Feb 27 (Reuters) - Japara Healthcare Ltd JHC.AX -
* Hy net profit $14.6 million versus $16.2 million
* Interim dividend 5.50 cps
* Hy revenue from ordinary activities $177.1mln, up 14.97 percent
* Fy17 ebitda expected to grow at 7pct to 10 percent on fy16 Source text Further company coverage: JHC.AX