LONDON-- DCC PLC (DCC.LN), a sales, marketing and distribution specialist operating in energy, health, technology and environment sectors, Wednesday announced the resignation Tommy Breen of chief executive effective July, replaced by Donal Murphy, managing director of the energy division.

DCC also said it has been trading in line with expectations and expects operating profit and adjusted earnings per share for the year ended March 31 will be significantly ahead of the prior year and in line with current market consensus.

DCC also announced the acquisition of Royal Dutch Shell PLC's (RDSA.LN) liquid petroleum gas business in Hong Kong for HK1.17 billion ($150 million).

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(END) Dow Jones Newswires

April 05, 2017 02:28 ET (06:28 GMT)

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