Stock Take Governments urged to do more to promote clean energyDonal Murphy of DCC says Irish and UK politicians should be encouraging use of fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil to help meet net zero target
Markets Markets wrap: DCC deal lifts shares as ISEQ climbs ahead of US inflation report DCC has purchase Germany’s Progas.
Energy DCC chief Donal Murphy criticises Irish net zero plans as firm makes €160m energy investmentThe Dublin-based international sales and marketing group has bought a German distributor of liquefied petroleum gas
Tech Former DCC chief executive Tommy Breen to chair Irish-founded HometreeHome services and insurance company led by Dubliner Simon Phelan is looking to ramp up M&A activity
Companies DCC chief exec Donal Murphy to step back as medical condition assessed Murphy is expected to make a full return to work before the company’s AGM in July
Legal Greyhound takes Dublin City Council to court over €10m Panda contractCompany alleges council contravened public procurement rules when opting for rival waste collection firm’s tender
Business Pay drops for DCC boss despite jump in profitsChief executive Donal Murphy sees long-term incentive plan take a hit, though operating profit up 11 per cent
Company Watch: DCC’s US expansion continues after record $610m deal to acquire AlmoThe eye-watering purchase of the US electronics company is just the latest example of DCC’s longstanding fondness for big-ticket acquisitions
Profits up 11% at DCC as healthcare drives strong half-year growthProfits reach £195.8 million in six months to September 2021 while revenues rise to £7.52 billion
Keegan claimed social housing would decrease value of Pigeon House siteDublin City Council’s embattled chief executive said the Dublin 4 development should not include residential, as there would be ‘pressure’ to provide social and affordable units
DCC has £400 million war chest for further acquisitionsThe fuel, healthcare and technology conglomerate shelled out £375m last year, its highest spend on acquisitions since 2018
Former London-based investment banker to take over as DCC chairMark Breuer, who has served as vice chair of global M&A with JP Morgan, will take up his new role in July with the energy, services and healthcare group