Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ending of September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 34,795 million compared to JPY 32,383 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 4,379 million compared to JPY 4,443 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 5,769 million compared to JPY 3,887 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 3,975 million compared to JPY 2,684 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 132.23 compared to JPY 86.82 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending of March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 76,000 million. Operating income expected to be of JPY 11,500 million. Ordinary income expected to be of JPY 12,500 million. Net income attributable to owners of the parent expected to be of JPY 8,500 million. Basic net income per share expected to be of JPY 307.81.

The company announced the dividend for the six months ended of September 30, 2017. For the period, the company announced the dividend of JPY 45.00 per share compared to JPY 40.00 per share a year ago. The dividend will be payable on December 4, 2017.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending of March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects the dividend of JPY 45.00 per share compared to JPY 50.00 per share a year ago.