SEC Filing Summary: Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed on August 16, 2012, by Reed Elsevier PLC (now RELX PLC) and Reed Elsevier NV. 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 registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
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 cover sheet referencing an attached "DP Announcement" (Exhibit 99) but does not contain the financial data itself.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. No comparative financial data or operational updates are included in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to administrative details and the signature of H. Udow, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the content of the "DP Announcement" referenced as Exhibit 99, as the financial details are not in the cover text.
- Confirm the specific nature of the announcement (e.g., dividend, share buyback, or earnings release) by reviewing the full exhibit.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual financial figures associated with the period ending or reported on August 16, 2012.