Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing was submitted by Reed Elsevier PLC (and Reed Elsevier NV) on May 24, 2006. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company maintains principal executive offices in London and Amsterdam.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a cover sheet for an exhibit regarding shareholdings rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. No financial comparisons or operational updates are included in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document contains no narrative discussion of future expectations or risk factors.
Important Facts for Investors
- The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose Director and Principal Director/Manager (PDMR) shareholdings, referenced as Exhibit 99.1.
- The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
- The registrant is not furnishing information pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b).
- The report was signed by L. Dixon, holding the titles of Deputy Secretary for Reed Elsevier PLC and Authorised Signatory for Reed Elsevier NV.