Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV covers the date of June 1, 2006. The registrant is a foreign private issuer reporting pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing is submitted in connection with the company's annual reporting under Form 20-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a cover sheet for a specific corporate action rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The primary material event disclosed in this filing is Transactions in own shares. No comparative financial data or operational changes are detailed in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the disclosure of share transactions and signature formalities.
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 of Reed Elsevier PLC (London) and Reed Elsevier NV (Amsterdam) as indicated by the multiple addresses and signatures.
- Review the full Form 20-F for comprehensive financial metrics, as this Form 6-K does not contain them.