Reed Elsevier (RUK,ENL): FY Earnings 
Due: February 19 at 0700 GMT 
Facset Survey of 19 Analysts 
Average Revenue: GBP5.2B, up 13% (GBP4.584B in FY 2007) 
Average Earnings Per Share: 42p, up 17% (35.85p in FY 2007) 
Average Profit Before Tax: GBP1.13B, up 13% (GBP0.998B in FY 2007)

Note: Results seen higher, driven by strong performance from Legal, Science and business to business units. The weakness in Reed Business Information is likely to be offset by the strong growth in exhibitions. Focus on outlook, and whether it will provide much guidance given that a new CEO steps in March. Also keen interest on performance of Choicepoint acquisition. (EHM)

 
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