DCC plc, the leading international sales, marketing and support services group, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of DCC Technology’s Info Tech business (‘the Business’) in the UK and Ireland to AURELIUS, a globally active private equity investor (the “Transaction”).
The Transaction values the Business at a total enterprise value of c.£100 million on a cash-free, debt-free and normalised working capital basis. In the year ending 31 March 2025, the Business recorded revenue of £2 billion and represented approximately 1% of DCC’s continuing operating profit. The net cash proceeds to DCC of the Transaction are not material, reflecting the working capital seasonality, and the supply chain financing (£156 million as of 31 March 2025) associated with the Business. DCC also retains freehold title of our UK national distribution centre in Burnley, England. The Transaction is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and expected to complete in the fourth quarter of this calendar year.
The remainder of DCC Technology, our Pro Tech business, is principally based in North America, with a smaller growth platform in Europe. DCC Technology is the largest specialist professional AV distributor globally and has a complementary position in high-quality Life Tech products in North America. Donal Murphy, Chief Executive, commented: “The divestment of Info Tech in the UK and Ireland is a further material step in simplifying our Group and focusing on our high growth, high return, energy business. It follows the sale of DCC Healthcare announced in April 2025. We have made huge strategic progress this year. We are confident that AURELIUS will be a strong partner for our UK and Ireland Info Tech business, driving further operational and financial improvement. This transaction also represents a positive move for our team, providing new opportunities for growth, development, and long-term success.”
