Accenture Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2009 Results
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported financial results for the fourth quarter
and full 2009 fiscal year, ended Aug. 31, including fourth-quarter net
revenues in line with the company's previously guided range. As
previously announced on Aug. 20, the company recorded a restructuring
charge in the fourth quarter, of $253 million, which reduced earnings
per share, operating income and operating margin for both the quarter
and full year. The restructuring charge was related to the realignment
of the company's workforce, primarily at the senior-executive level, and
to global real-estate consolidation.
For the fourth quarter, revenues before reimbursements ("net revenues")
were $5.15 billion, a decrease of 14 percent in U.S. dollars and
7 percent in local currency. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter
were $0.39, compared with $0.67 in the same period last year, and
reflect a negative $0.24 impact from the restructuring charge. New
bookings for the quarter were $5.54 billion. Operating income for the
quarter was $420 million, and operating margin was 8.2 percent. Absent
the restructuring charge, operating income for the quarter was
$672 million and operating margin was 13.1 percent.
For the full fiscal year, net revenues were $21.58 billion, a decrease
of 8 percent in U.S. dollars and flat in local currency, in line with
the company's previously guided range. Diluted earnings per share for
the full year were $2.44, compared with $2.65 in fiscal 2008, and
reflect a negative $0.24 impact from the restructuring charge. New
bookings for the full year were $23.90 billion. Operating income for the
full year was $2.64 billion, and operating margin was 12.3 percent.
Absent the restructuring charge, annual operating income was
$2.90 billion and annual operating margin was 13.4 percent.
Accenture also announced several actions as part of its long-term
commitment to return cash to shareholders. Its Board of Directors has
declared an annual cash dividend of $0.75 per share, an increase of
$0.25 per share, or 50 percent, over its previous annual dividend, and
has approved moving from an annual to a semi-annual schedule for the
payment of dividends starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. The
Board has also approved $4.0 billion in additional share repurchase
authority.
William D. Green, Accenture's chairman & CEO, said, "Our fourth-quarter
and full-year results clearly show that we continued managing our
business well in challenging economic conditions. We delivered on
revenue, we generated exceptional cash flow, we are pleased with our
operating-margin expansion for the year, and our balance sheet remains
rock-solid. We continue to return cash to shareholders through a
50 percent increase in our annual cash dividend, declared today, and
through the repurchase of $1.9 billion of our shares during the year.
"We remain focused on operational discipline and superior execution to
ensure that we continue to deliver value to our clients and
shareholders. Importantly, this has allowed us to take proactive steps --
including refreshing our core business and investing in new high-growth
areas -- that have positioned us very well for the upturn."
Financial Review -- Fourth Quarter
Fiscal 2009
Net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 were $5.15 billion,
compared with $6.00 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, a
decrease of 14 percent in U.S. dollars and 7 percent in local currency.
Net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 reflect a
foreign-exchange impact of negative 7 percent compared with the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2008.
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Consulting net revenues were $2.91 billion, a decrease of 19 percent
in U.S. dollars and 12 percent in local currency from the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2008.
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Outsourcing net revenues were $2.23 billion, a decrease of 7 percent
in U.S. dollars and an increase of 1 percent in local currency
compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.
Diluted EPS for the fourth quarter were $0.39, compared with $0.67 in
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, a decrease of $0.28. The
restructuring charge had a negative $0.24 impact on EPS for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2009. Absent the restructuring charge, EPS for the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 were $0.63, a decrease of $0.04 from the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, broken down as:
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a $0.02 increase from a lower share count; and
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a $0.02 increase from a lower effective income tax rate compared with
the rate in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008;
offset by:
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a $0.01 decrease from lower revenue and operating income in local
currency;
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a $0.02 decrease from lower interest income; and
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a $0.05 decrease from unfavorable foreign-exchange rates compared with
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.
Operating income for the fourth quarter was $420 million, or 8.2 percent
of net revenues, compared with $785 million, or 13.1 percent of net
revenues, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Excluding the
restructuring charge, operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal
2009 was $672 million, or 13.1 percent of net revenues.
Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net revenues) was
32.3 percent, compared with 31.7 percent for the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2008, an expansion of 60 basis points. The increase was driven
primarily by improved outsourcing contract margins.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the fourth
quarter were $985 million, or 19.1 percent of net revenues, compared
with $1.12 billion, or 18.6 percent of net revenues, for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2008. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of net
revenues was primarily due to higher selling costs as a percentage of
net revenues.
The company's effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was
27.6 percent, compared with 31.8 percent for the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2008. The lower rate compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal
2008 was primarily a result of final determinations of prior-year tax
liabilities recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.
Income before minority interest for the fourth quarter was $306 million,
compared with $550 million for the same period of fiscal 2008, and
reflects the $253 million impact of the restructuring charge.
Operating cash flow for the fourth quarter was $1.05 billion, and
property and equipment additions were $75 million. Free cash flow,
defined as operating cash flow net of property and equipment additions,
was $971 million, an increase of $27 million over the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2008. For the same period of fiscal 2008, operating cash flow was
$1.03 billion, property and equipment additions were $87 million, and
free cash flow was $944 million.
Days services outstanding, or DSOs, were 28 at Aug. 31, 2009, compared
with 37 at Aug. 31, 2008.
Accenture's total cash balance at Aug. 31, 2009 was $4.54 billion,
compared with $3.60 billion at Aug. 31, 2008 and $4.00 billion at May
31, 2009.
Utilization for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was 86 percent,
compared with 84 percent in the fourth quarter the prior year. Attrition
was 10 percent, compared with 15 percent in the same period of fiscal
2008.
New Bookings
New bookings for the fourth quarter were $5.54 billion. This reflects a
negative 6 percent foreign-currency impact compared with the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2008.
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Consulting new bookings were $2.87 billion, or 52 percent of
fourth-quarter bookings.
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Outsourcing new bookings were $2.68 billion, or 48 percent of
fourth-quarter bookings.
Net Revenues by Operating Group
Accenture's business continues to be affected by global economic
conditions. All of the company's operating groups with the exception of
Public Service experienced a decline in consulting revenues in local
currency compared with the fourth quarter last year. The company's
Products, Public Service and Resources operating groups grew outsourcing
revenues in local currency compared with the fourth quarter last year.
Net revenues by operating group for the fourth quarter were as follows:
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Communications & High Tech: $1,118 million, compared with
$1,411 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, a decrease of
21 percent in U.S. dollars and 15 percent in local currency.
Consulting revenues declined 26 percent in local currency and
outsourcing revenues declined 2 percent in local currency.
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Financial Services: $1,017 million, compared with $1,249 million for
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, a decrease of 19 percent in U.S.
dollars and 10 percent in local currency. Consulting revenues declined
12 percent in local currency and outsourcing revenues declined
8 percent in local currency.
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Products: $1,286 million, compared with $1,546 million for the
year-ago period, a decrease of 17 percent in U.S. dollars and
10 percent in local currency. Consulting revenues declined 22 percent
in local currency and outsourcing revenues increased 9 percent in
local currency.
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Public Service: $776 million, compared with $731 million for the
year-ago period, an increase of 6 percent in U.S. dollars and
12 percent in local currency. Consulting revenues increased 19 percent
in local currency and outsourcing revenues increased 2 percent in
local currency.
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Resources: $943 million, compared with $1,051 million for the same
period of fiscal 2008, a decrease of 10 percent in U.S. dollars and
2 percent in local currency. Consulting revenues declined 5 percent in
local currency and outsourcing revenues increased 5 percent in local
currency.
Net Revenues by Geographic Region
Net revenues by geographic region in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009
were as follows:
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Americas: $2,264 million, compared with $2,556 million for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2008, a decrease of 11 percent in U.S. dollars and
9 percent in local currency.
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Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): $2,274 million, compared with
$2,840 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, a decrease of
20 percent in U.S. dollars and 8 percent in local currency.
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Asia Pacific: $608 million, compared with $603 million for the
year-ago period, an increase of 1 percent in U.S. dollars and
4 percent in local currency.
Financial Review -- Full Year Fiscal
2009
Net revenues for fiscal 2009 were $21.58 billion, compared with
$23.39 billion for fiscal 2008, a decrease of 8 percent in U.S. dollars
and flat in local currency. Net revenues for fiscal 2009 reflect a
foreign-exchange impact of negative 8 percent compared with fiscal 2008.
