On what dates were the Pearson plc (PSO) insider share sales executed?

The share sales by Vishaal Gupta in Pearson plc were executed on 26 and 27 August 2026, according to the disclosed notification of transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

Pearson (NYSE: PSO) executive sells 75K shares in August

Q: What insider transaction did Pearson plc (PSO) disclose in this 6-K?

Pearson plc disclosed that Vishaal Gupta, President – Enterprise Learning and Skills, carried out a sale of 75,308 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson on the London Stock Exchange on 26 and 27 August 2026.

Q: How many Pearson plc (PSO) shares were sold and for what total value?

An aggregated volume of 75,308 Pearson ordinary shares was sold for an aggregated price of £915,173.81, as reported in the notification of transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc (PSO) reported a transaction by a person discharging managerial responsibilities, Vishaal Gupta, President – Enterprise Learning and Skills. Gupta conducted a sale of ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson on the London Stock Exchange.

The trades took place on 26 and 27 August 2026 at prices between £12.08 and £12.195 per share, across several tranches. In total, 75,308 shares were sold for an aggregated price of £915,173.81. The transactions were disclosed in line with regulatory requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities.

Key Figures

Aggregated volume sold: 75,308 shares Aggregated price: £915,173.81 Sale price per share: £12.14500 per share +4 more

7 metrics

Aggregated volume sold 75,308 shares Ordinary shares of 25 pence each sold by a PDMR

Aggregated price £915,173.81 Total consideration for 75,308 shares sold

Sale price per share £12.14500 per share One of several trade prices on 26–27 August 2026

Sale price per share £12.19500 per share One of several trade prices on 26–27 August 2026

Sale price per share £12.08000 per share Lowest trade price reported for the transactions

Sale price per share £12.15166 per share Trade price for a tranche of 9,092 shares

Volumes at selected prices 16,530; 16,599; 16,530; 16,557; 9,092 shares Individual tranches of the PDMR share sales

Key Terms

persons discharging managerial responsibilities, Ordinary shares of 25 pence, aggregated volume, aggregated price, +1 more

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persons discharging managerial responsibilities regulatory

"Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities"

Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities are the key people in a company who make big decisions, like top managers or executives. Knowing who they are is important because their actions can influence the company’s success or failure, and they are often required to share information about their dealings to ensure transparency for investors and the public.

Ordinary shares of 25 pence financial

"Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares of 25 pence"

aggregated volume financial

"Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: 75,308 shares"

aggregated price financial

"Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated price: £915,173.81"

London Stock Exchange (XLON) market

"Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange (XLON)"

FAQ

What insider transaction did Pearson plc (PSO) disclose in this 6-K?

Pearson plc disclosed that Vishaal Gupta, President – Enterprise Learning and Skills, carried out a sale of 75,308 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson on the London Stock Exchange on 26 and 27 August 2026.

How many Pearson plc (PSO) shares were sold and for what total value?

An aggregated volume of 75,308 Pearson ordinary shares was sold for an aggregated price of £915,173.81, as reported in the notification of transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

What price range did the Pearson plc (PSO) insider sales occur at?

The reported sales of Pearson plc shares occurred at prices between £12.08 and £12.195 per share, with multiple tranches including prices of £12.14500, £12.19500, £12.19000, £12.08000, and £12.15166 per share.

Where were the Pearson plc (PSO) insider transactions carried out?

The reported insider transactions in Pearson plc ordinary shares were carried out on the London Stock Exchange (XLON), as stated in the notification details.

Who is the person discharging managerial responsibilities involved at Pearson plc (PSO)?

The person discharging managerial responsibilities involved is Vishaal Gupta, who holds the position of President – Enterprise Learning and Skills at Pearson plc.

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Available on EDGAR 08/28/2026 - 11:37 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/28/2026 - 11:37 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2026

PEARSON plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

80 Strand

London, England WC2R 0RL

44-20-7010-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Yes No X

Pearson plc - (the "Company")

Notification of PDMRs' Interests

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)	Name	Vishaal Gupta
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President - Enterprise Learning and Skills
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Pearson plc
b)	LEI	2138004JBXWWJKIURC57
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 25 pence in Pearson plc ISIN: GB0006776081
b)	Nature of the transaction	Sale of shares
c)	Prices and volumes	Prices	Volumes
		£12.14500 per Share	16,530 shares
		£12.19500 per Share	16,599 shares
		£12.19000 per Share	16,530 shares
		£12.08000 per Share	16,557 shares
		£12.15166 per Share	9092 shares
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 75,308 shares Aggregated price: £915,173.81
e)	Date of the transaction	26 and 27 August 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange (XLON)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	PEARSON plc

Date: 28 August 2026
	By: /s/ CHRISTIE WOLSTENCROFT

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	Christie Wolstencroft
	Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR