Wolters Kluwer successfully prices €500 million 7-year Eurobond
Rhea-AI Summary
Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) has priced a new €500 million 7-year senior unsecured Eurobond. The bonds were issued at 99.255% with an annual coupon of 3.625%, settling on June 22, 2026 and maturing on June 22, 2033.
The notes are expected to be rated A- by S&P Global Ratings Europe Limited, placed with institutional investors across Europe, and listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
Positive
- Raises €500 million through 7-year senior unsecured Eurobond
- Fixed 3.625% annual coupon locks in medium-term funding cost
- Placement with a broad range of European institutional investors
- Notes expected to receive A- rating from S&P Global Ratings Europe Limited
- Listing on Luxembourg Stock Exchange supports bond trading and visibility
Negative
- New 7-year bonds increase total outstanding debt
- 3.625% annual coupon adds to ongoing interest expense
News Market Reaction – WTKWY
In the Jun 15 session, WTKWY declined 0.54%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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PRESS RELEASE
Wolters Kluwer successfully prices
Alphen aan den Rijn – June 15, 2026 – Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today announced that it has successfully priced a new
The bonds were sold at an issue price of 99.255 per cent and carry an annual coupon of 3.625 per cent. The settlement date has been set for June 22, 2026. The securities were placed with a broad range of institutional investors across Europe.
The senior unsecured bonds will mature on June 22, 2033. The notes are expected to be rated A- by S&P Global Ratings Europe Limited. The net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes.
ABN AMRO, Bank of America, Citigroup, ING Bank and Rabobank acted as joint active bookrunners. The bonds will be listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
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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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