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[6-K] PEARSON PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Pearson plc notifies that following the recent admission of Klarna Group plc to the New York Stock Exchange, Omid Kordestani, who was appointed to Klarna's board in December 2020, continues to serve as a Non-Executive Director and remains Chair of Klarna's Remuneration Committee. The company states this disclosure is made in accordance with applicable UK listing rules. The report is a director declaration provided by Pearson's company secretary.

Pearson plc comunica che, a seguito dell'ammissione recente di Klarna Group plc alla New York Stock Exchange, Omid Kordestani, nominato nel consiglio di Klarna nel dicembre 2020, continua a ricoprire la carica di Non-Executive Director e rimane Presidente del Comitato Retribuzioni di Klarna. L'azienda afferma che questa comunicazione è effettuata conformemente alle norme di quotazione vigenti nel Regno Unito. Il rapporto è una dichiarazione di un direttore fornita dal segretario della società Pearson.

Pearson plc comunica que, tras la reciente admisión de Klarna Group plc a la Bolsa de Nueva York, Omid Kordestani, quien fue designado para formar parte del consejo de Klarna en diciembre de 2020, sigue ejerciendo como Director No Ejecutivo y permanece como Presidente del Comité de Remuneraciones de Klarna. La empresa indica que esta divulgación se realiza de acuerdo con las normas de cotización aplicables del Reino Unido. El informe es una declaración de director proporcionada por el secretario de la empresa Pearson.

Pearson plc은 Klarna Group plc의 최근 뉴욕 증권거래소 상장에 따라 2020년 12월 Klarna 이사회에 임명된 Omid Kordestani가 비상근 이사로 계속 재직하고 Klarna의 보상 위원회 의장을 유지하고 있다고 밝혔다. 회사는 이 공시가 적용 가능한 영국 상장 규정에 따라 이루어졌다고 전했습니다. 이 보고서는 Pearson의 회사 비서가 제공한 이사 선언문이다.

Pearson plc informe que, suite à l'admission récente de Klarna Group plc à la Bourse de New York, Omid Kordestani, nommé au conseil de Klarna en décembre 2020, continue d'occuper le poste de directeur non exécutif et reste président du Comité de rémunération de Klarna. L'entreprise indique que cette divulgation est faite conformément aux règles de cotation applicables au Royaume-Uni. Le rapport est une déclaration d'administrateur fournie par le secrétaire de Pearson.

Pearson plc teilt mit, dass mit der jüngsten Aufnahme von Klarna Group plc an der New York Stock Exchange Omid Kordestani, der im Dezember 2020 dem Klarna-Vorstand beigetreten ist, weiterhin als nicht geschäftsführender Direktor tätig ist und Vorsitzender des Vergütungs­ausschusses von Klarna bleibt. Das Unternehmen erklärt, dass diese Offenlegung gemäß den geltenden britischen Listing-Regeln erfolgt. Der Bericht ist eine Direktordeklaration, die vom Company Secretary von Pearson vorgelegt wird.

تُبلغ شركة Pearson plc أنه عقب القبول الأخير لـ Klarna Group plc في بورصة نيويورك، يواصل أوميد كورديستاني، الذي عُيِّن في مجلس Klarna في ديسمبر 2020، العمل كعضو غير تنفيذي ويظل رئيساً للجنة التعويضات في Klarna. وتذكر الشركة أن هذا الإفصاح يتم وفقاً للقواعد التنظيمية البريطانية المعمول بها. التقرير هو بيان من المدير مقدَّم من أمين سر شركة Pearson.

Pearson plc 通知称,鉴于 Klarna Group plc 最近被纽约证券交易所上市,Omid Kordestani 自 2020 年 12 月被任命为 Klarna 的董事以来,继续担任非常任董事,并且仍担任 Klarna 薪酬委员会主席。公司表示本披露符合英国现行上市规则。该报告是由 Pearson 的公司秘书提供的董事声明。

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TL;DR: Routine disclosure of a director's external board role and committee chair position; governance transparency maintained.

Pearson's filing simply records a director's continued external appointment and committee role at another listed company and cites compliance with UK listing rule disclosure requirements. This is a standard governance disclosure designed to keep stakeholders informed about potential overlaps in directorships and responsibilities. No financial metrics, conflicts, or governance changes are reported here.

