RELX Group plc
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RELX Group plc - overview
Established
1993
Location
London, England, UK
Primary Industry
Information Services
About
RELX Group plc, headquartered in London, UK, specializes in providing information-based analytics and decision tools across various sectors, enhancing efficiency and informed decision-making for professionals worldwide. Founded in 1993, RELX Group plc operates as a leading provider of analytics and decision tools, focusing on sectors such as Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), Legal, and Exhibitions. The company has undergone significant transformations to better serve diverse markets globally, establishing offices in locations including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Dean Curtis is the current CEO, steering the company's strategic direction in a competitive landscape.
RELX offers information-based analytics and decision tools tailored for various sectors including Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), Legal, and Exhibitions. Their core offerings integrate industry-specific content with advanced technology to empower professionals in making informed decisions, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving better outcomes. For instance, their Risk division equips customers with analytics to assess and predict risks, supporting industries such as finance and insurance. In the STM sector, RELX provides researchers and healthcare professionals with access to high-quality scientific data and analytical tools that inform critical decision-making.
The legal services arm combines legal and business information with analytics to promote productivity for legal professionals, catering to a diverse client base spanning multiple geographical markets. In 2023, RELX reported a revenue of USD 11,395. 69 mn and an EBITDA of USD 4,322. 67 mn.
The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based services and analytics tools, allowing clients to engage in transactions via annual subscriptions for access to tailored product offerings, reflecting the value of the services provided. Currently, RELX is focusing on enhancing its product offerings and expanding its reach into new geographical markets. While specific new product launches and their timelines have not been disclosed, the company plans to strategically target growth in Asia-Pacific and European markets to cater to increasing demand for their analytics and decision-making tools. Recent funding will support these initiatives by facilitating technological advancements and market expansion efforts.
Primary Industry
Information Services
Sub Industries
Analytics & Performance Software, Information Services
Website
www.relx.com
Total Amount Raised
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RELX Group plc - timeline of key events
RELX Group plc - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 6,055,000,000 | 6,002,000,000 | 6,116,000,000 | 6,035,000,000 | 5,773,000,000 | 5,971,000,000 | 6,895,000,000 | 7,355,000,000 | 7,492,000,000 | 7,874,000,000 | 7,110,000,000 | 7,244,000,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (0.9%) | 1.9% | (1.3%) | (4.3%) | 3.4% | 15.5% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.1% | (9.7%) | 1.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,676,000,000 | 1,771,000,000 | 1,914,000,000 | 1,943,000,000 | 1,925,000,000 | 2,021,000,000 | 2,311,000,000 | 2,491,000,000 | 2,616,000,000 | 2,490,000,000 | 2,368,000,000 | 2,669,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 1,090,000,000 | 1,205,000,000 | 1,358,000,000 | 1,376,000,000 | 1,402,000,000 | 1,497,000,000 | 1,708,000,000 | 1,905,000,000 | 1,964,000,000 | 2,101,000,000 | 1,525,000,000 | 1,884,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 18.0% | 20.1% | 22.2% | 22.8% | 24.3% | 25.1% | 24.8% | 25.9% | 26.2% | 26.7% | 21.4% | 26.0% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 27.7% | 29.5% | 31.3% | 32.2% | 33.3% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 33.9% | 34.9% | 31.6% | 33.3% | 36.8% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 648,000,000 | 767,000,000 | 1,074,000,000 | 1,115,000,000 | 960,000,000 | 1,014,000,000 | 1,169,000,000 | 1,667,000,000 | 1,428,000,000 | 1,509,000,000 | 1,208,000,000 | 1,471,000,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 10.7% | 12.8% | 17.6% | 18.5% | 16.6% | 17.0% | 17.0% | 22.7% | 19.1% | 19.2% | 17.0% | 20.3% | - | - | - |
RELX Group plc - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Announced | Doctrine | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | ThreatMetrix, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Fircosoft | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Mendeley Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Intescia Group SAS | - |
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RELX Group plc - employee data
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