埃森哲Accenture plc (ACN) 2016年年度报告「NYSE」.pdf

1、6strategy|consulting|digital|technology|operations Annual Report2 10LEADINGIN THE NEWFROM OUR CHAIRMAN&CEOPIERRE NANTERMEDELIVERINGIN FISCAL 2016Here are some highlights:We delivered strong new bookings of$35.4 billion,a 7 percent increase in local currency.We grew net revenues 10.5 percent in local

2、 currency to a record$32.9 billion.We delivered diluted earnings per share of$6.45,compared with$4.76 in fiscal 2015.After excluding$1.11 per share in gains on the sale of businesses in fiscal 2016 and a$0.06 per share pension settlement charge in fiscal 2015,adjusted EPS of$5.34 in fiscal 2016 incr

3、eased 11 percent.Our operating margin was 14.6 percent,a 10 basis-point expansion from our adjusted fiscal 2015 operating margin of 14.5 percent,which excludes the 20 basis-point impact of the pension settlement charge.We generated free cash flow of$4.1 billion and returned$4.0 billion in cash to sh

4、areholders through dividends and share repurchases.We announced a 10 percent increase in our semi-annual dividend shortly after fiscal year-end.Accenture delivered outstanding financial results in fiscal 2016,demonstrating that our growth strategy is resonating with our clients and that we continue

5、to execute very well.We met or exceeded all of the objectives in our initial business outlook for the year.I am particularly pleased that we delivered double-digit revenue growth in local currency for the second year in a row,gaining significant market share.We also generated strong new bookings and

6、 delivered excellent earnings per share and free cash flowenabling us to return substantial cash to shareholders while making significant investments in our business.Our durable and balanced performanceacross industries,businesses and geographic regionsis particularly impressive in the context of a