Pearson (NYSE: PSO) schedules 2026 hybrid AGM for May in London

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Pearson plc has released the Notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting and the related Form of Proxy, which are now available on the company’s website and via the UK National Storage Mechanism. The AGM will be held as a hybrid meeting at 10:30am on 1 May 2026 at 80 Strand, London, allowing shareholders to attend in person or participate, ask questions and vote through a live webcast.

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 March 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")

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Company announces that the following documents have today been made available to shareholders and published on the Company's website at plc.pearson.com/investors/shareholders/meetings:

-     Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting ("AGM")

-     Form of Proxy for 2026 AGM

In accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.1, a copy of the Notice of AGM and associated Form of Proxy have been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism

The 2026 AGM will be held at 10:30am on Friday, 1 May 2026 at the Company's registered office, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. The AGM will be held as a hybrid (combined physical and electronic) meeting, enabling shareholders to participate in the AGM, ask questions and vote on resolutions via a live webcast. Further details on how to join the AGM can be found in the Notice of AGM.

-END-

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: 26 March 2026

By: /s/ CHRISTIE WOLSTENCROFT

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Christie Wolstencroft

Senior Assistant Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Pearson (PSO) announce in this Form 6-K?

Pearson announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting Notice and Form of Proxy are available to shareholders. These documents are posted on the company’s website and have been submitted to the UK National Storage Mechanism for public inspection.

When and where is Pearson (PSO) holding its 2026 AGM?

Pearson will hold its 2026 AGM at 10:30am on 1 May 2026 at its registered office, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Shareholders can attend physically at this address or participate electronically via a live webcast.

How can Pearson (PSO) shareholders access the 2026 AGM Notice and Proxy Form?

Shareholders can access the 2026 AGM Notice and Form of Proxy on Pearson’s investor website under the shareholders and meetings section. The documents are also available for inspection through the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s National Storage Mechanism portal.

Will Pearson’s (PSO) 2026 AGM be available online for remote participation?

Yes. Pearson’s 2026 AGM will be a hybrid meeting, offering both physical and electronic attendance. Shareholders can join via live webcast, submit questions, and vote on resolutions electronically as detailed in the Notice of AGM.

What type of SEC filer is Pearson (PSO) and which annual report form does it use?

Pearson is a foreign private issuer and indicates that it files its annual reports with the SEC on Form 20-F. This Form 6-K is used to furnish interim information, including details of the upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting.