A global professional services company, Accenture helps major corporations and governments reinvent themselves through strategy, consulting, technology, and operations, and counts most of the world's largest businesses among its long-term clients. It grew out of the consulting arm of accounting firm Arthur Andersen, which split off as Andersen Consulting in 1989 before going its own way in 2001. The name came from an employee contest—Danish consultant Kim Petersen coined "Accenture" as a play on "accent on the future," and won a trip to a golf tournament in Australia for it.
Accenture Capital closes $4.997B multi-tranche notes offering guaranteed by Accenture
On July 10, 2026, Accenture Capital Inc. closed the sale of $4.997 billion aggregate principal amount of notes across five tranches.
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The offering comprised $300M floating rate notes due 2029, $1.0B 4.750% senior notes due 2029, $1.5B 5.000% senior notes due 2031, $1.1B 5.300% senior notes due 2033, and $1.1B 5.600% senior notes due 2036.
The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Accenture plc and were issued under an Indenture dated October 4, 2024, with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee.
Estimated net proceeds were approximately $4.979 billion after underwriting discounts and before offering expenses.
The offering was made under an Underwriting Agreement dated July 8, 2026, with BofA Securities, Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets, and J.P. Morgan Securities as managers.
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Accenture increases FY2026 share repurchase program by $2B to $7.5B
Accenture announced a $2 billion increase to its fiscal year 2026 share repurchase program, bringing total expected repurchases to $7.5 billion.
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The increase represents a 62% year-over-year increase in planned repurchases.
All repurchases are to be completed by August 31, 2026, under the Board authorization approved in September 2025.
The additional $2 billion is incremental to the $300 million already planned for the current quarter, bringing expected Q4 repurchases to $2.3 billion.
Year-to-date, Accenture has returned $8.2 billion to shareholders; total planned shareholder returns for FY2026 are expected to reach $11.5 billion.
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Accenture enters new $8.1B credit facilities, replacing prior $5.5B revolver
On April 22, 2026, Accenture plc and certain subsidiaries entered into a $5.925 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility and a $2.175 billion 364-day senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
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The new credit agreements replace Accenture's prior $5.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which was terminated on the same date.
Borrowings under the facilities are available in U.S. dollars and other specified currencies, with interest based on SOFR or a base rate for U.S. dollar borrowings, plus an applicable margin tied to Accenture's credit ratings.
The facilities support general corporate purposes, including backstopping Accenture's commercial paper program, whose maximum issuance capacity was increased to $8.1 billion.
The credit agreements include customary representations, warranties, covenants (including a minimum interest coverage ratio), and events of default.
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Accenture shareholders approve amended 2010 Share Incentive Plan at 2026 annual meeting.
All ten director nominees were elected, including Julie Sweet, Arun Sarin, and Nancy McKinstry, with votes ranging from 89.68% to 99.68% in favor.
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At the January 28, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders approved the amended 2010 Share Incentive Plan, adding 7 million shares and extending the term to December 12, 2035.
The non-binding say-on-pay proposal passed with 87.73% of votes in favor.
Shareholders ratified KPMG as independent auditor and authorized the Audit Committee to set its remuneration.
Shareholders granted the Board authority to issue shares, opt out of pre-emption rights, and set a re-allotment price range for treasury shares under Irish law.
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Accenture reports Q1 FY2026 revenue of $18.7B, up 5% in local currency, at top of guidance.
New bookings were $20.9 billion, up 12% in U.S. dollars and 10% in local currency, including $2.2 billion in advanced AI bookings.
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GAAP diluted EPS was $3.54, down 1% year-over-year; adjusted EPS rose 10% to $3.94.
GAAP operating margin was 15.3%, down 140 bps; adjusted operating margin expanded 30 bps to 17.0%.
Free cash flow was $1.5 billion; total cash returned to shareholders was $3.3 billion, including $2.3 billion in share repurchases and $1.0 billion in dividends.
Fiscal 2026 outlook: revenue growth of 2% to 5% in local currency, adjusted operating margin of 15.7% to 15.9%, and adjusted EPS of $13.52 to $13.90.
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