Core Viewpoint - Wolters Kluwer has signed a binding agreement to divest its Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting (FRR) unit to Regnology Group GmbH for an enterprise value of approximately €450 million, allowing the company to focus on its core banking compliance and corporate legal services [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the FRR unit generated revenues of €123 million, accounting for about 10% of the total revenues of the FCC division [3]. - Wolters Kluwer reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion for 2024 [5]. Strategic Rationale - The divestment will enable Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance to concentrate on developing its existing positions in U.S. banking compliance and corporate legal and compliance services [2]. - Regnology aims to leverage FRR's expertise to enhance its regulatory and risk solutions, expanding into new territories and accelerating its vision for unified reporting solutions [3]. Transaction Details - The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and employee consultations, with an expected completion date in fall 2025 [3]. - Wolters Kluwer anticipates recording a non-benchmark capital gain upon completion of the divestment [3].