Prime Highlights:
- DCC plc has sold its UK and Ireland Info Tech business to Germany’s Aurelius for £100 million as part of its major restructuring plan.
- The move strengthens DCC’s focus on its high-growth energy division and continues its shift toward a more streamlined business model.
Key Facts:
- The Info Tech division generated around £2 billion in revenue for the year ending 31 March 2025 but accounted for only about 1% of DCC’s operating profit.
- Earlier this year, DCC completed a £1 billion sale of its healthcare arm and retained ownership of its national distribution centre in Burnley.
Background:
Irish-based conglomerate DCC plc has completed the divestment of its UK and Ireland technology business to German private equity firm Aurelius for £100 million, marking another major step in the group’s ongoing restructuring plan.
The London-listed company, which began in 1976 as a venture capital firm, has been simplifying its operations to sharpen its focus on core growth sectors, particularly its energy division. Earlier this year, DCC finalised the £1 billion sale of its healthcare arm, signalling a clear shift toward streamlining its diverse portfolio.
In a statement, DCC said the sale of the UK and Ireland Info Tech division supports its strategic objective to concentrate on “high-growth, high-return energy operations.” The Info Tech business, which recorded £2 billion in revenue for the year ending 31 March 2025, contributed about 1% of DCC’s continuing operating profit.
While the net cash proceeds from the sale are described as not material, due to seasonal working capital movements and supply chain financing, the company has retained ownership of its national distribution centre in Burnley, ensuring continuity in logistics support.
Following the divestment, DCC’s remaining technology operations, known as its Pro Tech business, will primarily operate in North America, with a smaller but expanding platform in Europe. This segment focuses on providing audiovisual equipment and technology solutions for the events industry.
Commenting on the transaction, DCC Chief Executive Donal Murphy said the sale marks a significant milestone in the company’s simplification strategy. He said that selling the Info Tech business in the UK and Ireland is another important move toward focusing the company on its fast-growing energy division. He added that Aurelius is expected to be a reliable partner for the Info Tech team, helping it grow both operationally and financially.
Murphy added that 2025 has been a year of “huge strategic progress” for DCC, underscoring its commitment to driving sustainable growth and long-term value creation across its global operations.
The deal shows DCC’s continued move toward becoming a more focused energy company with simpler global operations and fresh momentum for future growth.
