Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV was submitted to the SEC on November 4, 2008. The document serves as a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, or other key financial metrics. This document is a corporate governance notification rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing discloses the appointment of Ian Smith to a corporate role. No financial material changes versus the prior comparable period are reported in this text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The primary content is the formal appointment of Ian Smith, signed by L Dixon, Deputy Secretary of Reed Elsevier PLC and Authorised Signatory of Reed Elsevier NV.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The filing confirms the appointment of Ian Smith on November 4, 2008.
- No financial performance data is included in this specific Form 6-K.
- Investors should refer to the company's Form 20-F or interim financial reports for revenue and profit details.