CorporateInvestorsMay 11, 2012

Wolters Kluwer determination of 2011 stock dividend ratio

The stock dividend ratio has been determined on the basis of the volume weighted average share price of Wolters Kluwer nv during the period from May 7 up to and including May 11, 2012.

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services, announced today the determination of the stock ratio of the dividend for 2011 as approved by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 25, 2012.

Wolters Kluwer announced that the cash or stock distribution has been fixed as follows:

  • €0.68 In cash; or
  • For every 19 ordinary shares (of par €0.12) one new ordinary share (of par €0.12) to be charged to the share premium reserve or if so desired to the other reserves.

The stock dividend ratio has been determined on the basis of the volume weighted average share price of Wolters Kluwer N.V. during the period from May 7 up to and including May 11, 2012. The cash distribution will be payable and the shares will be delivered as per May 15, 2012.

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; 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.

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer (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 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,600 people worldwide.

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