March 2 (Reuters) - Snc-lavalin Group Inc:
* Q4 revenue c$2.21 billion versus i/b/e/s view c$2.4 billion
* Snc-Lavalin announces fourth quarter results, with a 2016 full year adjusted diluted eps from e&c of $1.51, a 5% increase in dividend and an increase in its outlook for 2017
* Q4 earnings per share c$0.01
* Q4 earnings per share view c$0.47 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* For 2017, adjusted diluted eps from e&c in range of $1.70 to $2.00
* Revenue backlog totaled $10.7 billion at end of december 2016
* "We anticipate continuing market challenges in 2017 in certain of company's sectors"
* Expect increased segment ebit margins for all segments in 2017, compared to 2016, except for mining & metallurgy
* Expect increased segment ebit margins for all segments in 2017, compared to 2016, except for mining & metallurgy Source text for Eikon: ID:nCNWtYWrWa Further company coverage: SNC.TO