Wolters Kluwer jumps following accelerated share buyback program

Wolters Kluwer

18/09/2025 09:13

** Shares in Wolters Kluwer WLSNc.AS rise by 4.7%, after the company announced plans to accelerate its 2025 share buyback program, maintains FY guidance

** The Dutch information services provider now expects to conclude its 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) 2025 share buyback program by early November, 2 months ahead of initial schedule

** "We believe this acceleration is an opportunistic move, likely in response to the recent pressure on the share price," says ING in a note

** Brokerage talks of co's strong free cash flow generation and robust balance sheet, seeing room for incremental buybacks beyond November 3

** Wolters Kluwer also reports trading performance through August remains aligned with its FY25 outlook, with slight organic growth improvements in three divisions compared to the first half of the year

** ING believe these developments support organic growth acceleration in H2 2025, reinforcing confidence in the company’s ability to meet its annual revenue growth guidance

** Stock sits at the top of Amsterdam's AEX index .AEX

($1 = 0.8450 euros)

 (Reporting by Clement Martinot)

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