Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers a specific corporate action dated June 24, 2015. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The document serves as a report of a transaction in the company's own shares.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural report regarding a share transaction and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The material event reported is a Transaction in Own Shares occurring on June 24, 2015. No comparative financial data or changes in operational metrics versus prior periods are disclosed in this specific filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or discussion of unusual items. The content is limited to the certification of the share transaction and the exhibit index.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific details of the "Transaction in Own Shares" referenced in Exhibit 99, as the summary text does not disclose volume or price.
- Confirm the dual listing status of Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam) as indicated by the addresses provided.
- Note that this filing does not replace or contain the company's periodic financial reports (Form 20-F).