Diversified group DCC has said its group operating profit for the third quarter ended 31 December was "significantly ahead" of the prior year, and in line with expectations. Diversified group DCC has said its group operating profit for the third quarter ended 31 December was "significantly ahead" of the prior year, and in line with expectations. Operating profit 'significantly ahead' of last year at DCCThe FTSE-100 company that has interests across fuel, energy, technology, and healthcare, said its LPG division recorded strong operating profit growth, benefitting from the first-time contribution of prior year acquisitions. Meanwhile operating profit in DCC Healthcare was "well ahead" of the prior year. Allan Smylie, analyst with Davy Stockbrokers, said they were making no changes to its 2019 operating profit forecast of £459m (€524m).

Source: Irish Independent February 05, 2019 07:50 UTC