Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Reed Elsevier PLC (and Reed Elsevier NV) on August 3, 2006. The registrant is a foreign private issuer reporting under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing serves as a report of Director/PDMR (Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities) shareholding.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing regarding shareholding disclosures and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value for material changes versus the prior comparable period. No financial or operational comparisons are included in this specific report.
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 disclosure of director shareholdings and signature formalities.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the Director/PDMR shareholding referenced in Exhibit 99.1, as the summary text only lists the exhibit title.
- Confirm the dual listing status of the registrant (Reed Elsevier PLC in London and Reed Elsevier NV in Amsterdam).
- Review the company's Form 20-F for comprehensive financial data, as this Form 6-K does not contain financial statements.