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2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders adopts all resolutions

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Wolters Kluwer's 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw the adoption of all proposed resolutions. Key highlights include: Stacey Caywood's appointment to the Executive Board, with plans to make her CEO and Chair following Nancy McKinstry's retirement in February 2026. Kevin Entricken was reappointed as CFO for four years, while Ann Ziegler was reappointed to the Supervisory Board for two years. Shareholders approved the 2024 Financial Statements and a total dividend of �2.33 per share, with a final dividend of �1.50 payable in June 2025. KPMG was appointed as external auditor for sustainability statements (2025-2028). The meeting had a 76.69% shareholder representation and approved the Executive Board remuneration policy update.
L'Assemblea Generale Annuale (AGM) 2025 di Wolters Kluwer ha approvato tutte le risoluzioni proposte. Tra i punti salienti: la nomina di Stacey Caywood nel Consiglio Esecutivo, con l'intenzione di nominarla CEO e Presidente dopo il pensionamento di Nancy McKinstry previsto per febbraio 2026. Kevin Entricken è stato riconfermato CFO per altri quattro anni, mentre Ann Ziegler è stata rieletta nel Consiglio di Sorveglianza per due anni. Gli azionisti hanno approvato il Bilancio 2024 e un dividendo totale di �2,33 per azione, con un dividendo finale di �1,50 da corrispondere a giugno 2025. KPMG è stata nominata revisore esterno per le dichiarazioni di sostenibilità (2025-2028). L'assemblea ha registrato una rappresentanza azionaria del 76,69% e ha approvato l'aggiornamento della politica di remunerazione del Consiglio Esecutivo.
La Junta General Anual (AGM) 2025 de Wolters Kluwer aprobó todas las resoluciones propuestas. Entre los puntos destacados: el nombramiento de Stacey Caywood en la Junta Ejecutiva, con planes de convertirla en CEO y Presidenta tras la jubilación de Nancy McKinstry en febrero de 2026. Kevin Entricken fue reelegido como CFO por cuatro años, mientras que Ann Ziegler fue reelegida para la Junta de Supervisión por dos años. Los accionistas aprobaron los Estados Financieros de 2024 y un dividendo total de �2,33 por acción, con un dividendo final de �1,50 a pagar en junio de 2025. KPMG fue nombrada auditor externo para los estados de sostenibilidad (2025-2028). La reunión contó con una representación accionarial del 76,69% y aprobó la actualización de la política de remuneración de la Junta Ejecutiva.
Wolters Kluwer� 2025� 연례 주주총회(AGM)에서 제안� 모든 결의안이 채택되었습니�. 주요 내용은 다음� 같습니다: Stacey Caywood� 경영� 이사� 임명으로, 2026� 2� Nancy McKinstry� 퇴임 � CEO � 회장으로 임명� 예정입니�. Kevin Entricken은 CFO� 4� � 재임되었으며, Ann Ziegler은 감독 이사회에 2� � 재임되었습니�. 주주들은 2024� 재무제표와 주당 � 배당� �2.33� 승인했으�, 최종 배당� �1.50은 2025� 6월에 지급될 예정입니�. KPMG� 지� 가능성 보고�(2025-2028)� 대� 외부 감사인으� 임명되었습니�. 이번 총회에는 76.69%� 주주 대표성� 있었으며, 경영� 이사� 보수 정책 업데이트� 승인되었습니�.
L'Assemblée Générale Annuelle (AGM) 2025 de Wolters Kluwer a adopté toutes les résolutions proposées. Les points clés incluent : la nomination de Stacey Caywood au Conseil Exécutif, avec l'intention de la nommer CEO et Présidente après la retraite de Nancy McKinstry en février 2026. Kevin Entricken a été reconduit en tant que CFO pour quatre ans, tandis que Ann Ziegler a été réélue au Conseil de Surveillance pour deux ans. Les actionnaires ont approuvé les états financiers 2024 et un dividende total de 2,33 � par action, avec un dividende final de 1,50 � payable en juin 2025. KPMG a été nommé auditeur externe pour les déclarations de durabilité (2025-2028). L'assemblée a enregistré une représentation des actionnaires de 76,69% et a approuvé la mise à jour de la politique de rémunération du Conseil Exécutif.
Die Jahreshauptversammlung (AGM) 2025 von Wolters Kluwer hat alle vorgeschlagenen Beschlüsse angenommen. Wichtige Highlights sind: die Ernennung von Stacey Caywood in den Vorstand, mit Plänen, sie nach dem Ruhestand von Nancy McKinstry im Februar 2026 zur CEO und Vorsitzenden zu machen. Kevin Entricken wurde als CFO für weitere vier Jahre wiederbestellt, während Ann Ziegler für zwei Jahre in den Aufsichtsrat wiedergewählt wurde. Die Aktionäre genehmigten den Jahresabschluss 2024 und eine Gesamtausschüttung von �2,33 pro Aktie, wobei eine Schlussdividende von �1,50 im Juni 2025 ausgezahlt wird. KPMG wurde als externer Prüfer für Nachhaltigkeitsberichte (2025-2028) bestellt. Die Versammlung hatte eine Aktionärsvertretung von 76,69% und genehmigte die Aktualisierung der Vergütungspolitik des Vorstands.
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  • Total dividend of �2.33 per share approved
  • Smooth leadership transition plan in place with Stacey Caywood's appointment
  • High shareholder participation rate of 76.69%
  • CFO Kevin Entricken reappointed for four years, ensuring continuity
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Wolters Kluwer 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders adopts all resolutions

