their best day in six weeks, if gains hold
(Reporting by Olivier Cherfan)
((olivier.cherfan@thomsonreuters.com))