search query to provide concise, authoritative answers. In the UK, we launched the alpha version of Lexis Advance, and the Lexis Library legal research solution saw its highest Net Promoter Score to date. Lexis Advance launched in New Zealand, and new Practical Guidance modules were introduced in India, China and Southeast Asia. JurisData Analytics is the first predictive analytics service on case law to be launched in France, and in South Africa we introduced Time Select packages for small to mid-sized law firms enabling them to purchase bundles of research time on Lexis Library. Exhibitionsgrew 6 percent. We launched 36 new events and completed several acquisitions including MCM Comic Con in the UK, Café Seoul in South Korea and Australia’s Fitness Show. In our Pop Culture sector, PAX launched a new concept gaming event, PAX Unplugged for table top games and Comic Con Seoul was launched in Korea. In B2B, Oceanology International was cloned with a launch into the US, MIPIM expanded its footprint with the launch of MIPIM Property Tech Summit in New York City and our Esports BAR brand extended from Cannes to Miami. Our focus on increasing customer value continued with more than 1m customers around the world engaged in our strategic matchmaking programme, the successful debut of our new digital platform and growth of our global Customer Panel to more than 2,000 individuals, who have committed to help in development of new online products and capabilities. This morning we also announced we intend to further simplify our corporate structure, moving to a single parent company. Our corporate structure has evolved over time, and this simplification follows the significant measures made in 2015. There will be no change to the locations, activities, or staffing levels of RELX Group or its four business areas as a result of these measures. During 2017, our businesses continued to deliver well. As we continue to execute our strategy, I am confident we will build on these results during 2018. I would like to thank you for all your efforts as we remain committed to serving our customers and accelerating growth across RELX Group. Kind regards, Erik Engstrom CEO Email sent bycorporate.communications@relx.com Distributed to: All employees. For internal use only More information • Watch a video of Nick Luff, Chief Financial Officer, explaining the results here • Read the fullpress release • Visit theResults page on our website for more detailed information on the results and to watch the webcast of the investor presentation (09:00hrs GMT) • Download RELX Group’s updatedFast Facts - key information on one sheet of paper Because the simplification will involve the offer of securities in the US, we are required by US securities law to include the following note on all communications relating to the simplification: CAUTIONARY NOTE This Announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell or subscribe for or any invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the simplification. It does not constitute a prospectus or prospectus equivalent document and investors should not make any investment decision in relation to any shares referred to in this Announcement. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable European rules and regulations. A prospectus is expected to be made available to shareholders on RELX Group’s website (www.relx.com) in due course. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC |