RELX PLC (Reed Elsevier) Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is a joint report filed by Reed Elsevier PLC (United Kingdom) and Reed Elsevier NV (The Netherlands) on February 17, 2011. The filing serves to furnish information regarding the company's 2010 financial results, which are detailed in Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being contained within the attached Exhibit 99.1 ("Reed Elsevier — 2010 Results"), but the data itself is not present in the source text.
Material Changes
The source text does not provide data to compare current period performance against prior comparable periods. No material changes in financial position or results of operations are described in the filing cover sheet.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or descriptions of unusual items. The document functions solely as a cover sheet to transmit the 2010 results report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full 2010 financial results by reviewing Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in this text.
- Confirm the specific revenue and profit figures for the 2010 fiscal year from the attached results report.
- Check for any subsequent updates or restatements to the 2010 results issued after February 17, 2011.
- Review the company's Form 20-F for the most recent audited financial statements and comprehensive risk disclosures.