The Board of DCC plc is proposing a 5.0% increase in the final dividend to 133.53 pence per share for the year ended 31 March 2024, which, when added to the interim dividend of 63.04 pence per share, gives a total dividend for the year of 196.57 pence per share. This represents a 5.0% increase over the total prior year dividend of 187.21 pence per share. The dividend is covered 2.3 times by adjusted earnings per share (2023: 2.4 times).

It is proposed to pay the final dividend on 18 July 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 May 2024. This proposed dividend is subject to approval by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.