RELX buys back 3.7M shares, updates voting rights
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RELX PLC (RELX) reports ongoing on-market share repurchases and updated voting rights for August 2026. Through ABN AMRO Bank N.V., RELX bought back 880,031 shares between 27–31 July, 903,327 shares between 3–7 August, 935,138 shares between 10–14 August, and 947,534 shares between 17–21 August 2026, with all purchased shares held in treasury.
After these transactions, treasury holdings rose from 78,670,003 to 81,455,966 ordinary shares, and shares in issue (excluding treasury) decreased from 1,749,898,565 to 1,747,560,462. As at 1 September 2026, the capital consisted of 1,829,032,814 ordinary shares, of which 82,008,417 were held in treasury, resulting in 1,747,024,397 voting rights under the FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased 27–31 July 2026: 880,031 ordinary shares
Shares repurchased 3–7 August 2026: 903,327 ordinary shares
Shares repurchased 10–14 August 2026: 935,138 ordinary shares
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Shares repurchased 27–31 July 2026
880,031 ordinary shares
Total RELX PLC ordinary shares bought back through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Shares repurchased 3–7 August 2026
903,327 ordinary shares
Total RELX PLC ordinary shares bought back through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Shares repurchased 10–14 August 2026
935,138 ordinary shares
Total RELX PLC ordinary shares bought back through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Shares repurchased 17–21 August 2026
947,534 ordinary shares
Total RELX PLC ordinary shares bought back through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Treasury shares after 21 August 2026
81,455,966 ordinary shares
Held in treasury after settlement of 17–21 August 2026 purchases
Shares in issue excluding treasury after 21 August 2026
1,747,560,462 ordinary shares
Ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares
Total voting rights as at 1 September 2026
1,747,024,397 voting rights
Denominator for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules purposes
Total ordinary shares in capital as at 1 September 2026
1,829,032,814 ordinary shares
Ordinary shares of 14 51/116 pence each, including treasury shares
Key Terms
treasury shares, Total voting rights, volume weighted average price, Legal Entity Identifier, +2 more
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Total voting rights financial
"TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS As at 1 September 2026, RELX PLC’s capital consists"
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share (p)"
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.
Legal Entity Identifier regulatory
"Legal Entity Identifier: 549300WSX3VBUFFJOO66"
A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"as it applies in the UK (the Market Abuse Regulation), detailed information"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules."
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
FAQ
What buybacks did RELX (RELX) execute between 10 and 14 August 2026?
Between 10 and 14 August 2026, RELX PLC bought back 935,138 ordinary shares via ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Daily volume-weighted average prices were between 2,551.5371p and 2,613.0841p. The purchased shares were held as treasury shares.
What are RELX (RELX)’s total voting rights as of 1 September 2026?
As at 1 September 2026, RELX PLC’s capital comprised 1,829,032,814 ordinary shares of 14 51/116 pence each, including 82,008,417 treasury shares. The resulting total number of voting rights was 1,747,024,397.
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