Wolters Kluwer Repurchases €34.4M of Own Shares Amid €1B Buyback Program

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information solutions, software, and services, has repurchased 222,303 of its own ordinary shares in the period from June 5 to June 11, 2025, for €34.4 million at an average share price of €154.85. These repurchases are part of a share buyback program announced on February 26, 2025, under which the company intends to repurchase shares for up to €1 billion during 2025.

Wolters Kluwer N.V. (Euronext: WKL) has announced the repurchase of 222,303 of its own ordinary shares between June 5 and June 11, 2025, at an average price of €154.85 per share, totaling €34.4 million. This transaction is part of the company's €1 billion share buyback program, which was announced on February 26, 2025 [1].

The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and will eventually be canceled for capital reduction purposes. This buyback program is a strategic move aimed at enhancing shareholder value and optimizing the company's capital structure. According to the latest financial data, Wolters Kluwer's revenue in 2024 was €5.92 billion, a 5.95% increase from the previous year's €5.58 billion [3].

As of June 12, 2025, the company has repurchased a total of 2,750,306 shares for €427.5 million at an average price of €155.43 since the start of the year. The recent repurchase aligns with the company's broader strategy to reduce its share count and potentially increase earnings per share.

Wolters Kluwer's share buyback program is part of a broader strategy of acquisitions and investments aimed at strengthening its market position and driving growth. In recent months, the company has completed several acquisitions, including the acquisition of Brightflag, an Irish legal software firm, for €425 million in cash [2].

The company has also been actively engaged in various initiatives to improve its financial performance and regulatory compliance. For instance, Wolters Kluwer's latest Regulatory Violations Intelligence Index shows a strategic shift in enforcement activity, with agencies pursuing fewer but substantially higher-value enforcement actions [4].

In conclusion, Wolters Kluwer's recent share repurchase is a significant move that reflects the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value and optimizing its capital structure. The buyback program, along with the company's ongoing acquisitions and strategic initiatives, positions Wolters Kluwer for continued growth and success in the professional information and software solutions market.

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/WTKWY/share-buyback-transaction-details-may-29-june-4-3j3hpmyx3yaj.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WOLTERS-KLUWER-N-V-6291/news/Wolters-Kluwer-N-Wolters-Kluwer-completes-acquisition-of-Brightflag-50215879/
[3] https://stockanalysis.com/quote/ams/WKL/
[4] https://au.finance.yahoo.com/quote/WKL.AS/news/