Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) was submitted to the SEC on October 7, 2005. The report discloses a material change in share ownership rather than providing financial performance results for a specific fiscal period.
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 regulatory disclosure regarding equity ownership and does not contain financial statements.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is a notification received on October 4, 2005, regarding the shareholding of FMR Corp. and its subsidiaries, including Fidelity International Limited (FIL). Their combined interest in the ordinary shares of Reed Elsevier PLC stands at 38,840,237 shares.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
The filing contains no management commentary, future guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It strictly reports the statutory notification of voting share interest under Part VI of the Companies Act 1985.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Shareholder Interest: FMR Corp. and Fidelity International Limited hold 38,840,237 shares.
- Ownership Percentage: This stake represents 3.04% of the company's current issued share capital.
- Notification Date: The disclosure was based on a notification dated October 4, 2005.
- Regulatory Basis: The disclosure was made in accordance with Part VI of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended).