Share Buyback Transaction Details March 19 – March 25, 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) repurchased 107,852 ordinary shares between March 19–25, 2026 for €6.9 million at an average price of €64.35. These transactions form part of a 2026 buyback program capped at €500 million. Year‑to‑date repurchases total 1,772,050 shares for €130.1 million (average €73.39).
The company engaged a third party to execute €60 million of buybacks from Feb 27–May 4, 2026; repurchased shares will be held as treasury and used for capital reduction via share cancellation.
Positive
- Weekly repurchase: 107,852 shares (€6.9M) Mar 19–25
- 2026 YTD repurchases: 1,772,050 shares (€130.1M)
- Authorized buyback program: up to €500M in 2026
- Third‑party mandate: €60M executed Feb 27–May 4, 2026
Negative
- Cash deployed YTD: €130.1M reduces available liquidity
- Average YTD share price paid: €73.39, above week average €64.35
PRESS RELEASE
Share Buyback Transaction Details March 19 – March 25, 2026
Alphen aan den Rijn – March 26, 2026 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 107,852 of its own ordinary shares in the period from March 19, 2026, up to and including March 25, 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 | 1,772,050 | 130.1 | 73.39 |
For the period starting February 27, 2026, up to and including May 4, 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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| Global Communications | Investor Relations |
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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.
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