DCC Simplifies Portfolio with Info Tech Divestment to AURELIUS
Deal News | Jul 14, 2025 | Hogan Lovells
DCC plc, a Dublin-based company specializing in energy, is divesting its Info Tech business in the UK and Ireland, selling it to AURELIUS for an enterprise value of approximately €100 million. This move is part of DCC's ongoing strategy to simplify its operations and focus on the high-growth, high-return energy sector. The transaction, which awaits regulatory approval, is expected to close by the end of the year. Hogan Lovells advised DCC, with a formidable legal team led by London M&A partners Sarah Shaw and John Connell. This deal follows DCC's previous divestment of its DCC Healthcare business and signifies a strategic pivot towards energy, reflecting the company's aim to streamline operations and improve growth prospects.
Sectors
- Energy
- Information Technology
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – DCC's Info Tech business being divested is based in the UK.
- Ireland – DCC is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Industry
- Energy – DCC is an energy business involved in the sales, marketing, and distribution of energy solutions, and is focusing its strategy on this sector.
- Information Technology – DCC's Info Tech business, which is being divested, operates within this sector.
- Private Equity – AURELIUS, the acquirer of DCC's Info Tech business, operates in the private equity sector.
Financials
- €100 million – The total enterprise value of DCC's Info Tech business in the divestment to AURELIUS.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCC plc | Seller | Company | A customer-focused energy business headquartered in Dublin and listed on the London Stock Exchange. |
| AURELIUS | Buyer | Private Equity Firm | AURELIUS is a European investment group acquiring DCC's Info Tech business. |
| Hogan Lovells | Legal Advisor | Company | An international law firm advising DCC on the divestment. |
| Sarah Shaw | Partner, Legal Advisor | Person | London M&A Partner at Hogan Lovells leading the advisory team. |
| John Connell | Partner, Legal Advisor | Person | London M&A Partner at Hogan Lovells supporting the advisory team. |