Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers the period ending November 19, 2012. 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 is submitted under cover of 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 regarding corporate actions rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The primary material event disclosed in this filing is "Transactions in own shares" dated November 19, 2012. No comparative financial data or year-over-year changes are included in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, future guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or details on unusual items. The document is limited to the formal declaration of the share transaction exhibit.
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 of the transaction.
- Confirm the dual listing status and reporting obligations of Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).
- Review the full Exhibit 99 to understand the impact of the share transaction on outstanding share count and capital structure.