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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 reports a notification of major holdings from Artisan Partners Limited Partnership. Artisan now holds 66,909,195 voting rights in Pearson, representing 11.006052% of the company’s voting rights attached to shares, with no additional exposure through financial instruments.
The position increased from a previously notified level of 10.108540% of voting rights. The holding is structured through a chain of controlled undertakings under Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., with the disclosed stake concentrated in direct voting rights to Pearson shares.
Pearson plc reports a notification of major holdings from Artisan Partners Limited Partnership. Artisan now holds 66,909,195 voting rights in Pearson, representing 11.006052% of the company’s voting rights attached to shares, with no additional exposure through financial instruments.
The position increased from a previously notified level of 10.108540% of voting rights. The holding is structured through a chain of controlled undertakings under Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., with the disclosed stake concentrated in direct voting rights to Pearson shares.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital. As at close of business on 21 April 2026, the company had 607,930,912 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each share carries one vote at general meetings and the company holds no Treasury shares.
This share count provides the denominator shareholders use to determine whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital. As at close of business on 21 April 2026, the company had 607,930,912 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each share carries one vote at general meetings and the company holds no Treasury shares.
This share count provides the denominator shareholders use to determine whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Cevian Capital II GP Ltd, a Jersey-based investment adviser, reports beneficial ownership of 116,765,346 ordinary shares of Pearson plc, representing 19.17% of the company’s ordinary shares. Cevian has sole voting and dispositive power over this stake.
The shares were purchased for the account of its master fund for total consideration of about USD $1,044,451,904, using British pounds and a USD/GBP rate of 1.35225. The ownership percentage is based on 609,048,113 Pearson ordinary shares outstanding as derived from the company’s reported share count and recent share repurchases. No transactions in Pearson shares were made by Cevian for the master fund in the last sixty days.
Cevian Capital II GP Ltd, a Jersey-based investment adviser, reports beneficial ownership of 116,765,346 ordinary shares of Pearson plc, representing 19.17% of the company’s ordinary shares. Cevian has sole voting and dispositive power over this stake.
The shares were purchased for the account of its master fund for total consideration of about USD $1,044,451,904, using British pounds and a USD/GBP rate of 1.35225. The ownership percentage is based on 609,048,113 Pearson ordinary shares outstanding as derived from the company’s reported share count and recent share repurchases. No transactions in Pearson shares were made by Cevian for the master fund in the last sixty days.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital position. As at close of business on 31 March 2026, the company had 614,637,552 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each ordinary share carrying one vote at general meetings.
The company holds no shares in treasury, so all issued ordinary shares have voting rights. Shareholders may use the 614,637,552 figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital position. As at close of business on 31 March 2026, the company had 614,637,552 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each ordinary share carrying one vote at general meetings.
The company holds no shares in treasury, so all issued ordinary shares have voting rights. Shareholders may use the 614,637,552 figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Pearson plc reported that non-executive director Costis Maglaras purchased additional exposure to the company through American Depositary Receipts. On 16 March 2026, he bought 500 ADRs in Pearson plc at a price of $13.15 per ADR, for an aggregated consideration of $6575, on the New York Stock Exchange.
Pearson plc reported that non-executive director Costis Maglaras purchased additional exposure to the company through American Depositary Receipts. On 16 March 2026, he bought 500 ADRs in Pearson plc at a price of $13.15 per ADR, for an aggregated consideration of $6575, on the New York Stock Exchange.
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 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 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 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 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.