Alphen aan den Rijn May 15, 2025 � Wolters Kluwer, a global leader of professional information solutions, software, and services, announces that all resolutions were adopted as proposed at today’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM).

Composition of Executive Board and Supervisory Board
The AGM appointed Ms. Stacey Caywood as new member of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer. The Supervisory Board intends to appoint Ms. Caywood as Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Executive Board after the retirement of Ms. McKinstry in February 2026. Mr. Kevin Entricken, the company's Chief Financial Officer, was reappointed as member of the Executive Board for a term of four years. Ms. Ann Ziegler, Chair of the Supervisory Board, was reappointed as member of the Supervisory Board for a period of two years, in line with the Dutch Corporate Governance Code.

2024 Financial Statements and dividend
The AGM adopted the 2024 Financial Statements as included in the 2024 Annual Report and approved a total dividend of �2.33 per ordinary share, resulting in a final dividend of �1.50 per ordinary share, payable in June 2025.

Remuneration
The Remuneration Report over 2024 was approved by shareholders in an advisory vote. In addition, the shareholders adopted the updated Executive Board remuneration policy, which was submitted to the AGM four years after adoption of the previous remuneration policy in accordance with Dutch law.

Other AGM resolutions
The shareholders appointed KPMG as external auditor for the sustainability statements for the financial years 2025-2028. All other AGM voting items on the agenda were also adopted. This includes the resolutions to release the members of the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board from liability for the exercise of their respective duties and the extension of the authority of the Executive Board to issue shares, to acquire shares in the company and to cancel shares. Detailed voting results will be available on

Shareholders represented
Wolters Kluwer shareholders were represented in person or by proxy representing a total of 76.69% of the total issued share capital entitled to vote.

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About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) is a global leader in information solutions, software, 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 21,900 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands.

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FAQ

Who will be the new CEO of Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) in 2026?

Stacey Caywood will become CEO and Chair of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer after Nancy McKinstry's retirement in February 2026.

What is Wolters Kluwer's (WTKWY) dividend payment for 2024?

Wolters Kluwer approved a total dividend of �2.33 per ordinary share, with a final dividend of �1.50 per share payable in June 2025.

When will Nancy McKinstry step down as Wolters Kluwer CEO?

Nancy McKinstry will retire from her position as CEO of Wolters Kluwer in February 2026.

Who is the CFO of Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) and for how long?

Kevin Entricken is the CFO of Wolters Kluwer and was reappointed for a term of four years at the 2025 AGM.

What was the shareholder participation rate at Wolters Kluwer's 2025 AGM?

The shareholder participation rate at Wolters Kluwer's 2025 AGM was 76.69% of the total issued share capital entitled to vote.
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