Wolters Kluwer acquires StandardFusion

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Wolters Kluwer (OTC:WTKWY) completed the acquisition of StandardFusion on January 9, 2026 for approximately €32 million in cash. StandardFusion is a cloud-based governance, risk and compliance (GRC) provider whose 2024 unaudited gross revenues were ~€4 million (C$6 million), ~94% recurring. StandardFusion will be integrated into the TeamMate audit and assurance platform to create a unified audit + GRC offering with >150 compliance frameworks and enterprise workflows. The deal brings ~40 FTEs to Wolters Kluwer and is expected to deliver a ROIC above the company’s after-tax WACC (8%) within 3–5 years, with an immaterial near-term impact on adjusted earnings.

Positive

• Acquisition price of €32M cash
• 94% recurring revenue mix on €4M 2024 revenue
• Targeted ROIC > 8% within 3–5 years
• Integration into TeamMate creates unified audit + GRC platform

Negative

• 2024 gross revenue of €4M is small versus the €32M purchase price
• Near-term impact on adjusted earnings described as immaterial but not quantified

PRESS RELEASE

Wolters Kluwer acquires StandardFusion

Acquisition strengthens Wolters Kluwer’s global leadership in audit and GRC by delivering a unified platform for audit, risk, control, and compliance management

Alphen aan den Rijn — January 9, 2026 — Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) has today signed and completed the acquisition of StandardFusion, a global provider of cloud-based governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, based in Vancouver, Canada, for approximately €32 million in cash. 

Integrated Platform, Driving Risk and Compliance Oversight 

StandardFusion will be integrated into CP & ESG’s leading audit and assurance platform, TeamMate, creating a comprehensive offering that delivers a unified solution for audit and GRC. This strategic acquisition positions TeamMate to meet growing demand for integrated risk and control oversight, as organizations around the world face heightened regulatory requirements and increased cybersecurity threats.

“Uniting TeamMate and StandardFusion creates a single, powerful platform for audit and GRC, combining deep assurance expertise with automated compliance and integrated risk management. This integration enables faster evidence collection, smarter cross-framework control mapping, and truly continuous compliance, helping our customers strengthen resilience, accelerate insight, and lead with trust,” said Frans Klaassen, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wolters Kluwer Audit & Assurance and Corporate Tax.

Enterprise-Ready and Built for Scale 

The StandardFusion platform is enterprise-ready, featuring granular workflows and a robust library of over 150 compliance frameworks that customers can leverage to ensure proper controls and compliance. Integration with TeamMate’s cloud-based, AI-enabled platform will provide a single source of truth, align all three lines of defense, and enhance quality assurance, reporting, and compliance capabilities.

“Joining Wolters Kluwer is a pivotal step for StandardFusion,” said Mirek Pijanowski, CEO of StandardFusion. “Our existing risk and compliance offerings help enterprises worldwide with fast time-to-value and flexible solutions. Now, integrated with TeamMate, we can combine our GRC modules with a leading global internal audit solution while leveraging CP & ESG’s world-wide organization to support the needs of medium and large enterprises. Together, we’ll invest in technology driven by deep customer insights, delivering confidence and outcomes at scale.”

In 2024, the acquired StandardFusion solutions had un-audited gross revenues of approximately €4 million (C$6 million) of which approximately 94% were recurring in nature. The acquisition is expected to achieve a return on invested capital (ROIC) above Wolters Kluwer’s after-tax weighted average cost of capital (8%) within 3 to 5 years. Around 40 FTEs will join Wolters Kluwer as a result of this transaction. The acquisition is expected to have an immaterial impact on Wolters Kluwer adjusted earnings in the near term.

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About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions, 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 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,600 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands.   

For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.  

Forward-looking Statements and Other Important Legal Information
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FAQ

What did Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) pay to acquire StandardFusion on January 9, 2026?

Wolters Kluwer paid approximately €32 million in cash to acquire StandardFusion.

How large were StandardFusion’s revenues and recurring revenue percentage in 2024?

StandardFusion reported unaudited 2024 gross revenues of about €4 million (C$6 million), with ~94% recurring.

How will the StandardFusion deal affect TeamMate and product offering for WTKWY?

StandardFusion will be integrated into TeamMate to provide a unified audit, risk, control, and compliance platform with >150 frameworks.

What is the expected financial return and timing for Wolters Kluwer’s acquisition of StandardFusion?

The acquisition is expected to achieve a ROIC above Wolters Kluwer’s after-tax WACC (8%) within 3–5 years.

How many employees will join Wolters Kluwer from StandardFusion?

Around 40 FTEs will join Wolters Kluwer as a result of the transaction.