Pearson (NYSE: PSO) CEO discloses LTIP share release and share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc reported a share transaction involving its Chief Executive Officer, Omar Abbosh. On 2 January 2026, a long-term incentive award under the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) vested, resulting in the release of 472,951 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc.

As part of this event, 52,025 ordinary shares were sold on the London Stock Exchange at a price of £10.5013 per share to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of the share awards. The transaction was conducted on the London Stock Exchange (XLON) and is disclosed as a notification by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

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 January 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 PDMR 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	Omar Abbosh
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Executive Officer
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	Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc
	Identification code	ISIN: GB0006776081
b)	Nature of the transaction	Release of ordinary shares following release of share award under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and sale of shares to cover tax liabilities arising from vesting share awards
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Release of ordinary shares following release of LTIP award	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax liability
		Volume: 472,951 Price: n/a	Volume: 52,025 Price: £10.5013 per share Aggregated price: £546.330.13
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: see 4 (c) above Aggregated price: see 4 (c) above
e)	Date of the transaction	02 January 2026
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: 06 January 2026

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What insider transaction did Pearson (PSO) disclose in this filing?

Pearson disclosed that its Chief Executive Officer, Omar Abbosh, had a long-term incentive award vest on 2 January 2026, resulting in the release of 472,951 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc, with a portion sold to cover tax liabilities.

How many Pearson (PSO) shares did CEO Omar Abbosh sell to cover taxes?

CEO Omar Abbosh sold 52,025 ordinary shares in Pearson plc to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of his long-term incentive share awards.

At what price were Pearson (PSO) shares sold in Omar Abbosh’s tax sale?

The 52,025 ordinary shares sold by Omar Abbosh to cover tax liabilities were sold at a price of £10.5013 per share on the London Stock Exchange (XLON).

What plan governed the Pearson (PSO) share release to Omar Abbosh?

The share release to Omar Abbosh was made under Pearson plc’s Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), following the vesting of a share award granted under that plan.

On which market was the Pearson (PSO) CEO’s share transaction executed?

The sale of 52,025 ordinary shares by CEO Omar Abbosh to cover tax liabilities was executed on the London Stock Exchange (XLON).

Why did Pearson’s CEO Omar Abbosh sell some of his vested shares?

Pearson states that Omar Abbosh sold 52,025 ordinary shares specifically to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of his long-term incentive share awards.