Accenture Reports Strong Second-Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

-- Revenues increase 17% in U.S. dollars and 18% in local currency, to $6.05 billion –

-- EPS up 25%, to $0.75 --

-- New bookings are $7 billion --

-- Company declares semi-annual cash dividend of $0.45 per share --

-- Company raises outlook for full-year revenue growth to range of 11% to 14% in local currency and for full-year EPS to range of $3.22 to $3.30 --

NEW YORK--()--Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, ended Feb. 28, 2011, with net revenues of $6.05 billion, an increase of 17 percent in U.S. dollars and 18 percent in local currency over the same period last year and exceeding the company’s guided range of $5.6 billion to $5.8 billion. Diluted earnings per share were $0.75, an increase of $0.15, or 25 percent, over the same period last year.

Operating income was $772 million, an increase of 19 percent over the same period last year, and operating margin was 12.7 percent.

New bookings for the quarter were $6.98 billion, with consulting bookings of $3.80 billion and outsourcing bookings of $3.18 billion.

In addition, Accenture’s Board of Directors has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.45 per share, to be paid on May 13, 2011.

Pierre Nanterme, Accenture’s chief executive officer, said, “We are very pleased with the continued momentum in our business, which enabled us to achieve strong results in the second quarter. We saw very strong revenue growth in both U.S. dollars and local currency across our operating groups and geographic regions. We also achieved significant EPS growth of 25 percent, and we continue to maintain an exceptionally strong balance sheet.

“With quarterly bookings of $7 billion, including our second-highest consulting bookings ever, demand for our services remains strong, and our growth trajectory demonstrates that we continue to execute our business strategy extremely well. We remain focused on growing market share and, as always, on delivering value to our clients as well as our shareholders.”

Financial Review

Revenues before reimbursements (“net revenues”) for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $6.05 billion, compared with $5.18 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of 17 percent in U.S. dollars and 18 percent in local currency. Net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 exceeded the company’s guided range of $5.6 billion to $5.8 billion, which assumed a foreign-exchange impact of negative 2 percent. Adjusting for the actual foreign-exchange impact of negative 1 percent in the second quarter, the Company’s guided range for quarterly net revenues would have been $5.65 billion to $5.85 billion. Net revenues of $6.05 billion for the quarter also exceeded this adjusted range.

  • Consulting net revenues for the quarter were $3.51 billion, an increase of 20 percent in both U.S. dollars and local currency over the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
  • Outsourcing net revenues were $2.54 billion, an increase of 13 percent in U.S. dollars and 15 percent in local currency over the second quarter of fiscal 2010.

Diluted EPS for the quarter were $0.75, an increase of $0.15, or 25 percent, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The components of the increase were:

  • an $0.11 increase from higher revenue and operating results in local currency;
  • a $0.03 increase from a lower share count;
  • a $0.01 increase from a lower effective tax rate; and
  • a $0.01 increase from higher non-operating income;

offset by:

  • a $0.01 decrease from unfavorable foreign-exchange rates.

Operating income for the quarter was $772 million, or 12.7 percent of net revenues, compared with $651 million, or 12.6 percent of net revenues, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, an expansion of 10 basis points over the second quarter last year.

Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net revenues) for the quarter was 31.7 percent, compared with 32.7 percent for the second quarter last year. The change in gross margin as a percentage of net revenues compared with the second quarter last year reflects the impact of the return of strong growth in the business, which resulted in higher annual compensation increases, higher subcontractor costs, and higher recruiting and training costs from the addition of a larger number of new employees to meet demand.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the second quarter were $1.15 billion, or 18.9 percent of net revenues, compared with $1.04 billion, or 20.0 percent of net revenues, for the second quarter last year.

The company’s effective tax rate for the quarter was 26.9 percent, compared with 27.8 percent for the second quarter last year. The lower rate in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was due to a number of factors that affect the geographic distribution of income.

Net income for the quarter was $566 million, compared with $462 million for the same period of fiscal 2010, an increase of 22 percent.