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Consulting net revenues were $12.56 billion, a decrease of 11 percent
in U.S. dollars and 4 percent in local currency from fiscal 2008.
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Outsourcing net revenues were $9.02 billion, a decrease of 3 percent
in U.S. dollars and an increase of 6 percent in local currency
compared with fiscal 2008.
Diluted EPS for the full fiscal year were $2.44, compared with $2.65 for
fiscal 2008, a decrease of $0.21. The restructuring charge in the fourth
quarter had a negative $0.24 impact on EPS for fiscal 2009. Absent the
restructuring charge, EPS for fiscal 2009 were $2.68, an increase of
$0.03 over fiscal 2008, broken down as:
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an $0.11 increase from higher operating income in local currency;
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an $0.11 increase from a lower share count; and
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a $0.06 increase from a lower effective income tax rate compared with
the rate in fiscal 2008;
offset by:
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a $0.05 decrease from lower interest income; and
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a $0.20 decrease from unfavorable foreign-exchange rates compared with
fiscal 2008.
Operating income for the full fiscal year was $2.64 billion, or
12.3 percent of net revenues, compared with $3.01 billion, or
12.9 percent of net revenues, for fiscal 2008. Excluding the
restructuring charge, operating income for fiscal 2009 was
$2.90 billion, or 13.4 percent of net revenues, representing
operating-margin expansion of 50 basis points over fiscal 2008.
Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net revenues) for the full
fiscal year was 31.7 percent, compared with 30.7 percent for fiscal
2008, an expansion of 100 basis points, due primarily to improved
outsourcing contract margins.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the full fiscal
year were $3.95 billion, or 18.3 percent of net revenues, compared with
$4.15 billion, or 17.7 percent of net revenues, for fiscal 2008. The
increase in SG&A as a percentage of net revenues was due to the provision
for bad debt in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 as a reserve for
collection risks and to higher selling costs as a percentage of net
revenues.
Accenture's annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year was
27.6 percent, compared with 29.3 percent for fiscal 2008, and in line
with the company's previously guided range of 27 percent to 29 percent.
Income before minority interest for the full fiscal year was
$1.94 billion, compared with $2.20 billion for fiscal
2008, and reflects the $253 million impact of the restructuring charge.
For the year ended Aug. 31, 2009, operating cash flow was $3.16 billion
and property and equipment additions were $243 million. Free
cash flow, defined as operating cash flow net of property and equipment
additions, was $2.92 billion, exceeding the company's previously guided
range of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion. For the prior fiscal year, ended
Aug. 31, 2008, operating cash flow was $2.80 billion, property and
equipment additions were $320 million, and free cash flow was
$2.48 billion.
Utilization for the full fiscal year 2009 was 84 percent, consistent
with fiscal 2008. Attrition for the full year was 10 percent, compared
with 16 percent for fiscal 2008.
New Bookings
New bookings for the full fiscal year were $23.90 billion, a decrease of
11 percent in U.S. dollars and 3 percent in local currency from fiscal
2008. New bookings for fiscal 2009 reflect a negative 8 percent
foreign-currency impact compared with fiscal 2008.
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Consulting new bookings were $12.78 billion, a decrease of 14 percent
in U.S. dollars and 6 percent in local currency from fiscal 2008.
Consulting represented 53 percent of new bookings in fiscal 2009.
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Outsourcing new bookings were $11.12 billion, a decrease of 7 percent
in U.S. dollars and an increase of 1 percent in local currency
compared with fiscal 2008. Outsourcing represented 47 percent of new
bookings in fiscal 2009.
Net Revenues by Operating Group
Accenture's business continues to be affected by global economic
conditions. The company's Public Service and Resources operating groups
grew consulting revenues in local currency in fiscal 2009 compared with
fiscal 2008, while the other three operating groups experienced a
decline in consulting revenues. All of the company's operating groups
grew outsourcing revenues in local currency in fiscal 2009 compared with
fiscal 2008.
