Reed Elsevier NV is a publisher and information provider. The Company’s activities include science and medical, legal and business publishing and the organisation of trade exhibitions. Its principal operations are in North America and Europe. The Company’s businesses provide products and services that are organized in four business divisions: Elsevier serves the science and medical sector; LexisNexis, the legal and other professional sectors, Reed Exhibitions, the exhibitions and conferences sector; and Reed Business Information, the trade magazines and information business sector. On September 19, 2008, the Company acquired ChoicePoint, Inc.