Accenture (ACN) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual general meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026, in Dublin, Ireland, with a record date of December 1, 2025.

• Strategy centers on being the reinvention partner of choice, leveraging AI and digital transformation, and delivering 360° value to stakeholders.

• Fiscal 2025 saw $69.7B in revenue (7% growth), $12.15 EPS (6% growth), $10.9B free cash flow, and $8.3B returned to shareholders.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals, including director appointments, executive compensation, share incentive plan, auditor ratification, and Irish law proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include appointment of 10 directors, non-binding vote on executive compensation, approval of amended share incentive plan, ratification of KPMG as auditor, and standard Irish law proposals on share issuance and treasury shares.

• Board recommends FOR all proposals; voting can be done online, by phone, mail, or QR code.

• Shareholders holding 10%+ of shares can call special meetings; proxy access and advance notice provisions are in place.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 10 members, 90% independent, with an average tenure of 6 years; four new directors added in the past three years.

• Strong focus on diversity of skills, backgrounds, and global experience; director overboarding policy enforced.

• Board leadership includes a combined chair/CEO and an independent lead director; all committees are fully independent.

• Annual board and committee evaluations, director orientation, and ongoing education are standard.

• Shareholder engagement is ongoing, with feedback shaping governance practices.