SEC Filing Summary: RELX PLC (Reed Elsevier PLC)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed on November 18, 2014, by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV. The filing serves as a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The document specifically reports a transaction in the company's own shares dated November 18, 2014.
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 transactional report regarding share activity and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The filing discloses a transaction in the company's own shares on November 18, 2014. No comparative financial data or material changes in financial position versus prior periods are included in this specific text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, future outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The content is limited to the formal declaration of the share transaction and signature blocks.
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 and corporate structure between Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).
- Review the company's Form 20-F for comprehensive financial data, as this Form 6-K is not a financial results report.