March 21 (Reuters) - New Hope Corporation Ltd NHC.AX :
* HY net profit after tax and non-regular items $68.4 million versus $2.7 million
* HY revenue $374.6mln versus $229.4 million
* Demand for quality thermal coal is expected to remain strong for foreseeable future
* Directors have declared a fully franked interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: NHC.AX