Response Plus declares Dh20m dividend amid strong 2024 results
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Response Plus Holding (RPM), the region's leading provider of pre-hospital care and emergency medical services, has announced a final dividend of Dh20 million to its shareholders for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The dividend equates to Dh0.10 per share, representing 10% of the company's share capital.The dividend was approved during RPM's annual general assembly held on April 11 at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. RPM's shareholders, who wish to collect their dividend, should note that the Last Entitlement Date (LED) has been set at April 17, 2025.The announcement comes on the back of a strong financial performance in 2024. RPM reported a 32% surge in revenue, reaching Dh456.5 million, up from Dh346.1 million in 2023. Net profit rose 8% year-on-year to Dh53.5 million.Chairman Omran Al Khoori highlighted the dividend as a reflection of RPM's commitment to shareholder value. CEO Dr. Rohil Raghavan emphasised the company's ongoing strategy of expanding into new markets and driving innovation for sustainable growth.
RPM operates over 420 clinics and includes subsidiaries like Prometheus Medical and OccuMed Clinic.
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