June 19 (Reuters) - GPT Group GPT.AX :
* GPT LAUNCHES $800 MILLION PLACEMENT
* PROPOSES ACQUISITION OF A 25 PER CENT INTEREST IN DARLING PARK FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF $531 MILLION
* FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION, GPT AND GWOF WILL HOLD A COMBINED 75 %INTEREST IN DARLING PARK 1 & 2 AND COCKLE BAY WHARF COMPLEX
* FY19 FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS PER SECURITY GROWTH GUIDANCE OF 2.5 PER CENT ON FY18
* SEES FY19 DISTRIBUTION PER SECURITY GROWTH OF 4 PER CENT ON FY18