RELX (Ticker: RELX) starts £150m non-discretionary buyback within 2026 £2.25bn plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RELX PLC plans an irrevocable, non-discretionary share buyback programme running from 26 May 2026 to 8 June 2026, with up to £150 million spent on repurchasing ordinary shares. This follows completion of a previous £350 million non-discretionary programme on 22 May 2026 and contributes to the £2.25 billion earmarked for buybacks in 2026.

The purpose is to reduce the company’s capital, with repurchased shares intended to be held in treasury under shareholder authority permitting up to 169.0 million ordinary shares to be bought. The company has mandated ABN AMRO Bank N.V. to manage trading decisions independently within preset parameters and in line with UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and Listing Rules.

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RELX adds a £150m non-discretionary buyback tranche within its 2026 £2.25bn programme.

RELX is extending its 2026 capital return with an additional £150 million buyback window, after a £350 million non-discretionary tranche finished on 22 May 2026. All these buybacks sit within a larger £2.25 billion 2026 repurchase framework.

The programme is structured as irrevocable and non-discretionary, with ABN AMRO executing trades independently under preset parameters and Market Abuse Regulations. This design reduces the company’s influence over day-to-day trading and aligns with regulatory expectations for such schemes.

Repurchased shares are intended for treasury, supporting capital reduction and potentially affecting per-share metrics over time. The authority currently permits up to 169.0 million ordinary shares to be bought; the overall impact will depend on execution across the full £2.25 billion plan.

Key Figures

New buyback tranche: £150 million Recently completed programme: £350 million 2026 buyback allocation: £2.25 billion +2 more

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New buyback tranche £150 million Irrevocable non-discretionary repurchases from 26 May to 8 June 2026

Recently completed programme £350 million Non-discretionary share buyback completed on 22 May 2026

2026 buyback allocation £2.25 billion Total amount to be deployed on share buybacks in 2026

Repurchase authority 169.0 million ordinary shares Maximum shares permitted under AGM authority as of 23 April 2026

Programme window 26 May 2026–8 June 2026 Dates during which the £150m buyback will operate

Key Terms

non-discretionary programme, treasury, Market Abuse Regulations, Listing Rules, +1 more

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non-discretionary programme financial

"it will implement an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase its ordinary shares"

treasury financial

"The purpose of the Programme is to reduce the capital of the Company and it intends that shares purchased will be held in treasury."

The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

Market Abuse Regulations regulatory

"announces in compliance with the UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations that it will implement an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme"

A set of laws and rules designed to stop cheating and unfair tactics in financial markets, such as trading on secret information or manipulating prices. For investors, these regulations matter because they protect fair prices and confidence—like traffic laws that keep drivers honest so everyone can rely on the road—reducing the risk that market moves are driven by hidden or dishonest behavior rather than genuine supply and demand.

Listing Rules regulatory

"Any share purchases effected by the Company will be in accordance with the UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and Chapter 9 of the Listing Rules."

Listing rules are the set of requirements a stock exchange and regulators impose on companies to join and stay on the exchange, covering things like financial reporting, disclosures, governance and minimum size. They matter to investors because those rules create a basic level of transparency and behavior—think of them as marketplace rules that make it easier to compare sellers, reduce surprises, and protect liquidity and value; breaking the rules can lead to fines, trading suspensions or delisting.

general authority financial

"in accordance with the general authority of the Company to repurchase shares granted by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-13334

RELX PLC

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(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1-3 Strand

London

WC2N 5JR

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(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:  ☒Form 20-F  ☐ Form 40-F

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit No	​	Description
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99.1	​	Announcement of Non-Discretionary Share Buyback Programme 05.26.2026
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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​	RELX PLC
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Date: 05/26/2026	By:	/s/ A. Westley
​	Name:	A. Westley
​	Title:	Deputy Secretary
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26 May 2026

RELX PLC

Announcement of Non-Discretionary Share Buyback Programme

RELX PLC (the “Company”) announces in compliance with the UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations that it will implement an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase its ordinary shares between 26 May 2026 and 8 June 2026 (the "Programme"), with a spend in this period of £150 million. This follows the successful completion of a £350 million non-discretionary programme on 22 May 2026. Both programmes are part of the £2.25 billion to be deployed on share buybacks in 2026, as announced on 12 February 2026.

The purpose of the Programme is to reduce the capital of the Company and it intends that shares purchased will be held in treasury.

Any share purchases will be made by the Company within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the general authority of the Company to repurchase shares granted by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on 23 April 2026 which, taking into account shares purchased subsequent to this meeting, permits the Company to purchase no more than 169.0 million ordinary shares. Any share purchases effected by the Company will be in accordance with the UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and Chapter 9 of the Listing Rules.

The Company has entered into an agreement with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. ("ABN AMRO") under which it has issued irrevocable instructions to ABN AMRO to manage the Programme. ABN AMRO will carry out the Company’s instructions through the acquisition of ordinary shares in the Company for subsequent repurchase by the Company. ABN AMRO will make its trading decisions under the Programme independently of, and uninfluenced by, the Company.

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Legal Entity Identifier: 549300WSX3VBUFFJOO66

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FAQ

What did RELX (RELX) announce in its May 2026 share buyback update?

RELX announced a new irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase ordinary shares between 26 May and 8 June 2026, with up to £150 million of buybacks. This forms part of the company’s previously announced £2.25 billion share repurchase allocation for 2026.

How large is RELX’s new share buyback tranche compared with its 2026 plan?

The new £150 million programme is one component of RELX’s £2.25 billion buyback allocation for 2026. It follows a recently completed £350 million non-discretionary programme, meaning £500 million has been or will be deployed across these two specified tranches alone.

What is the purpose of RELX’s May–June 2026 share buyback programme?

RELX states the programme’s purpose is to reduce the company’s capital, with repurchased shares intended to be held in treasury. Holding shares in treasury can support flexibility in capital management while concentrating ownership among remaining shareholders over time.

What is the timeframe for RELX’s £150 million non-discretionary buyback?

RELX’s new non-discretionary buyback runs from 26 May 2026 to 8 June 2026. Within this period, ABN AMRO will execute ordinary share purchases under irrevocable instructions and preset parameters, subject to applicable UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and Listing Rules.

Who manages RELX’s new share buyback and how is it structured?

RELX has appointed ABN AMRO Bank N.V. to manage the programme under irrevocable, non-discretionary instructions. ABN AMRO will independently decide trading details within preset parameters, executing ordinary share purchases for later repurchase by RELX in line with regulatory requirements.

What authority does RELX have for share repurchases under this programme?

RELX is operating under a general authority granted at its 23 April 2026 Annual General Meeting, which permits purchase of up to 169.0 million ordinary shares. This limit reflects the maximum number of shares the company may buy back under that shareholder approval.

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