PRESS RELEASE
Wolters Kluwer releases 2023 Annual Report
Alphen aan den Rijn - March 6, 2024 - Wolters Kluwer, a global leader of
professional information, software solutions, and services, today published its
2023 Annual Report, available on the Wolters Kluwer website
(https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/investors/financials/annual-reports). The
Annual Report provides detailed insights into Wolters Kluwer's financial and
non-financial performance during 2023, including the company's Environmental,
Social and Governance (ESG) achievements.
Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chair of the Executive Board, commented: "The passion
and commitment of our global team allowed us to deliver on our goals.
Achievements included the creation of our new Corporate Performance & ESG
division, plans to advance our own sustainability performance, and investments
in advanced technology, such as Artificial Intelligence. We are focused on
delivering value for our customers, offering rewarding careers for our employees
and generating returns for shareholders."
In addition to the company's regular reporting, this year's Annual Report
includes Wolters Kluwer's initial double materiality assessment, conducted in
accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
guidelines. The company also provides expanded details on material
sustainability matters. This includes its full scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. The sustainability statements are structured following ESRS
guidelines, in preparation for compliance with the Corporate Sustainability
Reporting Directive (CSRD) and ESRS for the future 2024 Annual Report.
An XBRL version in the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) is available on
the website. (https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/investors/financials/annual-
reports)
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
The 2023 financial statements, as included in the 2023 Annual Report, will be
proposed for adoption at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on May
8, 2024.
The full AGM agenda with explanatory notes and the convocation notice are
available on the Wolters Kluwer website.
(https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/investors/governance/agms/previously-held-
agms) The agenda includes a proposal to distribute a total dividend over the
2023 financial year of EUR2.08 per ordinary share. If approved, this will result
in a final dividend of EUR1.36 per ordinary share. The agenda will include
proposals to appoint Mr. David Sides
(https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/news/wolters-kluwer-nominates-mr-david-sides-
for-appointment-to-supervisory-board) and to reappoint Mr. Jack de Kreij
(https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/about-us/supervisory-board) and Ms. Sophie
Vandebroek (https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/about-us/supervisory-board) as
members of the Supervisory Board. The agenda will also include an amendment of
the Articles of Association and a proposal to adopt the remuneration policy for
the members of the Supervisory Board.
The AGM will be held in a hybrid format, enabling shareholders to attend, ask
questions, and vote virtually or in person.
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About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer N.V. (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software
solutions, 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 2023 annual revenues of EUR5.6 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.
For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com
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Media Contact
Paul Lyon
Senior Director, External Communications
Global Branding, Communications & Marketing
Wolters Kluwer
Mobile: +44 7765 391 824
Paul.Lyon@wolterskluwer.com (mailto:Paul.Lyon@wolterskluwer.com)
Investor Relations Contact
Meg Geldens
Vice President
Investor Relations
Wolters Kluwer
Tel:+31 172 64 1407
Meg.Geldens@wolterskluwer.com (mailto:mailto@meg.geldens@wolterskluwer.com)
Forward-looking Statements and Other Important Legal Information
This report 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 global pandemics, such as COVID-19; 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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