Sales, marketing and support services group DCC PLC (LON:DCC) said group operating profit in the final three months of 2018 was in line with expectations.
The DCC liquefied petroleum gas division performed well, despite the mild winter weather conditions experienced in the quarter, which affected heating related volumes in Europe, DCC said.
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DCC Retail & Oil delivered strong organic operating profit growth, driven by good performances from the businesses in Britain and Denmark, despite the milder weather, and a robust performance in France where the business was hit by the regular nationwide protests.
Operating profit in DCC Healthcare was well ahead of the prior year while DCC Vital generated strong organic profit growth and continued to strengthen its market position in GP supplies and medical devices in Britain.
DCC Health & Beauty Solutions delivered good organic growth in both nutrition and beauty.
DCC Technology recorded strong operating profit growth.
Shares in DCC were up 75p at 6,475p in early deals.