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

Filing Impact
(Low)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
6-K

Pearson plc disclosed that Wilmington crossed a notifiable threshold in its holdings of Pearson ordinary shares, reporting a resulting total interest of 9.69% of voting rights. The notification states the threshold was crossed on 11-Sep-2025 and shows components contributing to the total: direct and indirect holdings plus instruments including CFDs (8,399,440 votes) and securities lending (2,374,819 votes). The report names Wilmington as the reporting party and provides the total number of voting rights shown as 64,766,864, reflecting Wilmington's disclosed economic and voting exposure to Pearson.

La Pearson plc ha comunicato che Wilmington ha superato una soglia rilevante nelle sue partecipazioni azionarie ordinarie di Pearson, riportando una quota d'interessi totali pari al 9,69% dei diritti di voto. La notifica indica che la soglia è stata oltrepassata il 11-set-2025 e mostra i componenti che contribuiscono al totale: partecipazioni dirette e indirette, oltre a strumenti tra cui CFD (8.399.440 voti) e prestiti titoli (2.374.819 voti). Il rapporto nomina Wilmington come parte segnalante e fornisce il numero totale di diritti di voto indicati come 64.766.864, riflettendo l'esposizione economica e di voto di Wilmington su Pearson.

La empresa Pearson plc divulgó que Wilmington superó un umbral notificable en sus participaciones de acciones ordinarias de Pearson, reportando una participación total de voto del 9,69%. La notificación indica que se superó el umbral el 11-sep-2025 y muestra los componentes que contribuyen al total: participaciones directas e indirectas, además de instrumentos como CFDs (8.399.440 votos) y préstamos de valores (2.374.819 votos). El informe identifica a Wilmington como la parte notificante y proporciona el número total de derechos de voto mostrado como 64.766.864, reflejando la exposición económica y de voto de Wilmington hacia Pearson.

Pearson plc는 Wilmington이 Pearson 보통주 보유 지분에서 공시해야 할 임계치를 넘겼다고 밝혔다. 투표권 총 지분은 9.69%로 보고되었다. 공시는 임계치를 넘긴 날짜를 2025-09-11로 명시하며, 총액에 기여하는 구성 요소로 직접 및 간접 지분 외에 CFD(8,399,440표)와 증권 대여(2,374,819표)가 포함되어 있음을 보여준다. 보고서는 Wilmington을 공시 당사자로 지명하고, 64,766,864의 총 의결권 수를 제공한다며 이는 Pearson에 대한 Wilmington의 경제적·의결권 노출을 반영한다.

Pearson plc a déclaré que Wilmington a franchi un seuil notifier dans sa participation d'actions ordinaires de Pearson, en reportant une participation totale de droits de vote de 9,69%. La notification indique que le seuil a été franchi le 11-sept-2025 et montre les composantes contribuant au total : participations directes et indirectes plus des instruments tels que CFD (8 399 440 voix) et les emprunts de titres (2 374 819 voix). Le rapport désigne Wilmington comme partie déclarante et fournit le nombre total de droits de vote affiché comme 64 766 864, reflétant l'exposition économique et de vote de Wilmington envers Pearson.

Pearson plc gab bekannt, dass Wilmington eine meldungspflichtige Schwelle bei seinen Inhaberschaften an Pearson-Stammaktien überschritten hat und meldet eine insgesamt Stimmrechtsquote von 9,69%. Die Mitteilung gibt an, dass die Schwelle am 11-Sep-2025 überschritten wurde und zeigt die Komponenten, die zum Gesamtbetrag beitragen: direkte und indirekte Beteiligungen sowie Instrumente wie CFDs (8.399.440 Stimmen) und Wertpapierleihe (2.374.819 Stimmen). Der Bericht benennt Wilmington als meldende Partei und gibt die insgesamt ausgewiesene Stimmrechtsanzahl 64.766.864 an, was Wilmingtons wirtschaftliche und stimmberechtigte Exposition gegenüber Pearson widerspiegelt.

أعلنت شركة Pearson plc أن Wilmington تجاوزت عتبة قابلة للإبلاغ في ممتلكاتها من أسهم بيرسون العادية، مع الإبلاغ عن إجمالي مصلحة تصويت قدره 9.69%. تنص الإخطار على أن العتبة تم تجاوزها في 11-سبتمبر-2025 وتعرض العناصر التي تسهم في الإجمالي: الملكيات المباشرة وغير المباشرة إضافة إلى أدوات مثل العقود مقابل الفروقات (CFDs) بواقع 8,399,440 صوتاً وإقراض الأوراق المالية (2,374,819 صوتاً). يذكر التقرير Wilmington كطرف الإخطار ويقدم إجمالي حقوق التصويت المعروض كـ 64,766,864، ما يعكس تعرض Wilmington الاقتصادي والتصويت لصالح بيرسون.

