Overall, third-quarter revenue from continuing operations increased by 4 percent at constant currencies and two percent in an organic basis. European companies like Wolters Kluwer, which issue first- and third-quarter updates, do not provide quarterly earnings or revenue results. However, the statement indicates that performance improved in the third quarter as results left nine-month revenue up 2 percent at constant currencies and 1 percent organically.
CCH Tax & Accounting was described as having positive organic growth for the most recently ended quarter. However, the statement did not say whether revenue for the unit grew. Wolters Kluwer said its European Tax & Accounting business saw organic revenue increases with good growth in tax and accounting software.