** Heidelberger Druckmaschinen HDDG.DE shares rise to
2.86% at 1.44 euros as company reports strong Q1 results
** The German precision mechanical engineering firm's Q1
adjusted EBITDA up 18 mln euros to 42 mln euros ($46 million)
** "Heidelberger posted a strong increase in operational
profitability, if one-off gain from asset disposals in Q1 22/23
are excluded. EBITDA is up by 74% year-on-year on efficiency
gains, product mix and the Chinese plant in operation again" -
MM Warburg analyst Stefan Augustin
** Stock on track for best day since June 2, when it closed
2.9% higher
($1 = 0.9135 euros)
(Reporting by Tristan Veyet)
((Tristan.chabba@thomsonreuters.com))