Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) signed a letter of intent to acquire beNext on September 7, 2021. beNext's 160 highly skilled professionals would join OCTO Technology, a subsidiary of Accenture. The acquisition requires prior consultation with the relevant works councils and would be subject to customary closing conditions. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) completed the acquisition of beNext on October 13, 2021. Herv? de Kervasdou? of Beylouni Carbasse Gu?ny Valot Vernet acted as legal advisor to beNext. Antoine Caillard of Baker & McKenzie advised Accenture.