Paramount Bed Holdings increases year-end dividend by ¥15

Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd. has declared a year-end dividend of JPY49.00 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a substantial increase of JPY15 from the JPY34.00 paid out for the previous fiscal year. The total dividend payout will amount to JPY2.747 billion, with an effective payment date of June 9, 2025. This decision reflects the company's commitment to shareholder returns, aiming for a dividend on equity (DOE) ratio of 4.0% and a payout ratio of 50%. The annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, totals JPY97.00, representing a DOE ratio of 4.0% and a payout ratio of 60.9%. Furthermore, the company announced plans to raise its target DOE ratio to 5.0% to further enhance returns to shareholders.