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The WTKWY news page tracks company communications and market-relevant updates for Wolters Kluwer S/ADR, which represents American Depositary Receipts of Wolters Kluwer N.V. Wolters Kluwer describes itself as a global leader in professional information solutions, software, and services for sectors such as healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, and corporate performance and ESG.
News for Wolters Kluwer often centers on portfolio moves, technology developments, and capital allocation decisions. Recent press releases include the planned and completed acquisitions of Libra Technology GmbH, a Berlin-based provider of AI technology for legal professionals, and StandardFusion, a global provider of cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance solutions. These updates highlight the company’s focus on AI-enabled legal research, document analysis, and integrated audit and GRC platforms through solutions like Libra AI assistant and the TeamMate internal audit platform.
Investors and professionals following WTKWY can also expect announcements on divestments and corporate structure changes, such as the completion of the divestment of the Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting (FRR) unit to Regnology group, as well as capital structure actions including share buyback programs, share cancellations, and capital reductions. Trading updates provide insight into trends in recurring and cloud software revenues, divisional performance in Health, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, Legal & Regulatory, and Corporate Performance & ESG, and the geographic mix of revenues.
Governance-related news, such as nominations and appointments to the Supervisory Board, is another regular theme, reflecting the company’s oversight structure. Users interested in WTKWY can use this news feed to monitor how Wolters Kluwer is evolving its product portfolio, AI capabilities, and financial policies over time, based on information released directly by the company.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the completion of share repurchases from November 28 to December 4, 2024, acquiring 102,800 ordinary shares at an average price of €158.97, totaling €16.3 million.
This activity is part of the company's €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024. Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 6,346,656 shares at an average price of €148.53, with total consideration of €942.7 million.
For the period from May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties have been engaged to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and eventually canceled for capital reduction purposes.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 103,600 ordinary shares from November 21-27, 2024, for €16.2 million at an average price of €156.28 per share. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024. Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 6,243,856 shares for €926.3 million at an average price of €148.36.
The company has engaged third parties to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks from May 2 to December 27, 2024. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through share cancelation.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 130,000 of its own ordinary shares between November 14-20, 2024, at an average price of €154.42, totaling €20.1 million. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024. Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 6,140,256 shares at an average price of €148.22, with total consideration of €910.1 million. The company has engaged third parties to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks from May 2 to December 27, 2024. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares for capital reduction through cancellation.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 120,200 of its own ordinary shares between November 7-13, 2024, for €19.3 million at an average share price of €160.45. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024. Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 6,010,256 shares for €890.1 million at an average price of €148.09. From May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties will execute approximately €647 million of buybacks. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares for capital reduction through share cancelation.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 112,600 of its own ordinary shares between October 31 and November 6, 2024, for €17.8 million at an average price of €158.01 per share. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024.
Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 5,890,056 shares for a total of €870.8 million at an average price of €147.84. The company has engaged third parties to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks from May 2 to December 27, 2024. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares for capital reduction through share cancelation.
Wolters Kluwer reports strong performance in the first nine months of 2024 with total revenues up 6% in constant currencies and organically. Recurring revenues (83% of total) grew 7% organically, while cloud software revenues (18% of total) increased 16%. The company's adjusted operating profit rose 8% in constant currencies with improved margins. Regional performance showed North America growing 6%, Europe 5%, and Asia Pacific & ROW 7% organically. The company maintains its full-year 2024 guidance and is on track with its €1 billion share buyback program, having completed approximately 85%. A new €100 million share buyback program is planned for early 2025.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 75,351 of its own ordinary shares between October 24-28, 2024, for €11.9 million at an average price of €158.54 per share. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024. Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 5,777,456 shares for €853.0 million at an average price of €147.64. From May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties will execute approximately €647 million of buybacks. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares for capital reduction through share cancelation.
Wolters Kluwer announces the appointment of Anjana Harve as Member of the Supervisory Board, approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders with 78.91% of voting share capital represented. The appointment is effective immediately with a four-year term until 2029. Harve currently serves as Executive Vice President and CIO at BJ's Wholesale Club, and previously held positions as Global CIO at Fresenius Medical Care and Hillrom, as well as Global Head of Commercial Technology Services at Novartis.
Wolters Kluwer's 2024 Future Ready Lawyer Survey reveals significant adoption of AI technologies in the legal sector. 76% of corporate legal departments and 68% of law firms use GenAI weekly, with over a third using it daily. The survey of 700 lawyers across the US and nine European countries shows strong confidence in managing AI-driven changes, with 60% expecting AI efficiencies to impact billable hours.
Key findings include: 73% of staff required to work in-office four or more days weekly; 58% of law firms and 73% of corporate legal departments planning increased AI investment over three years; and only 29% of law firms and 41% of corporate legal departments feeling very prepared for rising ESG expertise demands.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 127,348 ordinary shares between October 17-23, 2024, for €20.2 million at an average price of €158.66 per share. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024. Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 5,702,105 shares for €841.0 million at an average price of €147.49.
The company has engaged third parties to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks from May 2 to December 27, 2024. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and canceled for capital reduction purposes.