RELX PLC Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX) and Reed Elsevier NV on August 16, 2013. The registrant is a foreign private issuer reporting pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing serves as a report of a specific corporate action rather than a periodic financial report.
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 procedural filing regarding a transaction in own shares and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The filing discloses a "Transaction in Own Shares" dated August 16, 2013, as indicated in the Exhibit Index. No comparative financial data or material changes to financial position are detailed in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, outlook, commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the signature block and exhibit description.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transaction in Own Shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the filing text only lists the title.
- Confirm the impact of this share transaction on the company's capital structure and share count.
- Review the full text of Exhibit 99 for any conditions or pricing associated with the share transaction.