| Decision | Consent granted Section 13(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand |
| Decision date | 10 December 2025 |
| Pathway | Significant business assets |
| Investment | Acquisition of up to 100% of the shares in CyberCX Holdings Pty Ltd |
| Consideration | Withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 |
| Applicant | Accenture Australia Holdings Pty Ltd United States of America 17% |
| Vendor | Various individuals and entities with shares in CyberCX Holdings Pty Ltd United States of America 18% |
| Background | The Applicant is an Australian subsidiary of Accenture plc, a multinational information technology and consulting company. Accenture plc is listed on the New York stock exchange. It is buying up to 100% of the shares in Australian company CyberCX Holdings Pty Ltd, which indirectly owns New Zealand company CyberCX New Zealand Limited (Cyber CX NZ). CyberCX NZ is a strategically important business as it produces cybersecurity software which involves the production and maintenance of dual-use technology listed in the Strategic Goods List. Consent was granted as the Applicant has met the investor test criterion. The Minister of Finance has decided that the investment is not contrary to New Zealand’s national interest. |
| More information | Simon Peart Chapman Tripp (Auckland) PO Box 2206 Auckland 1140 |