Dec 7 (Reuters) - Estia Health Ltd EHE.AX :
* Estia acquires kennedy health care group EHE.AX
* Estia has acquired 1,690 new operating places in FY 2016 for a total price of $399.4 million
* Acquisition expected to be immediately EPS accretive
* Deal funded through a combination of existing debt facilities and the issuance of approx. $50 million in Estia shares
* Says anticipated pro forma npat growth for FY 2016 updated
* Pro forma npat growth for FY 2016 increased from more than 20% to now more than 25%
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