ACN · Accenture plc

Accenture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture plc, closed a public offering of $5.0 billion aggregate principal amount of notes across five series. The offering included $300 million floating rate notes due 2029 (SOFR plus 0.70%), $1.0 billion 4.750% senior notes due 2029, $1.5 billion 5.000% senior notes due 2031, $1.1 billion 5.300% senior notes due 2033, and $1.1 billion 5.600% senior notes due 2036. Each series is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Accenture plc. The notes were issued under an indenture dated October 4, 2024, with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company as trustee. Aggregate net proceeds were approximately $4.979 billion, after underwriting discounts and before expenses. The offering increases Accenture's consolidated debt and will be used for general corporate purposes, though the filing does not specify further. The notes are rated Aa3 (stable) by Moody's and AA- (stable) by S&P, reflecting the strong credit profile of Accenture. The transaction enhances Accenture's capital structure flexibility and liquidity.