Wolters Kluwer to Retain Transport Services
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jul 09, 5:08AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer announces that, following a strategic review, it has decided to retain its Transport Services unit. After evaluating alternatives for the business, including a possible divestment, Wolters Kluwer management has concluded that more value can be derived from continuing the transformation of the unit. Management is confident that Transport Services, which represented 1% of group revenue in 2014 and is profitable, will successfully complete its conversion to a subscription model and grow its transport management software offering.
Wolters Kluwer Acquires SureTax
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jun 30, 2:56PM CDT
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting announced today that it has signed and completed an agreement to acquire SureTax, one of the most comprehensive and technologically advanced tax calculation engines available in the U.S. market. The acquisition will allow Wolters Kluwer to build on its existing position serving telecoms companies with solutions for telecom taxation, an area that is highly complex and constantly changing. It will also create an opportunity to extend this position to the utilities and energy sector.
Wolters Kluwer Update on Share Buyback Program
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jun 18, 2:17AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer announces that, so far this year, it has repurchased 3.9 million ordinary shares for a total consideration of EUR111 million. These repurchases have been made as part of the up to EUR140 million share buyback program announced in February 2015.
Wolters Kluwer Announces Antonin Faury as Vice President of Business Development and M&A for Legal & Regulatory Solutions
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jun 08, 8:22AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory Solutions has appointed Antonin Faury Vice President of Business Development and M&A. In this position, Mr. Faury will support Wolters Kluwer's strategy in serving legal and compliance professionals and lead the division's portfolio management activities globally.
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Wolters Kluwer 2015 First-Quarter Trading Update
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 13, 1:08AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services, today released its scheduled 2015 first-quarter trading update.
Wolters Kluwer Supports Disaster Relief Efforts in Nepal
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 29, 1:08PM CDT
Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information for professionals , announced today it is opening access to multiple clinical information solutions to support disaster relief efforts in Nepal following the recent earthquake. Doctors, hospitals, healthcare institutions, and medical relief workers in Nepal will have full, free access to all of the UpToDate clinical decision support resources, as well as to Ovid MEDLINE and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins journals, ebook collections, and expert searches. In addition, Wolters Kluwer employees have launched a donation campaign, to be matched by the company.
Wolters Kluwer Shareholders Approve Dividend and New Supervisory Board Member Appointment
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 22, 7:44AM CDT
At today's Annual General Meeting, shareholders of Wolters Kluwer approved all voting items on the agenda including adoption of the company's 2014 financial statements and approval of the dividend increase to EUR0.71 per ordinary share. Mr. Ben J. Noteboom was appointed as a new member of Wolters Kluwer's Supervisory Board.
Wolters Kluwer Appoints Shireesh Sahai as CEO & General Manager India
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 16, 8:31AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer announced the appointment of Shireesh Sahai to the position of CEO & General Manager of Wolters Kluwer India. This newly created position within Wolters Kluwer's Emerging & Developing Markets group will focus on driving the next phase of growth in India. Wolters Kluwer India provides information, software, and services to legal, tax, finance, and healthcare professionals across India.
Wolters Kluwer 2014 Annual Report & Sustainability Report
GlobeNewswire - Wed Mar 11, 5:28AM CDT
Information services provider Wolters Kluwer issued its 2014 Annual Report & Sustainability Report today. The company also published the agenda and convocation notice for the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. All items are available at www.wolterskluwer.com.
Wolters Kluwer 2014 Full-Year Report
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 18, 1:07AM CST
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services, today released its 2014 full-year results.
ProVation Care Plans to Help Mercy Health Enhance Care Quality and Patient Outcomes
Business Wire - Mon Dec 29, 8:30AM CST
Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Mercy Health will implement ProVation(R) Care Plans, powered by Lippincott Solutions, for evidence-based interdisciplinary care plan content and content management.
Wolters Kluwer to Acquire SBS Software in Germany
GlobeNewswire - Fri Dec 19, 3:19AM CST
Wolters Kluwer announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire SBS Software GmbH, a leading German provider of accounting and payroll solutions. Based in Bretten, Germany with a 40-year history, SBS Software has more than 100 employees and serves over 6,000 customers. Closing of the acquisition is expected in January 2015.
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Investor Seminar
GlobeNewswire - Tue Dec 09, 4:08AM CST
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services, will host a seminar today for analysts and institutional investors covering its Tax & Accounting division.
Maryjo Charbonnier Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer for Wolters Kluwer
GlobeNewswire - Mon Dec 01, 8:44AM CST
Wolters Kluwer announces that Maryjo Charbonnier will join the company per January 2015 as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Charbonnier succeeds Kathy Baker, who will retire after 10 years in the role. Maryjo is currently Chief Human Resources Officer at Broadridge, and prior to that held several HR leadership roles at PepsiCo.
Wolters Kluwer 2014 Third-Quarter Trading Update
GlobeNewswire - Wed Nov 05, 1:02AM CST
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services, today released its scheduled 2014 third-quarter trading update.
Wolters Kluwer Acquires Dingxin Chuangzhi in China
GlobeNewswire - Tue Sep 16, 5:06AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer announced today that it has acquired Dingxin Chuangzhi, a leading Chinese audit software provider for professional accounting firms, based in Beijing. Dingxin Chuangzhi has 50 employees and serves over 1,000 clients in the Greater China region. The acquisition aligns with Wolters Kluwer's strategy to expand its leading, high growth position in tax and accounting software and broadens the existing Wolters Kluwer China tax and accounting product portfolio and R&D expertise. The acquisition is expected to be earnings enhancing in its first year and to cover our weighted average cost of capital within 3-5 years.
Wolters Kluwer Included in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for Eighth Consecutive Year
GlobeNewswire - Thu Sep 11, 3:53AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer was named again to the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI World and DJSI Europe). This is the eighth consecutive year the company has been included in these widely respected socially responsible investment indices and an endorsement of the company's commitment to corporate responsibility.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory Solutions Announces Gregory Samios as Wolters Kluwer Law & Business CEO
GlobeNewswire - Tue Aug 26, 10:05AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory Solutions today announced the appointment of Gregory Samios as President & CEO of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, effective September 8, 2014. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business is a leading global provider of intelligent solutions and expertise for legal and business compliance professionals, and is part of the Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory Solutions division. Samios succeeds former Law & Business President & CEO Robert Lemmond.
Wolters Kluwer 2014 Half-Year Report
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jul 30, 1:04AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information services , today released its 2014 half-year results.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory to Acquire LexisNexis Legal Business in Poland and Divest Canadian Legal Assets
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jul 22, 1:51AM CDT
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the LexisNexis legal business in Poland from Reed Elsevier. The acquisition will extend Wolters Kluwer's portfolio of high-quality digital information offerings for the Polish law firm, government, and corporate segments.