Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) entered into an agreement to acquire 65% majority stake in DLB Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. on December 16, 2025. Upon the closing of the transaction, DLB?s approximately 620 employees, led by David Quirk and Neil Chauhan, will join forces with Accenture?s Industry X practice.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals. Alex Miska of Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to DLB Associates.
Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) completed the acquisition of 65% majority stake in DLB Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. on January 22, 2026.
Accenture plc specializes in management consulting, technology services and outsourcing services. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- consulting services (50.4%);
- outsourcing services (49.6%).
Net sales break down by sector of activity into automotive/distribution/trips/transport (30.1%), health and public services (21.2%), financial services (18.3%), communication/media/high technology (16.4%), and other (14%).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Europe/Middle East/Africa (35.4%), Americas (50.3%) and Asia/Pacific (14.3%).
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