SEC Filing Summary: Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Reed Elsevier PLC on December 17, 2012. The registrant is a foreign private issuer reporting pursuant to Rule 13a-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing serves as a notification of a major interest in shares.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory notification regarding share ownership and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The filing discloses a material event regarding a "Notification of Major Interest in Shares" (Exhibit 99.1). No financial changes versus prior periods are reported in this specific document.
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 notification of the share interest and signature details.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific details of the "Major Interest in Shares" referenced in Exhibit 99.1, as the summary text does not name the shareholder or the volume of shares.
- Confirm the identity of the shareholder acquiring the major interest to assess potential control or strategic implications.
- Note that this filing does not contain operational or financial results; refer to the company's Form 20-F for financial data.