Operating cash flow for the quarter was $601 million, and property and equipment additions were $79 million. Free cash flow, defined as operating cash flow net of property and equipment additions, rounded to $523 million. For the same period last year, operating cash flow was $660 million; property and equipment additions were $44 million; and free cash flow was $616 million.

Days services outstanding, or DSOs, were 32 days at Feb. 28, 2011, compared with 30 days at Aug. 31, 2010.

Accenture’s total cash balance at Feb. 28, 2011 was $4.68 billion, compared with $4.84 billion at Aug. 31, 2010.

Utilization for the quarter was 86 percent, compared with 88 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Attrition for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was 14 percent, compared with 15 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.

New Bookings

New bookings for the second quarter were $6.98 billion and reflect a negative 1 percent foreign-currency impact compared with new bookings in the second quarter last year.

  • Consulting new bookings were $3.80 billion, or 54 percent of total new bookings.
  • Outsourcing new bookings were $3.18 billion, or 46 percent of total new bookings.

Net Revenues by Operating Group

Net revenues by operating group were as follows:

  • Communications & High Tech: $1,274 million, compared with $1,110 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of 15 percent in U.S. dollars and 16 percent in local currency.
  • Financial Services: $1,266 million, compared with $1,077 million for the same period last year, an increase of 18 percent in U.S. dollars and 20 percent in local currency.
  • Health & Public Service: $965 million, compared with $852 million for the same period last year, an increase of 13 percent in U.S. dollars and 14 percent in local currency. Prior-year net revenues in the second quarter included a significant reduction due to a delivery inefficiency.
  • Products: $1,374 million, compared with $1,206 million for the second quarter last year, an increase of 14 percent in U.S. dollars and 15 percent in local currency.
  • Resources: $1,171 million, compared with $929 million for the same period of fiscal 2010, an increase of 26 percent in U.S. dollars and 25 percent in local currency.

Net Revenues by Geographic Region

Net revenues by geographic region for the second quarter were as follows:

  • Americas: $2,675 million, compared with $2,203 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of 21 percent in U.S. dollars and 20 percent in local currency.
  • Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): $2,592 million, compared with $2,386 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of 9 percent in U.S. dollars and 14 percent in local currency.
  • Asia Pacific: $787 million, compared with $587 million for the year-ago period, an increase of 34 percent in U.S. dollars and 25 percent in local currency.

Returning Cash to Shareholders

Accenture continues to return cash to shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.

Dividend

Accenture plc has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.45 per share on Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares for shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2011, and Accenture SCA will declare a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.45 per share on Accenture SCA Class I common shares for shareholders of record at the close of business on April 12, 2011. These dividends are both payable on May 13, 2011.

Combined with the semi-annual cash dividend of $0.45 per share paid on Nov. 15, 2010, this brings the total dividend payments for the fiscal year to $0.90 per share, for total projected cash dividend payments of approximately $640 million.

Share Repurchase Activity

During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, Accenture repurchased or redeemed 3.6 million shares for a total of $177 million, including 0.1 million shares repurchased in the open market. This brings Accenture’s total share repurchases and redemptions for the first half of fiscal 2011 to 18.3 million shares, for a total of $797 million, including 3.3 million shares repurchased in the open market.

Accenture’s total remaining share repurchase authority at Feb. 28, 2011, was approximately $2.4 billion.

At Feb. 28, 2011, Accenture had approximately 716 million total shares outstanding, including 649 million Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares and 67 million Accenture SCA Class I common shares and Accenture Canada Holding, Inc. exchangeable shares.

Business Outlook

Third Quarter Fiscal 2011

Accenture expects net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 to be in the range of $6.3 billion to $6.5 billion. This range assumes a foreign-exchange impact of positive 4 percent compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

Full Fiscal Year 2011

Accenture’s business outlook for the full 2011 fiscal year now assumes a foreign-exchange impact of positive 2 percent compared with fiscal 2010. The annual business outlook provided in the company’s first-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings announcement in December assumed a foreign-exchange impact of zero percent for the full fiscal year.

For fiscal 2011, the company has raised its outlook for net revenue growth to the range of 11 percent to 14 percent in local currency from its previous range of 8 percent to 11 percent in local currency. The company has also raised its outlook for diluted EPS to the range of $3.22 to $3.30 from its previous range of $3.08 to $3.16.

Accenture continues to expect operating margin for the full fiscal year to be in the range of 13.6 percent to 13.7 percent.

The company now expects operating cash flow to be $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion; now expects property and equipment additions to be $420 million; and continues to expect free cash flow to be in the range of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion. The company continues to expect its annual effective tax rate to be in the range of 28 percent to 29 percent.

Accenture continues to target new bookings for fiscal 2011 in the range of $25 billion to $28 billion.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

Accenture will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT today to discuss its second-quarter fiscal 2011 financial results. To participate, please dial +1 (800) 230-1059 [+1 (612) 288-0337 outside the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada] approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the call. The conference call will also be accessible live on the Investor Relations section of the Accenture Web site at www.accenture.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available online at www.accenture.com beginning at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 24, and continuing until Wednesday, June 22, 2011. A podcast of the conference call will be available online at www.accenture.com beginning approximately 24 hours after the call and continuing until Wednesday, June 22. The replay will also be available via telephone by dialing +1 (800) 475-6701 [+1 (320) 365-3844 outside the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada] and entering access code 192444 from 7:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 24 through Wednesday, June 22.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 215,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$21.6 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2010. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial information as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G. Pursuant to the requirements of this regulation, reconciliations of this non-GAAP financial information to Accenture’s financial statements as prepared under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are included in this press release. Financial results “in local currency” are calculated by restating current-period activity into U.S. dollars using the comparable prior-year period’s foreign-currency exchange rates. Accenture’s management believes providing investors with this information gives additional insights into Accenture’s results of operations. While Accenture’s management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating Accenture’s operations, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These include, without limitation, risks that: the company’s results of operations could be adversely affected by negative or uncertain economic or geopolitical conditions and the effects of these conditions on the company’s clients’ businesses and levels of business activity; the company’s results of operations and ability to grow could be materially negatively affected if the company cannot adapt and expand its services and solutions in response to changes in technology and client demand; the consulting and outsourcing markets are highly competitive and the company might not be able to compete effectively; work with government clients exposes the company to additional risks inherent in the government contracting environment, including risks related to the U.S. Federal budget; clients may not be satisfied with the company’s services; results of operations could be materially adversely affected if clients terminate their contracts with the company; outsourcing services are a significant part of the company’s business and subject the company to additional operational and financial risk; results of operations could materially suffer if the company is not able to obtain favorable pricing; if the company is unable to keep its supply of skills and resources in balance with client demand around the world, the company’s business, the utilization rate of the company’s professionals and the company’s results of operations may be materially adversely affected; the company’s business could be materially adversely affected if it incurs legal liability in connection with providing its services and solutions; if the company’s pricing estimates do not accurately anticipate the cost and complexity of performing work, then the company’s contracts could be unprofitable; many of the company’s contracts include performance payments that link some of the company’s fees to the attainment of performance or business targets and this could increase the variability of the company’s revenues and margins; the company’s ability to attract and retain business may depend on its reputation in the marketplace; the company’s alliance relationships may not be successful or may change, which could adversely affect the company’s results of operations; the company’s Global Delivery Network is increasingly concentrated in India and the Philippines, which may expose it to operational risks; as a result of the company’s geographically diverse operations and its growth strategy to continue geographic expansion, the company is more susceptible to certain risks; revenues, revenue growth and earnings in U.S. dollars may be lower if the U.S. dollar strengthens against other currencies, particularly the Euro and British pound; the company could have liability or the company’s reputation could be damaged if the company fails to protect client data and company data or information systems as obligated by law or contract or if the company’s information systems are breached; the company could be subject to liabilities or damage to its relationships with clients if subcontractors or the third parties with whom the company partners cannot meet their commitments on time or at all; the company’s services or solutions could infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others or the company might lose its ability to utilize the intellectual property of others; the company has only a limited ability to protect its intellectual property rights, which are important to the company’s success; changes in the company’s level of taxes, and audits, investigations and tax proceedings, could have a material adverse effect on the company’s results of operations and financial condition; the company’s profitability could suffer if its cost-management strategies are unsuccessful; if the company is unable to collect its receivables or unbilled services, the company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be adversely affected; the company may be subject to criticism, negative publicity and legislative or regulatory action related to its incorporation in Ireland; if the company is unable to manage the organizational challenges associated with its size, the company might be unable to achieve its business objectives; the company may not be successful at identifying, acquiring or integrating other businesses; consolidation in the industries the company serves could adversely affect its business; the company’s share price could fluctuate and be difficult to predict; as well as the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the “Risk Factors” heading in Accenture plc’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this news release speak only as of the date they were made, and Accenture undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made in this news release or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in Accenture’s expectations.

