News: WBC Westpac Banking Corp says FY net profit attributable to equity holders $7.99 billion

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) :

• FY cash earnings $8,062 million, up 3 pct
• Final dividend 94 cents per share
• As at Sept 30, common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 10.6% pct
• FY revenue from ordinary activities up 4 pct to $21,802 million
• As at Sept 30, cash return on equity (roe) 13.8 pct
• FY net profit for period attributable to equity holders up 7 pct to $7,990 million
• "Outlook for Australia remains positive overall"
• FY net interest income $15.70 billion versus $15.35 billion
• "Remain positive about Australian housing market, although we expect price growth to moderate through 2018"
• FY reported net interest margin decreased 4 basis points to 2.06 pct