Wolters Kluwer releases 2023 Annual Report
06 Mars 2024 - 8:11AM
Wolters Kluwer releases 2023 Annual Report
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. 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.
Annual General Meeting of ShareholdersThe 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. The agenda
includes a proposal to distribute a total dividend over the 2023
financial year of €2.08 per ordinary share. If approved, this will
result in a final dividend of €1.36 per ordinary share. The agenda
will include proposals to appoint Mr. David Sides and to reappoint
Mr. Jack de Kreij and Ms. Sophie Vandebroek 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 KluwerWolters 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 €5.6 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, follow us on
LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
Media ContactPaul LyonSenior Director, External
CommunicationsGlobal Branding, Communications &
MarketingWolters KluwerMobile: +44 7765 391 824
Paul.Lyon@wolterskluwer.com
Investor Relations ContactMeg GeldensVice
PresidentInvestor RelationsWolters KluwerTel:+31 172 64
1407Meg.Geldens@wolterskluwer.com
Forward-looking Statements and Other Important Legal
InformationThis 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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