Pearson plc披露Wilmington在Pearson普通股的持股达到应披露门槛,报告显示投票权总权益为9.69%。通知称门槛于2025-09-11被跨越,并显示对总额起贡献的组成部分:直接及间接持有以及包括CFDs(8,399,440票)和证券出借(2,374,819票)的工具。报告将Wilmington标注为申报方,并提供显示的投票权总数为64,766,864票,反映Wilmington对Pearson的经济与投票暴露。

Positive
  • Material disclosure of a large institutional stake (9.69%) increases transparency for investors
  • Detailed breakdown of instruments (CFDs and securities lending) clarifies the composition of the holding
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR Significant institutional stake disclosed; crossing 9.69% makes the holder a material shareholder requiring market disclosure.

The TR-1 shows Wilmington reached a 9.69% aggregate interest in Pearson through a mix of direct/indirect holdings and derivatives (CFDs) and securities lending. Crossing the 5%/threshold reporting bands is a routine regulatory requirement, but moving into double-digit proximity increases shareholder influence and monitoring by other investors. The breakdown into CFD exposure and securities lending suggests part of the position is economically leveraged or temporary rather than purely long physical ownership; this can affect perceived stability of the stake.

TL;DR A disclosed 9.69% position is material for governance and proxy considerations.

The filing identifies Wilmington as the notifier and traces the ownership chain elements, signalling a sizeable stake that could affect voting outcomes on major corporate actions. The inclusion of derivatives and securities lending in the notification highlights that voting rights and economic exposure are not all simple shareholdings, which matters for assessing potential changes in control or coordinated voting. Market participants should note the composition of the position when evaluating its likely engagement or activism profile.

La Pearson plc ha comunicato che Wilmington ha superato una soglia rilevante nelle sue partecipazioni azionarie ordinarie di Pearson, riportando una quota d'interessi totali pari al 9,69% dei diritti di voto. La notifica indica che la soglia è stata oltrepassata il 11-set-2025 e mostra i componenti che contribuiscono al totale: partecipazioni dirette e indirette, oltre a strumenti tra cui CFD (8.399.440 voti) e prestiti titoli (2.374.819 voti). Il rapporto nomina Wilmington come parte segnalante e fornisce il numero totale di diritti di voto indicati come 64.766.864, riflettendo l'esposizione economica e di voto di Wilmington su Pearson.

La empresa Pearson plc divulgó que Wilmington superó un umbral notificable en sus participaciones de acciones ordinarias de Pearson, reportando una participación total de voto del 9,69%. La notificación indica que se superó el umbral el 11-sep-2025 y muestra los componentes que contribuyen al total: participaciones directas e indirectas, además de instrumentos como CFDs (8.399.440 votos) y préstamos de valores (2.374.819 votos). El informe identifica a Wilmington como la parte notificante y proporciona el número total de derechos de voto mostrado como 64.766.864, reflejando la exposición económica y de voto de Wilmington hacia Pearson.

Pearson plc는 Wilmington이 Pearson 보통주 보유 지분에서 공시해야 할 임계치를 넘겼다고 밝혔다. 투표권 총 지분은 9.69%로 보고되었다. 공시는 임계치를 넘긴 날짜를 2025-09-11로 명시하며, 총액에 기여하는 구성 요소로 직접 및 간접 지분 외에 CFD(8,399,440표)와 증권 대여(2,374,819표)가 포함되어 있음을 보여준다. 보고서는 Wilmington을 공시 당사자로 지명하고, 64,766,864의 총 의결권 수를 제공한다며 이는 Pearson에 대한 Wilmington의 경제적·의결권 노출을 반영한다.

Pearson plc a déclaré que Wilmington a franchi un seuil notifier dans sa participation d'actions ordinaires de Pearson, en reportant une participation totale de droits de vote de 9,69%. La notification indique que le seuil a été franchi le 11-sept-2025 et montre les composantes contribuant au total : participations directes et indirectes plus des instruments tels que CFD (8 399 440 voix) et les emprunts de titres (2 374 819 voix). Le rapport désigne Wilmington comme partie déclarante et fournit le nombre total de droits de vote affiché comme 64 766 864, reflétant l'exposition économique et de vote de Wilmington envers Pearson.

