Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV (collectively Reed Elsevier) was submitted on February 17, 2005. The report serves as a joint announcement of the preliminary results for the combined businesses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It references the inclusion of summary financial information in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but does not reproduce the figures within the cover document text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It indicates that such information is contained within the preliminary results announcement referenced in the exhibit.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The provided text does not include management commentary, future guidance, specific risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document functions primarily as a cover sheet to transmit the press release containing the preliminary results.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and profit figures in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated February 17, 2005.
- Confirm the breakdown of results between Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV if distinct reporting is required.
- Review the full press release for any management commentary on the 2004 performance and outlook for 2005.
- Check for any restatements or adjustments to prior year figures mentioned in the preliminary results.