Business support services company DCC has announced before-tax profits of €37.9m, up 21.4% from last year.

The ISEQ index of shares ended the day down 10.75 points to 5450.52 despite profit announcements from Thirdforce, CRH and Kerry Group today.

DCC plc has announced that, following clearance from the Competition Authority in Ireland, its Food & Beverage division has completed the acquisition of 100% of Allied Foods Limited.

DCC plc's Food & Beverage division has reached agreement, subject to the clearance of the Competition Authority in Ireland, to acquire 100% of its associate company Allied Foods Limited.