RELX’s exhibitions up 9% in first half of 2025
/London, 24th July: Last week, RELX Group plc, parent company of RX Global (formerly Reed Exhibitions), reported its financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2025. Group revenues were £4.7 billion (US$6.5 billion) in the first half of the year, representing underlying growth of 7%. The adjusted operating profit increased by 9%, reaching £1.7 billion (US$2.3 billion).
RELX’s exhibitions business generated revenues of £581 million (US$797 million), representing underlying growth of 8%, while the adjusted operating profit grew 9%, amounting at £234 million (US$321 million).
The company attributed the growth in its exhibitions business to the improved growth profile of its event portfolio, with the past 12 months having established Exhibitions at strong ongoing growth, above pre-pandemic levels. The company also stated the revenues in the first half reflected prior year disposals and event cycling and timing.
Chief Executive Officer, Erik Engstrom, was quoted, “RELX delivered strong revenue and profit growth in the first half of 2025, in line with full year 2024 but with a higher quality growth profile: … Exhibitions now established at strong ongoing growth.”