Pearson executive buys $11K in ADRs via dividend plan

The reported purchase comprised 693.248 ADRs at $15.9905 each, with an aggregated price of $11,085.39.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc (PSO) reported that Tom ap Simon, President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning, purchased 693.248 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) through the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan on September 21, 2026. Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence. The ADR price was $15.9905, and the aggregated price was $11,085.39. The transaction took place on the New York Stock Exchange.

Key Figures

ADRs purchased: 693.248 ADRs Price per ADR: $15.9905 per ADR Aggregated price: $11,085.39 +2 more

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ADRs purchased 693.248 ADRs Purchased through the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan on September 21, 2026

Price per ADR $15.9905 per ADR Reported transaction price

Aggregated price $11,085.39 Reported aggregated price for the transaction

Ordinary shares represented 1 ordinary share per ADR Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence

Ordinary share nominal value 25 pence Nominal value of the ordinary share represented by each ADR

Key Terms

American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), Dividend Reinvestment Plan, persons discharging managerial responsibilities

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American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) financial

"American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc"

American depositary receipts (ADRs) are certificates issued by a U.S. bank that represent ownership of shares in a foreign company, letting those shares trade on U.S. exchanges in U.S. dollars. Think of an ADR as a U.S. receipt for a foreign stock: it makes buying and selling simpler and subjects the investment to familiar U.S. trading rules, which matters to investors because it improves access and liquidity while still carrying risks like currency moves and different dividend handling.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial

"arising from Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan"

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

persons discharging managerial responsibilities regulatory

"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.

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What did Tom ap Simon purchase in the Pearson (PSO) transaction?

Tom ap Simon, President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning, purchased 693.248 Pearson ADRs through the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

When and where did the Pearson (PSO) ADR purchase take place?

The transaction took place on September 21, 2026, on the New York Stock Exchange.

What was the price of the Pearson (PSO) ADR purchase?

The reported price was $15.9905 per ADR, and the aggregated price was $11,085.39.

What does each Pearson (PSO) ADR represent?

Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc.

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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 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	Tom ap Simon
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning
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 arising from Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”)
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		$15.9905 per ADR	693.248 ADRs
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume:  693.248 ADRs Aggregated price: $11,085.39
e)	Date of the transaction	21 September 2026
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: 23 September 2026

By: /s/ CHRISTIE WOLSTENCROFT

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Christie Wolstencroft

Senior Assistant Company Secretary