TL;DR: Neutral operational impact; no material financial or strategic information disclosed.

The filing does not present financial data, transactions, or strategic developments for Pearson. It confirms a board-level link to Klarna, which may be relevant for stakeholder awareness but does not by itself alter Pearson's financial position or operations. Investors would treat this as routine transparency rather than material news.

Pearson plc comunica che, a seguito dell'ammissione recente di Klarna Group plc alla New York Stock Exchange, Omid Kordestani, nominato nel consiglio di Klarna nel dicembre 2020, continua a ricoprire la carica di Non-Executive Director e rimane Presidente del Comitato Retribuzioni di Klarna. L'azienda afferma che questa comunicazione è effettuata conformemente alle norme di quotazione vigenti nel Regno Unito. Il rapporto è una dichiarazione di un direttore fornita dal segretario della società Pearson.

Pearson plc comunica que, tras la reciente admisión de Klarna Group plc a la Bolsa de Nueva York, Omid Kordestani, quien fue designado para formar parte del consejo de Klarna en diciembre de 2020, sigue ejerciendo como Director No Ejecutivo y permanece como Presidente del Comité de Remuneraciones de Klarna. La empresa indica que esta divulgación se realiza de acuerdo con las normas de cotización aplicables del Reino Unido. El informe es una declaración de director proporcionada por el secretario de la empresa Pearson.

Pearson plc은 Klarna Group plc의 최근 뉴욕 증권거래소 상장에 따라 2020년 12월 Klarna 이사회에 임명된 Omid Kordestani가 비상근 이사로 계속 재직하고 Klarna의 보상 위원회 의장을 유지하고 있다고 밝혔다. 회사는 이 공시가 적용 가능한 영국 상장 규정에 따라 이루어졌다고 전했습니다. 이 보고서는 Pearson의 회사 비서가 제공한 이사 선언문이다.

Pearson plc informe que, suite à l'admission récente de Klarna Group plc à la Bourse de New York, Omid Kordestani, nommé au conseil de Klarna en décembre 2020, continue d'occuper le poste de directeur non exécutif et reste président du Comité de rémunération de Klarna. L'entreprise indique que cette divulgation est faite conformément aux règles de cotation applicables au Royaume-Uni. Le rapport est une déclaration d'administrateur fournie par le secrétaire de Pearson.

Pearson plc teilt mit, dass mit der jüngsten Aufnahme von Klarna Group plc an der New York Stock Exchange Omid Kordestani, der im Dezember 2020 dem Klarna-Vorstand beigetreten ist, weiterhin als nicht geschäftsführender Direktor tätig ist und Vorsitzender des Vergütungs­ausschusses von Klarna bleibt. Das Unternehmen erklärt, dass diese Offenlegung gemäß den geltenden britischen Listing-Regeln erfolgt. Der Bericht ist eine Direktordeklaration, die vom Company Secretary von Pearson vorgelegt wird.

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 September 2025
 
 
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
("Pearson" or the "Company")
 
Director Declaration
 
 
The Company notes the admission of Klarna Group plc to the main market of the New York Stock Exchange on 10 September 2025. Omid Kordestani, Chair of Pearson, continues to serve as Non-Executive Director of Klarna, having been appointed to Klarna's Board in December 2020. Additionally, Omid is Chair of its Remuneration Committee.
 
This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.9R.
 
 
 
 
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: 19 September 2025
 
 
By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE
 
 
 
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Natalie White
 
Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Pearson plc disclose in this Form 6-K (PSORF)?

Pearson disclosed that a director, Omid Kordestani, continues to serve as a Non-Executive Director of Klarna and is Chair of its Remuneration Committee.

Does the filing state why Pearson made this disclosure?

Yes. Pearson states the notification is made in accordance with UK listing rule UKLR 6.4.9R.

Who signed the report on behalf of Pearson?

The report is signed by Natalie White, Deputy Company Secretary of Pearson plc.

Is there any financial or transactional information about Pearson in the filing?

No. The filing contains a director declaration only and includes no financial results, transactions, or earnings data.

When was Omid Kordestani appointed to Klarna's board according to the filing?

The filing states he was appointed to Klarna's board in December 2020.
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