SUMMARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
Information relating to a review of the activities of Reed Elsevier and of future developments in the businesses is given in the Report of the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer and the Operating and Financial Review.

The Reed Elsevier directors who served during the year and their respective remuneration are shown in the Summary Directors’ Remuneration Report.

Details of dividends paid and proposed are given in the summary financial information for Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV.