Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) director Alex Hardiman buys 1,310 ADRs on NYSE

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc reported that non-executive director Alex Hardiman purchased 1,310 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in the company. Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc. The ADRs were bought at $13.9650 per ADR, for an aggregated consideration of $18,294.15. The transaction took place on 12 December 2025 on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS) and has been disclosed as a transaction 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 December 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	Alex Hardiman
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	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
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		$13.9650 per ADR	1,310 ADRs
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 1,310 ADRs Aggregated price: $18,294.15
e)	Date of the transaction	12 December 2025
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: 15 December 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

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

Pearson plc disclosed that non-executive director Alex Hardiman purchased 1,310 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in the company on the New York Stock Exchange.

How many Pearson plc (PSO) ADRs did Alex Hardiman buy and at what price?

Alex Hardiman bought 1,310 ADRs in Pearson plc at a price of $13.9650 per ADR, according to the disclosure.

What was the total value of Alex Hardiman’s Pearson plc (PSO) ADR purchase?

The aggregated consideration for the purchase was $18,294.15 for the 1,310 ADRs.

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

The transaction occurred on 12 December 2025 on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS).

What does each Pearson plc (PSO) ADR represent?

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

What is Alex Hardiman’s role at Pearson plc (PSO)?

Alex Hardiman is a Non-Executive Director of Pearson plc and is classified as a person discharging managerial responsibilities.