10 nominees · 7 ballot items.
Appointment of ten directors (Proposal 1); non-binding vote on executive compensation (Proposal 2); approval of Amended SIP (Proposal 3); non-binding ratification of auditor and binding authorization of board remuneration (Proposal 4); Irish law proposals: board authority to issue shares (Proposal 5); board authority to opt-out of pre-emption rights (Proposal 6); determine the price range for re-allotment of treasury shares (Proposal 7).
Election of ten director nominees to Accenture plc’s Board at the annual meeting.
Advisory vote approving the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
Approve amendments to the Accenture SIP to add shares, extend its term and adjust administration.
Ratify KPMG LLP as independent auditor and authorize the Board to determine its remuneration (and for the Audit Committee to pre-approve non-audit services).
Renewal of authority under Irish law to issue up to 20% of issued ordinary share capital for 18 months.
Renewal of authority to opt-out of pro-rata subscription rights in certain share issuances.
Renewal of the price range (minimum 95% of closing price; maximum 120%) for re-allotment of treasury shares, valid for 18 months.
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.01% | 39,983,869 | $7.9B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.33% | 28,810,831 | $5.7B |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.47% | 23,069,941 | $4.6B |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.94% | 19,559,410 | $3.9B |
| 5 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.93% | 19,500,578 | $3.9B |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.04% | 13,562,774 | $2.7B |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.92% | 12,809,362 | $2.5B |
| 8 | Sanders Capital, LLC | 1.68% | 11,197,806 | $2.2B |
| 9 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 0.99% | 6,604,466 | $1.3B |
| 10 | JPMORGAN CHASE CO | 0.94% | 6,282,242 | $1.2B |
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