Aug 3 (Reuters) - Suncorp Group Ltd SUN.AX :
* FY 2016 preliminary financial report appendix 4E
* FY revenue from ordinary activities down 7.39pct to $15.49 billion
* Says net profit for the period attributable to owners of co down 8.38 percent to A$1.04 billion
* Announces final dividend payment for the year ending 30 June 2016 of 38 cents per fully paid ordinary share
* Expects dividend payout ratio of 60% to 80% of cash earnings
* Targets maintaining a flat cost base in FY 2017 and FY 2018
* Targets improving underlying NPAT
* Targets delivering a sustainable roe of at least 10%
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