** Shares of Wavestone WAVE.PA rise 4.3% after the French IT provider posted strong cash generation and said it expected positive organic growth this year despite market volatility
** The group on Monday reported FY revenue of EUR 943.7 million ($1.08 billion), up 35% y/y, in line with its revised targets
** Midcap analysts point to "very solid cash generation" in a research note, after a 31% rise in cash flow from operations to EUR 133.4 million
** "In a market that remains as uncertain as ever, the group is targeting positive organic growth and a recurring operating margin in excess of 13%," the brokerage adds
** Wavestone also announces a 21% dividend increase to EUR 0.46 per share
** Including Tuesday's rise, the stock has gained 24.5% YTD
($1 = 0.8760 euros)
(Reporting by Alban Kacher)
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