Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers the date of April 27, 2006. The report is submitted by 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.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves as a cover sheet for the submission of specific transactional data rather than a comprehensive financial statement.
Material Changes
The filing reports on "Transactions in own shares." No comparative financial data or material changes in operating performance versus prior periods are detailed in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, future guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The content is limited to the formal declaration of the share transactions.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transactions in own shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the summary text does not quantify the volume or price of these transactions.
- Confirm the dual listing status and reporting obligations of Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).
- Review the full Form 20-F for comprehensive financial performance data, as this Form 6-K does not include financial statements.