Pearson confirms Graeme Pitkethly’s roles after Verisure Nasdaq debut

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc filed a Director Declaration noting the admission of Verisure plc to Nasdaq Stockholm on 8 October 2025. Graeme Pitkethly, Pearson’s Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director, continues as a Non‑Executive Director of Verisure and serves as Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee. He joined Verisure’s board in March 2025. This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.9R.

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")

Director Declaration

The Company notes the admission of Verisure plc to Nasdaq Stockholm on 8 October 2025. Graeme Pitkethly, Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director of Pearson, continues to serve as Non-Executive Director of Verisure, having been appointed to Verisure's Board in March 2025. Additionally, Graeme is Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee.

This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.9R.

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: 13 October 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Pearson (PSO) announce in this 6-K?

Pearson noted Verisure plc’s admission to Nasdaq Stockholm on 8 October 2025 and confirmed Graeme Pitkethly’s ongoing roles at Verisure.

What roles does Graeme Pitkethly hold at Pearson and Verisure?

He is Pearson’s Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director, and a Non‑Executive Director at Verisure, where he chairs the Audit and Risk Committee.

When did Graeme Pitkethly join the Verisure board?

He was appointed to Verisure’s board in March 2025.

Why is Pearson issuing this notice?

The notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.9R.

Did Pearson disclose any financial results or transactions?

No; the notice concerns a director’s external board position and Verisure’s listing.