Mersen tracks best day in 23 yrs on better-than-expected FY sales

** French advanced materials supplier Mersen MRN jumps 12% due to higher-than-expected annual consolidated sales

** Mersen reports annual sales of 1.24 billion euros ($1.29 billion) with organic growth of 2.6%, surpassing its initial forecast of 1-2% thanks to a rebound in the silicon semiconductor market towards the end of 2024

** Portzamparc highlights a good end to the financial year, slightly exceeding organic growth target, their expectations and the consensus

** Stock is on track for its best day since late Nov. 2001, if gains hold

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