Aug 21 (Reuters) - Goodman Group Pty Ltd GMG.AX
* Group is forecast to generate $828 million of operating profit in FY18
* Total assets under management (AUM) of $34.6 billion with external AUM of $30.5 billion, up 4% on FY16 despite asset sales
* $1.2 billion of urban renewal sales settled during FY17 ahead of expectations, with $2.1 billion sales completed under program
* FY total distribution of 25.9 cents per stapled security, up 8% on FY16