RELX PLC
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ISIN GB00B2B0DG97 / Valor 3632181
RELX PLC
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About company
RELX PLC is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, catering to a diverse clientele across various sectors including Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions. The company specializes in processing vast amounts of data to deliver actionable insights and solutions that support professional and business decision-making. Through its comprehensive suite of services, RELX serves as a critical resource for organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of their respective fields, leveraging technology and expertise to enhance efficiency, innovation, and strategic outcomes. While the company operates in specific niche markets, its impact spans a wide range of industries, underlining its role as a key player in the information services sector.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Non-CyclicalsLatest Results (24.10.2025):
RELX PLC has reported robust full-year 2024 financial results, showcasing significant growth in revenue, profit, and earnings per share. The company continues to strengthen its market position by shifting its business mix towards higher-growth analytics and decision tools, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver enhanced value to customers across various segments.
Revenue Growth
RELX PLC achieved a total revenue of £9,434 million in 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to £9,161 million in the previous year. Electronic revenue, which constitutes 83% of the total, also grew by 7%, driven by strong face-to-face activity that offset declines in print revenues.
Profitability
The company reported an adjusted operating profit of £3,199 million, up 10% from £3,030 million in the prior year. This improvement was supported by strategic process innovations that kept cost growth below revenue growth, enhancing the group’s adjusted operating margin from 33.1% to 33.9%.
Earnings Per Share
Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 5% to 120.1p, while reported EPS rose to 103.6p from 94.1p. The constant currency growth rate was 9%, reflecting the underlying strength in RELX PLC’s financial performance.
Dividend Increase
RELX PLC has proposed a full-year dividend of 63.0p, a 7% increase from the previous year’s 58.8p, demonstrating the company’s commitment to rewarding its shareholders.
Debt Reduction
The net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 1.8x in 2024 from 2.0x in the prior year. Net debt stood at £6,563 million, while EBITDA increased to £3,724 million, enhancing the company’s financial stability.
Share Buybacks
In 2024, RELX PLC deployed £1,000 million on share buybacks and plans to invest a total of £1,500 million in 2025, with £150 million already completed. This move reflects the company’s strong financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Corporate Responsibility
RELX PLC excelled in its corporate responsibility initiatives in 2024, maintaining a AAA MSCI rating for the ninth consecutive year and securing a second-place ranking in its sector by Sustainalytics. The company was also featured in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, highlighting its dedication to sustainable business practices.
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