Pearson SEC Filings

Pearson plc (PSO) reports a change in a major shareholding by BlackRock, Inc. BlackRock now holds a total of 9.96% of Pearson’s voting rights, equivalent to 63,894,697 voting rights in the company.

The position is made up of 8.11% of voting rights attached to shares, representing 51,960,619 indirect voting rights, and 1.85% held through financial instruments. These instruments include American Depository Receipts and securities lending arrangements totaling 0.51% of voting rights, plus contracts for difference (CFDs) representing a further 1.34%.

Previously, BlackRock’s total interest was 10.00%, so this notice reflects a small reduction in its overall voting stake while it remains a significant shareholder.

Pearson plc reported an update to its voting rights and share capital. As at close of business on 31 October 2025, the company had 640,181,375 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share entitles the holder to one vote at general meetings. The company holds no shares in Treasury. Pearson noted that 640,181,375 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rule calculations.

Pearson plc reported a PDMR share purchase on a Form 6-K. Chair Omid Kordestani bought 6,746 Pearson American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) at $14.065 per ADR, for an aggregate of $94,882.49.

The transaction took place on 30 October 2025 on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS). Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc (ISIN: US7050151056).

Pearson plc appointed Costis Maglaras as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 November 2025. Maglaras is the Dean of Columbia Business School and a professor focused on how emerging technologies shape business, bringing experience across AI, neural networks, machine vision, blockchain, and robotics.

Pearson’s Chair, Omid Kordestani, welcomed the appointment, highlighting Maglaras’s blend of academic and technology expertise as the company advances its strategy. Maglaras, who has been with Columbia Business School since 1998 and has consulted at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Mismi Inc., emphasized aligning learning and skilling with rapid changes in the global business landscape. The company noted there is no further information to be declared in accordance with UKLR 6.4.8.

Pearson plc (PSO) reported accelerating growth in Q3 2025, with underlying Group sales up 4%, bringing nine‑month growth to 2%. Management expects stronger Q4 sales growth and continues to target 2025 outcomes in line with market expectations.

Performance by segment in Q3: Assessment & Qualifications rose 4% as Pearson VUE returned to growth; Virtual Learning increased 17% on 13% enrolment gains for the 2025/26 year; Higher Education declined 1% overall, with US Higher Education up 2%; English Language Learning grew 1% on strong PTE demand; Enterprise Learning & Skills advanced 2% with momentum in Enterprise Solutions.

For 2025, the company reiterates underlying sales growth and adjusted operating profit in line with expectations. Given an implied FX rate of £:$1.33, Pearson indicates updated adjusted operating profit of c.£606m. Guidance also includes adjusted net finance costs of about £65m, an effective tax rate of 24%–25%, and free cash flow conversion of 90%–100%, plus the £0.1bn State Aid repayment received in Q1 2025. Recent strategic actions include enterprise partnerships with Cognizant and Deloitte and an exclusive multi‑year Salesforce certifications collaboration, alongside expanded AI learning tools.

Pearson plc announced a block listing application for 1,700,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange. The shares are to be admitted to the Official List and traded on the LSE main market.

The shares will be issued under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and will rank pari passu with existing issued shares. Admission is expected to become effective at 8.00 am on Friday 17th October 2025.

Pearson plc filed a Director Declaration noting the admission of Verisure plc to Nasdaq Stockholm on 8 October 2025. Graeme Pitkethly, Pearson’s Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director, continues as a Non‑Executive Director of Verisure and serves as Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee. He joined Verisure’s board in March 2025. This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.9R.

Pearson plc reported its voting rights and capital structure as of the close of business on 30 September 2025. The company stated it had 641,816,425 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each ordinary share carrying one vote at general meetings. The Company confirmed it holds no shares in Treasury. The announcement notes that the figure 641,816,425 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculations to determine whether they must notify changes in their interest under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. The disclosure was made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 and the Form indicates the company files under Form 20-F.

Pearson plc filed a Form 6-K reporting notifications of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them. The filing records two ADR trade prices: $13.8750 per ADR and $13.8735 per ADR. The disclosure is dated 25 September 2025 and was submitted by the Deputy Company Secretary. The document is a routine public disclosure of insider interests and transaction prices; it does not include quantities, total value, or additional context.