Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is a joint report filed by Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV (collectively RELX PLC) on August 5, 2004. The filing serves to distribute the Interim Statement for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004, covering the combined results of the group's businesses.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided is a cover sheet and does not contain specific numerical data. Consequently, values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not available in this document.
- Revenue: Not provided in filing text.
- Profit: Not provided in filing text.
- Cash Flow: Not provided in filing text.
- Debt and Liquidity: Not provided in filing text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data or specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only references the existence of the Interim Statement containing these results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
No management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in the provided text. The document solely confirms the distribution of the interim financial statement to shareholders.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial figures (revenue, earnings, cash flow) in the referenced Interim Statement for the six months ended June 30, 2004, as they are not included in this Form 6-K.
- Confirm the breakdown of results between Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV as mentioned in the schedule of information.
- Review the full interim report for any management commentary or risk disclosures omitted from this cover filing.