Board Appointment Update

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DCC Energy plc announced that John Abbott will not be joining the Board as an independent non-executive Director, as his appointment, previously deferred pending acquisition discussions, will not proceed following shareholder approval of a recommended acquisition of the company on September 18th.

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DCC Energy PLC
22 September 2026
 


22 september 2026

Board Appointment Update

DCC Energy plc announced on 16 July that the appointment of Mr John Abbott as an independent non-executive Director had been deferred pending the outcome of discussions regarding the potential acquisition of the Company.

Following the approval on 18 September by the Company's shareholders of a Scheme of Arrangement to give effect to a recommended acquisition of the Company, Mr Abbott and the Company have agreed that he will not join the Board and his appointment will not take effect.

The Board thanks Mr Abbott for his interest in serving on the Board and wishes him well for the future.

Contact information

Investor enquiries:

 


Darragh Byrne, Company Secretary

Tel: +353 1 2799 400

Hollie Daly, Director of Investor Relations

Email: investorrelations@dcc.ie

Media enquiries:


Sodali & Co (Eavan Gannon/Pete Lambie)

Tel: +44 20 7250 1446


Email: DCCGroup@sodali.com

About DCC Energy plc

DCC Energy plc is a leader in multi-energy sales and distribution in Europe and the US.

We serve millions of customers across the commercial & industrial, public and domestic sectors. We deliver mainly off-grid energy solutions, led by liquid gas, and operate services stations and fleet services. We supply the secure, cleaner and competitive energy our customers need, supporting industrial processes, heating homes, and keeping transport moving. We do this while supporting customers through the transition with the energy and services they need next.

Headquartered in Dublin, DCC Energy is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100. In our financial year ended 31 March 2026, DCC Energy generated revenues of £15.4 billion and adjusted operating profit of £634.0 million. DCC Energy has an excellent record, delivering compound annual growth of 14% in adjusted operating profit and unbroken dividend growth of 13% while maintaining high returns on capital employed over 32 years as a public company.

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