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Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has successfully completed its acquisition of Brightflag, a global provider of legal spend and matter management software. The completion follows the initial agreement announcement made on May 29, 2025. Brightflag's software solutions specialize in legal spend management and matter management, complementing Wolters Kluwer's legal technology portfolio. The acquisition marks a strategic move by Wolters Kluwer to strengthen its position in the legal technology sector.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory ha completato con successo l'acquisizione di Brightflag, un fornitore globale di software per la gestione della spesa legale e delle pratiche. Il completamento segue l'annuncio dell'accordo iniziale fatto il 29 maggio 2025. Le soluzioni software di Brightflag sono specializzate nella gestione della spesa legale e delle pratiche, integrandosi perfettamente con il portafoglio di tecnologie legali di Wolters Kluwer. Questa acquisizione rappresenta una mossa strategica di Wolters Kluwer per rafforzare la propria posizione nel settore della tecnologia legale.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory ha completado con éxito la adquisición de Brightflag, un proveedor global de software para la gestión del gasto legal y de asuntos. La finalización sigue al anuncio del acuerdo inicial realizado el 29 de mayo de 2025. Las soluciones de software de Brightflag se especializan en la gestión del gasto legal y de asuntos, complementando la cartera de tecnología legal de Wolters Kluwer. La adquisición representa un movimiento estratégico de Wolters Kluwer para fortalecer su posición en el sector de la tecnología legal.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory는 법률 비용 및 사건 관리 소프트웨어의 글로벌 제공업체인 Brightflag의 인수를 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 이번 완료는 2025년 5월 29일에 발표된 초기 계약에 따른 것입니다. Brightflag의 소프트웨어 솔루션은 법률 비용 관리와 사건 관리에 특화되어 있으며, Wolters Kluwer의 법률 기술 포트폴리오를 보완합니다. 이번 인수는 Wolters Kluwer가 법률 기술 분야에서의 입지를 강화하기 위한 전략적 조치입니다.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory a finalisé avec succès l'acquisition de Brightflag, un fournisseur mondial de logiciels de gestion des dépenses juridiques et des dossiers. Cette finalisation fait suite à l'annonce de l'accord initial faite le 29 mai 2025. Les solutions logicielles de Brightflag sont spécialisées dans la gestion des dépenses juridiques et des dossiers, complétant ainsi le portefeuille de technologies juridiques de Wolters Kluwer. Cette acquisition constitue une démarche stratégique de Wolters Kluwer pour renforcer sa position dans le secteur des technologies juridiques.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory hat die Übernahme von Brightflag, einem globalen Anbieter von Software für Rechtskosten- und Fallmanagement, erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Der Abschluss folgt auf die Bekanntgabe der ursprünglichen Vereinbarung am 29. Mai 2025. Die Softwarelösungen von Brightflag sind auf das Management von Rechtskosten und Fällen spezialisiert und ergänzen das Portfolio der Rechtstechnologie von Wolters Kluwer. Die Übernahme stellt einen strategischen Schritt von Wolters Kluwer dar, um seine Position im Bereich der Rechtstechnologie zu stärken.
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  • Strategic expansion into legal spend and matter management software market
  • Strengthens Wolters Kluwer's legal technology portfolio
  • Acquisition of established global provider in legal software solutions
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PRESS RELEASE

Wolters Kluwer completes acquisition of Brightflag

Alphen aan den Rijn June 11, 2025 — Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has today completed the previously announced acquisition of Brightflag, a global provider of legal spend and matter management software. The agreement was originally signed and announced on May 29, 2025.

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About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information solutions, software 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 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,900 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, 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).

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About Brightflag
Brightflag’s AI-powered enterprise legal management (ELM) platform provides Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, and heads of legal operations with visibility into work and spend, tools that improve productivity, and insights needed to operate strategically. Brightflag customers benefit from automatic monthly software updates and a proactive, consultative customer service team whose mission is to make them better month after month and year after year.

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FAQ

What company did Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) acquire in June 2025?

Wolters Kluwer acquired Brightflag, a global provider of legal spend and matter management software.

When was the Wolters Kluwer-Brightflag acquisition agreement initially announced?

The acquisition agreement was initially announced on May 29, 2025.

What type of software does Brightflag provide?

Brightflag provides legal spend and matter management software solutions.

Which division of Wolters Kluwer completed the Brightflag acquisition?

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory division completed the Brightflag acquisition.
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