Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing is a report of a foreign private issuer submitted by Reed Elsevier PLC (and Reed Elsevier NV) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing date is November 18, 2010. The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text contains only cover page and signature information. It does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, or other key financial metrics.
Material Changes
The filing text does not contain data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves primarily as a formal submission vehicle referencing an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1: IMS) which is not included in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the content of Exhibit 99.1 (IMS), as the financial details are likely contained within that referenced document rather than the Form 6-K cover sheet.
- Confirm the specific nature of the "IMS" report referenced in the exhibit index.
- Review the full Form 20-F annual report for comprehensive financial data, as this 6-K filing does not contain standalone financial statements.