                               
ACCENTURE PLC
 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
 
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended February 28, Six Months Ended February 28,
% of Net % of Net % of Net % of Net
2011 Revenues 2010 Revenues 2011 Revenues 2010 Revenues
REVENUES:
Revenues before reimbursements ("Net revenues") $ 6,053,621 100 % $ 5,176,438 100 % $ 12,099,271 100 % $ 10,558,970 100 %
Reimbursements   442,672     361,385     875,215     726,540  
Revenues 6,496,293 5,537,823 12,974,486 11,285,510
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of services:
Cost of services before reimbursable expenses 4,136,397 68.3 % 3,486,107 67.3 % 8,237,567 68.1 % 7,084,685 67.1 %
Reimbursable expenses   442,672     361,385     875,215     726,540  
Cost of services 4,579,069 3,847,492 9,112,782 7,811,225
Sales and marketing 709,779 11.7 % 623,386 12.0 % 1,441,250 11.9 % 1,245,246 11.8 %
General and administrative costs 435,499 7.2 % 413,335 8.0 % 821,225 6.8 % 825,456 7.8 %
Reorganization costs, net   369     2,637     717     6,202  
Total operating expenses   5,724,716     4,886,850     11,375,974     9,888,129  
 
OPERATING INCOME 771,577 12.7 % 650,973 12.6 % 1,598,512 13.2 % 1,397,381 13.2 %
 
(Loss) gain on investments, net (868 ) (302 ) (919 ) 32
Interest income 9,893 7,029 19,286 13,974
Interest expense (3,507 ) (4,519 ) (8,243 ) (9,000 )
Other (expense) income, net   (2,948 )   (13,791 )   10,139     (7,892 )
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 774,147 12.8 % 639,390 12.4 % 1,618,775 13.4 % 1,394,495 13.2 %
 
Provision for income taxes   208,397     177,511     447,469     407,818  
 
NET INCOME 565,750 9.3 % 461,879 8.9 % 1,171,306 9.7 % 986,677 9.3 %
 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

in Accenture SCA and Accenture Canada Holdings Inc.

(54,590 ) (58,470 ) (119,264 ) (132,451 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – other (1)   (8,143 )   (3,649 )   (14,311 )   (9,649 )
 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCENTURE PLC $ 503,017   8.3 % $ 399,760   7.7 % $ 1,037,731   8.6 % $ 844,577   8.0 %
 
CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Net income attributable to Accenture plc $ 503,017 $ 399,760 $ 1,037,731 $ 844,577

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

in Accenture SCA and Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. (2)

  54,590     58,470     119,264     132,451  
Net income for diluted earnings per share calculation $ 557,607   $ 458,230   $ 1,156,995   $ 977,028  
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
- Basic $ 0.78 $ 0.63 $ 1.62 $ 1.33
- Diluted $ 0.75 $ 0.60 $ 1.56 $ 1.27
 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
- Basic 646,292,241 638,695,204 641,779,811 635,092,477
- Diluted (3) 742,852,436 769,188,236 742,912,682 771,399,018
 
Cash dividends per share $ - $ - $ 0.45 $ 0.75

___________________________

(1)

 

Comprised primarily of noncontrolling interest attributable to the noncontrolling shareholders of Avanade, Inc.

