Share Buyback Transaction Details December 21 – December 27, 2023

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Wolters Kluwer (WKL) Repurchases 92,431 Ordinary Shares for €12.0 Million, Completing 2023 Share Buyback Program Totaling €1 Billion

  

Share Buyback Transaction Details December 21 – December 27, 2023

December 28, 2023 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leading provider of expert solutions, insights and services for professionals, today reports that it has repurchased 92,431 of its own ordinary shares in the period from December 21, 2023, up to and including December 27, 2023, for €12.0 million and at an average share price of €129.54.

The previously disclosed third-party agreement to repurchase €197 million in shares starting November 2, 2023, up to and including December 27, 2023, has hereby been fulfilled and the total 2023 share buyback for €1 billion has hereby also been completed.

The cumulative amounts repurchased to date under this year’s buyback program are as follows:

Share Buyback 2023

Period	Cumulative shares repurchased in period	Total consideration (€ million)	Average share price (€)
2023 to date	8,738,518	1000.0	114.44

For the period starting January 2, 2024, up to and including February 19, 2024, we have mandated a third party to execute €100 million in share buybacks on our behalf, within the limits of relevant laws and regulations (in particular Regulation (EU) 596/2014) and the company’s Articles of Association

Repurchased shares are added to and held as treasury shares and will be used for capital reduction purposes or to meet obligations arising from share-based incentive plans.

Further information is available on our website:

• Download the share buyback transactions excel sheet for detailed individual transaction information.
• Weekly reports on the progress of our share repurchases.
• Overview of share buyback programs.
  
  

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals in healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, and corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.  

Wolters Kluwer reported 2022 annual revenues of €5.5 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 20,900 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).

For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Forward-looking Statements and Other Important Legal Information
This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by words such as “expect”, “should”, “could”, “shall” and similar expressions. Wolters Kluwer cautions that such forward-looking statements are qualified by certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from what is contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, general economic conditions; conditions in the markets in which Wolters Kluwer is engaged; behavior of customers, suppliers, and competitors; technological developments; the implementation and execution of new ICT systems or outsourcing; and legal, tax, and regulatory rules affecting Wolters Kluwer’s businesses, as well as risks related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. In addition, financial risks such as currency movements, interest rate fluctuations, liquidity, and credit risks could influence future results. The foregoing list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Wolters Kluwer disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

This press release contains information which is to be made publicly available under Regulation (EU) 596/2014.

 

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• 2023.12.28 Share Buyback Transactions December 21 - December 27 2023

FAQ

How many shares did Wolters Kluwer repurchase in the period from December 21, 2023, to December 27, 2023?

Wolters Kluwer repurchased 92,431 of its own ordinary shares in that period.

What was the total amount spent on share buybacks during the specified period?

The total amount spent on share buybacks during the period was €12.0 million.

What was the average share price at which Wolters Kluwer repurchased its shares?

The average share price at which Wolters Kluwer repurchased its shares was €129.54.

Has Wolters Kluwer completed its 2023 share buyback program?

Yes, Wolters Kluwer has completed its 2023 share buyback program totaling €1 billion.

What are the cumulative amounts repurchased to date under the 2023 buyback program?

As of now, Wolters Kluwer has repurchased 8,738,518 shares for a total consideration of €1000.0 million, with an average share price of €114.44.

What will Wolters Kluwer do with the repurchased shares?

The repurchased shares will be added to and held as treasury shares and will be used for capital reduction purposes or to meet obligations arising from share-based incentive plans.