Summary
Accenture plc's 2012 10-K filing highlights a company that has successfully navigated a complex economic environment to achieve revenue growth. The company reported net revenues of $27.86 billion, an increase of 9% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currency year-over-year. This growth was driven by strong performance in outsourcing services, which saw a 16% increase in U.S. dollars and 19% in local currency, outperforming consulting services. The company operates across five key segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. Geographic performance was robust, with the Americas showing 13% local currency growth, EMEA at 8%, and Asia Pacific at a strong 18%. Despite global economic uncertainties, Accenture demonstrated resilience, supported by its global delivery model and strategic investments in areas like analytics, cloud computing, and mobility. The company also continued its share repurchase program, returning value to shareholders.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $29.78B |
| Cost of Revenue | $20.79B |
| Gross Profit | $8.99B |
| R&D Expenses | $559.61M |
| Operating Expenses | $25.91B |
| Operating Income | $3.87B |
| Interest Expense | $15.06M |
| Net Income | $2.55B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.97 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.84 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 643.13M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 727.39M |
Key Highlights
- 1Accenture reported net revenues of $27.86 billion for fiscal year 2012, a 9% increase in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currency compared to fiscal year 2011.
- 2Outsourcing services significantly outperformed consulting, with net revenues increasing 16% in U.S. dollars (19% in local currency) versus a 4% increase in consulting net revenues (6% in local currency).
- 3The company operates through five distinct operating groups: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources, all showing year-over-year revenue growth in local currency for fiscal year 2012.
- 4Geographically, Asia Pacific demonstrated the strongest growth with an 18% increase in local currency net revenues, followed by the Americas (13%) and EMEA (8%).
- 5Accenture maintained a strong liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents increasing to $6.6 billion as of August 31, 2012.
- 6The company continued its share repurchase program, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, with $1.96 billion in Class A ordinary shares repurchased in fiscal year 2012.