Wolters Kluwer releases 2023 Annual Report

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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 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. 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.