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title: "RELX releases transcript of 2026 first-half results call"
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description: "RELX released its Q1 2026 earnings transcript. First-half underlying revenue rose 7% and adjusted operating profit grew 9%. Adjusted EPS increased 11%, with an interim dividend raised 7% to 20.9 pence. The company completed a £1.75 billion share buyback, leaving net debt at £8.7 billion. Legal segment revenue grew 10%, driven by AI platform adoption, while STM revenue rose 6% with significant user growth in LeapSpace."
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# RELX releases transcript of 2026 first-half results call

-   Relx published a transcript of its July 23, 2026 first-half results call with CEO Erik Engstrom, CFO Nick Luff, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Citi, UBS. \* First-half underlying revenue rose 7%; underlying adjusted operating profit grew 9%; adjusted operating margin widened 70 bps to 35.5%. \* Adjusted EPS increased 11% at constant currency; interim dividend raised 7% to 20.9 pence; £1.75 billion buyback completed; net debt £8.7 billion. \* Legal underlying revenue grew 10% on Lexis+ with Protégé; about 90% of new-sales value tied to the AI platform; about 75% of renewals. \* STM underlying revenue rose 6%; article submissions grew over 20%; LeapSpace active users nearly doubled from March to June; usage outpaced user growth. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Relx plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 24, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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