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 May 11, 2006. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing covers the period ending May 11, 2006, with signatures dated May 12, 2006.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves as a cover sheet for an exhibit regarding corporate actions rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing discloses "Transactions in own shares" as the primary subject matter. No comparative financial data or material changes in operating performance versus prior periods are included in this specific text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. The document is limited to the formal reporting of share transactions.
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 of these transactions.
- Confirm the dual listing status and corporate structure between Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).
- Review the full Exhibit 99 to understand the impact of the share transactions on outstanding share count and capital structure.