Net revenues by operating group for the full fiscal year were as follows:
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Communications & High Tech: $4,831 million, compared with
$5,450 million for fiscal 2008, a decrease of 11 percent in U.S.
dollars and 4 percent in local currency. Consulting revenues declined
11 percent in local currency and outsourcing revenues increased
4 percent in local currency.
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Financial Services: $4,323 million, compared with $5,005 million for
fiscal 2008, a decrease of 14 percent in U.S. dollars and 6 percent in
local currency. Consulting revenues declined 11 percent in local
currency and outsourcing revenues increased 2 percent in local
currency.
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Products: $5,530 million, compared with $6,069 million for fiscal
2008, a decrease of 9 percent in U.S. dollars and 1 percent in local
currency. Consulting revenues declined 8 percent in local currency and
outsourcing revenues increased 10 percent in local currency.
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Public Service: $2,984 million, compared with $2,871 million for
fiscal 2008, an increase of 4 percent in U.S. dollars and 11 percent
in local currency. Consulting revenues increased 16 percent in local
currency and outsourcing revenues increased 3 percent in local
currency.
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Resources: $3,880 million, compared with $3,963 million for fiscal
2008, a decrease of 2 percent in U.S. dollars and an increase of
8 percent in local currency. Consulting revenues increased 7 percent
in local currency and outsourcing revenues increased 8 percent in
local currency.
Net Revenues by Geographic Region
Net revenues by geographic region for the full fiscal year were as
follows:
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Americas: $9,403 million, compared with $9,726 million for fiscal
2008, a decrease of 3 percent in U.S. dollars and flat in local
currency.
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Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): $9,904 million, compared with
$11,546 million for fiscal 2008, a decrease of 14 percent in U.S.
dollars and 2 percent in local currency.
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Asia Pacific: $2,270 million, compared with $2,115 million for fiscal
2008, an increase of 7 percent in U.S. dollars and 12 percent in local
currency.
Dividend
Accenture plc* has declared a cash dividend of $0.75 per share on
Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares for shareholders of record at the
close of business on Oct. 16, 2009, and Accenture SCA will declare a
cash dividend of $0.75 per share on Accenture SCA Class I common shares
for shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 13, 2009.
These dividends, both payable on Nov. 16, 2009, represent an increase of
$0.25, or 50 percent, over the $0.50 per share dividend the company paid
on both classes of shares last year.
Additionally, while the company has historically declared and paid
dividends on an annual basis, the Board of Directors has approved a move
to declare and pay cash dividends on a semi-annual basis beginning in
the third quarter of fiscal 2010.
* On Sept. 1, 2009, Accenture plc replaced Accenture Ltd as Accenture's
parent company.
Share Repurchase Activity
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, Accenture repurchased or
redeemed 15.3 million shares for a total of $525 million, including
$27 million for 0.8 million shares repurchased on the open market.
During the full fiscal year 2009, Accenture repurchased or redeemed
58.0 million shares for a total of $1.9 billion, including $571 million
for 18.9 million shares repurchased in the open market.
The company's Board of Directors has approved $4.0 billion in additional
share repurchase authority, bringing Accenture's total outstanding
authority to approximately $4.9 billion.
At Aug. 31, 2009, Accenture had approximately 731 million total shares
outstanding, including 623 million Accenture Ltd Class A common shares
and minority holdings of 108 million shares (Accenture SCA Class I
common shares and Accenture Canada Holding, Inc. exchangeable shares).
Business Outlook
First Quarter Fiscal 2010
Accenture expects net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 to
be in the range of $5.3 billion to $5.5 billion, which assumes a
foreign-exchange impact of 0 percent compared with the first quarter of
fiscal 2009.
Fiscal Year 2010
For the full fiscal year 2010, Accenture expects net revenue growth to
be in the range of negative 3 percent to positive 1 percent in local
currency. The company expects diluted EPS for the full fiscal year to be
in the range of $2.64 to $2.72. Accenture expects operating margin for
the full fiscal year to be 13.4 percent.
The company expects operating cash flow to be $2.39 billion to
$2.59 billion; property and equipment additions to be $290 million; and
free cash flow to be in the range of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion. The
annual effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 30 percent
to 32 percent.
Accenture is targeting new bookings for fiscal 2010 in the range of
$23 billion to $26 billion.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
Accenture will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT today to discuss
its fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results. To participate,
please dial +1 (800) 230-1092 [+1 (612) 234-9959 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 today, Thursday, Oct. 1, and continuing until
Thursday, Dec. 17. A podcast of the conference call will be available
online at www.accenture.com
beginning approximately 24 hours after the call. 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 115041 from 7:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 1 through 11:59 p.m. EDT
Thursday, Dec. 17.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and
outsourcing company. 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. With approximately 177,000 people serving
clients in more than 120 countries, the company generated net revenues
of US$21.58 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2009. 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. 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: our results of operations could be
adversely affected by economic and political conditions and the effects
of these conditions on our clients' businesses and levels of business
activity; our results of operations could be negatively affected if we
cannot expand and develop our services and solutions in response to
changes in technology and client demand; the consulting, systems
integration and technology and outsourcing markets are highly
competitive and we might not be able to compete effectively; our work
with government clients exposes us to additional risks in the government
contracting environment; clients may not be satisfied with our services;
liabilities could arise if our subcontractors or other third parties
cannot deliver their project contributions on time or at all; our
results of operations could be adversely affected if our clients
terminate their contracts with us on short notice; our outsourcing
services subject us to operational and financial risk; our results of
operations may be adversely affected by the type and level of technology
spending by our clients; our profitability may suffer if we are not able
to maintain favorable pricing rates and utilization rates, if we cannot
control our costs, or if we cannot anticipate the cost and complexity of
performing our work; our business could be negatively affected by legal
liability that results from our providing solutions or services; our
global operations are subject to complex risks, some of which might be
beyond our control; our growth and our ability to compete may be
adversely affected if we cannot attract, retain and motivate our
employees or efficiently utilize their skills; our business may be
adversely affected if we cannot manage the organizational challenges
associated with the size of our company; legislative or regulatory
action could materially and adversely affect us; we may be subject to
criticism and negative publicity related to our change in place of
incorporation; consolidation in the industries that we serve could
adversely affect our business; our ability to attract and retain
business may depend on our reputation in the marketplace; our share
price could fluctuate due to numerous factors, including variability in
revenues, operating results and profitability; as well as the risks,
uncertainties and other factors discussed under the "Risk Factors"
heading in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2009, 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 LTD
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended August 31, For the Year Ended August 31,
2009 % of Net 2008 % of Net 2009 % of Net 2008 % of Net
Revenues Revenues Revenues Revenues
REVENUES:
Revenues before reimbursements
