Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV was submitted to the SEC on February 17, 2009. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing serves to disclose the execution of a "Forward Start Revolving Credit Facility."
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is a procedural filing regarding a credit facility agreement rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this specific filing. The primary event is the establishment of a new credit facility structure.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, or a discussion of risks and contingencies. The sole substantive content is the inclusion of the "Forward Start Revolving Credit Facility" as Exhibit 99.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the terms and conditions of the Forward Start Revolving Credit Facility detailed in Exhibit 99.
- Confirm the impact of this facility on the company's total debt capacity and liquidity position.
- Review the most recent Form 20-F for actual financial performance metrics, as this filing does not contain them.