Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) was submitted to the SEC on July 17, 2007. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing serves to disclose a specific corporate event rather than a standard periodic financial report.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is a cover sheet and exhibit index referencing a specific transaction rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed in this filing is the finalization of the disposal of the Harcourt Education business unit. This is indicated by the inclusion of Exhibit 99, titled "Harcourt Education disposalfinal."
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, outlook statements, or a discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is limited to the formal notification of the Harcourt Education disposal.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final terms and financial impact of the Harcourt Education disposal referenced in Exhibit 99.
- Confirm the completion date of the transaction to assess its impact on the current fiscal period.
- Review subsequent filings for updated financial statements reflecting the divestiture.