RELX PLC Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX) on April 3, 2013. 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 registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a cover sheet and exhibit index rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing discloses a specific transaction in the company's own shares dated April 3, 2013, as indicated in the Exhibit Index. No other material changes to financial position or operations 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 administrative signatures and the listing of an exhibit regarding share transactions.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the details of the "Transaction in Own Shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the specific volume or price is not listed in the cover sheet.
- Confirm the registrant's status as a foreign private issuer filing under Form 20-F.
- Note that this filing does not contain financial performance data; investors should refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial metrics.