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Share Buyback Transaction Details June 13 – June 19, 2024

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Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) announced that it repurchased 128,507 of its ordinary shares between June 13 and June 19, 2024, for €19.7 million at an average price of €152.97 per share.

This buyback is part of a larger €1 billion share repurchase program initiated on February 21, 2024. To date, the company has repurchased 3,465,273 shares for a total of €497.6 million at an average price of €143.60 per share.

Wolters Kluwer has appointed third parties to execute approximately €647 million in buybacks from May 2, 2024, to December 27, 2024, in compliance with EU regulations and the company's Articles of Association. Repurchased shares are held as treasury shares and will be canceled to reduce capital.

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  • Repurchased 128,507 shares for €19.7 million.
  • Average repurchase price of €152.97 per share.
  • 3,465,273 shares repurchased year-to-date for €497.6 million.
  • Average year-to-date repurchase price of €143.60 per share.
  • €1 billion buyback program in progress.
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PRESS RELEASE                                        

Share Buyback Transaction Details June 13 – June 19, 2024

Alphen aan den Rijn – June 20, 2024 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, today reports that it has repurchased 128,507 of its own ordinary shares in the period from June 13 2024, up to and including June 19, 2024, for €19.7 million and at an average share price of €152.97.

These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024, under which we intend to repurchase shares for €1 billion during 2024.

The cumulative amounts repurchased in the year to date under this program are as follows:

Share Buyback 2024

PeriodCumulative shares repurchased in period Total consideration
(€ million)
Average share price
(€)
2024 to date 3,465,273497.6143.60

For the period starting May 2, 2024, up to and including December 27, 2024, we have engaged third parties to execute approximately €647 million of 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.

Shares repurchased are added to and held as treasury shares and will be used for capital reduction purposes through share cancelation.

Further information is available on our website:

For more information about Wolters Kluwer, please visit: www.wolterskluwer.com.

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About Wolters Kluwer

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

Wolters Kluwer reported 2023 annual revenues of €5.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 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, Euro Stoxx 50 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, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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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; conditions created by pandemics; 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.

Elements of this press release contain or may contain inside information about Wolters Kluwer within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014/EU). Trademarks referenced are owned by Wolters Kluwer N.V. and its subsidiaries and may be registered in various countries.

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FAQ

What are the details of Wolters Kluwer's share buyback from June 13 to June 19, 2024?

Wolters Kluwer repurchased 128,507 shares for €19.7 million at an average price of €152.97 per share.

How much has Wolters Kluwer spent on share repurchases in 2024?

As of June 19, 2024, Wolters Kluwer has spent €497.6 million to repurchase 3,465,273 shares.

What is the average share price of Wolters Kluwer's repurchase in 2024?

The average share price for Wolters Kluwer's repurchase in 2024 is €143.60.

What is the goal of Wolters Kluwer's share buyback program?

Wolters Kluwer aims to repurchase shares worth €1 billion in 2024 for capital reduction through share cancellation.

Who is executing Wolters Kluwer's share buybacks in 2024?

Wolters Kluwer has engaged third parties to execute approximately €647 million in buybacks from May 2 to December 27, 2024.

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