Core Insights - LexisNexis Risk Solutions has appointed Valentina Isakina as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to CEO Mark Kelsey [1][2] - Isakina will oversee the strategic direction and corporate development initiatives, focusing on growth and innovation across global operations [2] - The leadership addition aims to strengthen LexisNexis Risk Solutions' competitive position and enhance its strategic vision in the data and analytics industry [5] Company Background - LexisNexis Risk Solutions utilizes data, analytics platforms, and technology solutions to help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decision-making [6] - The company is headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, and is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics [6] Leadership Profile - Valentina Isakina brings over 20 years of experience in strategy, transformation, and innovation, having held leadership roles in various organizations [3] - Her previous positions include senior advisor to the Office of Tony Blair, managing director at JobsOhio, and vice president of corporate strategy at Nationwide Insurance [3] - Isakina holds an MBA from Cornell and a Master's in Actuarial Science, along with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Georgia State University, and is a CFA charterholder [4]

Core Insights - Investors are evaluating Perion Network (PERI) and RELX PLC (RELX) for potential value opportunities in the Internet - Content sector [1] Valuation Metrics - PERI has a forward P/E ratio of 8.02, significantly lower than RELX's forward P/E of 30.01, indicating PERI may be undervalued [5] - PERI's PEG ratio stands at 0.36, while RELX's PEG ratio is 2.93, suggesting PERI has a better growth-to-price ratio [5] - PERI's P/B ratio is 0.54, compared to RELX's P/B of 20.95, further supporting the notion that PERI is undervalued [6] Earnings Outlook - Both PERI and RELX have a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating positive earnings estimate revisions and improving earnings outlooks [3][6] - PERI's Value grade is B, while RELX's Value grade is D, highlighting PERI as the superior value option based on current metrics [6]

Core Insights - LexisNexis Risk Solutions has appointed Glenn Prager as Executive Director of Government Risk Solutions to enhance program integrity and protect public funds [1][2] - Prager brings over two decades of experience in combating fraud, waste, and abuse, focusing on ensuring that benefits reach those in need [1][2] - The company aims to modernize fraud prevention efforts using advanced technology and innovative strategies under Prager's leadership [3] Company Overview - LexisNexis Risk Solutions utilizes data and advanced analytics to help businesses and government entities reduce risk and improve decision-making [4] - The company provides solutions across various industries, including insurance, financial services, healthcare, and government [4] - LexisNexis Risk Solutions is part of RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers [4]

Core Viewpoint - RELX PLC has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) due to an upward trend in earnings estimates, indicating a positive earnings outlook that may lead to increased stock price [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Impact - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in a company's earnings picture, which significantly influences stock price movements [2][4]. - Rising earnings estimates for RELX suggest an improvement in the company's underlying business, likely resulting in higher stock prices as investors respond positively [5][8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7]. - Only the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks receive a 'Strong Buy' rating, indicating superior earnings estimate revisions and potential for market-beating returns [9][10]. Recent Earnings Estimate Revisions - For the fiscal year ending December 2025, RELX is expected to earn $1.68 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.1% [8]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for RELX has increased by 0.6%, indicating a positive trend in earnings expectations [8].

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Core Insights - LexisNexis Risk Solutions has achieved second place in Chartis Research's Financial Crime & Compliance50 (FCC50) rankings for 2025, moving up two positions from the previous year [1][2] - The company received three distinguished category awards, reinforcing its status as a leading vendor in financial crime compliance solutions [1][3] Company Performance - The recognition in the FCC50 ranking highlights LexisNexis Risk Solutions' comprehensive suite of financial crime compliance solutions, which includes screening tools, transaction monitoring, and identity verification [2] - The company was awarded an Innovation Award for its LexisNexis® Firco™ Continuity solution in the contextual transaction screening category [3] - Additionally, it received an Innovation Award for its orchestration platform, LexisNexis® RiskNarrative™, and was honored for its identity verification capabilities, including the recent acquisition of IDVerse™ [3] Industry Recognition - The rankings and awards were announced during Chartis' FCC50 virtual event and the 1LoD Financial Crime Summit in New York City [4] - The rise in ranking reflects LexisNexis Risk Solutions' significant role in combating financial crime and its ability to provide a wide range of solutions across various use cases [5]