Pearson plc gab bekannt, dass Wilmington eine meldungspflichtige Schwelle bei seinen Inhaberschaften an Pearson-Stammaktien überschritten hat und meldet eine insgesamt Stimmrechtsquote von 9,69%. Die Mitteilung gibt an, dass die Schwelle am 11-Sep-2025 überschritten wurde und zeigt die Komponenten, die zum Gesamtbetrag beitragen: direkte und indirekte Beteiligungen sowie Instrumente wie CFDs (8.399.440 Stimmen) und Wertpapierleihe (2.374.819 Stimmen). Der Bericht benennt Wilmington als meldende Partei und gibt die insgesamt ausgewiesene Stimmrechtsanzahl 64.766.864 an, was Wilmingtons wirtschaftliche und stimmberechtigte Exposition gegenüber Pearson widerspiegelt.

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
 
 
 
 
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
 
1. Issuer Details
 
ISIN
GB0006776081
 
 
Issuer Name
PEARSON PLC
 
 
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
 
 
2. Reason for Notification
 
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
 
 
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
 
Name
BlackRock, Inc.
 
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
Wilmington
 
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
USA
 
 
4. Details of the shareholder
 
Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above
 
 
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
 
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
 10-Sep-2025
 
 
6. Date on which Issuer notified
 
11-Sep-2025
 
 
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
 
 
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)
% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)
Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)
Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached
 
8.260000
 
1.740000
 
10.000000
 
64766864
 
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
8.310000
 
1.380000
 
9.690000
 
 
 
8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
 
Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)
 
Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
GB0006776081
 
 
53401883
 
 
8.260000
 
Sub Total 8.A
53401883
 
8.260000%
 
 
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
 
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/conversion period
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted
% of voting rights
American Depository Receipt
 
 
 
2374819
 
0.360000
 
Securities Lending
 
 
 
590722
 
0.090000
 
Sub Total 8.B1
 
2965541
 
0.450000%
 
 
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
 
Type of financial instrument
 
Expiration date
 
Exercise/conversion period
 
Physical or cash settlement
 
Number of voting rights
 
% of voting rights
 
CFD
 
 
 
Cash
 
8399440
 
1.290000
 
Sub Total 8.B2
 
8399440
 
1.290000%
 
 
9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
 
2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)
 
 
 
Ultimate controlling person
Name of controlled undertaking
% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock HK Holdco Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock Lux Finco S.a.r.l.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock Japan Holdings GK
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)
 
BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)
 
Trident Merger, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)
 
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Group Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Finance Europe Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)
 
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BlackRock Australia Holdco Pty. Ltd.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)
 
BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)
 
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)
 
BlackRock Fund Advisors
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock HK Holdco Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)
 
BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Group Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Finance Europe Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)
 
BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)
 
BlackRock Canada Holdings ULC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)
 
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)
 
BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)
 
BlackRock Advisors, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Group Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Finance Europe Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)
 
BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)
 
BlackRock (Singapore) Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Group Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock Finance Europe Limited
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)
 
BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
Acero LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
Phoenix Acquisition LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)
 
BlackRock Mexico Operadora, S.A. de C.V., Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversion
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 16)
 
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 16)
 
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 16)
 
Trident Merger, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 16)
 
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 16)
 
Amethyst Intermediate, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 16)
 
Aperio Holdings, LLC
 
 
 
 
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 16)
 
Aperio Group, LLC
 
 
 
 
 
10. In case of proxy voting
 
Name of the proxy holder
 
 
 
The number and % of voting rights held
 
 
 
The date until which the voting rights will be held
 
 
 
11. Additional Information
 
BlackRock Regulatory Threshold Reporting Team
 
Jana Blumenstein
 
020 7743 3650
 
12. Date of Completion
 
11th September 2025
 
 
13. Place Of Completion
 
12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.
 
 
 
 
 
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 September 2025
 
 
By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE
 
 
 
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Natalie White
 
Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What stake did Wilmington disclose in Pearson (PSORF)?

Wilmington disclosed a resulting total interest of 9.69% of voting rights in Pearson.

When was the threshold crossed for Wilmington's holding in Pearson (PSORF)?

The notification states the threshold was crossed on 11-Sep-2025.

What instruments contributed to Wilmington's reported position in Pearson (PSORF)?

The report lists CFDs (8,399,440 voting rights) and securities lending (2,374,819 voting rights) among the components.

How many voting rights does Wilmington's notice show for Pearson (PSORF)?

The notification shows a total number of voting rights of 64,766,864 associated with the disclosed position.

Who is the reporting party named in the TR-1 for Pearson (PSORF)?

The TR-1 names Wilmington as the person subject to the notification obligation.
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