SEC Filing Summary: Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed on October 7, 2013, by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV. The filing serves as a report of a foreign private issuer under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a cover sheet and exhibit index rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing discloses a specific corporate action: a transaction in the company's own shares dated October 10, 2013 (Exhibit 99). No other material changes to financial position or operations are detailed in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, future outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to administrative details and the notification of the share transaction.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the details of the "Transaction in Own Shares" referenced in Exhibit 99 dated October 10, 2013.
- Confirm the dual listing structure involving Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).
- Note that this filing does not contain financial performance data; refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly press releases for financial metrics.