Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers a specific corporate action dated February 4, 2015. The report is submitted pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
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 notification of a transaction in own shares and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The filing reports a Transaction in Own Shares occurring on February 4, 2015. No comparative financial data or material changes to financial position are detailed in this specific text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the disclosure of the share transaction and signature details.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transaction in Own Shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the summary text does not quantify the volume or price.
- Confirm the dual listing status of Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam) as indicated by the addresses provided.
- Review the full Form 20-F for comprehensive financial metrics, as this Form 6-K contains no financial statements.