Reed Elsevier PLC Company Description
Reed Elsevier PLC (formerly Reed International) traces its roots to a paper manufacturing operation founded at the beginning of the 20th century, but today the company operates through Reed Elsevier Group plc, of which it owns 50%. Reed Eslevier Group plc is a publisher of business, legal, and scientific information. The Netherlands-based Reed Elsevier NV owns the other half of Reed Elsevier Group plc. In addition, Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV share ownership of Elsevier Reed Finance, the financing arm for Reed Elsevier Group plc. (Reed Elsevier PLC owns 39% of the financing business, while Reed Elsevier PLC owns the rest.)
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