Pearson Plc Ord SEC Filings

Pearson plc reported a routine share purchase by a senior executive. Tom ap Simon, President – Higher Education and Virtual Learning, bought American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc through the Company’s U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering period from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025. The transaction covered a volume of 502.7652 ADRs at a price of $11.934 per ADR, with an aggregated price of $6,000. The trade took place on 20 January 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Pearson plc disclosed that an investor associated with Cevian Capital has increased its stake in the company. The holding, registered via Aurora Nominees Limited, now represents 97,043,459 voting rights, equal to 15.262848% of Pearson’s voting rights attached to shares. This is up from a previously notified level of 14.174888%. The position is held in ordinary shares with ISIN GB0006776081, and there are no additional voting rights held through financial instruments.

Pearson plc disclosed that an investor associated with Cevian Capital has increased its stake in the company. The holding, registered via Aurora Nominees Limited, now represents 97,043,459 voting rights, equal to 15.262848% of Pearson’s voting rights attached to shares. This is up from a previously notified level of 14.174888%. The position is held in ordinary shares with ISIN GB0006776081, and there are no additional voting rights held through financial instruments.

Pearson plc provides an unaudited 2025 trading update showing underlying Group sales growth of 4% for the full year, with fourth-quarter growth accelerating to 8%. Group adjusted operating profit is expected to be £610–615m at a £:$ rate of 1.32, up around 6% on an underlying basis. The company reports strong cash generation, with free cash flow conversion of more than 95% plus a £0.1bn State Aid repayment.

All business divisions grew for the year on an underlying basis, led by Virtual Learning at 8% and Enterprise Learning & Skills at 6%, while Assessment & Qualifications grew 4%, Higher Education 2% and English Language Learning 1%. Pearson highlights progress on its 2025 strategic priorities, including new AI-powered products such as Communication Coach integrated into Microsoft 365, a strategic partnership with IBM, and new contracts in vocational skilling and certification testing. The company states that its medium-term outlook remains unchanged.

Pearson plc provides an unaudited 2025 trading update showing underlying Group sales growth of 4% for the full year, with fourth-quarter growth accelerating to 8%. Group adjusted operating profit is expected to be £610–615m at a £:$ rate of 1.32, up around 6% on an underlying basis. The company reports strong cash generation, with free cash flow conversion of more than 95% plus a £0.1bn State Aid repayment.

All business divisions grew for the year on an underlying basis, led by Virtual Learning at 8% and Enterprise Learning & Skills at 6%, while Assessment & Qualifications grew 4%, Higher Education 2% and English Language Learning 1%. Pearson highlights progress on its 2025 strategic priorities, including new AI-powered products such as Communication Coach integrated into Microsoft 365, a strategic partnership with IBM, and new contracts in vocational skilling and certification testing. The company states that its medium-term outlook remains unchanged.

Pearson plc reports that as at close of business on 31 December 2025, it had 635,814,880 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries one vote at general meetings, and the company holds no shares in treasury. This total share count is the denominator shareholders should use when calculating whether they must notify the regulator of their ownership or any changes, in line with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Pearson plc reports that as at close of business on 31 December 2025, it had 635,814,880 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries one vote at general meetings, and the company holds no shares in treasury. This total share count is the denominator shareholders should use when calculating whether they must notify the regulator of their ownership or any changes, in line with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Pearson plc filed a report disclosing a share purchase by one of its board members. Non-Executive Director Arden Hoffman bought 875 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc on 10 December 2025. Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc. The ADRs were purchased on the New York Stock Exchange at a price of $13.63 per ADR, for an aggregated amount of $11,926.25. This is a standard disclosure of a transaction by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

Pearson plc filed a report disclosing a share purchase by one of its board members. Non-Executive Director Arden Hoffman bought 875 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc on 10 December 2025. Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc. The ADRs were purchased on the New York Stock Exchange at a price of $13.63 per ADR, for an aggregated amount of $11,926.25. This is a standard disclosure of a transaction by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

Pearson plc reports that an investor linked to Cevian Capital has increased its stake and now holds 14.174888% of the company’s voting rights, representing 90,120,099 voting rights attached to shares. This is up from a previous holding of 13.048636% of voting rights. The position is held through Aurora Nominees Limited, with Cevian Capital II G.P. Limited identified as the ultimate controlling person and Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P. as the controlled undertaking. The notification confirms that the stake is held entirely through ordinary shares with ISIN GB0006776081 and that no additional voting rights are held through financial instruments.

