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Posted on February 18, 2026
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Sky News says RELX plans a pay rise for CEO Erik Engstrom to align with FTSE 100 peers. His 2024 pay was £13.5m. Reuters has not independently verified the report. (marketscreener.com)
Feb 18 (Reuters) - British information group RELX is preparing to grant its top boss, Erik Engstrom, a substantial pay rise, bringing it closer to its FTSE-100 peers like AstraZeneca, Rolls-Royce and Shell, Sky News reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Engstrom's 2024 annual remuneration stood at 13.5 million pounds ($18.29 million), according to the company's annual report.
Reuters could not immediately verify the Sky News report.
($1 = 0.7381 pounds)
(Reporting by Rishab Shaju in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Compensation refers to the payment or benefits provided to employees in exchange for their work, which can include salary, bonuses, and other perks.
Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, focusing on the interests of stakeholders.
A salary increase is a raise in the amount of money an employee earns, often based on performance, market conditions, or company profitability.
The FTSE-100 is a stock market index that represents the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, used as an indicator of the UK stock market's performance.
Remuneration is the total compensation received by an employee, including salary, bonuses, and benefits, for their work or services.
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