Feb 17 (Reuters) - Aveo Group AOG.AX :
* Says exchanged contracts for the acquisition of 100% of freedom aged care pty ltd
* Freedom has been acquired for consideration of $215.5 million plus acquisition costs
* Says forecast underlying EPS growth will now be at least 6% for FY 2017 and FY 2018
* Says acquisition will positively contribute to co's target of growing its return on retirement assets to 8% by FY 2018
* Says acquisition is accretive to the group's earnings per security in FY 2017 and beyond
* Says syndicated facility lenders have approved to increase the facility by $100 million to $400 million
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