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Accenture (ACN) director awarded additional shares from RSU anti-dilution

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Uotani Masahiko reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Accenture plc director Masahiko Uotani received an award of 9 Class A ordinary shares on a grant/award basis, with no purchase price. This award stems from Restricted Share Units adjusted under anti-dilution provisions to reflect Accenture’s payment of a cash dividend. Following this transaction, Uotani directly holds 1,249 Class A ordinary shares.

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Insider Uotani Masahiko
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A ordinary shares 9 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A ordinary shares — 1,249 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 9 Class A ordinary shares Grant/award acquisition on May 15, 2026
Grant price $0.0000 per share Price for the 9 granted Class A ordinary shares
Shares held after transaction 1,249 Class A ordinary shares Direct holdings following the grant to Masahiko Uotani
Transaction type Grant, award, or other acquisition Transaction code A, non-derivative
Restricted Share Units (RSUs) financial
"Grant of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions"
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a form of employee pay where a company promises to give shares (or their cash value) to workers after certain conditions, usually time or performance, are met. For investors, RSUs matter because they can increase the number of shares outstanding and signal how management is being paid and incentivized—think of them as delayed bonuses that convert into ownership when vesting conditions are satisfied.
anti-dilution provisions financial
"pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions of previously granted RSU awards"
Anti-dilution provisions are contract terms that protect an investor’s percentage ownership when a company issues new shares at a lower price than the investor originally paid. They work like an automatic recalculation of split pieces when a pie gets cut into more slices, preserving the investor’s relative stake and reducing unexpected losses of ownership and voting power, which matters because it affects potential control, future returns, and valuation of an investment.
cash dividend financial
"to reflect Accenture plc's payment of a cash dividend"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
Class A ordinary shares financial
"security_title: Class A ordinary shares"
Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Uotani Masahiko

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ACCENTURE
500 W. MADISON STREET

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60661

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Accenture plc [ ACN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A ordinary shares05/15/2026A9(1)A$01,249D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Grant of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions of previously granted RSU awards, to reflect Accenture plc's payment of a cash dividend.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Danika Haueisen, Attorney-in-Fact for Masahiko Uotani05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Accenture (ACN) director Masahiko Uotani report?

Masahiko Uotani reported receiving 9 Accenture Class A ordinary shares as a grant or award. The filing classifies this as a non-derivative acquisition, tied to previously granted RSU awards and recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share.

Why did Masahiko Uotani receive additional Accenture (ACN) shares?

Uotani received the additional shares due to anti-dilution provisions in earlier RSU awards. These provisions adjust RSUs to reflect Accenture’s payment of a cash dividend, ensuring the original economic value of the awards is maintained after the dividend.

How many Accenture (ACN) shares does Masahiko Uotani hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Uotani directly holds 1,249 Class A ordinary shares of Accenture. This figure includes the 9 new shares received through the grant or award related to the anti-dilution adjustment of previously granted RSU awards.

Was Masahiko Uotani’s Accenture (ACN) share transaction an open-market purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. It is coded as an “A” transaction, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition. The filing shows 9 shares acquired at $0.0000 per share rather than bought on the open market.