[6-K] PEARSON PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Positive

• Public disclosure of persons discharging managerial responsibilities' transactions was made
• Transaction prices are provided: $13.8750 and $13.8735 per ADR

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Routine insider transaction disclosure showing ADR trades at roughly $13.87; no volumes disclosed.

The filing simply notifies investors that persons discharging managerial responsibilities provided required public disclosure of transactions in Pearson ADRs at prices of $13.8750 and $13.8735 on 25 September 2025. Because the submission omits share counts and aggregate values, its immediate impact on valuation or liquidity is limited. This is a compliance-focused disclosure rather than a material corporate event.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Compliance disclosure fulfilled; lack of quantities reduces transparency for investors.

The Form 6-K meets public disclosure obligations by reporting PDMR-related transaction prices and the filing date. However, the absence of the number of ADRs traded or whether transactions were acquisitions or disposals restricts assessment of insider intent or potential governance implications. As submitted, the notice is procedural and does not signal a material governance change.

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 September 2025

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	Esther Lee
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive Director
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	American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc ISIN: US7050151056
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of ADRs
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		$13.8750 per ADR	200 ADRs
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 200 ADRs Aggregated price: $2,775.00
e)	Date of the transaction	24 September 2025
f)	Place of the transaction	New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)
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	American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc ISIN: US7050151056
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of ADRs
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		$13.8735 per ADR	1,480 ADRs
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 1,480 ADRs Aggregated price: $20,532.78
e)	Date of the transaction	24 September 2025
f)	Place of the transaction	New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)

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: 25 September 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Pearson (PSO) disclose in the Form 6-K dated 25 September 2025?

Pearson disclosed notifications of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities, listing ADR prices of $13.8750 and $13.8735 per ADR.

Does the Form 6-K state how many ADRs were traded?

No. The filing provides trade prices but does not disclose the number of ADRs or total transaction values.

Who submitted the Form 6-K on behalf of Pearson?

The filing was submitted by the Deputy Company Secretary and is dated 25 September 2025.

Are these disclosures indicative of a material corporate event for Pearson (PSO)?

Based on the content provided, this is a routine insider transaction disclosure and the filing does not present a material corporate event.

What prices per ADR were reported in the notification?

The notification reports prices of $13.8750 per ADR and $13.8735 per ADR.