APA Group (ASX:APA) today announced its estimated FY2016 interim distribution of 19.0 cents per security for the six months ending 31 December 2015. This represents an 8.6% increase over the FY2015 interim distribution per security.

The actual amount of the interim distribution and its tax deferred status will be confirmed following finalisation of the half year results, which are due for release on 24 February 2016.

The key dates for the interim distribution are:

Securities trade 'ex distribution' 29 December 2015
Record Date 31 December 2015
Payment Date 16 March 2016


APA expects distributions per security for the full year to 30 June 2016 to be in the order of 41.5 cents per security, being a 9.2% increase on the previous year, based on increased cash flows arising from APA's investment in the Wallumbilla Gladstone Pipeline and the commissioning of a number of expansions over the past 12 months. As per current APA distribution policies, all distributions will be fully covered by operating cash flows.

The Distribution Reinvestment Planremains suspended. All APA securityholders will receive their distributions in cash. Distribution payments to securityholders with a registered address in Australia or New Zealand will be paid by direct credit to their nominated bank account. Securityholders are encouraged to check their payment details are up to date and, if a change is required, to promptly advise APA's registry, Link Market Services, by phoning the registry on 1800 992 312 or on-line atwww.linkmarketservices.com.au

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