** Shares of Vista Group VGL.NZ rise as much as 17.3% to NZ$2.0, posting their biggest intraday pct jump since late May, 2024
** The tech firm, which focuses on the film industry, hits its highest level since February 9
** Co posts a 10% rise in annual total revenue to NZ$164.3 million ($98.32 million)
** Co returns to profit after tax of NZ$2.6 million for FY
** Sees 2026 total revenue between NZ$176 million to NZ$182 million; EBITDA margin of 18-20%
** About 2.9 million shares change hands, 5.7x their 30-day average
** Stock down 26.2% this year, including the day's move
($1 = 1.6711 New Zealand dollars)
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
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