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Operating and financial review

Chief Financial Officer’s report

Image of Chief Financial Officer Mark Armourr

“ We have a clear investment led growth  strategy focused on building revenue momentum  across all our businesses. Revenue was up 7%  and adjusted operating profit was up 12%  at constant currencies ”

 
 
 

Divisional summary

  1. Revenue by division
  2. 1
    Elsevier 32%
  3. 2
    LexisNexis 36%
  4. 3
    Reed Exhibitions 13%
  5. 4
    Reed Business Information 19%

Chart of Revenue by division: Elsevier 32%, LexisNexis 36%, Reed Business 13%, Reed Exhibitions 19%

Summary of divisional financial
performance in 2008