Pearson plc reports that an investor linked to Cevian Capital has increased its stake and now holds 14.174888% of the company’s voting rights, representing 90,120,099 voting rights attached to shares. This is up from a previous holding of 13.048636% of voting rights. The position is held through Aurora Nominees Limited, with Cevian Capital II G.P. Limited identified as the ultimate controlling person and Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P. as the controlled undertaking. The notification confirms that the stake is held entirely through ordinary shares with ISIN GB0006776081 and that no additional voting rights are held through financial instruments.

Cevian Capital II GP Limited has filed Amendment No. 9 to its Schedule 13D, reporting a large ownership position in Pearson plc. The reporting person beneficially owns 90,182,758 ordinary shares, representing 14.18% of Pearson’s ordinary shares, based on 635,772,938 shares outstanding as of November 30, 2025. Cevian has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all of these shares.

The filing states that these shares were acquired for the account of the Master Fund for total consideration of approximately USD $705,680,181, using British pounds and a conversion rate of USD 1.33425 per GBP 1.00. The purchases were funded from the Master Fund’s general working capital, indicating a substantial capital commitment to Pearson’s ordinary shares.

Cevian Capital II GP Limited has filed Amendment No. 9 to its Schedule 13D, reporting a large ownership position in Pearson plc. The reporting person beneficially owns 90,182,758 ordinary shares, representing 14.18% of Pearson’s ordinary shares, based on 635,772,938 shares outstanding as of November 30, 2025. Cevian has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all of these shares.

The filing states that these shares were acquired for the account of the Master Fund for total consideration of approximately USD $705,680,181, using British pounds and a conversion rate of USD 1.33425 per GBP 1.00. The purchases were funded from the Master Fund’s general working capital, indicating a substantial capital commitment to Pearson’s ordinary shares.

Pearson plc reported a governance update involving its board committees. The company announced that non-executive director Costis Maglaras will join both the Audit Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee, effective 1 January 2026. This change reflects an adjustment in committee membership rather than an operational or financial development, and the notification is made in line with UK listing rules.

Pearson plc reported a governance update involving its board committees. The company announced that non-executive director Costis Maglaras will join both the Audit Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee, effective 1 January 2026. This change reflects an adjustment in committee membership rather than an operational or financial development, and the notification is made in line with UK listing rules.

Pearson plc reports its current voting share capital for regulatory purposes. As at close of business on 30 November 2025, the company had 635,772,938 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, and each ordinary share carries one vote at general meetings. Pearson holds no shares in treasury, meaning all these shares currently represent voting rights. The company explains that the total of 635,772,938 shares may be used by shareholders as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify the UK Financial Conduct Authority of any holdings or changes under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Pearson plc reports its current voting share capital for regulatory purposes. As at close of business on 30 November 2025, the company had 635,772,938 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, and each ordinary share carries one vote at general meetings. Pearson holds no shares in treasury, meaning all these shares currently represent voting rights. The company explains that the total of 635,772,938 shares may be used by shareholders as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify the UK Financial Conduct Authority of any holdings or changes under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Pearson plc filed a foreign issuer report outlining activity under its employee share schemes for the period from 1 June 2025 to 30 November 2025. Under the Save for Shares Plan, 846,779 securities were issued or allotted, reducing the balance of unallotted securities from 2,328,888 to 1,482,109. Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the block was increased by 1,700,000 securities, with 234,493 issued or allotted during the period, resulting in 2,228,992 securities remaining unallotted at the end of the period. The filing is an administrative update on share plan usage and available headroom under these schemes.

Pearson plc filed a foreign issuer report outlining activity under its employee share schemes for the period from 1 June 2025 to 30 November 2025. Under the Save for Shares Plan, 846,779 securities were issued or allotted, reducing the balance of unallotted securities from 2,328,888 to 1,482,109. Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the block was increased by 1,700,000 securities, with 234,493 issued or allotted during the period, resulting in 2,228,992 securities remaining unallotted at the end of the period. The filing is an administrative update on share plan usage and available headroom under these schemes.