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 July 26, 2012. The filing serves as a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The document does not cover a specific financial reporting period but rather reports a corporate governance event.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing regarding personnel appointments and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed in this filing is the appointment of Linda S. Sanford. No financial or operational changes relative to a prior comparable period are detailed in this specific text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The content is limited to the formal appointment of a corporate officer.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Corporate Action: Appointment of Linda S. Sanford (Exhibit 99).
- Signatories: The report was signed on July 26, 2012, by H. Udow, Chief Legal Officer of Reed Elsevier PLC and Authorised Signatory of Reed Elsevier NV.
- Reporting Status: The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
- Financial Data: No financial metrics are included in this specific filing; investors should refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial performance.