South Dakota Investment Council boosted its position in shares of Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN – Free Report) by 19.2% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 70,450 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after buying an additional 11,349 shares during the period. South Dakota Investment Council’s holdings in Accenture were worth $13,970,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. This repurchase authorization permits the information technology services provider to purchase up to 2.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Why Are Accenture Shares Soaring TodayAccenture announced a and a new quarterly dividend, providing a direct boost to shareholder returns.