Pearson plc Non-Executive Director Annette Thomas purchases shares

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Pearson plc reported a share purchase by one of its board members. Non-Executive Director Annette Thomas, a person discharging managerial responsibilities, bought 391 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc at a price of £9.9108 per share. The aggregated consideration for this transaction was £3,875.12. The trade took place on 25 November 2025 on the London Stock Exchange (XLON). This disclosure is made in line with regulatory requirements for reporting transactions by senior managers.

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FAQ

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

Pearson plc disclosed a purchase of ordinary shares by Non-Executive Director Annette Thomas, who is classified as a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

How many Pearson plc (PSO) shares did Annette Thomas purchase?

Annette Thomas purchased 391 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc.

What was the price paid per Pearson plc (PSO) share in this transaction?

The shares were bought at a price of £9.9108 per share.

What was the total value of the Pearson plc (PSO) share transaction?

The aggregated consideration for the transaction was £3,875.12.

When and where did the Pearson plc (PSO) share transaction take place?

The transaction occurred on 25 November 2025 on the London Stock Exchange (XLON).

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

The person discharging managerial responsibilities is Annette Thomas, who serves as a Non-Executive Director of Pearson plc.

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 November 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	Annette Thomas
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	Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc. ISIN: GB0006776081
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		9.9108	391
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 391 Aggregated price: £3875.12
e)	Date of the transaction	25 November 2025
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: 26 November 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary