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Accenture weighs $1.5 billion sale of China business
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Accenture is exploring a sale of its Greater China business that could value the unit at up to $1.5 billion, the Financial Times reported. The firm hired JPMorgan after unsolicited interest over the past year. Greater China covers mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Accenture reported $74.2 billion revenue for the year ended August 2026.
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What It Means For You
- A sale could free capital for Accenture's AI services push and acquisitions.
- Clients in Greater China may see ownership change if private equity or strategic buyers bid.
- Accenture may keep a minority stake for continuity, the report said.
What's Happening
- Livemint summarised the Financial Times account of a JPMorgan-led strategic review.
- Western firms face tighter China rules on moving sensitive data across borders.
- McKinsey and others have scaled back China operations under those constraints.
What The FT Reported
- Accenture operates in more than 120 territories worldwide.
- Shares had risen 85 percent from June lows after a stronger long-term AI outlook, the FT said.
- CFO Angie Park said disposals could form part of capital strategy.
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