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Share Buyback Transaction Details August 6 – August 12, 2026

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Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY, Euronext: WKL) reported that it repurchased 28,866 ordinary shares between August 6 and August 12, 2026 for a total of €2.0 million, at an average price of €70.34 per share. These repurchases form part of the 2026 share buyback program of up to €500 million, announced on February 25, 2026.

Year-to-date in 2026, the company has repurchased 3,626,198 shares for €246.2 million at an average price of €67.89. For the period from August 6 to December 28, 2026, a third party has been engaged to execute €256 million of buybacks. Repurchased shares are held as treasury stock and intended for capital reduction through cancellation.

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  • Weekly buyback of 28,866 shares for €2.0 million at €70.34 average
  • Year-to-date 2026 buybacks of 3,626,198 shares for €246.2 million at €67.89 average
  • Total 2026 program size up to €500 million in share repurchases
  • New mandate for a third party to execute €256 million of buybacks through December 28, 2026
  • Treasury shares designated for capital reduction via share cancellation

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PRESS RELEASE                                        

Share Buyback Transaction Details August 6 – August 12, 2026

Alphen aan den Rijn – August 13, 2026 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 28,866 of its own ordinary shares in the period from August 6, 2026, up to and including August 12, 2026, for €2.0 million and at an average share price of €70.34.

These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 25, 2026, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to €500 million during 2026.

The cumulative amounts repurchased in the year to date under this program are as follows:

Share Buyback 2026

PeriodCumulative shares repurchased in period Total consideration
(€ million)
Average share price
(€)
2026 to date 3,626,198               246.267.89

For the period starting August 6, 2026, up to and including December 28, 2026, we have engaged a third party to execute €256 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 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 €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,100 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.

MediaInvestors/Analysts
Stefan KloetMeg Geldens
Associate DirectorVice President
Global CommunicationsInvestor Relations
  
press@wolterskluwer.comir@wolterskluwer.com

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 share buyback did Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) complete between August 6 and 12, 2026?

Wolters Kluwer repurchased 28,866 shares for €2.0 million at an average price of €70.34. According to Wolters Kluwer, these transactions form part of its 2026 share buyback program of up to €500 million announced in February 2026.

How many shares has Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) bought back in 2026 so far?

Year-to-date 2026, Wolters Kluwer has repurchased 3,626,198 shares for €246.2 million at an average price of €67.89. According to Wolters Kluwer, these cumulative figures reflect progress under its €500 million 2026 buyback program.

What is the total size of Wolters Kluwer’s 2026 share buyback program (WTKWY)?

Wolters Kluwer intends to repurchase up to €500 million of shares during 2026. According to Wolters Kluwer, this framework underpins the weekly buybacks and includes a €256 million mandate to a third party from August 6 to December 28, 2026.

How will Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) use the shares repurchased under the 2026 buyback?

Repurchased shares are added as treasury stock and intended for capital reduction through cancellation. According to Wolters Kluwer, this approach reduces the share count over time, aligning the buyback program with long-term capital structure management objectives.

What role does the third party play in Wolters Kluwer’s 2026 share buyback (WTKWY)?

From August 6 to December 28, 2026, a third party will execute €256 million of buybacks on Wolters Kluwer’s behalf. According to Wolters Kluwer, these purchases must comply with relevant regulations and the company’s Articles of Association.

How significant is Wolters Kluwer’s 2026 buyback relative to its 2025 revenue (WTKWY)?

Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 revenue of €6.1 billion, compared with a planned 2026 buyback of up to €500 million. According to Wolters Kluwer, this shows a sizeable capital return relative to its annual revenue base.