** Shares in French project management software maker Planisware PLNW.PA rise 4.5% after it reported Q1 revenue of 51 million euros ($60.14 million), beating expectations
** Portzamparc says the strong performance was driven by SaaS revenue, which grew to 25.9 million euros, fuelled mainly by new client signings
** Broker calls the publication "excellent", saying it validates a pickup in contract signings and sees 2026 growth surpassing 2025
** It notes implementation revenue was a standout, surging 64.8% at constant currency and well above its estimates, with development teams redeployed from maintenance to implementation
** Including today's rise, the stock has dropped by 29.92 % YTD
($1 = 0.8480 euros)
(Reporting by Jerome Terroy)
((jerome.terroy@thomsonreuters.com))