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Pearson plc filings document foreign-issuer current reports furnished on Form 6-K, including governance actions, shareholder meeting results, and transactions in ordinary shares and ADRs. The filings identify the company’s ordinary shares of 25 pence each and ADRs, with each ADR representing one ordinary share.
The regulatory record covers annual general meeting resolutions, director elections, dividend approvals, issued share capital and voting-right disclosures, and remuneration matters. Other filings report PDMR and director interests, Long-Term Incentive Plan awards, Save for Shares Plan options, and related notifications under the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
Pearson plc reported a small routine share issuance connected to its employee savings scheme. The company issued 1,268 ordinary shares of 25 pence each to satisfy vesting of awards under its Save for Shares Plan. These shares were issued on various dates between 1 May 2026 and 31 May 2026, are fungible with existing shares, and have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market under an existing block admission dated 19 January 2024.
Pearson plc reported a small routine share issuance connected to its employee savings scheme. The company issued 1,268 ordinary shares of 25 pence each to satisfy vesting of awards under its Save for Shares Plan. These shares were issued on various dates between 1 May 2026 and 31 May 2026, are fungible with existing shares, and have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market under an existing block admission dated 19 January 2024.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital. As at close of business on 31 May 2026, the company had 601,140,494 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each share carrying one vote at general meetings. Pearson holds no shares in treasury, so this entire amount represents voting share capital. The company notes that this figure should be used by shareholders as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their shareholdings or changes 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 31 May 2026, the company had 601,140,494 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each share carrying one vote at general meetings. Pearson holds no shares in treasury, so this entire amount represents voting share capital. The company notes that this figure should be used by shareholders as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their shareholdings or changes under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Pearson plc reported that Tom ap Simon, President of Higher Education and Virtual Learning, acquired additional shares through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan. On 18 May 2026, he purchased 2,621.78 American Depositary Receipts at $15.1965 per ADR, for a total of $39,841.88 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Pearson plc reported that Tom ap Simon, President of Higher Education and Virtual Learning, acquired additional shares through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan. On 18 May 2026, he purchased 2,621.78 American Depositary Receipts at $15.1965 per ADR, for a total of $39,841.88 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Pearson plc reports a routine executive share-based compensation event. Sharon Hague, President of English Language Learning, received a grant of 2,246 options over ordinary shares of 25 pence each under the Company’s Save for Shares Plan.
The options have an exercise price of £8.10 per share and are linked to a three-year savings period. The transaction date was 6 May 2026 and was conducted outside a trading venue, as disclosed in a regulatory notification for persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
Pearson plc reports a routine executive share-based compensation event. Sharon Hague, President of English Language Learning, received a grant of 2,246 options over ordinary shares of 25 pence each under the Company’s Save for Shares Plan.
The options have an exercise price of £8.10 per share and are linked to a three-year savings period. The transaction date was 6 May 2026 and was conducted outside a trading venue, as disclosed in a regulatory notification for persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
Pearson plc reported routine share-based compensation events for several senior executives under its Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). On 5 May 2026, Tom ap Simon received 48,219 Pearson American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Arthur Valentine received 51,382 ADRs, both settled on a net-of-tax basis outside a trading venue.
On the same date, Sharon Hague received 21,939 ordinary shares and sold 10,315 shares at £11.2029 per share, raising £115,557.91 to cover tax liabilities. Vishaal Gupta received 96,425 ordinary shares and sold 35,689 shares at £11.2877 per share, for £402,846.73, also to meet tax obligations arising from vesting awards.
Pearson plc reported routine share-based compensation events for several senior executives under its Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). On 5 May 2026, Tom ap Simon received 48,219 Pearson American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Arthur Valentine received 51,382 ADRs, both settled on a net-of-tax basis outside a trading venue.
On the same date, Sharon Hague received 21,939 ordinary shares and sold 10,315 shares at £11.2029 per share, raising £115,557.91 to cover tax liabilities. Vishaal Gupta received 96,425 ordinary shares and sold 35,689 shares at £11.2877 per share, for £402,846.73, also to meet tax obligations arising from vesting awards.
Pearson plc reported that Chief Executive Omar Abbosh received an annual long-term incentive award under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan for 2026. He was granted 799,835 performance-related restricted shares, calculated using a £10.861 average share price and representing 850% of his salary.
The award will vest on 1 May 2029, subject to performance conditions and targets set out in the 2025 annual report, and any vested shares must then be held for an additional two years. The grant includes dividend equivalent awards and may be adjusted by the Remuneration Committee to reflect underlying financial or non-financial performance, in line with the shareholder-approved 2026 remuneration policy.
Pearson plc reported that Chief Executive Omar Abbosh received an annual long-term incentive award under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan for 2026. He was granted 799,835 performance-related restricted shares, calculated using a £10.861 average share price and representing 850% of his salary.
The award will vest on 1 May 2029, subject to performance conditions and targets set out in the 2025 annual report, and any vested shares must then be held for an additional two years. The grant includes dividend equivalent awards and may be adjusted by the Remuneration Committee to reflect underlying financial or non-financial performance, in line with the shareholder-approved 2026 remuneration policy.
Pearson plc reported that all resolutions at its 2026 annual general meeting were approved on a poll, with around 85% of issued share capital voting. Shareholders backed the 2025 report and accounts, the final dividend, all director elections and re-elections, auditor re-appointment and authority to repurchase shares.
The directors' 2026 remuneration policy received a lower level of support than other items, with 75.60% of votes in favour and 24.40% against, while the separate remuneration report was approved with 95.79% support. The company engaged with investors representing about 85% of its share register ahead of the meeting and plans to publish an update on further engagement within six months, in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Pearson plc reported that all resolutions at its 2026 annual general meeting were approved on a poll, with around 85% of issued share capital voting. Shareholders backed the 2025 report and accounts, the final dividend, all director elections and re-elections, auditor re-appointment and authority to repurchase shares.
The directors' 2026 remuneration policy received a lower level of support than other items, with 75.60% of votes in favour and 24.40% against, while the separate remuneration report was approved with 95.79% support. The company engaged with investors representing about 85% of its share register ahead of the meeting and plans to publish an update on further engagement within six months, in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Pearson plc reports that investment fund Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P., via Aurora Nominees Limited, has increased its holding in the company. Cevian now controls 116,765,346 voting rights, representing 19.207009% of Pearson's voting rights, up from 18.090022% previously.
All of Cevian’s position is held through shares rather than additional financial instruments, giving it a substantial single-block influence in shareholder votes while remaining below a one‑fifth ownership level.
Pearson plc reports that investment fund Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P., via Aurora Nominees Limited, has increased its holding in the company. Cevian now controls 116,765,346 voting rights, representing 19.207009% of Pearson's voting rights, up from 18.090022% previously.
All of Cevian’s position is held through shares rather than additional financial instruments, giving it a substantial single-block influence in shareholder votes while remaining below a one‑fifth ownership level.
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.