Pearson plc (PSO) details 630,257,588 voting shares in issue

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Pearson plc reports its current voting share capital. As at close of business on 28 February 2026, the company had 630,257,588 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each share carrying one vote at general meetings.

The company holds no shares in treasury, so all these shares are voting shares. Pearson notes that this figure can be used by shareholders as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their shareholdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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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 March 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")

Voting Rights and Capital

As at close of business on 28 February 2026, the Company had 630,257,588 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote at general meetings. The Company does not hold any shares in Treasury.

This figure (630,257,588) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

This announcement is made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.

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: 02 March 2026

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

How many voting shares does Pearson plc (PSO) have outstanding?

Pearson plc has 630,257,588 ordinary shares of 25p each in issue, all admitted to trading. Each share carries one vote at general meetings, forming the basis for shareholder voting power and regulatory disclosure calculations under FCA rules.

Does Pearson plc (PSO) hold any treasury shares as of 28 February 2026?

Pearson plc holds no shares in treasury as of 28 February 2026. This means the full 630,257,588 ordinary shares are in the market and carry voting rights, simplifying ownership and disclosure calculations for investors under FCA transparency requirements.

What is the par value and voting right of Pearson plc (PSO) shares?

Pearson plc’s ordinary shares have a nominal value of 25p each and carry one vote per share at general meetings. This standard voting structure means investors’ influence directly reflects their share count within the 630,257,588 shares in issue.

Why is Pearson plc (PSO) disclosing its total voting rights?

Pearson plc discloses its total voting rights to help investors comply with the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. The 630,257,588-share figure serves as the denominator investors must use when determining if they need to report their holdings or changes.

As of what date are Pearson plc (PSO) share figures reported in this 6-K?

The share figures are reported as at close of business on 28 February 2026. At that date, Pearson plc had 630,257,588 ordinary shares in issue, all with voting rights and none held in treasury, forming the current capital and voting base.