Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV was submitted to the SEC on January 2, 2012, and signed on January 3, 2012. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing covers the period ending January 2, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves as a cover sheet for an exhibit regarding corporate actions rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The filing discloses "Transactions in own shares" as the primary subject matter (Exhibit 99.1). No quantitative data regarding material changes in financial position or operations versus prior periods is included in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or details on unusual items. The document is limited to the formal declaration of the share transaction exhibit.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 ("Transactions in own shares") for specific details on the volume, price, and purpose of the share transactions.
- Verify the exact date and terms of the share buyback or issuance referenced in the exhibit.
- Confirm the impact of these transactions on the company's total share count and capital structure.
- Note that this filing does not replace or contain the company's quarterly or annual financial statements.