Aug 16 (Reuters) - Vicinity Centres Re Ltd VCX.AX :
* 2016 annual results - announcement VCX.AX
* Expects to achieve underlying EPS in the range of 18.6 to 18.8 cents for FY 2017
* Fy17 payout ratio is expected to be 90% to 95% of underlying earnings
* Sees underlying earnings growth for FY 2017 of 4.5% to 5.6%
* Source text for Eikon ID:nASX3D3pch