RELX PLC Reports $381.9M in Share Repurchases Across April and May
RELX is trading near its 52-week low of $27.565 (14% above the low).
Summary
RELX PLC continued its share buyback program, repurchasing approximately $381.9 million in shares during April and May 2026, alongside a minor share allotment for an employee plan.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · RELX
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Substantial Share Repurchases
RELX PLC repurchased approximately $381.9 million (314.86 million GBP) of its ordinary shares between late April and late May 2026. These shares will be held as treasury shares.
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Ongoing Buyback Program Execution
These transactions are part of the company's previously announced £2.25 billion share buyback program for 2026, demonstrating continued capital return to shareholders.
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Minor Share Allotment
A block admission application was made for 75,000 ordinary shares to be allotted in connection with the RELX PLC Sharesave Plan 2023.
Analysis · RELX · Trade & Services
This 6-K details the ongoing execution of RELX PLC's share buyback program, with the company repurchasing approximately $381.9 million (314.86 million GBP) worth of its ordinary shares during various periods in April and May 2026. These repurchases reduce the number of outstanding shares, which can be positive for earnings per share and shareholder value. The company also made a minor block admission application for 75,000 shares related to its Sharesave Plan.
At the time of this filing, RELX was trading at $31.56 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $54.9B. The 52-week trading range was $27.57 to $54.30. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.