Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers the period ending June 3, 2014. The report is submitted by a foreign private issuer 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 serves as a notification of specific 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 operational changes are detailed in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, future outlook, specific risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the disclosure of share transactions.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transactions 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 full Form 20-F for comprehensive financial data, as this Form 6-K contains only transactional notifications.