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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) raises $4.979B net in multi-tranche senior notes deal

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Accenture plc, through its wholly owned subsidiary Accenture Capital Inc., completed a multi-tranche senior notes offering. Accenture Capital sold $300,000,000 of floating rate notes due 2029, $1,000,000,000 of 4.750% senior notes due 2029, $1,500,000,000 of 5.000% senior notes due 2031, $1,100,000,000 of 5.300% senior notes due 2033 and $1,100,000,000 of 5.600% senior notes due 2036.

The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Accenture. The aggregate public offering price was $4.997 billion, with estimated net proceeds of approximately $4.979 billion after underwriting discounts and before expenses. The securities were issued under an existing shelf registration on Form S-3 and an Indenture dated October 4, 2024, with specific terms for each series set by an officer’s certificate dated July 10, 2026.

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Large, laddered debt raise with guaranteed notes; impact depends on how proceeds are used.

Accenture Capital Inc. issued multiple senior note tranches totaling an aggregate public offering price of $4.997 billion, with estimated net proceeds of about $4.979 billion. The structure staggers maturities from 2029 to 2036 and mixes floating rate and fixed coupons from 4.750% to 5.600%.

The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Accenture plc, which can support investor demand and potentially lower borrowing costs. The financing sits under an existing Form S-3 shelf and an Indenture dated October 4, 2024, indicating a planned, programmatic approach to accessing capital markets.

Without detail on the specific use of proceeds or Accenture’s leverage levels, the economic impact is best viewed as neutral: this is a sizeable but standard investment-grade style bond issuance, giving Accenture additional long-term funding flexibility.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Floating Rate Notes due 2029 $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount Floating rate notes issued by Accenture Capital Inc. due 2029
4.750% Notes due 2029 $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount 4.750% senior notes due 2029 issued by Accenture Capital Inc.
5.000% Notes due 2031 $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount 5.000% senior notes due 2031 issued by Accenture Capital Inc.
5.300% Notes due 2033 $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount 5.300% senior notes due 2033 issued by Accenture Capital Inc.
5.600% Notes due 2036 $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount 5.600% senior notes due 2036 issued by Accenture Capital Inc.
Aggregate public offering price $4.997 billion Total public offering price for all series of notes
Estimated net proceeds $4.979 billion Net proceeds after underwriting discounts and before expenses
Registration Statement date September 30, 2024 Date of Form S-3 registration statement used for this offering
Underwriting Agreement financial
"pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement dated July 8, 2026 among Accenture Capital"
An underwriting agreement is a contract where a company selling new stocks or bonds hires financial firms to buy those securities and resell them to investors. It matters because the agreement sets the offering price, number of securities, fees and which party bears the risk if sales fall short—think of it as a promise that the sale will happen and a roadmap investors can use to understand how the new securities reach the market.
Indenture financial
"The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated as of October 4, 2024"
An indenture is a legal agreement between a company that borrows money by issuing bonds and the people who buy those bonds. It explains the rules the company must follow, like paying back the money and keeping certain financial promises. This document helps both sides understand their rights and responsibilities.
registration statement on Form S-3 regulatory
"registered under Accenture and Accenture Capital’s registration statement on Form S-3 filed on September 30, 2024"
A registration statement on Form S‑3 is a short, standardized filing a qualified public company uses to register new securities with regulators so they can be sold to investors; think of it as a pre-approved, reusable permission slip that speeds up future offerings. It matters to investors because it lets the company raise money more quickly and cheaply — which can fund growth or pay debt — but may also lead to share dilution or change in ownership, so it affects value and liquidity.
aggregate principal amount financial
"closed the sale of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its floating rate notes"
The aggregate principal amount is the total amount of money borrowed through a bond or loan that the borrower promises to repay. It’s like the original price tag on a loan or bond, showing how much money is involved in the deal. This number matters because it indicates the size of the debt and helps investors understand the scale of the borrowing.
senior notes financial
"4.750% senior notes due 2029, the 2031 Notes, the 2033 Notes and the 2036 Notes"
Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.
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FAQ

What type of securities did Accenture (ACN) recently issue?
Accenture’s subsidiary Accenture Capital Inc. issued multiple series of senior notes, including floating rate notes due 2029 and fixed-rate senior notes due 2029, 2031, 2033 and 2036, all fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Accenture plc.

