DCC Energy plc sells, markets, and distributes carbon energy solutions in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and internationally. It operates in two segments, DCC Energy and DCC Technology. The company offers transport and commercial fuels, heating oils, liquid gas, refrigerants, electricity, natural gas, biofuels, biogas, on-site solar and energy systems, energy efficiency solutions, service stations, and fleet payment, digital parking, and telematic services. It also provides Pro Tech, Info Tech, and Life Tech offerings. Formerly known as DCC plc, it changed its name to DCC Energy plc in July 2026, was incorporated in 1976, and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
KKR nears Integer Holdings buyout, ICE to acquire MarketAxess in $6 billion deal
Several major deals were reported this week across sectors. KKR is close to a deal to take medical-device outsourcer Integer Holdings private, sending its shares up 20%. Intercontinental Exchange agreed to acquire fixed-income electronic trading platform MarketAxess Holdings in a transaction valuing its equity at roughly $6.0 billion and total enterprise at $5.7 billion. Grant Thornton Advisors agreed to buy professional services firm CBIZ in an all-cash deal with a $5 billion enterprise value, backed by New Mountain Capital. Koch Inc. is exploring a sale of data center developer Edged that could value it at more than $15 billion. KKR and Energy Capital Partners agreed to acquire Ireland-based energy distributor DCC Energy in a deal valued at about £5.7 billion, with shareholders receiving £65.25 per share in cash plus a final dividend and a potential contingent payment. TransDigm Group agreed to acquire Prince & Izant from Industrial Growth Partners for approximately $1.066 billion in cash. argenx SE will acquire Forte Biosciences for $77 per share in cash, a transaction valued at roughly $2.2 billion, adding a first-in-class anti-CD122 antibody to its immunology portfolio. Ambarella shares surged 19% on a report that NXP Semiconductors is in talks to acquire the chip designer, though a deal is not certain. Curium is in advanced talks to buy radiopharma company Lantheus Holdings for about $102 per share upfront plus $12.50 per share in contingent value rights.
DCC Energy Agrees to £5.75 Billion Takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners
DCC Energy has agreed to a recommended takeover by Dragon Bidco Limited, a company indirectly owned by funds advised by KKR and Energy Capital Partners, in a deal valuing the company at about £5.75 billion. Under the terms, DCC shareholders will receive 6,525 pence per share in cash plus a 147.22 pence final dividend, representing a 24% premium to the undisturbed closing share price of 5,380 pence. Shareholders may also receive up to an additional 125 pence per share if DCC completes the sale of its Nexora technology business by July 31, 2027. The DCC board unanimously recommended the offer, citing attractive value and cash certainty, and the acquisition is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2027 subject to approvals.
Dimensional Fund Advisors discloses 2.02% stake in DCC Energy
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. disclosed a 2.02% interest in DCC Energy plc, holding 1,726,011 ordinary shares as of 23 July 2026. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules, included recent dealings: a purchase of 9,118 shares at 62.8959 pence each and a sale of 125 shares at 62.9000 pence. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions were reported, and no indemnity or other dealing arrangements were disclosed.
State Street Global Advisors Discloses 1.42% Stake in DCC plc
State Street Global Advisors & Affiliates disclosed a 1.42029% interest in DCC plc, holding 1,213,274 ordinary shares following dealings on 22nd July 2026. The disclosure, made under Ireland's Takeover Rules, shows the firm purchased 906 shares at a price of 62.95 per unit. No derivative or option positions were reported. The disclosure was dated 23rd July 2026.
DCC.LSE · Capital · Neutral State Street Global Advisors disclosed a 1.42% stake in DCC plc, which is a passive investment disclosure with no clear positive or negative signal for the company's prospects.
Marathon Asset Management discloses 2.31% stake in DCC Plc
Marathon Asset Management Limited disclosed a 2.31% interest in DCC Plc as of 22 July 2026, holding 1,973,087 ordinary NPV shares. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Rules. On the same date, the firm sold 4,719 shares at 62.995 per unit and 1,314 shares at 62.950 per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions were reported, and no indemnity or option arrangements exist.
DCC.LSE · Capital · Neutral Marathon Asset Management disclosed a 2.31% stake, but the impact is unclear as it is a passive investment disclosure with no stated intent or catalyst.
