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Share Buyback Transaction Details June 20 – June 26, 2024

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Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, announced the repurchase of 117,148 ordinary shares between June 20, 2024, and June 26, 2024. This repurchase amounted to €18.0 million at an average price of €154.00 per share. The buyback is part of a larger program announced on February 21, 2024, aiming to repurchase shares worth €1 billion in 2024. As of now, 3,582,421 shares have been repurchased for a cumulative €515.7 million at an average price of €143.95 per share. Wolters Kluwer has engaged third parties to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks from May 2, 2024, to December 27, 2024. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through cancellation. More detailed information and weekly updates on the share buyback program are available on the company's website.

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Share Buyback Transaction Details June 20 – June 26, 2024

Alphen aan den Rijn – June 27, 2024 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, today reports that it has repurchased 117,148 of its own ordinary shares in the period from June 20 2024, up to and including June 26, 2024, for €18.0 million and at an average share price of €154.00.

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 3,582,421515.7143.95

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 is the share buyback amount for WKL between June 20 and June 26, 2024?

Wolters Kluwer repurchased 117,148 shares for €18.0 million between June 20 and June 26, 2024.

What is the average share price for Wolters Kluwer buybacks in late June 2024?

The average share price for the buybacks between June 20 and June 26, 2024, was €154.00.

How many shares has Wolters Kluwer repurchased in 2024 to date?

Wolters Kluwer has repurchased 3,582,421 shares in 2024 so far.

What is the total consideration for Wolters Kluwer's share buyback in 2024?

The total consideration for the share buyback in 2024 is €515.7 million.

What is the aim of Wolters Kluwer's 2024 share buyback program?

The 2024 share buyback program aims to repurchase shares worth €1 billion.

How much of the share buyback will third parties execute for Wolters Kluwer?

Third parties will execute approximately €647 million of the buybacks.

When is the period for third parties executing buybacks for Wolters Kluwer?

The period for third parties to execute buybacks is from May 2, 2024, to December 27, 2024.

What will Wolters Kluwer do with the repurchased shares?

The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through cancellation.

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