Pearson plc (PSO) reports 635,814,880 voting shares in issue

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Pearson plc reports that as at close of business on 31 December 2025, it had 635,814,880 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries one vote at general meetings, and the company holds no shares in treasury. This total share count is the denominator shareholders should use when calculating whether they must notify the regulator of their ownership or any changes, in line with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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")

Voting Rights and Capital

As at close of business on 31 December 2025, the Company had 635,814,880 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 (635,814,880) 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 January 2026

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

How many Pearson plc (PSO) shares were in issue on 31 December 2025?

As at close of business on 31 December 2025, Pearson plc had 635,814,880 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading.

How many votes does each Pearson plc (PSO) share carry?

Each ordinary share in Pearson plc carries the right to one vote at general meetings.

Does Pearson plc (PSO) hold any treasury shares as of 31 December 2025?

No. The filing states that Pearson plc does not hold any shares in treasury as at 31 December 2025.

How should Pearson plc (PSO) shareholders calculate disclosure thresholds?

Shareholders should use 635,814,880 as the denominator when determining whether they must notify their interest or any change in interest under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Why did Pearson plc (PSO) publish this voting rights and capital information?

The company states that this announcement is made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, which requires disclosure of total voting rights.