This document provides an overview of scholarly publishing and Elsevier, a leading scholarly publisher. It discusses the origins and fundamentals of scholarly publishing, as well as Elsevier's role, products, employees, history, and innovation initiatives. The document also examines future trends in scholarly publishing business models and outlines Elsevier's vision for driving outcomes through solutions. Key facts presented include Elsevier's logo symbolism, corporate structure, journal production process, and market share leadership. Biographies are provided for several of Elsevier's board members and executives.