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Thomson Reuters Announces Voting Results of Return of Capital and Share Consolidation Transactions

Thomson Reuters Shareholders Approve $605M Return of Capital as Stock Trades Near Multi-Year Lows

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 28, 2026 · 16:30 TRI · 123.04 THOMSON REUTERS CORPORATION
Executive Summary

Voting Results and Transaction Confirmation

  • Date: April 28, 2026
  • Event: Shareholder approval of a US$605 million return of capital (ROC) and proportional share consolidation.
  • Distribution: Special cash distribution of approximately US$1.36 per common share.
  • Structure: Reverse stock split combined with the cash distribution to maintain market value post-distribution.
  • Effective Date: May 4, 2026 (New CUSIP trading begins).
  • Opt-Outs: Non-Canadian taxable shareholders could opt out of the cash distribution but retain shares; voting results confirm plan passage.
Material Impact

Expected Execution of Capital Return

  • The April 28 news confirms the execution of a plan announced two months prior in February.
  • Market reaction was already priced into the stock following the February announcement (price jumped from ~$110 to $136 on Feb 25).
  • Current trading price ($121.48) is below the post-announcement high, indicating the ROC alone does not offset broader valuation concerns.
  • The transaction is procedurally complete regarding shareholder approval; court approval hearing scheduled for April 29, 2026.
TRI · Price
Company Overview

Core Business

  • Thomson Reuters provides information, technology solutions, and workflow software for professionals in legal, tax, accounting, risk, compliance, and global trade sectors.
  • Flagship Project: CoCounsel Legal AI platform (Professional-grade agentic AI).
  • Market Position: Dominant player in legal research (Westlaw) and regulatory information; expanding into practice management via partnerships (e.g., Smokeball).
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