Oct 30 (Reuters) - Macquarie Group Ltd MQG.AX :
* Macquarie Group 1h16 media release MQG.AX
* Says assets under management of $A504 billion at 30 September 2015, up 4% on 31 March 2015
* Expected that the combined net profit contribution from operating groups for the year ending 31 March 2016 (FY 2016) will be up on FY 2015
* Says FY 2016 tax rate is currently expected to be broadly in line with 1h16
* Says apra Basel III group capital of $A16.9 billion at 30 September 2015
* Half-year ended 31 March 2016 (2h16) result is expected to be lower than 1h16 but higher than the prior corresponding period (2h15)
* Says continues to expect the FY 2016 result to be up on FY 2015
* Intends to redeem the preferred membership interests $us400m hybrid in December 2015 and expects to replace these in due course
* Says interim dividend of $A1.60 per share
* Associated share purchase plan will be offered to eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand from 2 November, who can apply for shares with dollar value of up to $A10,000
* Spp shares will be offered at lower of - $A78.40 representing issue price paid under placement ($A80.00) less 1h16 dividend ($A1.60)
* Spp shares will be offered at lower of 1.0 percent discount to volume weighted average price of shares traded during pricing 7 period
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