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 January 30, 2009. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing serves to disclose the Final Dividend Timetable to U.S. investors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is limited to corporate governance and dividend scheduling information.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this specific filing. The document does not contain comparative financial data versus prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. The primary content is the "Final Dividend Timetable," which is listed as Exhibit 99. The registrant confirmed it is not furnishing information pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific dates and amounts in the "Final Dividend Timetable" (Exhibit 99) referenced in this filing.
- Confirm the record date and payment date for the final dividend.
- Review the company's Form 20-F for comprehensive financial statements and risk disclosures, as this 6-K does not contain them.