Accenture is looking at selling its Greater China business in a deal that could be worth up to USD 1.5 billion. There’s no official news about the potential deal, but the company has recently hired JP Morgan to review its options after receiving interest from possible buyers over the past year. The business covers mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Private equity firms and other companies may be interested in buying it. However, a sale is not certain.
The possibility of the sale arose as Accenture looks to focus on areas with better growth prospects, especially AI. As more companies use AI to manage work and serve customers, demand for these services is changing the consulting business. Accenture expects revenue to grow by 3% to 6% in the 2027 financial year and predicts to return at least USD 9.5 billion to shareholders in cash.
A trade deal could help Accenture put more focus on markets and services that it sees as having stronger growth potential. However, currently, JP Morgan and Accenture both denied any comments about this move.
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How the Sale Could Support Accenture’s AI Plans
If Accenture sells the Greater China section to some other company, it may use the deal amount to buy AI firms, develop new services, train staff, or improve its offers to clients. The company already spends heavily on growth. In the 2025 financial year, it spent about USD 1.5 billion on 23 acquisitions and USD 1 billion on staff training and development.
The money could help Accenture build on these plans or return more cash to shareholders. The possible deal could mark a change in Accenture’s global plans. However, until a sale is confirmed, its next move remains uncertain. The decision will show how the company balances its business in China with its growing focus on AI and other services.