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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
7. Shareholders’ Equity
Dividends
Our dividend activity during the six months ended February 28, 2021 is as follows:
 Dividend Per
Share
Accenture plc Class A
Ordinary Shares
Accenture Canada Holdings
Inc. Exchangeable Shares
Total Cash
Outlay
Dividend Payment DateRecord DateCash OutlayRecord DateCash Outlay
November 13, 2020$0.88 October 13, 2020$557,419 October 9, 2020$633 $558,052 
February 12, 20210.88 January 14, 2021560,425 January 12, 2021617 561,042 
Total Dividends$1,117,844 $1,250 $1,119,094 
The payment of the cash dividends also resulted in the issuance of an immaterial number of additional restricted share units to holders of restricted share units.
Subsequent Event
On March 17, 2021, the Board of Directors of Accenture plc declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.88 per share on its Class A ordinary shares for shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2021 payable on May 14, 2021. The payment of the cash dividend will result in the issuance of an immaterial number of additional restricted share units to holders of restricted share units.