RELX (RELX) sets £350m buyback within £2.25bn 2026 programme

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RELX PLC plans an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase its ordinary shares between 23 April 2026 and 22 May 2026, with planned spending of £350 million. This follows a previously completed £350 million non-discretionary buyback on 22 April 2026 and forms part of the £2.25 billion earmarked for share buybacks in 2026.

The purpose of the programme is to reduce the Company’s capital and shares bought are intended to be held in treasury. The buybacks will be executed under shareholder authority permitting repurchases of up to 182.8 million ordinary shares and will comply with UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and Listing Rules, with J.P. Morgan Securities plc managing trading decisions independently.

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RELX continues a large 2026 buyback plan with another £350m tranche.

RELX PLC is implementing an irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme between 23 April 2026 and 22 May 2026, targeting £350 million of ordinary shares. This comes immediately after completing a prior £350 million non-discretionary programme.

Both tranches sit within a broader £2.25 billion allocation for 2026 buybacks, aiming to reduce capital with shares intended for treasury. The programme operates under shareholder authority to repurchase up to 182.8 million shares and is executed by J.P. Morgan Securities plc, which will trade independently, aligning with UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and Chapter 9 of the Listing Rules.

Key Figures

New buyback programme size: £350 million Recently completed buyback: £350 million Total 2026 buyback allocation: £2.25 billion +3 more

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New buyback programme size £350 million Planned spend between 23 April 2026 and 22 May 2026

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

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

Share repurchase authority limit 182.8 million shares Maximum ordinary shares authorised for repurchase at 23 April 2026 AGM

Programme start date 23 April 2026 Start of irrevocable non-discretionary buyback period

Programme end date 22 May 2026 End of irrevocable non-discretionary buyback period

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"

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 of the Company to repurchase shares financial

"in accordance with the general authority of the Company to repurchase shares granted by shareholders"

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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

April 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 04.23.2026
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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: 04/23/2026	By:	/s/ A. Westley
​	Name:	A. Westley
​	Title:	Deputy Secretary
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23 April 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 April 2026 and 22 May 2026 (the "Programme"), with a spend in this period of £350 million. This follows the successful completion of a £350 million non-discretionary programme on 22 April 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 permits the Company to purchase no more than 182.8 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.

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FAQ

What share buyback has RELX (RELX) announced in April 2026?

RELX PLC announced an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase its ordinary shares between 23 April 2026 and 22 May 2026, with planned spending of £350 million. The programme aims to reduce capital, with repurchased shares intended to be held in treasury.

How does the new RELX (RELX) buyback relate to its overall 2026 plan?

The new £350 million buyback is part of a larger £2.25 billion amount RELX plans to deploy on share buybacks in 2026. It follows a previously completed £350 million non-discretionary programme finished on 22 April 2026, continuing the same capital return framework.

What is the purpose of RELX’s (RELX) April–May 2026 share buyback programme?

The purpose of RELX’s programme is to reduce the capital of the Company. Shares purchased under the programme are intended to be held in treasury, meaning they remain issued but are not in public circulation, which can increase value per remaining share if earnings stay stable.

What shareholder authority supports the RELX (RELX) 2026 buyback activity?

The buyback operates under a general authority granted at RELX’s Annual General Meeting on 23 April 2026. This authority permits the Company to repurchase no more than 182.8 million ordinary shares, setting a clear upper limit for repurchases under the current mandate.

Who is executing RELX’s (RELX) non-discretionary buyback and under what regulations?

RELX has appointed J.P. Morgan Securities plc to manage the buyback programme. The bank will make trading decisions independently of RELX. All share purchases will comply with UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and Chapter 9 of the Listing Rules, ensuring regulated market conduct.

What previous buyback did RELX (RELX) complete before this new programme?

Before launching the new programme, RELX completed a £350 million non-discretionary share buyback on 22 April 2026. That completed tranche and the new £350 million programme together contribute to the planned £2.25 billion total buyback deployment for 2026.

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