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Holders of Class X ordinary shares are not entitled to receive dividends and are not entitled to be paid any amount upon a winding-up of Accenture plc. Accenture plc may redeem, at its option, any Class X ordinary share for a redemption price equal to the par value of the Class X ordinary share. Class X ordinary shares are not transferable without the consent of Accenture plc. Class A ordinary shares issuable upon redemption/exchange of noncontrolling interests (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Redemption Or Exchange Of Noncontrolling Interests Weighted average Class A ordinary shares issuable upon redemption/exchange of noncontrolling interests of Accenture Holdings plc and Accenture Canada Holdings Inc, entities that are consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements. Accenture Holdings plc and Accenture Canada Holdings Shares can be redeemed or exchanged for Accenture plc Class A Ordinary shares. 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