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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 repurchase of 133,009 of its own ordinary shares from October 10 to October 16, 2024, for €20.8 million at an average share price of €156.45. This is part of a larger €1 billion share buyback program for 2024, announced on February 21, 2024.
The cumulative repurchases for 2024 to date amount to 5,574,757 shares for a total of €820.8 million, at an average price of €147.24. From May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties have been engaged to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks within legal limits.
Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through share cancellation. Detailed transaction information and weekly progress reports are available on the company's website.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 140,926 of its own ordinary shares from October 3 to October 9, 2024, for €21.4 million at an average share price of €151.58. This is part of a larger €1 billion share buyback program for 2024, announced on February 21, 2024.
The cumulative amount repurchased year-to-date under this program is 5,441,748 shares for a total consideration of €800.0 million at an average share price of €147.01. From May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties have been engaged to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks on behalf of the company.
Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through share cancelation. Detailed transaction information and weekly progress reports are available on the company's website.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 138,773 of its own ordinary shares from September 26 to October 2, 2024, for a total of €21.3 million at an average share price of €153.55. This is part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on February 21, 2024, for the year 2024.
The cumulative repurchases for 2024 to date amount to 5,300,822 shares for a total consideration of €778.7 million at an average share price of €146.89. From May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties have been engaged to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks on behalf of the company.
Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through share cancelation. Detailed transaction information and weekly progress reports are available on the company's website.
Wolters Kluwer, a leading provider of professional information and software solutions, has achieved the highest ranking among AEX-listed large cap companies in the Netherlands in the 18th edition of the Dutch Female Board Index 2024. The company ranks second overall among all Dutch listed companies. Wolters Kluwer's current gender diversity statistics show:
- 50% female representation on the Executive Board
- 50% female representation on the Supervisory Board
- 40% female representation among divisional chief executives
The index, compiled by Professor Mijntje Lückerath at TIAS School for Business and Society, reveals that newly appointed females on executive board positions of Dutch listed companies increased to 32% from 13% a year earlier. The percentage of newly appointed females at the Supervisory Board level remained relatively stable at 53%.
Wolters Kluwer, a leading provider of professional information and software solutions, has secured the number two ranking in the global Business & Professional Services Category on Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies list for the second consecutive year. The company also ranks second among the 16 Dutch-based companies on the list.
This prestigious ranking, published by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, evaluated over 1,000 companies globally based on 230,000 ratings from 70,000 respondents across 20 countries and 23 industries. The survey recognizes companies that have earned the confidence of consumers, investors, and employees through quality products, fair wages, and effective leadership.
Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chair of the Board of Wolters Kluwer, expressed honor at the recognition, emphasizing the company's commitment to integrity, innovation, and customer focus. Wolters Kluwer serves professionals in healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, and corporate performance and ESG sectors in over 180 countries, including most Fortune 500 companies.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 133,942 of its own ordinary shares from September 19 to 25, 2024, for a total of €21.0 million at an average share price of €156.50. This is part of a larger €1 billion share buyback program for 2024, announced on February 21, 2024.
The cumulative amount repurchased year-to-date under this program is 5,162,049 shares for a total consideration of €757.3 million at an average share price of €146.71. From May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties have been engaged to execute approximately €647 million of buybacks on behalf of the company.
Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through share cancellation. Detailed transaction information and weekly progress reports are available on the company's website.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 132,097 of its own ordinary shares from September 12 to 18, 2024, for €20.7 million at an average share price of €156.50. This is part of a larger €1 billion share buyback program for 2024, announced on February 21, 2024.
The company has repurchased a total of 5,028,107 shares year-to-date, with a total consideration of €736.4 million at an average share price of €146.45. Wolters Kluwer 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 and used for capital reduction through share cancelation. Detailed transaction information and weekly progress reports are available on the company's website.
Wolters Kluwer has completed a significant capital reduction approved by shareholders in May 2024. The company has cancelled 10 million ordinary shares held in treasury, reducing its total issued ordinary shares from 248,516,153 to 238,516,153. After this cancellation, Wolters Kluwer now holds 2,345,322 shares in treasury, representing 0.98% of total issued ordinary shares. The company has notified the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) of these changes in its issued share capital.
This move is part of Wolters Kluwer's strategy to use repurchased shares for capital reduction through share cancellation. Some treasury shares may be retained for future obligations under share-based incentive schemes.
Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) has nominated Anjana Harve for appointment to its Supervisory Board. The proposal will be submitted at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on October 28, 2024. Ms. Harve, currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at BJ's Wholesale Club, brings extensive IT expertise and leadership experience to the role. She has previously held Global CIO positions at Fresenius Medical Care and Hillrom, as well as a senior role at Novartis.
Ann Ziegler, Chair of the Supervisory Board, expressed excitement about the nomination, highlighting Ms. Harve's experience in overseeing complex IT projects globally, particularly in the Healthcare sector. Ms. Harve holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BS in Computer Science Engineering from Bangalore University, India.
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) has reported the repurchase of 141,242 of its own ordinary shares from September 5 to September 11, 2024. The total cost was €21.5 million at an average share price of €151.95. This is part of a larger €1 billion share buyback program for 2024, announced on February 21, 2024.
The cumulative repurchases for 2024 to date amount to 4,896,010 shares for a total of €715.7 million at an average price of €146.18. From May 2 to December 27, 2024, third parties will execute approximately €647 million of buybacks on behalf of Wolters Kluwer. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and used for capital reduction through share cancellation.