The buyback is non-discretionary and already factored into market expectations following the February announcement; no immediate trading signal is generated, but investors should monitor completion rates and any changes in pace for future programs.
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Executive Summary
RELX PLC announced a non-discretionary share buyback program to repurchase $350 million of its ordinary shares between April 23 and May 22, 2026, using an independent broker under pre-set parameters. This is part of a previously announced $2.25 billion 2026 buyback program aimed at reducing share capital, with shares to be held in treasury.
Key Facts
- RELX PLC is launching a $350 million non-discretionary share buyback program from April 23 to May 22, 2026.
- The buyback is managed by J.P. Morgan Securities plc independently of the company.
- Shares repurchased will be held in treasury to reduce the company's capital.
- This program is part of a $2.25 billion buyback commitment announced on February 12, 2026.
- Shareholder approval for up to 182.8 million shares repurchased was granted at the April 23, 2026 AGM.
Financial Impact
$350 million allocated for share repurchases in this phase, part of a $2.25 billion total 2026 program
Risk Factors
- Large-scale buybacks may signal limited growth reinvestment opportunities.
- Execution risk if market conditions disrupt the repurchase schedule.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0000929869-26-000031 |
| Document: 0000929869-26-000031-index.html | 0000929869-26-000031 |
| Document: 0000929869-26-000031.txt | 0000929869-26-000031 |
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Jun 1, 2026 21w ago | 6-K | $34.45 $36.72 | ▲ +6.57% | ▲ +5.34% | $39.20 (+13.79%) |
May 26, 2026 22w ago | 6-K | $31.84 $33.18 | ▲ +4.21% | ▲ +1.49% | $39.20 (+23.11%) |
May 1, 2026 25w ago | 6-K | $35.94 $37.55 | ▲ +4.49% | ▲ +1.42% | $39.20 (+9.08%) |
Apr 23, 2026 26w ago | 6-K | $35.54 $34.05 | ▼ −4.20% | ▼ −9.22% | $39.20 (+10.29%) |
Apr 23, 2026 26w ago | 6-K | $35.54 $34.05 | ▼ −4.20% | ▼ −9.22% | $39.20 (+10.29%) |
Apr 23, 2026 26w ago | 6-K | $35.54 $34.05 | ▼ −4.20% | ▼ −9.22% | $39.20 (+10.29%) |
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