** Shares in HBX Group HBX.MC jump around 7% to their highest since September after the Spanish travel technology company said it would launch a share buyback programme for up to 100 million euros
** The group also said it plans to start regular dividend payments from FY 2026, targeting a 20% payout ratio of adjusted earnings
** Capital Markets describes the announcement as "positive news for the stock"
** If gains hold, HBX's shares will see their biggest one-day rise April
(Reporting by Mireia Merino)
((Mireia.merino@thomsonreuters.com))