UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2008
ACCENTURE LTD
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-16565
(Commission
File Number)
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98-0341111
(I.R.S. Employer
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Canon’s Court
22 Victoria Street
Hamilton HM12, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(441) 296-8262
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Principal Officers
(e) Grant to Named Executive Officer Under 2001 Accenture Ltd Share Incentive Plan
On December 16, 2008, the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors
of Accenture Ltd (the “Company”) approved a one-time grant of restricted share units to
William D. Green, the Company’s chairman and chief executive officer, under the 2001 Accenture Ltd
Share Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The grant, which is expected to be made on January 1, 2009,
will have a fair market value of $6 million on the date of grant, and will vest in full on January
1, 2012, contingent upon Mr. Green’s continued employment as the Company’s chairman or chief
executive officer until that date. The grant may only vest prior to that date in the event of his
death or disability. The Committee approved the award both in recognition of Mr. Green’s
leadership and to encourage his continued service with the Company. Except as noted herein, the
award will generally be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to the other awards made to
the Company’s named executive officers under the Plan.