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The PSORF SEC filings page aggregates U.S. regulatory disclosures for PEARSON PLC ORD and its issuer, Pearson plc. As a foreign private issuer, Pearson files an annual report on Form 20-F and furnishes current information on Form 6-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These documents cover topics such as trading updates, voting rights and capital, insider transactions, and major shareholdings, giving investors a detailed view of the company’s securities and governance-related information.
Form 6-K filings include Pearson’s trading updates, where the company reports underlying sales growth and performance across its learning-focused segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, Higher Education, English Language Learning, and Enterprise Learning & Skills. The filings also describe activities within Pearson Professional Assessments (formerly Pearson VUE), US Student Assessment, Clinical Assessment, and UK & International Qualifications, as well as initiatives like the AI-powered Communication Coach integrated into Microsoft 365 and partnerships with IBM and Google Cloud.
Other Form 6-K submissions report voting rights and capital, specifying the total number of ordinary shares of 25 pence each, each carrying one vote and with no shares held in treasury. These figures are used by shareholders to assess notification thresholds under the UK FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. The filings also include PDMR transaction reports, detailing releases of ordinary shares under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan and sales of shares to cover tax liabilities, and TR-1 notifications of major holdings, which outline significant voting stakes held through controlled undertakings.
On this page, AI-powered tools can help interpret these filings by highlighting key elements such as segment references, capital structure details, insider share dealings, and changes in major holdings, allowing readers to navigate Pearson’s regulatory disclosures more efficiently.
Pearson plc reported the routine issuance of 398,115 ordinary shares of 25 pence each. These shares were issued to satisfy vesting of awards under the company’s Save for Shares and Employee Stock Purchase Plans and were admitted to trading under existing block admissions.
Following this issuance, Pearson now has a total of 628,294,945 ordinary shares in issue and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange. The transaction reflects ongoing employee equity participation rather than a capital-raising event.
Pearson plc has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025, along with its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the same period. Both documents are now available on the company’s investor website.
The Annual Report has been submitted to the UK National Storage Mechanism in line with UK Listing Rule 6.4.1, and the Form 20-F has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders can also request a hard copy of the complete audited financial statements free of charge from the Company Secretary.
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.
Pearson plc reported a change in a major shareholding, with the Artisan Partners group now holding 10.108540% of its voting rights. This position represents 63,821,238 voting rights attached to ordinary shares with ISIN GB0006776081, all held as indirect voting rights.
The holding increased from a previously notified level of 5.040000%, indicating a significant rise in Artisan Partners’ interest. The notification lists several U.S. custodian banks, while the ultimate controlling structure leads to Artisan Partners Limited Partnership as the entity holding the disclosed voting interest.
Pearson plc reports a change in a major shareholding under a TR-1 notification. Aurora Nominees Limited in London is listed as the registered shareholder.
The filing shows that Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P., controlled by Cevian Capital II G.P. Limited, now holds 114,944,951 voting rights in Pearson, representing 18.090022% of voting rights, up from 17.321718% in the previous notification.
Cevian Capital II GP Ltd filed Amendment No. 12 to its Schedule 13D reporting its ownership in Pearson plc’s ordinary shares. The firm beneficially owns 114,944,951 Ordinary Shares, representing 18.14% of the class, with sole voting and dispositive power over this entire amount.
The shares were acquired for the account of its master fund for aggregate consideration of approximately USD $1,029,807,805, funded from the fund’s general working capital and purchased in British Pounds using a USD 1.36140/GBP 1.00 conversion rate. The percentage ownership is based on 633,762,659 Ordinary Shares outstanding, after adjusting for issuer share repurchases disclosed in recent reports.
Pearson plc reported a change in a major shareholding. An investor group linked to Cevian Capital now holds 110,063,107 voting rights in Pearson, equal to 17.321718% of the company’s voting rights. This increased from a previously notified level of 16.185981%, all held as direct voting rights attached to shares and not via financial instruments.
Pearson plc’s major shareholder Cevian Capital II GP Ltd has updated its ownership disclosure, reporting beneficial ownership of 105,662,875 ordinary shares, or 16.63% of the company. Cevian holds sole voting and dispositive power over these shares through its master fund.
The filing states that, as of the date of the amendment, the master fund had purchased 105,662,875 ordinary shares for aggregate consideration of about USD $927,217,988, funded from its general working capital. Purchases were made in British pounds, using a conversion rate of USD 1.37345 for each GBP 1.00.
The percentage ownership is based on 635,405,249 Pearson ordinary shares outstanding as of January 31, 2026, as reported in the issuer’s Form 6-K. This document is Amendment No. 11 to Cevian’s prior beneficial ownership reports on Pearson.
Pearson plc has confirmed its current share capital and voting rights. As at close of business on 31 January 2026, the company had 635,405,249 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 the full share count represents the total voting rights. Pearson notes that this figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.