Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers the date of March 1, 2007. The registrant is a foreign private issuer reporting under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing is submitted in conjunction with Form 20-F annual reports.
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 notification of a corporate action rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The primary material event disclosed is a transaction in the company's own shares, specifically a share buyback program executed on March 1, 2007. No comparative financial data or changes in operating metrics are detailed in this specific filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. The document is limited to the formal disclosure of the share repurchase transaction and the exhibit index.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares repurchased and the average price per share in the referenced "Buyback 03/01/2007" exhibit.
- Confirm the remaining authorized share repurchase budget following this transaction.
- Review the company's Form 20-F for the full financial context and impact of the buyback on capital structure.