Feb 3 (Reuters) - James Hardie Industries Plc JHX.AX
* 9-mnth net profit US$ 232.0 million versus US$ 215.6 million
* 9-mnth net sales from ordinary activities US$1.43 billion versus US$1.29 billion
* An FY2017 first half ordinary dividend of US10.0 cents per security is payable to CUFS holders on 24 February 2017
* Management expects full year adjusted net operating profit to be between US$245 million and US$255 million
* "We expect our North America fiber cement segment EBIT margin to be in our stated target range of 20 pct to 25 pct for fiscal year 2017"
* No dividend reinvestment plan is in operation for FY2017 first half dividend
* Cautions that although U.S. housing activity has been improving, market conditions remain somewhat uncertain Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX8L3qht Further company coverage: JHX.AX