DCC 2019 interim results
Strong first half performance with Group adjusted operating profit on continuing activities increasing by 15.9% (up 16.5% on a constant currency basis) to £141.9 million, with all divisions performing in line with expectations.
Adjusted earnings per share on continuing activities up 12.1% (13.0% ahead on a constant currency basis) to 107.1 pence.
Interim dividend increased by 10.0% to 44.98 pence per share.
The Group continues to be active from a development perspective and committed approximately £270 million to new acquisitions since the preliminary results in May 2018.
Continued expansion of the Group's presence in North America with DCC Technology entering the market for the first time through the acquisitions of Stampede and Jam. These complementary acquisitions provide DCC Technology with a strong platform for further development in the growing and fragmented North American market.
On 27 September 2018, DCC raised approximately £600 million from an equity placing which completed on 2 October 2018. The proceeds of the placing will enable the continued implementation of DCC's targeted acquisition strategy, by enhancing the balance sheet and liquidity of the Group, ensuring DCC remains a credible and capable acquirer and can efficiently execute acquisition opportunities as they arise.
The Group reiterates its belief that the year ending 31 March 2019 will be another year of profit growth and development.
