Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV was submitted to the SEC on November 12, 2009. 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 an administrative filing regarding corporate appointments and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The filing discloses the following material corporate actions:
- Appointment of an individual to the board or management (Exhibit 99: Appointment).
- Submission of an Internal Market System (IMS) report or related disclosure (Exhibit 99: IMS).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the formal notification of the exhibits listed above.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Appointment" referenced in Exhibit 99 to identify the individual and their role.
- Review the "IMS" document in Exhibit 99 for any material insider trading disclosures or market-sensitive information.
- Confirm the current corporate structure between Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).