Pearson to admit 1,700,000 ESPP shares to London Stock Exchange

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

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 October 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

("Pearson" or the "Company")

Block Listing of Shares

Pearson announces that an application has been made to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for the block listing of 1,700,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in the capital of the Company ("Block Listing Shares") to be admitted to the Official List and to be traded on the main market of the London Stock Exchange ("Admission").

These Block Listing Shares are being reserved under a block listing and will be issued pursuant to the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. When issued, the Block Listing Shares shall rank pari passu with the existing issued shares of the Company.

Admission is expected to become effective at 8.00 am on Friday 17th October 2025.

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: 15 October 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Pearson (PSO) announce on its Form 6-K?

Pearson announced a block listing application for 1,700,000 ordinary shares to be admitted to the Official List and traded on the LSE main market.

How many shares are included in Pearson’s (PSO) block listing?

The application covers 1,700,000 ordinary shares of 25 pence each.

What is the purpose of the new Pearson (PSO) shares?

They will be issued under Pearson’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

When is Pearson’s (PSO) admission expected to become effective?

Admission is expected at 8.00 am on Friday 17th October 2025.

Will the new Pearson (PSO) shares rank equally with existing shares?

Yes. The Block Listing Shares will rank pari passu with existing issued shares.

Which markets and authorities are involved for Pearson (PSO)?

The Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for the Official List and main market trading.