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Share Buyback Transaction Details July 30 – August 3, 2026

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Wolters Kluwer (ADR: WTKWY, Euronext: WKL) reported that between July 30 and August 3, 2026, it repurchased 97,784 ordinary shares for a total of €6.8 million, at an average price of €69.86 per share.

According to the company, this completes a previously disclosed €80 million third-party share repurchase agreement running from May 7 to August 3, 2026. Year-to-date under the 2026 buyback program, Wolters Kluwer has cumulatively repurchased 3,597,332 shares for €243.9 million, at an average price of €67.79 per share. The repurchased shares are held as treasury shares and are intended to be cancelled for capital reduction.

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  • €6.8 million spent to repurchase 97,784 shares at €69.86 in late July–early August 2026
  • Completion of third-party share repurchase agreement totaling €80 million from May 7 to August 3, 2026
  • Year-to-date 2026 buybacks reach 3,597,332 shares for €243.9 million at €67.79 average price
  • Repurchased shares designated for capital reduction via share cancellation

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PRESS RELEASE                                        

Share Buyback Transaction Details July 30 – August 3, 2026

Alphen aan den Rijn – August 4, 2026 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 97,784 of its own ordinary shares in the period from July 30, 2026, up to and including August 3, 2026, for €6.8 million and at an average share price of €69.86.

The previously disclosed third-party agreement to repurchase €80 million in shares starting May 7, 2026, up to and including August 3, 2026, has hereby been fulfilled.

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 3,597,332               243.967.79

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 July 30 and August 3, 2026?

Wolters Kluwer repurchased 97,784 shares for €6.8 million between July 30 and August 3, 2026. According to Wolters Kluwer, the average price paid was €69.86 per share, and the shares will be held as treasury stock for later cancellation.

How much has Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) spent on its 2026 share buyback program so far?

Wolters Kluwer has spent €243.9 million on share repurchases in 2026 to date. According to Wolters Kluwer, this covers 3,597,332 shares under the 2026 program, at an average repurchase price of €67.79 per share.

What is the size and status of Wolters Kluwer’s €80 million third-party buyback agreement in 2026?

Wolters Kluwer entered a €80 million third-party share repurchase agreement from May 7 to August 3, 2026. According to Wolters Kluwer, this agreement has now been fully fulfilled with the latest buyback transactions.

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

The repurchased shares are held as treasury shares and intended for capital reduction. According to Wolters Kluwer, these shares will be used for share cancellation, reducing the company’s outstanding share count over time.

What does the 2026 Wolters Kluwer share buyback mean for WTKWY shareholders?

The 2026 buyback removes 3,597,332 shares from public float once cancelled. According to Wolters Kluwer, the repurchased shares are earmarked for capital reduction, which can concentrate ownership among remaining WTKWY and WKL shareholders.

What were Wolters Kluwer’s recent annual revenues mentioned alongside the 2026 buyback update?

Wolters Kluwer reported €6.1 billion in 2025 annual revenues. According to Wolters Kluwer, the company operates in more than 40 countries, serves customers in over 180 countries, and employs about 21,100 people worldwide.