RELX PLC (NYSE: RELX) grows treasury stock with July 2026 share repurchases
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RELX PLC reports July 2026 share repurchases, updates to total voting rights and a block admission application. As at 31 July 2026, its capital consisted of 1,828,549,401 ordinary shares of 14 51/116 pence each, with 78,486,548 held in treasury and 1,750,062,853 total voting rights.
Across four July date ranges (1–3, 6–10, 13–17 and 20–24 July 2026), RELX bought back 852,599, 1,376,002, 1,348,055 and 917,978 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via ABN AMRO Bank N.V., to be held as treasury shares. In addition, the company applied for a block admission of 70,000 ordinary shares to the London Stock Exchange for use in the RELX PLC Executive Share Ownership Scheme 2023, with admission expected on 30 July 2026.
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Key Figures
Total voting rights 30 June 2026: 1,755,176,463
Total voting rights 31 July 2026: 1,750,062,853
Treasury shares 31 July 2026: 78,486,548
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Total voting rights 30 June 2026
1,755,176,463
Total voting rights in RELX PLC as at 30 June 2026
Total voting rights 31 July 2026
1,750,062,853
Total voting rights in RELX PLC as at 31 July 2026
Treasury shares 31 July 2026
78,486,548
Ordinary shares held in treasury as at 31 July 2026
Buyback 1–3 July 2026
852,599 shares
Ordinary shares repurchased on LSE via ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Buyback 6–10 July 2026
1,376,002 shares
Ordinary shares repurchased on LSE via ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Buyback 13–17 July 2026
1,348,055 shares
Ordinary shares repurchased on LSE via ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Buyback 20–24 July 2026
917,978 shares
Ordinary shares repurchased on LSE via ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Block admission size
70,000 shares
Ordinary shares for Executive Share Ownership Scheme 2023
Key Terms
treasury shares, Total Voting Rights, block admission application, pari passu, +2 more
6 terms
Total Voting Rights regulatory
"RELX PLC’s capital consists of ... TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS"
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.
block admission application regulatory
"has made a block admission application to the London Stock Exchange"
pari passu financial
"and rank pari passu with the existing issued shares"
An instruction that different claims, securities, or creditors are treated equally and share rights or payments on the same priority level. For investors, it means their position will be paid or have voting power alongside others in the same class rather than being favored or subordinated—think of several people standing in one bus line who all get on together rather than some cutting ahead. That parity affects expected recovery in reorganizations, dividend order, and relative risk.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"as it applies in the UK (the Market Abuse Regulation)"
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.
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FAQ
What are RELX (RELX) total voting rights as of 31 July 2026?
As of 31 July 2026, RELX PLC reports a total of 1,750,062,853 voting rights. Capital comprised 1,828,549,401 ordinary shares, of which 78,486,548 were held in treasury and did not carry voting rights.
How did RELX (RELX) update its voting rights between 30 June and 31 July 2026?
On 30 June 2026, RELX reported 1,755,176,463 total voting rights; by 31 July 2026 this figure was 1,750,062,853. Treasury holdings rose from 73,295,338 to 78,486,548 ordinary shares over the same period.