Eli Lilly to acquire AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion in key deal this week
Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley for $6.75 per share in upfront cash, valuing the deal at approximately $2.8 billion, plus up to $2.50 per share in contingent value rights tied to clinical and regulatory milestones. In other notable deals this week, Dassault Systèmes is in discussions to acquire drug trial software maker ArisGlobal from Nordic Capital for about $2 billion, though talks are ongoing and may not result in a deal. ABB Ltd. agreed to acquire Rotork for £5.03 per share in cash, a 60% premium to the company's three-month average share price, valuing the company at about £4.1 billion. A consortium led by KKR and Energy Capital Partners raised its takeover proposal for Irish energy distributor DCC to £67.97 per share, valuing the company at £5.81 billion, or approximately $7.86 billion. Stripe and Advent International have reportedly made a joint offer to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments company at more than $53 billion, though PayPal's board views the bid as inadequate. Uber Technologies launched a public takeover offer for Germany's Delivery Hero, valuing the food delivery company at about $14.8 billion in equity value. Kimbell Royalty Partners agreed to acquire oil and gas royalty interests from affiliated sellers for approximately $215.4 million, consisting of $74.9 million in cash and 9.5 million newly issued common units. Zoetis announced an agreement to acquire VitalRADS, a Texas-based provider of veterinary imaging services.
Man Group PLC disclosed a 1.69% interest in DCC plc as of 15 July 2026. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules, shows Man Group held 1,264,443 ordinary shares representing 1.48% of the class, and had cash-settled derivative positions equivalent to a 0.21% long interest and a 0.01% short interest. On the same date, Man Group reduced a short position through four equity swap transactions on DCC's €0.25 ordinary shares at a price of 3.2177 EUR per unit.
DCC.LSE · Capital · Neutral Man Group disclosed a 1.69% interest in DCC, including a small short position, but the impact on DCC is unclear as it is a routine regulatory filing.
KKR and Energy Capital Partners raise DCC bid to £5.81 billion
A consortium led by KKR and Energy Capital Partners has raised its takeover proposal for Irish energy distributor DCC to £67.97 per share, valuing the company at £5.81 billion. The revised offer includes £65.25 per share in cash, a £1.47 per share final dividend, and up to £1.25 per share tied to Nexora sale proceeds. DCC said the Irish takeover panel extended the consortium’s firm offer deadline to July 27, with due diligence complete and deal terms largely agreed, though the company has not yet recommended the revised proposal to shareholders. The improved offer follows DCC’s rejection of a £4.95 billion bid in April as undervaluing the company. DCC had reportedly indicated support for the June offer, but two of its largest investors, Aviva Investors and Fidelity International, opposed the deal.
Man Group PLC has disclosed a 1.68% interest in DCC plc, comprising 1,264,443 ordinary shares and 169,826 cash-settled derivatives, with a short position of 12,629 shares via derivatives. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel, reflects positions as of 8 July 2026. On that date, Man Group executed several equity swap transactions, including reducing a long position by 2,701 shares at €61.9401 and increasing a long position by 3,259 shares at €61.9877.
DCC.LSE · Capital · Neutral Man Group disclosed a 1.68% interest in DCC plc, which could signal investor interest but is a passive stake disclosure with no stated intent.
EMG.LSE · Capital · Neutral Man Group disclosed its own position in DCC plc, which is a routine regulatory filing with no direct impact on Man Group's operations or strategy.
Dimensional Fund Advisors discloses 1.93% stake in DCC PLC
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. disclosed a 1.93% interest in DCC PLC, holding 1,645,714 ordinary shares as of 03 July 2026. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022. On the same date, Dimensional purchased an additional 12,344 shares at a price of 61.3738 GBP per share.
State Street Global Advisors discloses 1.39% stake in DCC plc
State Street Global Advisors & Affiliates disclosed a 1.39426% interest in DCC plc, holding 1,191,038 ordinary shares following dealings on 1 July 2026. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2013. On the dealing date, the firm purchased 173 shares at 61.60 per unit and 187 shares at 62.00 per unit.
Man Group PLC has disclosed a 1.90% interest in DCC plc, representing 1,619,519 relevant securities, according to a Rule 8.3 filing with the Irish Takeover Panel dated 26 June 2026. The position includes 1,360,885 ordinary shares (1.59%) and 258,634 cash-settled derivatives (0.30%), with a short position of 13,849 securities (0.02%) via cash-settled derivatives. On the same date, Man Group sold 112,571 ordinary shares at prices around €62.30 and reduced both long and short positions through equity swaps, including a reduction of 25,214 securities in a single long swap trade at €62.3068.
DCC.LSE · Capital · Neutral Man Group disclosed a 1.90% stake in DCC plc, including derivatives, with some selling activity; the filing is a regulatory disclosure but does not indicate a clear positive or negative view.
EMG.LSE · Capital · Neutral Man Group PLC disclosed its own stake in DCC plc and reported trading activity; the news is about its investment position, not its own business performance.
Dimensional Fund Advisors Discloses 1.90% Stake in DCC PLC
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. disclosed a 1.90% interest in DCC PLC, holding 1,625,707 ordinary shares as of 26 June 2026. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules. On the same date, Dimensional sold 88 shares at a price of 62.3000 per share. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions were reported.
DCC.LSE · Capital · Neutral Dimensional Fund Advisors disclosed a 1.90% stake in DCC PLC, but the news is about a passive fund's holding disclosure, not an active investment thesis or material change.
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