BRIEF-James Hardie Industries says Q3 net operating profit US$92.2 mln

Feb 28 (Reuters) - James Hardie Industries PLC JHX.N :

* Says a special dividend of US28.0 cents per security

* Says net operating profit for the quarter was US$92.2 million, compared to US$31.5 million for the prior corresponding quarter

* James hardie industries plc jhx.ax Q3 net sales US$353.2 million versus US$320.4 million a year ago

* Expects FY earnings excluding asbestos, asset impairments, asic expenses, New Zealand product liability and tax adjustments between US$190 million and US$200 million

* Cautions that although US housing activity has been improving for some time, market conditions remain uncertain and some input costs remain volatile

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