Wolters Kluwer N.V., headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, was formed in 1987 through the merger of Kluwer Publishers (1889) and Wolters Samson (1836). The company operates in over 40 countries and serves customers in more than 180 countries worldwide, employing approximately 21,400 people as of 2023. Wolters Kluwer specializes in publishing books, software, and digital content across multiple sectors, with a focus on healthcare (27% of net sales), tax & accounting (26.3%), financial and corporate compliance (18.8%), and legal & regulatory (15.7%). Key brands include UpToDate, Lexicomp, CCH, CT Corporation, and VitalLaw. The company’s products are marketed in various formats, including print, electronic, and CD-ROM, and its geographical sales distribution includes North America (64.1%), Europe (24%), Asia-Pacific (6.2%), and other regions (1.7%).