DCC plc (DCC.L) reported pretax profit of 163.01 million euros for the year ended 31 March 2013, compared to 132.98 million euros last year.
Profit to owners of the parent was 130.36 million euros or 155.47 cent, compared to 102.43 million euros or 122.46 cent last year. Adjusted profit per share rose to 209.30 cent from 163.09 cent last year.
Total revenue increased to 12.97 billion euros, from 10.69 billion euros last year. Revenue increased 19.4% on a constant currency basis driven by acquisitions, particularly in DCC Energy, and strong organic growth in DCC SerCom.
Pre exceptional profit before tax was 194.26 million euros compared to 155.74 million euros last year.
The Board of the Group recommended an increase of 11.4% in the final dividend to 56.20 cent per share which, when added to the interim dividend of 29.48 cent per share, gives a total dividend of 85.68 cent per share for the year, a 10.0% increase over the prior year.
The Group anticipates strong growth in operating profit in the year to 31 March 2014.
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