Pearson executive sells 119,624 ADRs on NYSE

Pearson plc reported a transaction by senior executive Tom ap Simon, President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc reported a transaction by senior executive Tom ap Simon, President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning. On 10 August 2026, he executed a sale of 119,624 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), each representing one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc, on the New York Stock Exchange. The ADRs were sold in multiple trades at prices between $16.33 and $16.40 per ADR, with an aggregated consideration labeled as $1,955,217.38. The company disclosed this as a transaction by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

Filing Explained

Tom ap Simon sold $1,955,217.38 of Pearson ADRs on August 10, 2026; the 119,624 ADRs each represent one ordinary share, so the disclosed transaction changes his position by 119,624 ordinary-share equivalents.

Key Figures

Total ADRs sold: 119,624 ADRs Aggregated consideration: $1,955,217.38 Lowest sale price: $16.33 per ADR +3 more

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Total ADRs sold 119,624 ADRs Aggregated volume for Tom ap Simon transactions on 10 August 2026

Aggregated consideration $1,955,217.38 Aggregated price for 119,624 ADRs sold

Lowest sale price $16.33 per ADR Lowest reported trade price in the disclosed transactions

Highest sale price $16.40 per ADR Highest reported trade price in the disclosed transactions

Transaction date 10 August 2026 Date of ADR sales on the New York Stock Exchange

Instrument representation 1 ADR = 1 ordinary share Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc

Key Terms

persons discharging managerial responsibilities, American Depositary Receipts, aggregated information, LEI

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persons discharging managerial responsibilities regulatory

"Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities"

Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities are the key people in a company who make big decisions, like top managers or executives. Knowing who they are is important because their actions can influence the company’s success or failure, and they are often required to share information about their dealings to ensure transparency for investors and the public.

American Depositary Receipts financial

"American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share"

A certificate traded on U.S. markets that represents ownership of shares in a foreign company, letting U.S. investors buy and sell that company as if it were listed domestically. Think of it as a local voucher for a foreign product: it makes price quotes in dollars, trades on familiar exchanges, and brings differences in liquidity, fees and legal protections that can affect returns and risk compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.

aggregated information financial

"Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | Aggregated volume: 119,624 ADRs"

LEI regulatory

"Name | Pearson plc b) | LEI | 2138004JBXWWJKIURC57"

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character code assigned to a company or organization that participates in financial markets, like a corporate passport number. It helps investors and regulators unambiguously identify counterparties across databases and transactions, reducing confusion much like using a vehicle identification number to track a car’s history; clearer identification improves transparency, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

FAQ

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What insider share transaction did Pearson plc (PSO) disclose in this report?

Pearson plc disclosed that PDMR Tom ap Simon sold 119,624 ADRs in the company. The sale occurred on 10 August 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange at prices around $16.33–$16.40 per ADR.

Who is the Pearson plc (PSO) executive involved in the August 2026 ADR sale?

The transaction involved Tom ap Simon, Pearson plc’s President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning. He is classified as a person discharging managerial responsibilities, so his share dealings must be publicly reported.

How many Pearson plc (PSO) ADRs were sold and at what prices?

Tom ap Simon sold a total of 119,624 ADRs. Individual trades were executed between $16.33 and $16.40 per ADR, with specific volumes at each price level detailed in the disclosure table.

What was the aggregate consideration for the Pearson plc (PSO) ADR sale?

The disclosure lists an aggregated price of $1,955,217.38 for the 119,624 ADRs sold. This figure summarizes the multiple trades executed at different prices on 10 August 2026.

On which exchange were the Pearson plc (PSO) ADRs traded in this transaction?

The ADRs were traded on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS). Each American Depositary Receipt represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc, according to the disclosure.

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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 August 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")

Notification of PDMRs' Interests

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)	Name	Tom ap Simon
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President - Higher Education and Virtual Learning
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Pearson plc
b)	LEI	2138004JBXWWJKIURC57
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc ISIN: US7050151056
b)	Nature of the transaction	Sale of ADRs
c)	Prices and volumes	Prices	Volumes
		$16.33 per ADR	7,976 ADRs
		$16.34 per ADR	81,936 ADRs
		$16.35 per ADR	14,252 ADRs
		$16.36 per ADR	6,187 ADRs
		$16.37 per ADR	3,422 ADRs
		$16.38 per ADR	3,001 ADRs
		$16.39 per ADR	1,898 ADRs
		$16.40 per ADR	952 ADRs
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 119,624 ADRs Aggregated price: $1,955,217.38
e)	Date of the transaction	10 August 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)

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: 12 August 2026

By: /s/ CHRISTIE WOLSTENCROFT

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Christie Wolstencroft

Senior Assistant Company Secretary