RELX PLC (REL), the global information analytics group, has disclosed the purchase of 697,106 of its own ordinary shares during the week of 26 to 30 October 2026, conducted through UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange. The shares, each carrying a nominal value of 14 51/116 pence, will be held as treasury shares rather than cancelled. The buyback adds to a substantial repurchase programme that has seen RELX acquire 84,740,924 shares since 2 January 2026, a scale that investors in the company will be closely monitoring.

Key Points

  • RELX PLC (REL) — global information analytics and publishing group listed on the London Stock Exchange
  • 697,106 ordinary shares purchased between 26 and 30 October 2026 via UBS AG London Branch and held as treasury shares
  • Volume weighted average prices ranged from 2,911.85p to 3,019.26p across the five dealing days; total shares in issue (excluding treasury) stand at 1,740,433,788
  • Investors should watch the pace and scale of the ongoing 2026 buyback programme, which has now reached 84,740,924 shares since 2 January 2026

Daily Breakdown of RELX's 26–30 October 2026 Share Repurchases via UBS

The announcement sets out daily aggregated figures for the five-day period. On 26 October, RELX purchased 136,712 shares at a volume weighted average price (VWAP) of 3,019.26p, with a high of 3,048p. On 27 October, 137,079 shares were acquired at a VWAP of 2,978.61p. The 28 October tranche covered 139,022 shares at 2,919.37p VWAP, while 29 October saw 141,956 shares acquired at the week's lowest VWAP of 2,911.85p. The final day, 30 October, recorded the largest daily tranche of 142,337 shares at a VWAP of 3,004.05p, with a daily high of 3,037p.

RELX Treasury Share Position and Total Shares in Issue After Settlement

Following settlement of the transactions disclosed in the announcement, RELX holds 1,848,796 ordinary shares in treasury. The company's total shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, stand at 1,740,433,788. Treasury shares are repurchased shares retained by the company rather than cancelled, meaning they do not carry voting rights or dividend entitlements while held in treasury. The size of RELX's treasury holding relative to its issued share capital is a figure investors in the company's capital structure will be monitoring as the buyback programme continues.

RELX's 2026 Buyback Programme Reaches 84,740,924 Shares Since January

The announcement confirms that since 2 January 2026, RELX has purchased a cumulative total of 84,740,924 of its own ordinary shares. This sustained buyback activity reflects the company's ongoing capital allocation strategy, returning value to shareholders through repurchases in addition to dividends. RELX operates across four market segments — scientific, technical and medical; risk and business analytics; legal; and exhibitions — providing subscription and data-driven revenues globally. Full disaggregated daily transaction data for the period has been made available via the London Stock Exchange's RNS platform in accordance with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements.