Share Buyback Transaction Details August 20 – August 26, 2026
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Wolters Kluwer (ADR: WTKWY, Euronext: WKL) reported that it repurchased 35,866 ordinary shares between August 20 and August 26, 2026 for a total of €2.5 million, at an average price of €68.66. These transactions form part of the 2026 share buyback program of up to €500 million announced on February 25, 2026.
According to Wolters Kluwer, cumulative 2026 repurchases have reached 3,728,273 shares for €253.2 million, at an average price of €67.92. For the period from August 6 to December 28, 2026, a third party has been engaged to execute an additional €256 million of buybacks. Repurchased shares are held as treasury shares for future capital reduction through cancellation.
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- 35,866 shares repurchased August 20–26, 2026 for €2.5 million
- 2026 year-to-date buybacks total 3,728,273 shares for €253.2 million
- Average repurchase prices disclosed: €68.66 for the week, €67.92 year-to-date
- Third party mandated to execute €256 million of buybacks August 6–December 28, 2026
- Repurchased shares designated as treasury stock for future capital reduction via cancellation
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Share Buyback Transaction Details August 20 – August 26, 2026
Alphen aan den Rijn – August 27, 2026 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 35,866 of its own ordinary shares in the period from August 20, 2026, up to and including August 26, 2026, for
These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 25, 2026, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to
The cumulative amounts repurchased in the year to date under this program are as follows:
Share Buyback 2026
| Period | Cumulative shares repurchased in period | Total consideration (€ million) | Average share price (€) |
| 2026 to date | 3,728,273 | 253.2 | 67.92 |
For the period starting August 6, 2026, up to and including December 28, 2026, we have engaged a third party to execute
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:
- Download the share buyback transactions excel sheet for detailed individual transaction information.
- Weekly reports on the progress of our share repurchases.
- Overview of share buyback programs.
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 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 2025 annual revenues of
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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