Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV (now RELX PLC) was submitted on October 9, 2012. The report presents unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and an operating and financial review for the six-month period ended June 30, 2012. The filing serves to update financial statements for compliance with Item 8.A.5 of Form 20-F and to facilitate potential debt security registrations.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It references Exhibit 99.1, which contains the unaudited condensed combined financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2012, and 2011, but the data itself is not included in the text of this summary.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes in financial performance or position compared to the prior comparable period. It only indicates that comparative financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2011, is available in the referenced exhibit.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The provided text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is primarily a cover sheet and index for the financial data contained in the attached exhibits.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for the actual unaudited condensed combined financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
- Verify the specific revenue, profit, and cash flow figures which are not present in the cover text.
- Confirm the details of the operating and financial review referenced in the explanatory note.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may provide updated guidance or risk disclosures.