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Accenture is a leading management consulting, technology services and outsourcing organization. Through continuous innovation, Accenture helps enterprises and governments create value and achieve excellence. With deep industry and business process expertise, extensive global resources, and proven experience, Accenture can flexibly deploy the best people, skills, and high-tech means to provide clients with high-performance professional services and help them improve business performance. Accenture operates in 48 countries worldwide with over 126,000 employees. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2005, net revenue was US$15.55 billion. Please visit Accenture's website *. Accenture actively invests in the Greater China market. We have been doing business in Hong Kong and Taiwan for over 20 years. In 1993, we formally established Accenture Shanghai Branch in mainland China; in 1994, the Beijing Branch was established. In 2002, we established Accenture Delivery Centers in Dalian and Shanghai to support our global outsourcing business. In 2004, with the establishment of Accenture Guangzhou Branch, we further strengthened our business in South China. Currently, Accenture has six branches in Greater China (Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Taipei), with a workforce of over 2,100 people. Accenture has become one of the few institutions in Greater China capable of providing innovative services to both multinational groups and local enterprises. We help multinational companies better explore the Chinese market, while also conducting extensive cooperation with leading local enterprises and government agencies. Our business in China grows together with the Chinese economy; therefore, we attach great importance to the Chinese market, and currently 80% of our clients are local Chinese enterprises. Our business is mainly divided into five operating segments by industry, including 18 industry groups, enabling us to serve clients in major industries. Our industry focus gives us an in-depth understanding of opportunities, development trends, issues, and applicable technologies in each industry, allowing us to tailor innovative solutions for clients and provide standardized consulting and technology services across many clients. In terms of capabilities, we offer a range of management consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services. We provide comprehensive services and solutions to cross-industry clients, helping them identify and seize opportunities and calmly address various challenges. Our capability experts work with industry experts to help clients achieve their business goals more effectively and quickly. Our business process outsourcing services target specific industries and/or business functions, providing outsourcing services to numerous clients through standardized operating models. Our client service teams consist of various professionals, including industry experts, capability experts, and professionals familiar with local markets. In addition, professionals at Accenture Delivery Centers assist client service teams in providing rapid, reliable, cost-effective solutions using rigorous methodologies and advanced technology. Research and innovation are key factors in our success, so we invest up to approximately US$250 million annually in research and development. With these R&D investments, we help clients develop innovative business strategies and technologies, commercialize and promote them, and develop marketable solutions for clients. Our research and innovation projects aim to provide clients with forward-looking insights for creating innovative solutions and formulate strategies targeting high-performance enterprises. Accenture's unique advantage lies in both designing winning strategies for clients and having strong implementation capabilities to help them realize their strategic vision. Our projects in China cover a wide range of industries and various types of solutions. We provide transformation consulting and services to large state-owned enterprises, helping them become more market-oriented. We develop and adjust strategies for enterprises wishing to enter new business areas or enhance competitiveness. We also offer consulting services in organizational restructuring and personnel performance management. Furthermore, in the fields of e-commerce and information system consulting services, Accenture has maintained a leading position in the Chinese market. ©2006 Accenture All Rights Reserved