Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV was submitted to the SEC on August 22, 2014. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing is associated with the company's annual reporting 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 an exhibit rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide data to compare against prior periods. No material changes in financial performance are detailed in this specific document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, or a discussion of risks and contingencies. The primary content of this submission is the disclosure of "Transactions in own shares" as listed in the Exhibit Index.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transactions in own shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the summary text does not quantify these transactions.
- Confirm the company's full financial results for the relevant period by reviewing the associated Form 20-F or the full text of the referenced exhibit.
- Note that the registrant is not furnishing information pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).