Share Buyback Transaction Details July 23 – July 29, 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL, ADR: WTKWY) reported that it repurchased 57,260 ordinary shares between July 23 and July 29, 2026 for a total of €3.6 million, at an average price of €62.10 per share. These transactions form part of the 2026 share buyback program, announced on February 25, 2026, under which the company plans to repurchase up to €500 million of shares during 2026.
According to Wolters Kluwer, buybacks in 2026 to date total 3,499,548 shares for €237.0 million, at an average price of €67.74. A third party has been engaged to execute €80 million of buybacks between May 7 and August 3, 2026. Repurchased shares are held as treasury stock for future capital reduction via cancellation.
Positive
- 57,260 shares repurchased July 23–29, 2026 for €3.6 million at €62.10
- 2026 year-to-date buybacks of 3,499,548 shares for €237.0 million
- Authorized up to €500 million in 2026 share repurchases
- Third party mandated to execute €80 million in buybacks May 7–August 3, 2026
- Repurchased shares designated for capital reduction via cancellation
Negative
- Planned €500 million 2026 buyback implies significant cash outflow
- Year-to-date buybacks of €237.0 million reduce available cash for other uses
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PRESS RELEASE
Share Buyback Transaction Details July 23 – July 29, 2026
Alphen aan den Rijn – July 30, 2026 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 57,260 of its own ordinary shares in the period from July 23, 2026, up to and including July 29, 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 | 3,499,548 | 237.0 | 67.74 |
For the period starting May 7, 2026, up to and including August 3, 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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