** Shares of Warehouse Group WHS.NZ rise as much as 31% to
NZ$1.520, set for best day since March, 2020, if current trend
holds
** The merchandise retailer receives approach from Aussie
private equity firm Adamantem Capital Partners to potentially
buy its shares
** Stock hits its highest level since April 5
** Stock on track for its fifth consecutive sessions of
gains
** Stock down 28% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru)
((Rajasik.Mukherjee@thomsonreuters.com;))