SEC Filing Summary: Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Reed Elsevier PLC on September 5, 2012. The registrant is a foreign private issuer reporting pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing serves as a notification of a major interest in shares.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory notification regarding share ownership and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The filing discloses a material change in share ownership, specifically a "Notification of Major Interest in Shares" (Exhibit 99.1). No financial material changes versus prior periods are reported in this text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the formal notification of the share interest and signature details.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific details of the "Major Interest in Shares" disclosed in Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not detailed in the cover text.
- Confirm the identity of the party acquiring the major interest, as the filing text only lists the company's Assistant Secretary as the signatory.
- Note that this filing does not contain financial results; investors should refer to the company's Form 20-F or interim reports for financial metrics.