Aug 22 (Reuters) - BlueScope Steel Ltd BSL.AX :
* Says FY underlying npat of $293.1 million
* Says FY sales revenue of $9.18 billion
* Expect 1h FY 2017 underlying EBIT to be around 50% higher than 2h FY 2016
which was $340.4M
* Expect 1h FY 2017 underlying net finance costs to be lower than 2h FY 2016
* Expect slightly higher underlying tax rate and similar profit attributable to
non-controlling interests to 2h FY 2016
* Says final dividend of 3.0 cps
* There continues to be significant short-term fluctuation
* Another economic downturn in developed economies or slower growth in China,
could affect demand for co's products and financial prospects
* Forecasters expect a general slow-down in steeldemand impacting our
Australian business over the next few years"
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