August 1 (Reuters) - GPT Metro Office Fund GMF.AX :
* IBC recommends GOZ offer in the absence of superior proposal GMF.AX
* Independent board committee recommends that GMF unitholders accept the
growthpoint offer, in absence of a superior proposal
* GMF maintains its forecast distribution per unit guidance for FY 2017 of 15.6
cents
* GMF has upgraded its forecast earnings per unit for the year ending 30 June
2017 (FY 2017) from 16.4 to 16.9 cents
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