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 November 17, 2008. 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 a specific corporate governance event rather than periodic financial results.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a report of a specific event and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed in this filing is the departure of Gerard van de Aast from the company. This information is detailed in Exhibit 99 attached to the report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or a discussion of risks and contingencies. The scope of the report is limited to the notification of the executive departure.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific role and responsibilities of Gerard van de Aast prior to his departure.
- Confirm the effective date of the departure and the reason for leaving.
- Check for subsequent filings regarding the appointment of a successor.
- Review the company's most recent Form 20-F for the latest financial performance data, as this 6-K does not include it.