Pearson (PSO) executive buys ADRs via U.S. employee stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc reported a routine share purchase by a senior executive. Tom ap Simon, President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning, bought American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc through the Company’s U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering period from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025. The transaction covered a volume of 502.7652 ADRs at a price of $11.934 per ADR, with an aggregated price of $6,000. The trade took place on 20 January 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange.

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	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	American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc
	Identification code	ISIN: US7050151056
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of ADRs through the Company's U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan in respect of the offering period from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 502.7652 Price: $11.934 per ADR
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 502.7652 Aggregated price: $6,000
e)	Date of the transaction	20 January 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: 21 January 2026

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

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

Pearson plc disclosed that Tom ap Simon, a person discharging managerial responsibilities, purchased American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc through the Company’s U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Who is the Pearson plc (PSO) executive involved in the reported transaction?

The executive is Tom ap Simon, who holds the position of President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning at Pearson plc.

How many Pearson plc (PSO) ADRs were purchased and at what price?

Tom ap Simon purchased 502.7652 ADRs in Pearson plc at a price of $11.934 per ADR, with an aggregated price listed as $6,000.

Through which plan were the Pearson plc (PSO) ADRs acquired?

The ADRs were acquired through Pearson’s U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, in respect of the offering period from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025.

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

The transaction occurred on 20 January 2026 and was conducted on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS).

What does each Pearson plc (PSO) ADR represent in this filing?

Each American Depositary Receipt (ADR) represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc, as stated in the disclosure.