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DCC plc

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Last activity: 04.11.2026
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DCC is a leading international sales, marketing and support services group with a clear focus on sustainable growth. DCC is an ambitious and entrepreneurial business operating in 21 countries, supplying products and services used by millions of people every day. Building strong routes to market, driving for results, focusing on cash conversion and generating superior sustainable returns on capital employed enable the Group to reinvest in its business, creating value for its stakeholders.

Headquartered in Dublin, the Group operates across three sectors: energy, healthcare and technology, employing approximately 15,000 people. DCC plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100. In its financial year ended 31 March 2021, DCC generated revenue of £13.4 billion and operating profit of £530.2 million.

DCC has an excellent record, delivering compound annual growth of 14% in operating profit and generating an average return on capital employed of approximately 19% over 27 years as a public company.
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Overview

Location
Ireland, Dublin City, Dublin
Employees
10001+
Founded date
1976

Mentions in press and media 46

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Aug 19, 2026CNBC UK Exchange: Reflections on Britain’s tough economic realityThe U.K. economy has struggled to generate sustained growth over the past 15 months, leaving Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey facing difficult decisions. Despite the lackluster economy, the FTSE 100 has risen by nearly...
Aug 11, 2026Shareholder backlash pushes up low-ball London takeover bidsTop shareholders of London-listed firms are pushing back on takeover bids this year amid concerns buyers are capitalising on low valuations to pick up companies on the cheap. Foreign buyers have targeted companies across the London Stock Ex...
Jul 30, 2026Here’s how to fix London listingsThe exodus from the London Stock Exchange demands practical solutions, not complaint, says Jonathan Dickson This week DCC Energy became the latest FTSE 100 group to be taken private, amid growing global competition for listings. Just last m...
Jul 27, 2026DCC Energy backs £5.75bn takeoverDCC Energy has agreed to a recommended £5.75bn cash takeover by a consortium led by investment firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners, with the board unanimously recommending shareholders back the deal. The Irish-headquartered energy company...
Jul 27, 2026FTSE 100 firm agrees £5.7bn takeover in latest private equity swoopFTSE 100 energy group DCC has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by a group of private equity firms in another blow to the London Stock Exchange after a flurry of takeovers this year. US private equity firm KKR and Energy Capital Partners, a subs...
Jul 22, 2026Great British sell-off? UK takeovers accelerate in a big wayA well-pronounced trend — takeovers of U.K. listed companies — has accelerated this year. It was brought home when, last week, three British companies accepted takeover bids on the same day — all at significant premiums to their existing va...
Jul 15, 2026Form 8.3 - DCC plcForm 8.3 - DCC plc Wed, Jul 15, 2026 11:19 CET Report this content Ap27 FORM 8.3 IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH ...
Jul 3, 2026Form 8.3 - DCC plcForm 8.3 - DCC plc Fri, Jul 03, 2026 10:23 CET Report this content Ap27 FORM 8.3 IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH ...
Jul 1, 2026Half time: London market lags as rivals across the Atlantic hit fresh highsLondon’s main stock market index ended the first half of 2026 within touching distance of a record high set earlier in the year, but remained off the pace set by its rival in New York. The FTSE 100’s positive-but-relatively-limited run for ...
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FAQ about DCC plc

When was DCC plc founded?

DCC plc was founded in 1976.

What has the press written about DCC plc?

Parsers VC has collected 46 articles mentioning DCC plc, among them “CNBC UK Exchange: Reflections on Britain’s tough economic reality” (Aug 19, 2026) and “Shareholder backlash pushes up low-ball London takeover bids” (Aug 11, 2026).

Is DCC plc still active?

Yes, DCC plc is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 4, 2026.