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Accenture Fiscal 2024 Annual Report Summary

Core Content

Accenture's fiscal 2024 annual report highlights the company's continued success in delivering value to all stakeholders through its strategy of being a reinvention partner for clients. The report showcases strong financial performance, strategic investments, and a commitment to innovation, talent development, and corporate responsibility.

Key Financial Highlights

• Revenues: Reached $64.9 billion, representing a 2% increase in local currency and 1% in U.S. dollars.
• Diluted Earnings per Share (Adjusted): Increased by 2% to $11.95. On a GAAP basis, FY24 EPS increased by 6%.
• Free Cash Flow: Generated $8.6 billion, defined as operating cash flow of $9.1 billion net of property and equipment additions of $517 million.
• New Bookings: Achieved $81.2 billion, a 14% increase in local currency and 13% in U.S. dollars, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3.
• Operating Margin (Adjusted): Increased by 10 basis points to 15.5%, with a GAAP-based increase of 110 basis points.
• Cash Returned to Shareholders: $7.8 billion, consisting of $4.5 billion in share repurchases and $3.2 billion in dividends.

Strategic Investments

• Strategic Acquisitions: $6.6 billion was invested across 46 acquisitions to scale the business in high-growth areas and deepen industry and functional expertise.
• Research and Development: $1.2 billion was allocated to innovation in assets, platforms, and industry solutions.
• Learning and Development: $1.1 billion was invested in training and professional development, with approximately 44 million training hours delivered in FY24.
• Data & AI Workforce: Reached 57,000 skilled Data & AI practitioners, with a goal of 80,000 by the end of FY2026.
• Promotions: Approximately 97,000 employees were promoted globally, reflecting the company's focus on career development.

Corporate Responsibility and Innovation

• AI Leadership: Accenture believes AI will be the most transformative technology of the next decade and is investing heavily in generative AI, which contributed $3 billion in new bookings.
• Talent Strategy: Emphasizes attracting, retaining, and inspiring talent. The company aims to make its people "net better off" and foster a sense of belonging and opportunity.
• Sustainability: Achieved SBTi approval for new net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets. Completed the inaugural Season of Impact, with over 81,000 employees participating in more than 400 activities.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Ranked No. 1 on the FTSE Diversity and Inclusion Index for the fifth time in seven years and earned a top score of 100 on the Disability:IN Disability Equality Index for eight consecutive years in the U.S. and all eight countries surveyed.

Awards and Recognition

Accenture received numerous accolades, including:

• No. 20 on Kantar BrandZ’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list.
• No. 1 on Brand Finance's Most Valuable IT Services Brands list for the sixth consecutive year.
• No. 1 on Forbes Global 2000 list for 21 consecutive years.
• No. 1 in the World’s Most Admired Companies list for 11 years.
• No. 4 on Fortune Most Powerful Women list for five consecutive years.
• No. 1 on the Wall Street Journal Best-Managed Companies list for seven consecutive years.

Leadership Essentials

Accenture's Leadership Essentials guide its operations and include:

• Leading with excellence, confidence, and humility.
• Exemplifying client-centricity and commitment to client value creation.
• Acting as a true partner to clients, communities, and the ecosystem.
• Caring deeply for employees to help them achieve professional and personal aspirations.
• Committing to inclusion, diversity, and equality, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Shareholder and Community Engagement

• Stock Listing: Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ACN.
• Shareholder Communication: Annual reports and other financial documents are available on the Investor Relations section of the website.
• Community Impact: The company is actively involved in social and environmental causes, with a strong focus on employee engagement and community development.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risks

• The report includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties.
• These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and may differ materially from actual results.
• Risks include those related to market conditions, regulatory changes, and the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

• Non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted EPS and operating margin, are provided to offer additional insights into the company's performance.
• Reconciliations to GAAP financial statements are included in the report.

Legal and Regulatory Information

• The report is filed under Form 10-K, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• The registrant is a large accelerated filer.
• The report incorporates portions of the definitive proxy statement for the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

Summary of Key Metrics

Conclusion

Accenture's fiscal 2024 results reflect a strong performance driven by its reinvention strategy, significant investments in AI and talent development, and a commitment to corporate responsibility. The company continues to focus on delivering value across all stakeholder groups while maintaining a robust and innovative business model.