Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV was submitted on January 26, 2006. The document serves to disclose the payment timetable for the company's 2005 final dividend.
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 administrative details regarding dividend distribution.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The content is restricted to the announcement of the dividend payment schedule.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. The sole purpose is to inform shareholders of the 2005 final dividend payment timetable, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific dates and amounts for the 2005 final dividend in the attached Exhibit 99.1.
- Confirm the record date and payment date for both the PLC and NV entities.
- Review the full 2005 Annual Report (Form 20-F) for comprehensive financial results, as this filing does not contain them.