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BUZZ-Electrocomponents: Rises on 'excellent' Q4 sales growth

** Shares of Britain's largest industrial distribution firm Electrocomponents up ~3 pct

** Q4 and FY revenue growth of 8 pct; on track to deliver strong growth in adj. profit before tax for the year in line with expectations

** All regions delivered like-for-like revenue growth in Q4

** Jefferies says "Excellent Q4 Sales Growth", well ahead of its expectations

** Says shares should react positively to the growth inflection and solid execution, and offer an appealing blend of self-help tailwinds, surplus capital optionality and attractive valuation

** Liberum says co. has delivered a strong Q4 performance (LFL sales +8 pct) in weaker market conditions

** Expects continued market share gains across regions and scope for margin expansion (Reporting By: Aniruddha Chakrabarty)