London, 27th July: Earlier this week, London-listed RELX Group (formerly Reed Elsevier) reported its results for the six months ended 30th June 2017. The group’s total revenues were £3.7 billion (US$4.9 billion). Adjusted operating profit in the period was £1.2 billion (US$1.5 billion), an increase of 5%.

The group’s exhibitions business generated revenues of £628 million (US$827 million), up 6% year-on-year. Adjusted operating profit in the year grew moderately by 1% - amounting to £203 million (US$267 million).