AI-powered, policyholder-guided property claims inspection solution equips adjusters with actionable insights for faster, more accurate claims management ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading data, analytics and technology provider, today announced the availability of LexisNexis® Flyreel® for Claims. Flyreel is an advanced property survey solution that delivers actionable data to insurance carriers through cutting-edge AI technology, enhancing risk assessment and opera ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for 2024 increased to £9,434 million, representing a 3% growth compared to £9,161 million in 2023, with underlying growth at 7%[10] - Adjusted operating profit rose to £3,199 million, a 6% increase from £3,030 million in 2023, with underlying growth at 10%[10] - Adjusted earnings per share grew to 120.1p, reflecting a 9% increase in constant currency, while reported earnings per share were 103.6p, up from 94.1p[15] - The operating margin improved to 33.9%, up from 33.1% in the previous year[10] - Cash generated from operations increased to £3,521 million, compared to £3,370 million in 2023[10] - The proposed full-year dividend per share is 63.0p, a 7% increase from 58.8p in 2023[10] - Net debt rose slightly to £6,563 million from £6,446 million[13] - Total Shareholder Returns over the decade reached 328%, significantly outperforming the FTSE100's 83%[15] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 10% in 2024, while the dividend per share also rose by 10%[43] - Net debt was £6.6bn at 31 December 2024, with a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.8x, down from 2.0x in 2023[17] Revenue Breakdown - In 2024, RELX reported revenues of £3,245 million, an increase from £3,133 million in 2023, representing a growth of 3.6% year-over-year[69] - 79% of RELX's revenue in 2024 came from North America, with 14% from Europe and 7% from the rest of the world[69] - Subscription revenue accounted for 39% of total revenue, while transactional revenues made up 61%[69] - Underlying revenue growth for 2024 was 7%, with electronic revenue also showing growth[28] - Subscription revenue accounted for 74% of total revenue, while transactional revenues represented 26% in 2024[116] Environmental and Social Responsibility - Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions decreased by 20% to 32,692 tCO2e from 40,933 tCO2e[11] - The percentage of women in senior leadership roles increased to 32% from 31%[11] - The company achieved a AAA MSCI rating for the ninth consecutive year and was ranked second in its sector by Sustainalytics[23] Strategic Initiatives and Investments - The company deployed £1bn on share buybacks in 2024 and plans to deploy a total of £1.5bn in 2025, with £150m already completed[18] - The company aims to enhance value through sophisticated information-based analytics and decision tools, focusing on organic growth and selective acquisitions[32][33] - The company focuses on expanding risk management solutions and investing in technology to enhance organic innovation[89] - AI and ML techniques are being developed to generate actionable insights for customers and improve internal efficiencies[90][91] Product and Service Development - The company launched the Accurint AI Insights tool for law enforcement, designed to automate crime trend identification and enhance decision-making[81] - The company introduced three new modules within the Firco Continuity platform to improve financial crime compliance and reduce false positive alerts[82] - The LexisNexis Digital Identity Network analyzed over 345 million transactions daily, detecting approximately 690 million human-initiated fraud attacks in 2024[76] - The company launched Scopus AI, a generative AI-enhanced research tool, in early 2024 to improve research insights and interdisciplinary collaboration[120] - ClinicalKey AI, launched in February 2024, is designed to support clinical decisions using generative AI, enhancing the quality of patient care[149] Market Position and Growth Outlook - The company expects continued strong underlying revenue growth in 2025, with adjusted operating profit growth slightly exceeding revenue growth[98] - The 2025 outlook anticipates strong underlying revenue growth and adjusted operating profit growth[30] - The legal analytics market is expected to grow due to increasing demand for online information solutions and decision support tools[195] Acquisitions and Partnerships - In Q4 2024, RELX signed an agreement to acquire IDVerse, a provider of AI-powered automated document authentication solutions, expected to close in early 2025[74] - The partnership with LexisNexis Risk Solutions allowed the company to leverage existing intelligence for better scam risk assessment[110] - The acquisition of Henchman enhanced document drafting capabilities, allowing legal customers to extract key insights from internal data[180] Workforce and Global Reach - The company has a workforce of 9,700 employees and serves customers in over 170 countries and territories[115] - The company reported a 20% revenue contribution from government and academic customers, with a focus on multi-year subscription contracts[189][200]

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Or ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 Or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ...

Acquisition expands LexisNexis Risk Solutions' capabilities in risk and fraud solutions and enhances digital identity onboarding and identity verification through AI-powered technology ATLANTA and LONDON, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, part of RELX, closed its acquisition of IDVerse™, a provider of AI-powered document authentication and fraud detection solutions. IDVerse is now part of the Business Services segment of LexisNexis Risk Solutions and will continue to be available wit ...