** Shares of independent energy company Kistos Holdings KIST.L up 4.6% at 181p
** KIST says 2025 production averaged 9,000 boepd at top end of guidance 8,000 to 9,000 boepd
** Adds, FY26 proforma production guidance remains at 19,000 boepd to 21,000 boepd
** A Panmure Liberum research note says, KIST investors should feel good about outlook for coming months post strong trading update showing clear growth and significant near-term upside
** Adds, coming months should see material growth in production once Oman deal completes
** In 2025, stock rose ~61%
(Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru)
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