How much capital did Accenture (ACN) raise in the July 10, 2026 notes offering?
The aggregate public offering price of the notes was $4.997 billion. Estimated net proceeds were approximately $4.979 billion after underwriting discounts and before deducting offering expenses, providing substantial long-term funding to the group.

What are the interest rates on Accenture (ACN) 2026 senior notes tranches?
The offering includes 4.750% senior notes due 2029, 5.000% senior notes due 2031, 5.300% senior notes due 2033 and 5.600% senior notes due 2036. There is also a floating rate tranche due 2029 whose rate varies over time.

Which Accenture (ACN) entity issued and guaranteed the new notes?
The notes were issued by Accenture Capital Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture plc. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Accenture plc, enhancing credit support for investors.

Under what registration did Accenture (ACN) sell the new senior notes?
The sale of the notes was registered under a Form S-3 registration statement filed on September 30, 2024 (File Nos. 333-282399 and 333-282399-02), covering Accenture and Accenture Capital’s offerings of debt securities.

Who managed the underwriting for Accenture (ACN) July 2026 notes offering?
The offering was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acting as managers for the several underwriters named in the agreement.
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 10, 2026

 

LOGO

Accenture plc

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Ireland   001-34448   98-0627530

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

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File Number)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

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1 Grand Canal Square
Grand Canal Harbour
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(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (353) (1) 646-2000

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class  

Trading

Symbol(s)

   Name of each exchange on which
registered
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0000225 per share   ACN   New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On July 10, 2026, Accenture Capital Inc. (“Accenture Capital”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture plc (“Accenture”), closed the sale of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its floating rate notes (the “Floating Rate Notes”) due 2029, $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.750% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”), $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.300% senior notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) and $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.600% senior notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes” and, together with the Floating Rate Notes, the 2029 Notes, the 2031 Notes and the 2033 Notes, the “Notes”) pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement dated July 8, 2026 (the “Underwriting Agreement”) among Accenture Capital, as issuer, Accenture, as guarantor, and BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as managers of the several underwriters named in Schedule II thereto. The sale of the Notes was registered under Accenture and Accenture Capital’s registration statement on Form S-3 filed on September 30, 2024 (File Nos. 333-282399 and 333-282399-02) (the “Registration Statement”). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Accenture.

The aggregate public offering price of the Notes was $4.997 billion and the estimated net proceeds from the offering were approximately $4.979 billion, after deducting underwriting discounts from the public offering price and before deducting offering expenses. The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated as of October 4, 2024 among Accenture Capital, as issuer, Accenture, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “Indenture”), together with an officer’s certificate dated as of July 10, 2026 issued pursuant thereto establishing the terms of each series of the Notes (the “Officer’s Certificate”).

The foregoing descriptions of the Underwriting Agreement, the Indenture, the Officer’s Certificate and the Notes are qualified in their entirety by the terms of such documents. The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein and in the Registration Statement: Exhibits 1.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1 and 5.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.		    Description
1.1    Underwriting Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2026, among Accenture Capital Inc., Accenture plc, BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as managers of the several underwriters named in Schedule II therein
4.1    Officer’s Certificate of Accenture Capital Inc., dated as of July 10, 2026
4.2    Form of Floating Rate Note due 2029 (included in Exhibit 4.1)
4.3    Form of 4.750% Note due 2029 (included in Exhibit 4.1)
4.4    Form of 5.000% Note due 2031 (included in Exhibit 4.1)
4.5    Form of 5.300% Note due 2033 (included in Exhibit 4.1)
4.6    Form of 5.600% Note due 2036 (included in Exhibit 4.1)
5.1    Opinion of Arthur Cox LLP
5.2    Opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
23.1    Consent of Arthur Cox LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
23.2    Consent of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (included in Exhibit 5.2)
104    The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: July 10, 2026   ACCENTURE PLC
  By:  

 

  

/s/ Joel Unruch

  Name:  

 

   Joel Unruch
  Title:  

 

   General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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