Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Reed Elsevier PLC (RELX PLC) was submitted to the SEC on April 5, 2005. The report serves as a joint disclosure for Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV, focusing on a specific corporate governance event rather than operational performance.
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 notification regarding share ownership and does not contain financial statements or operational metrics.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is a notification received on April 4, 2005, regarding the shareholding interest of Legal & General Group plc and/or its subsidiaries. As of April 1, 2005, this entity holds 49,863,553 ordinary shares, representing 3.91% of the Company's current issued share capital.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly a disclosure of interest in voting shares pursuant to Part VI of the Companies Act 1985.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total issued share capital of Reed Elsevier PLC to confirm the 3.91% ownership stake calculation.
- Confirm whether Legal & General Group plc has filed similar notifications in other jurisdictions.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if this stake has increased, decreased, or triggered further disclosure thresholds.