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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer today announced that Karen Abramson, CEO of its Corporate Performance (CP) & ESG Division, has been named a Gold Stevie® Award winner for Female Executive of the Year at the 2025 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Award has been hailed as the world's premier business award. Abramson won th. ...

Core Insights - Wolters Kluwer has signed an agreement to acquire Libra Technology GmbH, a provider of AI technology for legal professionals, for a total amount that could reach €90 million, with €30 million paid upfront and the remainder contingent on performance targets [2][5]. Company Overview - Libra Technology GmbH, founded in 2023, has developed the Libra AI-Assistant, a platform designed to assist law firms and corporate legal departments in legal research and document analysis within a secure environment [3][5]. - The company has a growing customer base in Germany and other European countries, indicating a strong market presence [3]. Strategic Implications - The integration of Libra's AI technology with Wolters Kluwer's established legal content will create a comprehensive solution for legal research and document management, enhancing efficiency and security for clients [4]. - This acquisition complements Wolters Kluwer's existing AI solutions and is expected to accelerate its ambitious AI roadmap, providing greater value to legal professionals [5]. Financial Projections - The Libra AI-Assistant is projected to generate an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of approximately €5 million by the end of the year [5]. - The acquisition is anticipated to yield a return on invested capital (ROIC) equal to or greater than the company's weighted average cost of capital after tax (8%) within three to five years [5]. Company Background - Wolters Kluwer reported a revenue of €5.9 billion in 2024 and operates in over 180 countries, employing approximately 21,600 people [6].

Core Insights - Wolters Kluwer has signed an agreement to acquire Libra Technology GmbH for up to €90 million, with €30 million as an upfront payment and the remainder contingent on performance targets [2][4] - The acquisition aims to integrate Libra's AI technology with Wolters Kluwer's legal content, creating a comprehensive solution for legal research, drafting, review, and document analysis [3][4] - Libra's AI assistant is expected to generate approximately €5 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by the end of 2025, and the acquisition is projected to achieve a return on invested capital (ROIC) at or above 8% within 3-5 years [4] Company Overview - Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information solutions and services across various sectors, including legal and regulatory, with reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion in 2024 [5][6] - The company operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 21,900 people worldwide, serving customers in more than 180 countries [6] - Wolters Kluwer is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and included in major indices such as AEX and Euro Stoxx 50 [7]

Core Insights - Wolters Kluwer has signed an agreement to acquire Libra Technology GmbH for up to €90 million, with an upfront payment of €30 million and the remainder contingent on performance targets [2][4] - The acquisition aims to integrate Libra's AI technology with Wolters Kluwer's legal content, creating a comprehensive solution for legal research and document analysis [3][4] - Libra's AI assistant is expected to generate approximately €5 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2025, and the acquisition is projected to achieve a return on invested capital at or above 8% within 3-5 years [4] Company Overview - Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information solutions and services across various sectors, including legal and regulatory, with reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion in 2024 [5][6] - The company operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 21,900 people, serving customers in more than 180 countries [6] - Wolters Kluwer is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and included in major indices such as AEX and Euro Stoxx 50 [7]

Core Insights - Wolters Kluwer has repurchased 76,100 ordinary shares for €7.4 million at an average price of €97.01 from November 6 to November 12, 2025 [1][2] - The company has initiated a share buyback program with a total budget of up to €200 million, running from November 6, 2025, to February 23, 2026 [2] - Cumulatively, 7,534,644 shares have been repurchased in 2025, totaling €1,007.3 million at an average price of €133.69 [2] Share Buyback Program - The share buyback program aims to repurchase shares within the limits of relevant laws and regulations, specifically Regulation (EU) 596/2014 [2] - Shares repurchased will be held as treasury shares and are intended for capital reduction through share cancellation [3] Company Overview - Wolters Kluwer reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion in 2024 and operates in over 40 countries, employing approximately 21,900 people [5] - The company provides professional information solutions, software, and services across various sectors including healthcare, tax, accounting, and legal [4]

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Core Insights - Wolters Kluwer reported a 6% organic growth for the first nine months of 2025, with significant momentum in the third quarter across various sectors including Health, Tax & Accounting, and Corporate Performance & ESG [4][10]. Financial Performance - Nine-month revenues increased by 5% in reporting currency, with a 2% negative impact from currency translation due to the U.S. dollar's depreciation against the Euro. In constant currencies, revenues rose by 7% [5]. - Recurring revenues, which account for 84% of total revenues, maintained a 7% organic growth, while non-recurring revenues declined by 2% [6]. - Adjusted operating profit for the nine months increased by 15% in constant currencies, with an improved profit margin driven by sectors such as Health and Tax & Accounting [8][10]. - Nine-month adjusted free cash flow rose by 17% in constant currencies, benefiting from favorable working capital movements [10][17]. Segment Performance - Health segment revenues grew by 4% in constant currencies, with organic growth at 5%. Clinical Solutions saw a 7% organic growth [9][11]. - Tax & Accounting revenues increased by 9% in constant currencies, with organic growth at 7% [11][14]. - Financial & Corporate Compliance revenues rose by 7% in constant currencies, with organic growth at 4% [12]. - Legal & Regulatory revenues grew by 7% in constant currencies, with organic growth at 6% [13]. - Corporate Performance & ESG revenues increased by 8% in constant currencies, with organic growth also at 8% [14]. Cash Flow and Debt Management - Total acquisition spending for the first nine months was €839 million, primarily for the acquisitions of RASI and Brightflag [18]. - As of September 30, 2025, net debt stood at €4,404 million, reflecting cash flow allocated to dividends, share repurchases, and acquisitions [19]. Shareholder Returns - A share buyback program of up to €1 billion was completed on November 3, 2025, with a new mandate signed for an additional €200 million repurchase from November 6, 2025, to February 23, 2026 [10][24]. Sustainability Initiatives - The company achieved a 7% organic reduction in office space in the first nine months of 2025, contributing to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions [21].

Core Insights - Wolters Kluwer has completed a share buyback program totaling €1 billion for the year 2025, fulfilling previously disclosed agreements to repurchase €363 million in shares from July 31, 2025, to November 3, 2025 [2][3] Group 1: Share Buyback Details - During the period from October 30, 2025, to November 3, 2025, the company repurchased 209,553 ordinary shares for a total of €22.2 million, at an average price of €105.96 per share [1] - The cumulative shares repurchased in 2025 amount to 7,458,544 shares, with a total consideration of €999.9 million and an average share price of €134.06 [3] Group 2: Company Overview - Wolters Kluwer reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion for 2024 and operates in over 180 countries, employing approximately 21,900 people [5] - The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, and is a leader in professional information solutions, software, and services across various sectors including healthcare, tax, accounting, and legal [4][5]

Core Viewpoint - Wolters Kluwer has successfully completed a share buyback program totaling €1 billion, with significant repurchases occurring in 2025, including a recent transaction of €22.2 million for 209,553 shares [1][2]. Share Buyback Details - From October 30 to November 3, 2025, the company repurchased 209,553 ordinary shares for €22.2 million at an average price of €105.96 per share [1]. - The total share buyback for 2025 has reached €1 billion, fulfilling previously disclosed agreements to repurchase €363 million in shares [2]. - Cumulatively, 7,458,544 shares have been repurchased in 2025, with a total consideration of €999.9 million and an average share price of €134.06 [2]. Company Overview - Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information solutions, software, and services, serving customers in over 180 countries and employing approximately 21,900 people [4][5]. - The company reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion for 2024 and is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands [5].