Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers the date of April 28, 2008. 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 is associated with the company's principal executive offices in London and Amsterdam.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a cover sheet for a specific corporate action rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The primary material event disclosed in this filing is Transactions in own shares. No comparative financial data or operational changes versus prior periods are detailed in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, future outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the disclosure of the share transaction and signature formalities.
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 and reporting obligations of Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).
- Review the full text of Exhibit 99 to understand the impact of the share transaction on capital structure.