RELX PLC Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX) on May 6, 2014. The registrant is a foreign private issuer with principal executive offices in London and Amsterdam. The filing is submitted pursuant to Rule 13a-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. The document focuses solely on corporate actions regarding share transactions.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The primary subject of the report is "Transactions in own shares," detailed in Exhibit 99.
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.
- Confirm the dual listing status and corporate structure between Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam).
- Review the full text of Exhibit 99 to understand the impact of the share transactions on outstanding share count.