("Net revenues") $ 5,145,936 100 % $ 5,999,516 100 % $ 21,576,850 100 % $ 23,386,802 100 %
Reimbursements 359,513 561,529 1,594,118 1,927,024
Revenues 5,505,449 6,561,045 23,170,968 25,313,826
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of services:
Cost of services before
reimbursable expenses 3,485,582 67.7 % 4,094,739 68.3 % 14,735,736 68.3 % 16,201,217 69.3 %
Reimbursable expenses 359,513 561,529 1,594,118 1,927,024
Cost of services 3,845,095 4,656,268 16,329,854 18,128,241
Sales and marketing 552,165 10.7 % 605,506 10.1 % 2,159,462 10.0 % 2,270,789 9.7 %
General and administrative costs 432,602 8.4 % 509,916 8.5 % 1,788,514 8.3 % 1,880,342 8.0 %
Restructuring cost 252,566 4.9 % - 0.0 % 252,566 1.1 % - 0.0 %
Reorganization cost (benefit) 3,435 0.0 % 4,383 0.1 % (3,293 ) 0.0 % 22,872 0.1 %
Total operating expenses 5,085,863 5,776,073 20,527,103 22,302,244
OPERATING INCOME 419,586 8.2 % 784,972 13.1 % 2,643,865 12.3 % 3,011,582 12.9 %
Gain (loss) on investments, net 274 (36 ) 1,358 6,476
Interest income 7,922 28,975 49,922 114,621
Interest expense (4,222 ) (5,172 ) (14,121 ) (22,704 )
Other expense, net (1,078 ) (1,865 ) (3,288 ) (2,213 )
INCOME BEFORE INCOME 422,482 8.2 % 806,874 13.4 % 2,677,736 12.4 % 3,107,762 13.3 %
TAXES
Provision for income taxes 116,506 256,611 739,590 910,574
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY 305,976 5.9 % 550,263 9.2 % 1,938,146 9.0 % 2,197,188 9.4 %
INTEREST
Minority interest in Accenture SCA and
Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. (46,754 ) (108,298 ) (330,080 ) (485,891 )
Minority interest - other (1) (4,530 ) (7,145 ) (18,103 ) (19,546 )
NET INCOME $ 254,692 4.9 % $ 434,820 7.2 % $ 1,589,963 7.4 % $ 1,691,751 7.2 %
CALCULATION OF EARNINGS
PER SHARE:
Net income $ 254,692 $ 434,820 $ 1,589,963 $ 1,691,751
Minority interest in Accenture SCA and
Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. (2) 46,754 108,298 330,080 485,891
Net income for diluted earnings per
share calculation $ 301,446 $ 543,118 $ 1,920,043 $ 2,177,642
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
- Basic $ 0.41 $ 0.70 $ 2.55 $ 2.77
- Diluted $ 0.39 $ 0.67 $ 2.44 $ 2.65
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
- Basic 625,482,372 617,165,786 623,007,198 610,949,205
- Diluted (3) 778,879,260 810,836,126 785,374,271 823,207,238
Cash dividends per share $ - $ - $ 0.50 $ 0.42
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(1 ) Minority interest - other is comprised primarily of minority
interest attributable to the minority shareholders of Avanade, Inc.
(2 ) Diluted earnings per share assumes the redemption and exchange of
all Accenture SCA Class I common shares and Accenture Canada
Holdings Inc. exchangeable shares, respectively, for Accenture Ltd
Class A common shares on a one-for-one basis.
(3 ) Diluted weighted average Accenture Ltd Class A common shares in
fiscal 2008 have been restated to reflect the impact of an
immaterial number of additional restricted share units issued to
holders of restricted share units in connection with the payment
of cash dividends.
ACCENTURE LTD
SUMMARY OF REVENUES
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Percent
Percent (Decrease)
(Decrease) Increase
For the Three Months Ended August 31, Increase Local
2009 2008 US$ Currency
OPERATING GROUPS
Communications & High Tech $ 1,117,807 $ 1,410,804 (21 %) (15 %)
Financial Services 1,017,167 1,248,904 (19 %) (10 %)
Products 1,286,027 1,545,722 (17 %) (10 %)
Public Service 776,318 730,935 6 % 12 %
Resources 942,517 1,051,135 (10 %) (2 %)
Other 6,100 12,016 n/m n/m
TOTAL Net Revenues 5,145,936 5,999,516 (14 %) (7 %)
Reimbursements 359,513 561,529 (36 %)
TOTAL REVENUES $ 5,505,449 $ 6,561,045 (16 %)
GEOGRAPHY
Americas $ 2,264,130 $ 2,556,153 (11 %) (9 %)
EMEA 2,274,084 2,840,194 (20 %) (8 %)
Asia Pacific 607,722 603,169 1 % 4 %
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 5,145,936 $ 5,999,516 (14 %) (7 %)
TYPE OF WORK
Consulting $ 2,913,735 $ 3,605,998 (19 %) (12 %)