(2)

Diluted earnings per share assumes the redemption of all Accenture SCA Class I common shares owned by holders of noncontrolling interests and the exchange of all Accenture

Canada Holdings Inc. exchangeable shares for Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis.

(3)

Diluted weighted average Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares in fiscal 2010 have been restated to reflect the impact of additional

restricted share units issued to holders of restricted share units in connection with the payment of cash dividends.

               
ACCENTURE PLC
 
SUMMARY OF REVENUES
 
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Percent
Percent Increase
Three Months Ended February 28, Increase Local
2011 2010 U.S.$ Currency
OPERATING GROUPS
Communications & High Tech $ 1,274,449 $ 1,110,147 15 % 16 %
Financial Services 1,265,620 1,076,879 18 20
Health & Public Service 964,612 851,563 13 14
Products 1,373,646 1,205,575 14 15
Resources 1,171,016 929,309 26 25
Other   4,278   2,965 n/m n/m
TOTAL Net Revenues 6,053,621 5,176,438 17 % 18 %
Reimbursements   442,672   361,385 22
TOTAL REVENUES $ 6,496,293 $ 5,537,823 17 %
 
GEOGRAPHY
Americas $ 2,675,490 $ 2,203,244 21 % 20 %
EMEA 2,591,571 2,386,497 9 14
Asia Pacific   786,560   586,697 34 25
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 6,053,621 $ 5,176,438 17 % 18 %
 
TYPE OF WORK
Consulting $ 3,509,482 $ 2,932,201 20 % 20 %
Outsourcing   2,544,139   2,244,237 13 15
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 6,053,621 $ 5,176,438 17 % 18 %
 
 
Percent
Percent Increase
Six Months Ended February 28, Increase Local
OPERATING GROUPS 2011 2010 U.S.$ Currency
Communications & High Tech $ 2,558,925 $ 2,269,460 13 % 14 %
Financial Services 2,566,738 2,180,916 18 20
Health & Public Service 1,896,212 1,798,075 5 6
Products 2,769,687 2,409,635 15 16
Resources 2,299,333 1,893,472 21 21
Other   8,376   7,412 n/m n/m
TOTAL Net Revenues 12,099,271 10,558,970 15 % 16 %
Reimbursements   875,215   726,540 20
TOTAL REVENUES $ 12,974,486 $ 11,285,510 15 %
 
GEOGRAPHY
Americas $ 5,308,830 $ 4,432,308 20 % 19 %
EMEA 5,229,298 4,936,869 6 12
Asia Pacific   1,561,143   1,189,793 31 22
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 12,099,271 $ 10,558,970 15 % 16 %
 
TYPE OF WORK
Consulting $ 7,077,430 $ 6,052,440 17 % 18 %
Outsourcing   5,021,841   4,506,530 11 13
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 12,099,271 $ 10,558,970 15 % 16 %
 

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n/m = not meaningful
                   
ACCENTURE PLC
 
OPERATING INCOME BY OPERATING GROUP (OG)
 
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended February 28,
2011 2010
OPERATING GROUPS Operating Operating Operating Operating Increase
Income Margin Income Margin (Decrease)
Communications & High Tech $ 150,445 12 % $ 141,633 13 % $ 8,812
Financial Services 204,214 16 185,015 17 19,199
Health & Public Service 89,569 9 36,799 4 52,770
Products 125,785 9 141,209 12 (15,424 )
Resources   201,564 17   146,317 16   55,247  
Total $ 771,577 12.7 % $ 650,973 12.6 % $ 120,604  
 
