RELX (NYSE: RELX) starts £350m non-discretionary 2026 buyback

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RELX PLC plans an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase its ordinary shares between 23 March 2026 and 22 April 2026, with planned spending of £350 million. This follows completion of a prior non-discretionary programme of £450 million on 20 March 2026 and forms part of £2.25 billion to be deployed on share buybacks in 2026.

The stated purpose is to reduce the company’s capital, with repurchased shares intended to be held in treasury. J.P. Morgan Securities plc will manage the trading independently within pre-set parameters and the authority granted by shareholders, which permits purchasing up to 136.4 million ordinary shares. Repurchases under this programme and any later buybacks are expected to be announced weekly or within seven trading days.

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• Large 2026 capital return via buybacks: RELX plans to deploy £2.25 billion on share repurchases in 2026, including a new £350 million non-discretionary programme following a completed £450 million tranche, explicitly aimed at reducing share capital.

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Equity Capital Markets Analyst

RELX commits £2.25bn 2026 buybacks, including a new £350m tranche.

RELX PLC is expanding capital returns through an irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme spending £350 million between 23 March 2026 and 22 April 2026. This follows a completed £450 million tranche and contributes to a planned £2.25 billion in 2026 buybacks.

The programme’s purpose is to reduce share capital, with repurchased shares intended for treasury. Execution is delegated to J.P. Morgan Securities plc, which will trade independently within shareholder authorities permitting up to 136.4 million shares, and in line with UK and EU market abuse and listing rules.

Repurchases under this and any subsequent programmes are expected to be reported weekly or no later than the seventh trading day after each buyback. These disclosures, tied to the programme dates and spending caps, provide visibility into the pace of execution as 2026 progresses.

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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

March 2026

Commission File Number: 001-13334

RELX PLC

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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 No	​	Description
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99.1	​	Announcement of Non-Discretionary Share Buyback Programme 03.23.2026
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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: 03/23/2026	By:	/s/ A. Westley
​	Name:	A. Westley
​	Title:	Deputy Secretary
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23 March 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 23 March 2026 and 22 April 2026 (the "Programme"), with a spend in this period of £350 million. This follows the successful completion of a £450 million non-discretionary programme on 20 March 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 24 April 2025 which, taking into account shares purchased subsequent to this meeting, permits the Company to purchase no more than 136.4 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 J.P. Morgan Securities plc (JPMS plc) under which it has issued instructions to JPMS plc to manage the Programme. JPMS plc will carry out the Company’s instructions through the acquisition of ordinary shares in the Company for subsequent repurchase by the Company. JPMS plc will make its trading decisions under the Programme independently of, and uninfluenced by, the Company.

The Company also announces that any repurchases of its ordinary shares pursuant to the Programme, and any future repurchases after completion of the Programme, are expected to be announced on a weekly basis and in any event will be announced no later than the end of the seventh trading day following the date of the repurchase (in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014) (as in force in the UK and as amended by the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019), the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (as in force in the UK and as amended by the FCA's Technical Standards (Market Abuse Regulation) (EU Exit) Instrument 2019) and UK Listing Rule 9 (as amended by the UK Listing Rules (Notification of Purchases) Instrument dated 27 February 2026).

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Paul Sullivan (Investors)

Tel : +44 (0)20 7166 5751

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FAQ

What share buyback has RELX (RELX) just announced?

RELX has announced an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase its ordinary shares. Between 23 March 2026 and 22 April 2026 it plans to spend £350 million buying back shares as part of its broader 2026 capital return strategy.

How does the new £350 million RELX buyback fit into 2026 plans?

The £350 million programme is one element of RELX’s 2026 plan to deploy £2.25 billion on share buybacks. It follows completion of a separate £450 million non-discretionary programme on 20 March 2026, indicating a staged approach to repurchases during the year.

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

The stated purpose of RELX’s buyback programme is to reduce the company’s capital. Shares repurchased under the programme are intended to be held in treasury, which can increase ownership concentration among remaining shareholders and provide flexibility for future capital management decisions.

Who manages RELX’s new non-discretionary share repurchase?

RELX has appointed J.P. Morgan Securities plc to manage the buyback. JPMS plc will acquire RELX ordinary shares for subsequent repurchase by the company and will make trading decisions independently, within pre-set parameters and relevant market abuse and listing regulations.

What shareholder authority supports RELX’s 2026 buybacks?

The buybacks rely on a general authority granted at RELX’s 24 April 2025 Annual General Meeting. Taking into account shares already purchased since that meeting, this authority permits the company to repurchase no more than 136.4 million ordinary shares during the authorised period.

How will RELX disclose repurchases under the 2026 buyback programme?

RELX expects to announce repurchases of its ordinary shares under the programme on a weekly basis. In any case, each transaction will be disclosed no later than the end of the seventh trading day after the repurchase, in line with applicable UK market abuse and listing rules.

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