SEC Filing Summary: Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed on August 30, 2013, by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV. The filing serves as a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
Key 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 referencing an exhibit regarding a specific corporate action rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing discloses a "Transaction in Own Shares" dated August 30, 2013, as detailed in Exhibit 99. No other material changes to financial position or operations are described in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, outlook, commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the formal submission of the share transaction exhibit.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99 to understand the specific details of the "Transaction in Own Shares" (e.g., volume, price, purpose).
- Confirm the impact of the share transaction on the company's capital structure and earnings per share.
- Refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly earnings release for comprehensive financial metrics not included in this filing.