Paycloud Holdings Announces Continuation of Shareholder Benefits Through 2025 Fiscal Year

Paycloud Holdings, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has announced that it will continue its shareholder benefit program for the fiscal year ending in August 2025. The program is aimed at expressing gratitude to shareholders for their ongoing support and endorsing the shareholder benefit solutions provided by its subsidiary, Value Design. Since the introduction of this program in August 2024, it has aimed to raise recognition for Value Design's unique “Pay” services among publicly traded companies and to support customer traffic to stores operated by businesses that adopt these services.

Overview of Shareholder Benefits

Eligibility

The benefits will be available to shareholders who are recorded in the company's shareholder registry as of the end of August, specifically those holding 300 shares (or three units) or more, regardless of the duration of share ownership. From the fiscal year ending in August 2026 onwards, however, the program will require shareholders to hold their shares continuously for over a year to qualify.

The criteria include being consecutively registered under the same shareholder number in the shareholder registry for three or more periods, based on key dates of August 31 and February 28 (or February 29 in leap years), while continuously maintaining the requisite number of shares owned.

Benefits Details

Eligible shareholders will have the option to select one type of digital gift from the offerings of participating businesses using Value Design’s unique Pay services. The digital gift amounts vary based on the number of shares owned:

- 300 to less than 500 shares: A fixed digital gift worth 5,000 yen.
- 500 shares or more: A fixed digital gift worth 10,000 yen.

Digital Gift Options

The digital gifts can be utilized at various businesses that have partnered with Value Design. Some key participating companies include:

- Kobe Bussan, Co., Ltd.: Digital gift usable at Gyomuca stores, known for business supermarkets.
- Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd.: Applicable at various restaurants operated by the Skylark group across Japan.
- HUB Co., Ltd.: Valid at all locations under the HUB and ‘82’ brands.
- First Kitchen Co., Ltd.: Redeemable at First Kitchen and Wendy's locations (some exclusions apply).
- Mos Food Services, Inc.: Usable at locations of Mos Burger and Mother Leaf (some exclusions apply).

Continual updates regarding available gift options and new additions will be announced on Paycloud’s official website, ensuring a diverse selection of digital gifts for shareholders.

About the Shareholder Benefit Service

The Shareholder Benefit Service, developed by Value Design, allows companies to select digital gifts as part of their shareholder perks, extending beyond traditional offerings. This service gives publicly traded companies the flexibility to provide broader access to gifts, as they can choose from digital gift options provided by chains in various industries including dining and retail.

While the initial offering covers a range of gifts, Paycloud expects to expand this as they continue to partner with more businesses, further enhancing the variety available for their shareholders.

Keep an eye on future announcements via Paycloud’s official channels for any changes or enhancements to this vital program. This initiative underscores Paycloud Holdings’ commitment to not only reward their shareholders but also support their partners in creating valuable customer experiences.

Note: The information presented in this article reflects details as of the time of announcement; actual offerings may change without prior notice.