Wolters Kluwer completes capital reduction

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Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) has completed a capital reduction through the cancellation of 6 million treasury shares, as approved by shareholders at the May 15, 2025 Annual General Meeting. Following this action, the company's total issued ordinary shares have decreased to 232,516,153 from 238,516,153.

The company now holds 2,793,930 shares in treasury, representing 1.20% of total issued ordinary shares. Wolters Kluwer has notified the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) of these changes. The company may retain some treasury shares for future share-based incentive schemes.

Positive

• Successful completion of share cancellation program reducing share count by 6 million shares
• Reduction in share count potentially improves earnings per share metrics
• Maintains flexibility with remaining treasury shares for incentive schemes

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• None.

PRESS RELEASE

Wolters Kluwer completes capital reduction

Alphen aan den Rijn – September 19, 2025 – Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information solutions, software and services, announces today that it has completed the reduction in share capital approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 15, 2025.

The company confirms that 6,000,000 ordinary shares held in treasury have now been cancelled. The total number of issued ordinary shares is therefore reduced to 232,516,153 (previously 238,516,153).

Following this cancellation, the number of shares held in treasury is now 2,793,930 and, in accordance with regulatory requirements, Wolters Kluwer has notified the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) of the change in its issued share capital and that it currently holds 1.20% of total issued ordinary shares.

Shares repurchased by the company are added to and held as treasury shares, to be used for capital reduction purposes through share cancellation. Part of these treasury shares may be retained and used to meet future obligations under share-based incentive schemes.

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About Wolters
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 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 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 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, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Global Communications	Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer	Investor Relations
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Forward-looking statements and other important legal information 
This press release 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

How many shares did Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) cancel in its capital reduction?

Wolters Kluwer cancelled 6 million ordinary shares that were held in treasury.

What is Wolters Kluwer's new total number of issued shares after the capital reduction?

Following the cancellation, Wolters Kluwer's total number of issued ordinary shares is 232,516,153, reduced from 238,516,153.

How many treasury shares does Wolters Kluwer currently hold?

Wolters Kluwer currently holds 2,793,930 shares in treasury, representing 1.20% of total issued ordinary shares.

What was the purpose of Wolters Kluwer's share cancellation?

The share cancellation was executed for capital reduction purposes, with some treasury shares being retained for potential future share-based incentive schemes.

When did shareholders approve this capital reduction?

The capital reduction was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 15, 2025.