 
 
Six Months Ended February 28,
2011 2010
OPERATING GROUPS Operating Operating Operating Operating Increase
Income Margin Income Margin (Decrease)
Communications & High Tech $ 343,686 13 % $ 286,013 13 % $ 57,673
Financial Services 448,795 17 379,882 17 68,913
Health & Public Service 147,352 8 171,761 10 (24,409 )
Products 283,046 10 257,243 11 25,803
Resources   375,633 16   302,482 16   73,151  
Total $ 1,598,512 13.2 % $ 1,397,381 13.2 % $ 201,131  
       
ACCENTURE PLC
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
February 28, 2011 August 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,677,544 $ 4,838,292
Short-term investments 5,192 2,987
Receivables from clients, net 3,072,103 2,534,598
Unbilled services, net 1,373,376 1,127,827
Other current assets   1,151,062   1,059,921
 
Total current assets   10,279,277   9,563,625
 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Unbilled services, net 48,341 54,310
Investments 37,708 41,023
Property and equipment, net 694,788 659,569
Other non-current assets   2,833,559   2,516,726
 
Total non-current assets   3,614,396   3,271,628
 
TOTAL ASSETS $ 13,893,673 $ 12,835,253
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt and bank borrowings $ 422 $ 143
Accounts payable 846,365 885,328
Deferred revenues 2,114,235 1,772,833
Accrued payroll and related benefits 2,495,790 2,683,492
Other accrued liabilities   1,160,284   1,225,808
 
Total current liabilities   6,617,096   6,567,604
 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt 4,129 1,445
Other non-current liabilities   3,224,677   2,991,481
 
Total non-current liabilities   3,228,806   2,992,926
 
TOTAL ACCENTURE PLC SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,592,907 2,835,746
 
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS   454,864   438,977
 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 4,047,771 3,274,723
   
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 13,893,673 $ 12,835,253
               
ACCENTURE PLC
 
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS
 
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended February 28, Six Months Ended February 28,
2011 2010 2011 2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 565,750 $ 461,879 $ 1,171,306 $ 986,677
Depreciation, amortization and asset impairments 121,084 118,518 241,143 233,416
Share-based compensation expense 133,092 120,811 218,188 219,416
Change in assets and liabilities/other, net   (218,822 )   (41,227 )   (923,134 )   (560,417 )
 
Net cash provided by operating activities   601,104     659,981     707,503     879,092  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (78,575 ) (44,046 ) (154,058 ) (78,863 )
Purchases of businesses and investments, net of cash acquired (58,219 ) (2,266 ) (118,262 ) (89 )
Other investing, net   1,209     (1,542 )   1,895     1,738  
 
Net cash used in investing activities   (135,585 )   (47,854 )   (270,425 )   (77,214 )
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares 111,764 91,091 282,035 242,372
Purchases of shares (177,492 ) (434,257 ) (797,212 ) (885,527 )
Cash dividends paid - - (320,650 ) (551,442 )
Other financing, net   18,836     290     85,328     20,008  
 
Net cash used in financing activities (46,892 ) (342,876 ) (750,499 ) (1,174,589 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   98,465     (154,563 )   152,673     (54,200 )
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 517,092 114,688 (160,748 ) (426,911 )
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period   4,160,452     4,000,063     4,838,292     4,541,662  
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 4,677,544   $ 4,114,751   $ 4,677,544   $ 4,114,751  

Contacts

Accenture
Fred Hawrysh, +1-917-452-4398
fred.hawrysh@accenture.com
or
Alex Pachetti, +1-917-452-5519
alex.pachetti@accenture.com

Release Summary

Accenture announces its second-quarter earnings.

Contacts

Accenture
Fred Hawrysh, +1-917-452-4398
fred.hawrysh@accenture.com
or
Alex Pachetti, +1-917-452-5519
alex.pachetti@accenture.com