Pearson Expands Board Oversight as Tech Executive Joins Key Committees

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) has announced key changes to its Board Committee composition in a Form 6-K filing. Arden Hoffman, a Non-Executive Director, will join two important committees effective July 1, 2025:

• Remuneration Committee
• Reputation & Responsibility Committee

This governance update, filed in compliance with UKLR 6.4.6, represents ongoing efforts to strengthen board oversight. The filing was executed by Natalie White, Deputy Company Secretary, demonstrating the company's commitment to maintaining robust corporate governance structures. Pearson confirms it files annual reports under Form 20-F and is not subject to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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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 June 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

("Pearson")

Committee Changes

Pearson hereby announces the following changes to the membership of its Board Committees:

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Arden Hoffman (Non-Executive Director) will be appointed to the Remuneration Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee with effect from 1 July 2025.

This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.6.

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: 27 June 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What Board Committee changes did PSO announce in June 2025?

Pearson (PSO) announced that Arden Hoffman, a Non-Executive Director, will be appointed to two board committees - the Remuneration Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee, effective July 1, 2025.

Who is Arden Hoffman at PSO?

Arden Hoffman serves as a Non-Executive Director at Pearson plc (PSO) and will be joining the company's Remuneration Committee and Reputation & Responsibility Committee starting July 1, 2025.

When will PSO's new committee appointments take effect?

The new committee appointments at Pearson plc (PSO) will take effect from July 1, 2025, as disclosed in their June 2025 6-K filing.

How many board committees will Arden Hoffman serve on at PSO?

According to the filing, Arden Hoffman will serve on two Pearson (PSO) board committees: 1) the Remuneration Committee and 2) the Reputation & Responsibility Committee.