Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers the period ending March 27, 2006. 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 annual reports filed under Form 20-F.
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 the submission of exhibits regarding corporate actions 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 specific details regarding the volume or value of these transactions are included in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or descriptions of unusual items. The document is limited to administrative details and the listing of exhibits.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transactions in own shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the filing text only lists the exhibit title.
- Confirm the exact date and volume of share repurchases or issuances associated with the March 27, 2006 reporting period.
- Review the full Form 20-F for comprehensive financial metrics, as this Form 6-K does not contain them.