Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) was submitted to the SEC on August 2, 2005. The report discloses a material change in share ownership pursuant to Part VI of the Companies Act 1985.
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 disclosure of shareholding interest rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the updated interest of The Capital Group Companies, Inc. and its affiliates in the company's ordinary shares:
- Total Interest: 129,962,002 shares, representing 10.19% of the issued share capital.
- Affiliate Holding: Capital Guardian Trust Company holds 64,853,724 shares, representing 5.08% of the share capital.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, future outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the notification of the shareholding interest.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total percentage of voting shares held by The Capital Group Companies, Inc. and affiliates (10.19%).
- Confirm the specific breakdown of shares held by the affiliate, Capital Guardian Trust Company (5.08%).
- Review the notification date of August 1, 2005, to ensure alignment with regulatory reporting timelines.