Outsourcing 2,232,201 2,393,518 (7 %) 1 %
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 5,145,936 $ 5,999,516 (14 %) (7 %)
Percent
Percent (Decrease)
(Decrease) Increase
For the Year Ended August 31, Increase Local
2009 2008 US$ Currency
OPERATING GROUPS
Communications & High Tech $ 4,830,880 $ 5,449,737 (11 %) (4 %)
Financial Services 4,322,896 5,005,039 (14 %) (6 %)
Products 5,530,232 6,068,589 (9 %) (1 %)
Public Service 2,984,304 2,870,765 4 % 11 %
Resources 3,879,711 3,963,477 (2 %) 8 %
Other 28,827 29,195 n/m n/m
TOTAL Net Revenues 21,576,850 23,386,802 (8 %) 0 %
Reimbursements 1,594,118 1,927,024 (17 %)
TOTAL REVENUES $ 23,170,968 $ 25,313,826 (8 %)
GEOGRAPHY
Americas $ 9,403,420 $ 9,725,808 (3 %) 0 %
EMEA 9,903,536 11,545,904 (14 %) (2 %)
Asia Pacific 2,269,894 2,115,090 7 % 12 %
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 21,576,850 $ 23,386,802 (8 %) 0 %
TYPE OF WORK
Consulting $ 12,555,652 $ 14,117,186 (11 %) (4 %)
Outsourcing 9,021,198 9,269,616 (3 %) 6 %
TOTAL Net Revenues $ 21,576,850 $ 23,386,802 (8 %) 0 %
_________________
n/m = not meaningful
ACCENTURE LTD
OPERATING INCOME BY OPERATING GROUP (OG)
For the Three Months Ended August 31,
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Operating Income as Reported (GAAP)
2009 2008
OPERATING GROUPS Operating Operating Operating Operating Increase
Income Margin Income Margin (Decrease)
Communications & High Tech $ 103,417 9 % $ 182,495 13 % $ (79,078 )
Financial Services 79,650 8 % 148,554 12 % (68,904 )
Products 51,850 4 % 229,892 15 % (178,042 )
Public Service 74,748 10 % 70,888 10 % 3,860
Resources 109,921 12 % 153,143 15 % (43,222 )
Total $ 419,586 8.2 % $ 784,972 13.1 % $ (365,386 )
FY09 Operating Income Excluding Restructuring Cost (Non-GAAP)
compared to
FY08 Operating Income as Reported (GAAP)
2009 2008
OPERATING GROUPS Restructuring Operating Operating Operating Operating Increase
Cost (1) Income Margin Income (as Margin (Decrease)
Excluding Reported)
Restructuring
Cost
Communications & High Tech $ 49,192 $ 152,609 14 % $ 182,495 13 % $ (29,886 )
Financial Services 53,155 132,805 13 % 148,554 12 % (15,749 )
Products 66,073 117,923 9 % 229,892 15 % (111,969 )
Public Services 37,836 112,584 15 % 70,888 10 % 41,696
Resources 46,310 156,231 17 % 153,143 15 % 3,088
Total $ 252,566 $ 672,152 13.1 % $ 784,972 13.1 % $ (112,820 )
(1) Represents restructuring costs related to reducing excess real
estate capacity and to realign the workforce incurred during the
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.
ACCENTURE LTD
OPERATING INCOME BY OPERATING GROUP (OG)
For the Year Ended August 31,
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Operating Income as Reported (GAAP)
2009 2008
OPERATING GROUPS Operating Operating Operating Operating Increase
Income Margin Income Margin (Decrease)
Communications & High Tech $ 607,903 13 % $ 656,785 12 % $ (48,882 )
Financial Services 467,441 11 % 660,560 13 % (193,119 )
Products 645,695 12 % 863,893 14 % (218,198 )
Public Service 364,734 12 % 260,245 9 % 104,489
Resources 558,092 14 % 570,099 14 % (12,007 )
Total $ 2,643,865 12.3 % $ 3,011,582 12.9 % $ (367,717 )
FY09 Operating Income Excluding Restructuring Cost (Non-GAAP)
compared to
FY08 Operating Income as Reported (GAAP)
2009 2008
OPERATING GROUPS Restructuring Operating Operating Operating Operating Increase
Cost (1) Income Margin Income (as Margin (Decrease)
Excluding Reported)
Restructuring
Cost
Communications & High Tech $ 49,192 $ 657,095 14 % $ 656,785 12 % $ 310
Financial Services 53,155 520,596 12 % 660,560 13 % (139,964 )
Products 66,073 711,768 13 % 863,893 14 % (152,125 )
Public Services 37,836 402,570 13 % 260,245 9 % 142,325
Resources 46,310 604,402 16 % 570,099 14 % 34,303
Total $ 252,566 $ 2,896,431 13.4 % $ 3,011,582 12.9 % $ (115,151 )
(1) Represents restructuring costs related to reducing excess real
estate capacity and to realign the workforce incurred during the
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.
