Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers transactions in own shares. The report was filed on September 27, 2012, and signed by A. McCulloch, Head of Company Secretariat and Authorised Signatory.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves solely as a notification of share transactions and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The filing reports transactions in the company's own shares. No comparative financial data or material changes in operating results versus prior periods are disclosed in this 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 the disclosure of share transactions.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transactions in own shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the summary text does not quantify the volume or price.
- Confirm the dual listing status of Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam) for regulatory compliance.
- Review the company's Form 20-F for comprehensive financial statements, as this Form 6-K contains no financial metrics.