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 and Reed Elsevier NV on February 18, 2010. The filing serves to furnish the Securities and Exchange Commission with the company's 2009 Results announcement, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided contains only the cover page, signature block, and exhibit index. It does not include the actual 2009 Results announcement. Consequently, specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in the source text.
Material Changes
No material changes versus the prior comparable period can be identified as the financial data required for comparison is not included in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or details on unusual items. These elements are expected to be contained within the attached Exhibit 99.1, which is not part of the input content.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of Exhibit 99.1 (2009 Results announcement) to obtain actual financial performance data.
- Confirm the specific revenue and profit figures for the 2009 fiscal year.
- Review management's commentary on the 2009 results and outlook for 2010.
- Check for any disclosed risks or contingencies affecting the 2009 results.