Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): September 24, 2009

 

 

Accenture plc

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Ireland   001-16565   98-0627530

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1 Grand Canal Square,

Grand Canal Harbour,

Dublin 2, Ireland

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

Not Applicable

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

 

 

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On September 24, 2009, the Irish High Court approved the reduction of share premium (similar to additional paid-in capital) to establish distributable reserves on the unconsolidated balance sheet of Accenture plc. The establishment of distributable reserves was required to enable Accenture plc to pay dividends and buy back shares in the future.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: September 25, 2009   ACCENTURE PLC
  By:  

/s/ Douglas G. Scrivner

  Name:   Douglas G. Scrivner
  Title:   General Counsel and Secretary