• KKR-led consortium improved takeover bid for DCC Plc at 6,797.22p/share (~£5.81bn): cash 6,525p, final dividend 147.22p, plus up to 125p contingent on sale of DCC Nexora; offer deadline July 27.
  • DCC Plc (DCC) Q1 to June 30, 2026: group operating profit rose vs prior year and met forecasts. DCC Energy and DCC Technology both traded ahead year‑on‑year; Technology matched expectations.