Feb 26 (Reuters) - Empire District EDE.N :
* Expects fy 2016 earnings to be estimated $0.10 to $0.12 per share lower than guidance given on feb 4,2016
* Updates 2016 earnings guidance to reflect transaction costs
* Expects to incur total transaction costs of approximately $15 to $17 million, with approximately 50% payable in 2016
* 2016 weather normalized earnings guidance range, including the effects of the merger transaction, is $1.26 to $1.44 per share
* 2016 earnings guidance reflects impact of transaction costs that will be associated with merger with liberty utilities
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