Share Buybacks
The table below lists our share buyback programs since 2011. In July 2012, Wolters Kluwer introduced a policy to offset the dilution caused by our annual performance share issuance with share repurchases (Anti-dilution Policy). Accordingly, starting in 2012, the share buyback amounts include repurchases to offset the dilution from incentive programs.
Please visit Share Buyback Transactions for a weekly update and to download individual transaction information.
| Date Announced | Share Buyback Program | Status |
| February 24, 2021 | Up to €350 million, in 2021, including amounts to offset dilution from incentive share issuance. |
In progress For a weekly update, see Share Buyback Transactions |
| February 26, 2020 | Up to €350 million, in 2020, including amounts to offset dilution from incentive share issuance. | Completed December 29, 2020: 5.1 million shares repurchased for €350 million (average price €68.41) |
| February 20, 2019 and subsequently expanded | Up to €350 million, in 2019, including amounts to offset dilution from incentive share issuance | Completed December 27, 2019: 5.5 million shares repurchased for €350 million (average price €63.80) |
| February 24, 2016 and subsequently expanded. |
Three-year share buyback program (2016-2018), including repurchases to offset dilution caused by incentive share issuance. Subsequently expanded to include the proceeds of 5 divestitures made in 2017 and 2018. |
2018: completed €550 million 2017: completed €300 million 2016: completed €200 million |
| February 18, 2015 | Up to €140 million, in 2015, including €40 million to offset dilution from incentive share issuance | Completed July 1, 2015: 5.0 million shares purchased for €140 million (average price €28.13) |
| February 19, 2014 | Up to €25 million, in 2014, to offset dilution from incentive share issuance | Completed October 7, 2014: 1.2 million shares purchased for €25 million (average price €21.18) |
| February 20, 2013 | Up to €20 million, in 2013, to offset dilution from incentive share issuance | Completed July 9, 2013: 1.2 million shares purchased for €20 million (average price €16.32) |
| July 25, 2012 | Additional up to €35 million, in 2012, to offset dilution from incentive share issuance | Completed December 31, 2012: 2.4 million shares purchased for €35 million (average price €14.68) |
| February 22, 2012 | Up to €100 million, in 2012 | Completed July 9, 2012: 7.7 million shares purchased for €100 million (average price €13.07) |
