Accenture (ACN) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Strategy centers on being the reinvention partner of choice, delivering 360° value to clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities, with a focus on technology, innovation, and sustainability.

• Fiscal 2024 saw record bookings ($81.2B), revenue growth to $64.9B, EPS up 6% to $11.44, and $7.8B returned to shareholders.

• Investments included $6.6B in R&D, $1.2B in acquisitions, and $1.1B in employee learning and development.

• ESG initiatives advanced, with 48% women in the workforce, new SBTI-approved climate targets, and 5M people reached through Skills to Succeed.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the appointment of 11 director nominees, executive compensation (say-on-pay), ratification of KPMG as auditor, and several Irish law proposals regarding capital structure and share issuance.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Proposals include creation of additional distributable reserves, authority to issue shares, opt-out of pre-emption rights, and determination of price range for re-allotment of treasury shares.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board refreshment includes two new nominees, with four new directors in the past two years; average tenure is 5.6 years.

• 55% of directors are racially/ethnically diverse, 45% are women, and 75% of board committees are chaired by diverse directors.

• Arun Sarin to become independent Lead Director; all committees are fully independent.

• Board succession planning, director overboarding policy, and annual evaluations are in place.

• Shareholder rights include annual director elections, proxy access, and the ability to call special meetings.