ACCENTURE LTD
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
August 31, 2009 August 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,541,662 $ 3,602,760
Short-term investments 7,904 20,282
Receivables from clients, net 2,251,341 2,996,815
Unbilled services, net 1,110,444 1,518,580
Other current assets 1,079,163 1,020,691
Total current assets 8,990,514 9,159,128
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Unbilled services, net 94,496 43,627
Investments 29,011 19,034
Property and equipment, net 701,144 800,164
Other non-current assets 2,440,569 2,376,572
Total non-current assets 3,265,220 3,239,397
TOTAL ASSETS $ 12,255,734 $ 12,398,525
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt and bank borrowings $ 594 $ 6,570
Accounts payable 717,379 1,017,227
Deferred revenues 1,725,179 1,810,661
Accrued payroll and related benefits 2,423,883 2,809,196
Other accrued liabilities 1,284,346 1,204,224
Total current liabilities 6,151,381 6,847,878
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt 361 1,708
Other non-current liabilities 2,630,208 2,356,264
Total non-current liabilities 2,630,569 2,357,972
MINORITY INTEREST 587,191 652,169
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,886,593 2,540,506
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 12,255,734 $ 12,398,525
ACCENTURE LTD
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
August 31, 2009 August 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,541,662 $ 3,602,760
Short-term investments 7,904 20,282
Receivables from clients, net 2,251,341 2,996,815
Unbilled services, net 1,110,444 1,518,580
Other current assets 1,079,163 1,020,691
Total current assets 8,990,514 9,159,128
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Unbilled services, net 94,496 43,627
Investments 29,011 19,034
Property and equipment, net 701,144 800,164
Other non-current assets 2,440,569 2,376,572
Total non-current assets 3,265,220 3,239,397
TOTAL ASSETS $ 12,255,734 $ 12,398,525
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt and bank borrowings $ 594 $ 6,570
Accounts payable 717,379 1,017,227
Deferred revenues 1,725,179 1,810,661
Accrued payroll and related benefits 2,423,883 2,809,196
Other accrued liabilities 1,284,346 1,204,224
Total current liabilities 6,151,381 6,847,878
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt 361 1,708
Other non-current liabilities 2,630,208 2,356,264
Total non-current liabilities 2,630,569 2,357,972
MINORITY INTEREST 587,191 652,169
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,886,593 2,540,506
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 12,255,734 $ 12,398,525
ACCENTURE LTD
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended August 31, For the Year Ended August 31,
2009 2008 2009 2008
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 254,692 $ 434,820 $ 1,589,963 $ 1,691,751
Depreciation, amortization and asset impairments 127,582 136,957 498,591 491,421
Restructuring cost 252,566 - 252,566 -
Reorganization cost (benefit) 3,435 4,383 (3,293 ) 22,872
Share-based compensation expense 109,988 95,254 452,823 377,365
Minority interest 51,284 115,443 348,183 505,437
Change in assets and liabilities/Other, net 247,267 243,823 21,369 (285,598 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,046,814 1,030,680 3,160,202 2,803,248
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (75,321 ) (86,734 ) (243,455 ) (320,368 )
Purchases of businesses and investments, net of cash acquired (24,099 ) (53,642 ) (29,487 ) (298,110 )
Other investing, net 3,838 14,532 27,768 294,484
Net cash used in investing activities (95,582 ) (125,844 ) (245,174 ) (323,994 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common shares 63,087 77,981 404,710 440,967
Purchases of common shares (525,128 ) (608,844 ) (1,855,384 ) (2,261,234 )
Cash dividends paid - - (378,446 ) (333,685 )
Other financing, net (1,362 ) 6,508 (21,183 ) (7,565 )
Net cash used in financing activities (463,403 ) (524,355 ) (1,850,303 ) (2,161,517 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 51,374 (104,144 ) (125,823 ) (29,373 )
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 539,203 276,337 938,902 288,364
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 4,002,459 3,326,423 3,602,760 3,314,396
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 4,541,662 $ 3,602,760 $ 4,541,662 $ 3,602,760
SOURCE: Accenture
Accenture
Roxanne Taylor, +1 (917) 452-5106
roxanne.taylor@accenture.com
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