Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing is submitted by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV, foreign private issuers, on December 10, 2013. The report pertains to transactions in the company's own shares.
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 notification of share transactions rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this specific filing. The content is limited to the disclosure of transactions in own shares.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a procedural filing regarding share activity.
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 of the registrant (Reed Elsevier PLC in London and Reed Elsevier NV in Amsterdam).
- Review the company's Form 20-F for comprehensive financial data, as this Form 6-K does not contain financial statements.