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Snapshot of Accenture Performance - Q4 & FY07
Snapshot of Accenture Performance - Q4 & FY07
Financial Highlights Q4 & FY07*:
- Accenture reported a strong quarter and fiscal year. All operating groups and geographies recording their highest ever revenue with double digit growth (in USD terms), both on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Annual revenue on the lower side of guided range as performance of outsourcing was weaker compared to consulting. For Q4 FY07, consulting grew at 22% Y/Y to $3.1 billion while outsourcing revenue was up 16.9% Y/Y; total new bookings were at a record $4.9 billion.
- Achieved double digit EPS growth of 22% for FY 07; annual EPS at $ 1.97 which exceeded the guided range of $ 1.94 to $ 1.96.
* Figures for FY 2006 reflects adjustments relating to the financial impact of resolution of contracts with the National Health Service (NHS) in England and related adjustments & tax benefits
Operating Highlights Q4 & FY07:
- Utilization in Q4 FY07 at 84% and for FY07 at 85%.
- DSO reduced to 31 days in fiscal '07 from 37 days in fiscal '06.
- Q4 revenue growth driven by consulting in EMEA and outsourcing in America; going forward management sees continued strength in consulting; Accenture plans to double its management consultants as demand surges in Europe and Asia.
- Despite an overall weaker performance from outsourcing it was strong in EMEA geographies; management concentrating on smaller contracts of shorter duration but average rate per contract is steady and renewal rate higher.
- Financial services business was driven by EMEA led by banking; in America capital markets and insurance delivered solid growth.
- Management informed that there was no impact from sub-prime on business as of date.
- Management sees a healthy US & global economy and continued investment in businesses by competition and clients; expected business from discretionary spending of clients at a single digit figure.
- 60,000 new hires in FY07, total employees at 170,000, a 21% growth over FY06; Accenture employs 71,000 people outside the U.S., including 35,000 in India and 11,000 in the Philippines. Hiring is accelerating in countries such as Brazil. Attrition stable at 18% for full year and quarter.
- Spending more than $250 million to expand technology and advisory services over the next 3 years.